Optometrist

About This Role

Conduct eye exams, diagnose sight problems, and prescribe corrective measures for patients within an Acuity Eyecare Group practice. The role focuses on establishing long-term patient relationships and promoting eye health.

Responsibilities

• Conduct eye exams to diagnose sight problems and eye diseases
• Establish long-term patient relationships through proper patient care and education
• Perform verbal interviews with patients to determine health and ocular history, medical issues, and visual wants/needs
• Instruct, recommend, and advise patients on options for remediation of ametropias, systemic and ocular disease, and visual needs
• Generate patient loyalty and promote the profession of Optometry and Acuity Eyecare Group values
• Perform vision tests and analyze results
• Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications
• Recommend or provide treatments like vision therapy or low-vision rehabilitation
• Provide pre- and postoperative care to patients undergoing eye surgery
• Evaluate patients for the presence of diseases such as diabetes and refer to other healthcare providers
• Promote eye health by counseling patients, including contact lens care and examination frequency
• Communicate appropriate recommendations to opticians and sales people for lenses and coatings

Requirements

• Doctorate of Optometry from a credentialed institution
• Passed all optometric state boards

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Optometry from a credentialed institution

Benefits