An optometrist examines patients' eyes, tests their sight, gives advice on visual problems and prescribes and fits glasses or contact lenses if necessary. Optometrists are trained to recognize diseases of the eye as well as systemic diseases such as diabetes. They refer patients to medical practitioners as necessary, as well as sometimes sharing the care of patients with chronic conditions. Most of these activities involve the use of specialist equipment.
Tasks typically involve:
* examining the eyes of patients of all ages to detect signs of injury, disease, abnormality and vision defects;
* checking for signs and symptoms of general health conditions (e.g. diabetes);
* communicating with patients to get detailed case histories;
* using specialist equipment for diagnosis and testing;
* issuing prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses;
* fitting and checking prescribed lenses in order to correct vision defects;
* offering advice and reassurance about vision-related matters;
* offering help and advice for patients choosing frames and lenses;
* writing referral notices to doctors;
* meeting sales targets with regard to selling glasses and contact lenses;
* undertaking continuing education and training (CET);
* managing staff, including dispensing opticians and clerical staff;
* supervising and training junior staff;
* managing the retail aspects of glasses, contact lenses and other vision care products;
* administering, organizing and planning the development of the practice;
* liaising with sales representatives from vision care product suppliers.
Job Details
| Date Posted: | 2013-06-20 |
| Job Location: | Al Kuwait, Kuwait |
| Job Role: | Healthcare/Medical |
| Company Industry: | Medical/Hospital |
Preferred Candidate
| Career Level: | Mid Career |
| Degree: | Bachelor's degree / higher diploma |
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