Optometrist

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Optometrist to join our Optometry Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for comprehensive eye care services, including refraction, contact lens fitting, low vision rehabilitation, and the diagnosis and management of ocular diseases. This role involves working closely with other eye care professionals, supervising staff, and contributing to clinical research and community outreach programs. The Optometrist will also provide pre- and post-surgical care, perform diagnostic procedures, and educate patients on eye health and vision preservation.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform simple and cycloplegic refractions using various cycloplegic agents as needed.
- Prescribe advanced spectacle lenses, including progressive, aspheric, and safety/protective eyewear tailored to patient needs.
- Conduct advanced refractive correction procedures when required.
- Assess low vision patients and provide rehabilitative services and vision aids to enhance functional vision.
- Prescribe and fit rigid and soft contact lenses, including frequent replacement and extended wear lenses.
- Manage complex contact lens fittings for pediatric conditions, keratoconus, post-surgical complications, eye trauma, and corneal ectasia.
- Oversee management of progressive keratoconus using rigid gas permeable corneal/scleral lenses and non-invasive corneal cross-linking.
- Manage progressive myopia through optical, pharmacological, and contact lens interventions such as orthokeratology.
- Examine, diagnose, manage, and prevent diseases and disorders of the visual system and eye, referring patients to specialists when necessary.
- Use observation, instruments, and pharmaceutical agents to detect ocular diseases and binocular vision abnormalities; collaborate with ophthalmologists for further treatment.
- Supervise the Refraction Unit, overseeing daily activities and staff including ophthalmic technicians, opticians, and clinical technologists.
- Diagnose ocular manifestations of systemic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes, and refer patients to appropriate physicians or endocrinologists.
- Prescribe vision therapy, vision training, or orthoptic exercises for children with learning difficulties or binocular vision disorders like strabismus and amblyopia.
- Provide pre-surgical and post-surgical care for cataracts, refractive laser treatments, retinal problems, and other relevant conditions.
- Perform and interpret diagnostic tests including B-Scan, FFA, OCT, Perimetry, and Corneal Topography.
- Manage ocular emergencies promptly and effectively.
- Lead and participate in eye health camps, screening programs, blindness surveys, and clinical research initiatives.
- Independently run optometry clinics in private practice or within public sector hospital OPDs.
- Remove foreign bodies from the anterior segment, perform suture removal, syringing, probing, and related procedures.
- Counsel and educate patients on vision care, eye health, and lifestyle choices to maintain and improve vision.
- Provide visual status certifications as required.
- Report periodically to senior management on patient workload and ongoing research activities.
- Perform additional assignments as directed by the institute.

Required Qualifications

- Degree in Optometry from a recognized institution.
- Proficiency in refraction techniques, contact lens fitting, and management of ocular diseases.
- Experience in low vision rehabilitation and advanced diagnostic procedures.
- Ability to supervise clinical staff and manage patient care efficiently.
- Strong communication skills for patient education and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Experience in managing complex pediatric and corneal conditions.
- Familiarity with orthokeratology and corneal cross-linking techniques.
- Participation in community outreach and clinical research.
- Opportunity to lead optometry clinics independently.
- Engagement in professional development through health promotion and screening initiatives.

This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for clinical practice, research, and community involvement. Candidates passionate about advancing eye care and patient outcomes are encouraged to apply.