Optometrist

About the Job:

Assessing patients' eyes to identify vision defects, diseases, and injuries. Their duties include maintaining medical files, evaluating eye defects, recording treatment plans, and performing eye inspections.

Responsibilities:

•  Provide outpatient care for patients with eye-related disorders and conditions.
• Conduct routine eye examinations, including visual field tests.
• Determine each patient's visual acuity, field of vision and hand-eye coordination.
• Take detailed medical histories for all patients, including current and past prescription medications.
• Evaluate eye-related symptoms, such as discharge, redness and inflammation.
• Prescribe corrective lenses when required.
• Educate patients on proper eye care and advise them about proper eye hygiene and care.
• Identify eye health and safety factors that could impact vision, such as working around chemicals or in front of a computer.
• Consult with and refer patients to ophthalmologist or other health care practitioner if additional medical treatment is determined necessary.
• Participates in educational and research activities.
• Participates in departmental meetings and activities.
• Performs as physician on call as required.
• Participates in development and administration of educational programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Optometry (3 years)
• Bachelor’s or Equivalent degree from a recognized University
• Licensed from MOH- Kuwait. An Optometrist with advanced training in his/ her specialty and minimum of 3-5 years’ experience .