Optometrist

Job Title: Optometrist

Department: Clinical Services – Ophthalmology

Reporting To: Chief Medical Officer / Head Optometrist / Ophthalmologist

Job Summary:

The Optometrist will be responsible for providing primary vision care ranging from sight testing and correction to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of vision changes. The role involves working closely with ophthalmologists and other clinical staff in delivering high-quality eye care to patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations to assess vision and detect signs of eye diseases.

• Prescribe corrective lenses (spectacles or contact lenses) and provide vision therapy if required.

• Perform refractions, vision screenings, and ocular health assessments.

• Use diagnostic tools like retinoscope, auto-refractor, slit lamp, tonometer, OCT, fundus camera, etc.

• Educate patients on proper eye care, contact lens hygiene, and vision maintenance.

• Work in coordination with ophthalmologists in diagnosing and managing refractive errors, low vision, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, Paediatric eye errors, etc.

• Support pre-operative and post-operative patient evaluations.

• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records as per hospital protocols.

• Assist in community outreach camps and vision screening programs.

• Guide patients to appropriate services (optical, pharmacy or surgical consultation) based on the diagnosis.

• Participate in training, audits and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Optometry from a recognized institution.

• Registration: Must be registered with a recognized optometry council/body (as applicable).

• Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of clinical experience preferred (freshers can be considered based on practical knowledge).

• Skills:

o Strong clinical and diagnostic skills.

o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

o Basic computer literacy, preferably with experience in EMR systems.

o Patient- centre approach with high ethical standards.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,566.96 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person