Key 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
- Advise patients about proper eye hygiene and care
- Provide vision therapy
- Diagnose Issues: Detect conditions like myopia, astigmatism, glaucoma, and cataracts.
- Prescribe Corrective Gear: Eyeglasses, contact lenses, or low-vision aids.