Optometrist
Core
Diagnoses, manages, and treats conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system, including examining internal and external eye structures, performing vision tests, and formulating treatment plans.
Role type
Optometrist
Builds
Prescribes corrective spectacle and contact lenses, low-vision aids, ocular patching regimens, motility exercises, and topical ocular medications.
Domain
Healthcare / Ophthalmology
Deliverable
clinical work
Required skills
Visual acuity and perception assessment, focus and coordination testing, disease diagnosis, contact lens fitting, eyeglasses prescription and adjustment, treatment plan formulation, medication prescription, patient education and counseling, follow-up scheduling, telephone triage
Preferred skills
FAAO fellowship
Technologies
Observation instruments, pharmaceutical agents, contact lens fitting equipment, eyeglasses adjustment tools
Responsibilities
Examines eyes to determine visual acuity, perception, focus, and coordination; assesses patient suitability for contact lenses; prescribes, fits, and adjusts vision aids; analyzes test results and formulates treatment plans; prescribes medications for eye diseases; educates and counsels patients on care and safety; schedules follow-up visits; performs telephone triage for treatment difficulties.
Seniority
Entry Level