Optometrist

American Hospital Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

American Hospital Dubai in Dubai seeks an experienced optometrist to perform comprehensive eye examinations, diagnose amblyopia, diplopia, and binocular vision disorders, and develop effective treatment plans.

The role requires a DHA license, a Bachelor’s or Doctor of Optometry, and at least five years of practice. You will collaborate with ophthalmologists on surgical planning, educate patients, and contribute to audits and service improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Doctor of Optometry required.
• DHA license required to practice in Dubai.
• Minimum of five years of optometry experience.
• Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and JCIA standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient examinations and tests to evaluate vision and eye health.
• Develop treatment plans for eye movement and binocular vision issues.
• Collaborate with ophthalmologists for surgical planning of eye movement disorders.
• Prescribe appropriate vision corrections and refer for tests as needed.
• Monitor patient progress and contribute to service improvement.

Skills

Vision testing

Clinical examinations

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Optometry

DHA license

Job description

Position Description:

Performs patient examinations and tests to evaluate vision and look for eye issues and disorders. Evaluates, detects, and diagnoses Amblyopia, Diplopia, Genetic Disorders of the eye, Complex Pediatric, and Adult Strabismus, and other eye movement conditions.

Position Responsibility:

• Performs patient examinations and tests to evaluate vision and look for eye issues and disorders.
• Evaluates, detects, and diagnoses amblyopia, diplopia, genetic disorders of the eye, complex paediatric and adult strabismus, and other eye movement conditions.
• Creates treatment plans for patients with eye movement problems and binocular vision.
• Works with ophthalmologists with surgical planning of some eye movement disorders.
• Facilitates patients to understand their eye disorders and treatment plans.
• Measures patient vision using optometry technology and instruments, and determines the need for vision correction in the form of prescription glasses or contact lenses.
• Examines the underlying causes of vision and visual field impairments.
• Develops comprehensive treatment plans, which may encompass prescribing eye patches, eye exercises, or employing prisms.
• Performs Visual Acuity Testing, Auto refractometry, Keratometry, Tonometry, and Lensometry.
• Prescribes appropriate procedures and medications as necessary such as Refraction, Retinoscopy, Orthoptic Assessment, Amblyopia Therapy, Prescribing Prismatic Glasses etc.
• Refers to patients for further diagnostic tests or investigations when required.
• Collaborates effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Monitors patients' treatment progress and overall condition.
• Undertakes essential administrative duties pertinent to patient care.
• Contributes to ongoing service improvement initiatives and participates in audits.

Position Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Optometry or Doctor of Optometry
• Dubai Health Authority (DHA) license

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as an Optometrist.
• Knowledge of Quality Improvement (QI) methodologies, and implementation of clinical practice guidelines, protocols, and pathways.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) standards.