Our optometrists examine eyes to assess and diagnose ocular diseases and disorders. They prescribe and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses and recommend treatments such as exercises to correct vision problems or ocular disorders.
Job duties:
- Examine patients’ eyes and conduct tests from a fully equipped two-lane clinic complete with Fields and OCT.
- Prescribe and provide treatment (excluding surgery) to maintain, improve and correct vision and manage other ocular diseases and disorders.
- Prescribe, dispense, and fit eyeglasses, contact lenses and other visual aids.
- Educate, counsel, and advise patients on contact lens use and care, ocular hygiene, surgical and non-surgical options, and preventive care and maintenance related to occupation and lifestyle.
- Refer patients to ophthalmologists or other physicians and surgeons to treat ocular diseases or conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration, and systemic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
- Collaborate with ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals to provide pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing eye surgeries, including post-op cataract patients.
- May prescribe from a limited list of medications.
This position is eligible for both full time and locum employment.
