Optometrist

Centre For Sight; Patna; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Centre For Sight is seeking an Optometrist to conduct comprehensive eye examinations and refraction, evaluate visual acuity, and perform diagnostic tests with ophthalmic equipment. You will identify ocular issues and refer when needed, assist ophthalmologists in planning treatments, and provide pre/post-operative care as required.

You will counsel patients on eye health, vision correction, and treatment options, and prescribe spectacles or contact lenses within your scope.

Qualifications

• B.Optom / M.Optom / Diploma in Optometry or equivalent qualification.
• Appropriate professional/state registration or licence where applicable.
• Hospital or eye-care experience preferred; freshers welcome in some vacancies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations and refraction.
• Perform visual acuity, subjective/objective refraction and preliminary eye assessments.
• Conduct relevant diagnostic tests using ophthalmic equipment.
• Identify vision problems and signs of ocular disease and refer/escalate when required.
• Assist ophthalmologists in diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative assessment/care as required.
• Counsel patients regarding eye health, vision correction and treatment.
• Prescribe/recommend spectacles, contact lenses and other visual aids within scope.
• Maintain accurate patient records, investigation reports and clinical documentation.
• Coordinate with ophthalmologists, technicians and other clinical staff.
• Ensure good patient experience and quality of care.

Skills

Refraction

Eye examination

Ophthalmic instruments

Ocular diseases

Patient counselling

Team collaboration

Education

B.Optom / M.Optom / Diploma in Optometry

Tools

Ophthalmic diagnostic instruments

Job description

Optometrist Centre For Sight | Job Description

Job responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations and refraction.
• Perform visual acuity, subjective/objective refraction and preliminary eye assessments.
• Conduct relevant diagnostic tests using ophthalmic equipment.
• Identify vision problems and signs of ocular disease and refer/escalate to the ophthalmologist when required.
• Assist ophthalmologists in diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative assessment/care as required.
• Counsel patients regarding eye health, vision correction and treatment.
• Prescribe/recommend spectacles, contact lenses and other visual aids within the scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate patient records, investigation reports and clinical documentation.
• Coordinate with ophthalmologists, technicians and other clinical staff.
• Ensure good patient experience and quality of care.

Qualification

• B.Optom / M.Optom / Diploma in Optometry or relevant equivalent qualification, depending on the vacancy.
• Appropriate professional/state registration or licence where applicable.
• Hospital or eye-care experience is often preferred; some Centre For Sight vacancies have also welcomed freshers.

Skills required

• Strong knowledge of refraction and eye examination.
• Familiarity with ophthalmic diagnostic instruments.
• Good understanding of common ocular diseases.
• Good patient counselling and communication skills.
• Ability to work closely with ophthalmologists and the clinical team.
• Patient-focused, accurate and detail-oriented approach.