Optometrist

Optometrist – Job Description

Position: Optometrist
Department: Clinical / Optometry
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled and patient-focused Optometrist to conduct comprehensive eye examinations, assess vision and ocular health, prescribe corrective lenses, identify eye conditions, and refer patients to ophthalmologists when specialist care is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations and vision assessments.
• Perform visual acuity testing, objective and subjective refraction, and binocular vision assessments.
• Conduct slit-lamp examinations, IOP measurements and other relevant diagnostic tests.
• Identify refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and presbyopia.
• Prescribe spectacles, contact lenses and low-vision aids as appropriate.
• Detect suspected ocular diseases and refer patients to ophthalmologists when required.
• Explain examination procedures, findings and eye-care recommendations clearly to patients.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
• Ensure proper handling and maintenance of optometry equipment.
• Follow patient-safety, hygiene and infection-control protocols.
• Assist with pre-operative and post-operative assessments when required.
• Coordinate with ophthalmologists, nurses, technicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in eye-screening camps and community eye-care programs when required.

Qualifications

• B.Optom / Bachelor of Optometry or equivalent qualification.
• Required professional registration/licensing, where applicable.
• Freshers and experienced candidates may be considered depending on the position.
• Good clinical knowledge and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Strong patient-handling and counselling skills.
• Good knowledge of refraction and clinical optometry.
• Ability to operate common optometric instruments.
• Attention to detail and accurate documentation.
• Good computer skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Pay: ₹15,260.63 - ₹31,152.42 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person