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As an Optometrist at our practice, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the eye health and well-being of our community. You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive eye exams, diagnosing and treating eye conditions and working with the Optician when eyeglasses are being prescribed.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform thorough eye examinations to assess visual acuity and overall eye health.
Diagnose and treat eye conditions, including glaucoma, cataracts, and refractive errors.
Prescribe and fit contact lenses.
Educate patients on eye health and proper eye care practices.
Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
Collaborate with our dedicated team to provide the highest level of patient care.
Essential Skills
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities
Specific Skills
- Refer patients to ophthalmologists or other physicians and surgeons when ocular or other diseases are found
- Prescribe and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses and counsel on use and care
- Prescribe treatment to conserve, improve and correct vision and other ocular disorders
- Examine patients' eyes, conduct tests and use specialized instruments to determine visual efficiency
Work Setting
- Private practice
Area Of Specialization
- Fitting contact lenses
- Fitting visual aids for people who are partially blind
- Correcting special vision problems
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