Optometrist Intern

Job Description

Open Position: Optometrist Intern (One-Year Internship) Vision Source LLP, operating as India Eye Hospital in Greater Noida, is a social enterprise dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable, and high-volume eye care services. We currently operate a modern, well-equipped facility located inside Ansal Plaza Mall, adjacent to Pari Chowk Metro Station, Greater Noida. The hospital is open 7 days a week and is NABH-accredited for eye care, ensuring adherence to recognized standards of safety and quality in healthcare delivery. To further expand access to care, especially in rural communities, India Eye Hospital operates Vision Centers in Surajpur and Rabupura. We plan to add eight more VCs within the next year. These centers provide essential eye care services closer to where people live. India Eye Hospital is committed to eliminating unnecessary blindness in Uttar Pradesh by establishing a network of modern eye hospitals and research centers across the state. The hospital is guided by Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital, Darya Ganj, Delhi and LAICO – Aravind Eye Care System. Operating in Greater Noida since 2023, we have already performed 1400 cataract surgeries mostly using Phaco. In the next year, we plan to conduct 2,800 cataract surgeries, mostly using Phaco techniques. Over the next three years, we are setting up a Super Specialty Eye Hospital with 15 Operating Theaters and 12 Clinics in Greater Noida, Knowledge Park 3 on a seven-acre plot. We are being guided by LAICO – Aravind, Dr. Shroff’s Eye Hospital, Darya Ganj, Delhi and leading eye surgeons from USA. Optometrist Intern As an Optometrist Intern at India Eye Hospital, you will gain hands-on experience in delivering quality eye care. Under the guidance of experienced optometrists and ophthalmologists, you will assist in clinical assessments, diagnostics, and patient care. Key Responsibilities: Assist in patient assessments and help document findings under supervision. Support refraction testing and learn to prescribe glasses in a structured format. Observe and assist in diagnostic procedures such as slit-lamp exams, tonometry, keratometry, and A-scan biometry. Learn to provide preliminary diagnoses and management plans based on optometry protocols. Support communication between clinical and patient care teams. Participate in outreach programs and vision camps as required. Help maintain and calibrate OPD optometry equipment. Contribute to quality improvement initiatives in the optometry department. Candidate Profile: Completed 3 years in a 4-year B.Sc. Optometry program Eager to learn in a fast-paced clinical environment Strong observational, communication, and interpersonal skills Commitment to patient-centered care and ethical practice Travel to Vision Centers or outreach camps Internship Duration: One year Stipend: ₹5,000 per month (Similar to PM Fellowship Scheme) + ₹30,000 upon successful completion of the One-Year internship Location: India Eye Hospital, GF-17, Ansal Plaza, Greater Noida 201310 (U.P.) Job Type: Internship Pay: ₹5,000.00 per month Schedule: Day shift Work Location: In person