An optometrist is a healthcare skilled who provides primary vision care, focusing on eye exams, vision correction, and detection of eye-related conditions.

Core Job Description
Conduct Eye Examinations
Perform routine and comprehensive eye tests
Assess vision clarity and eye coordination
Detect refractive errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism
Prescribe Vision Correction
Prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses
Recommend lens types (bifocals, progressive lenses, etc.)
Diagnose Eye Conditions
Identify common eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration
Recognize signs of systemic diseases (e.g., diabetes, hypertension) through eye exams
Provide Treatment and Management
Prescribe medications for certain eye conditions (where legally permitted)
Manage ongoing eye health and vision issues
Refer patients to ophthalmologists for surgery or advanced care
Patient Education
Advise on proper eye care and hygiene




Recommend lifestyle adjustments to maintain eye health
Use of Equipment
Operate diagnostic tools like phoropters, retinoscopes, and slit lamps
Record Keeping & Administration
Maintain patient records and histories
Handle basic administrative duties in clinics or optical centers

Work Environment
Optical clinics
Hospitals
Retail optical stores
Private practice

Skills Required
Strong attention to detail
Positive communication and interpersonal skills
Analytical thinking
Manual dexterity
Patience and empathy

Education & Qualifications
Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree (or equivalent depending on country)
Licensing/registration with a relevant medical or optometry board

Pay: ₹15,194.55 - ₹31,112.21 per month

Perks:
Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

📌 Optometrist Chennai
🏢 Nirmals Eye Hospital
📍 Chennai