Optometrist

Care Center Clinic; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Care Center Clinic in Metro Manila seeks a licensed optometrist to perform comprehensive eye examinations, diagnose common ocular conditions, prescribe eyewear, and guide patients on vision health. The ideal candidate holds a Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) with active licensure and has clinical experience in eye care.

Excellent communication and patient-centered care are essential to deliver high-quality services in a busy clinic setting.

Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree from an accredited program.
• Licensure/registration to practice optometry is required.
• Clinical experience in eye clinics, optical chains, or multidisciplinary health centers is preferred.
• Technical skills with ophthalmic instruments and patient records software.
• Strong communication and attention to detail, especially with pediatric/elderly patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye examinations using phoropters, slit lamps, and tonometers.
• Identify and manage myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia, and ocular diseases.
• Write prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses and assist with fitting.
• Screen for systemic conditions and counsel on lifestyle and ergonomics.
• Provide low-vision rehabilitation and pre/post-operative care as needed.
• Refer patients to ophthalmologists or specialists when appropriate.

Skills

Clinical ophthalmic instruments

Patient records software

Education

Doctor of Optometry (O.D.)

Optometry licensure/registration

Job description

Core Responsibilities

• Comprehensive Eye Examinations: Perform visual acuity, refraction, depth perception, and binocular function tests using specialized equipment (such as phoropters, slit lamps, and tonometers).

• Diagnosis & Management: Identify and treat common visual defects (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia) and ocular diseases (such as glaucoma, conjunctivitis, and dry eye).

• Prescriptions & Fitting: Write accurate prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses, and assist patients with proper lens fitting, adjustments, and safety advice.

• Systemic Health Screening: Evaluate eyes for early signs of systemic health conditions such as diabetes or hypertension, and counsel patients on lifestyle or visual ergonomics.

• Specialized Care & Rehabilitation: Provide services like low-vision rehabilitation, pre- and post-operative care for eye surgeries, and vision therapy exercises.

• Medical Referrals: Consult with and transition patients to ophthalmologists or other medical specialists when surgical intervention or complex pathology is required.

Key Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree or a local equivalent professional doctorate from an accredited institution (frequently a 6-year comprehensive optometry program depending on the jurisdiction).

• Licensure & Certification: Active national or local board licensure/registration to practice optometry.

• Clinical Experience: Varying levels of clinical or retail/hospital optical experience (often preferred 1–2 years in an eye clinic, optical chain, or multidisciplinary health center).

• Technical Skills: Hands-on proficiency with diagnostic ophthalmic instruments and patient record management software.

• Soft Skills: High attention to detail, patience when working with vulnerable or pediatric/elderly populations, and strong communication skills to explain clinical findings clearly