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Optometrist
1-6 years
₹ 3.5 - 5L/yr (AmbitionBox estimate)
New Delhi
1 vacancy
Optometrist
Sharp Sight
posted 1mon ago
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- An optometrist is a healthcare professional who specializes in eye care and vision health
- Optometrists are trained to provide comprehensive eye examinations, diagnose and treat various eye conditions, prescribe corrective lenses, and offer preventive eye care services
- Comprehensive Eye Examinations: Optometrists perform thorough eye examinations to assess visual acuity, evaluate eye health, and detect any signs of eye diseases or abnormalities
- They use various diagnostic tools and techniques, including visual acuity tests, refraction tests, tonometry (eye pressure measurement), and slit-lamp biomicroscopy
- Prescription of Corrective Lenses: Optometrists prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses to correct refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism
- They determine the appropriate prescription based on the individual's visual needs and the results of the eye examination
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Eye Conditions: Optometrists diagnose and manage common eye conditions such as dry eye syndrome, conjunctivitis (pink eye), glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy
- They may provide treatment options, prescribe medications, or refer patients to ophthalmologists for specialized care or surgical interventions
- Management of Vision Problems: Optometrists help manage vision problems related to eye coordination, focusing difficulties, and binocular vision disorders
- They may prescribe vision therapy exercises or recommend appropriate interventions to improve visual function and alleviate symptoms
- Pre- and Post-operative Care: Optometrists work closely with ophthalmologists in providing pre-operative evaluations and post-operative care for patients undergoing eye surgeries, such as cataract surgery or refractive procedures like LASIK
- They monitor healing progress, manage potential complications, and optimize visual outcomes
- Pediatric Eye Care: Optometrists specialize in pediatric eye care, conducting eye examinations for infants, children, and teenagers
- They diagnose and manage common pediatric eye conditions like amblyopia (lazy eye) and strabismus (eye misalignment), and provide guidance on visual development and proper eyewear
- Referrals and Collaborations: Optometrists collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as ophthalmologists, primary care physicians, and opticians, for comprehensive patient care
- They may refer patients for specialized treatments or coordinate care plans to address specific eye conditions or overall health concerns
- Patient Education and Counseling: Optometrists educate patients about proper eye care, visual hygiene, and preventive measures to maintain good eye health
- They provide guidance on the use and care of eyeglasses or contact lenses, as well as offer lifestyle recommendations to protect and optimize vision
- To become an optometrist, one must complete a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited optometry school
- This typically requires four years of postgraduate study following a bachelor's degree
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
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Everything is amazing.
- Salary - Excellent
Only drawback is less salary for Optometrist
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