Optometrist

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

KEY SUCCESS FACTOR

MAJOR CHALLENGES

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.
• Surgical Expertise: Skills in performing various eye surgeries, including for cataracts, glaucoma, and trauma.
• Emergency Care: Competence in managing both medical and surgical ophthalmic emergencies.

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