Optometrist

Sai Sindhu Foundation; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Sai Sindhu Foundation is seeking an ophthalmologist to diagnose and treat eye disorders, manage trauma, and perform a range of eye surgeries. The role requires expertise in using high-tech ophthalmic devices and delivering comprehensive patient care.

The position involves prescribing therapies, conducting thorough eye examinations, and staying abreast of advances in ophthalmic medicine. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential in collaborating with medical staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of high-tech devices used in diagnosing and treating eye disorders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong medical knowledge of ophthalmic anatomy and diseases.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose eye disorders across ocular structures.
• Treat major and minor eye trauma.
• Prescribe ophthalmic therapies and low vision care.
• Conduct comprehensive visual system tests.
• Perform ophthalmic surgeries including cataract and glaucoma.
• Perform laser surgeries to reshape ocular tissue.
• Develop patient-specific treatment plans.
• Prescribe refractions or refer to optometrists for lenses.
• Prescribe topical or systemic eye medications.
• Stay updated on eye disease diagnosis and treatment.

Skills

High-tech ophthalmic devices

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Indirect ophthalmoscope

Tonometer

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

To diagnose and treatment of patients with eye disorders.

WORK RELATIONS

Main interfaces- with whom do you have regular contact in carrying out your duties (whom do you report to/who do you functionally report to/whom do you have interface within and outside the organization?)

Internal Interface Unit Head, Doctors, Technicians, HOD of other concerned departments

External Interface – Patients, Medical representatives.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Diagnose eye disorders in its structure including the eyelids, cornea, sclera, conjunctiva, etc.
• Treat minor and major eye trauma or injuries.
• Prescribe ophthalmologic therapies such as, cryotherapy, chemotherapy and low vision therapy.
• Conduct thorough test of the visual system to determine severity and nature of ocular disorder.
• Perform ophthalmic surgeries like refractive, eye muscle, cataract, glaucoma, corneal, ceroplastic, and vitro-retinal surgeries.
• Perform laser surgeries to alter, excise or reshape ocular tissue.
• Design and develop treatment plans based on patients’ medical histories and objectives, the severity of disorder, and therapeutic risks and benefits.
• Prescribe or refer to Optometrists for proper corrective lenses such as glasses and contact lenses.
• Prescribe topical or systemic medications to treat ophthalmic conditions and to manage pain.
• Keep abreast with trends in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES

Skills and Knowledge

• Must have knowledge in the use of high technology devices and tools in diagnosing and treating eye disorders.
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Must have excellent interpersonal and people management skills

Competencies

• Medical & Scientific Knowledge
• Ophthalmic Anatomy and Physiology:
• Deep understanding of the eye, its adnexa, and the visual system, including how they change with development and disease.
• Ophthalmic Pathology and Diseases:
• Knowledge of eye diseases like cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration, as well as their causes and treatment options.
• Optics and Refraction:
• Understanding of light, vision, refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism), and the clinical application of optics to correct vision.
• General Medicine:
• Awareness of how systemic medical conditions, such as diabetes, can affect eye health.

Clinical & Surgical Skills

• Eye Exams: Ability to conduct thorough eye examinations to diagnose issues.
• Diagnostic Procedures: Proficiency in using instruments like indirect ophthalmoscopes and tonometers.
• Prescribing Corrective Lenses: Competence in prescribing and fitting eyeglasses and contact lenses.
• Medication Management: Ability to prescribe oral and topical medications to treat eye diseases.
• Emergency Care: Competence in managing both medical and surgical ophthalmic emergencies.