JOB PURPOSE To diagnose and treatment of patients with eye disorders.

WORK RELATIONS

Main interfaces- with whom do you have regular contact in carrying out your duties (whom do you report to/who do you functionally report to/whom do you have interface within and outside the organization?)

Internal Interface – Unit Head, Doctors, Technicians, HOD of other concerned departments

External Interface – Patients, Medical representatives.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

- Diagnose eye disorders in its structure including the eyelids, cornea, sclera, conjunctiva, etc.
- Treat minor and major eye trauma or injuries.
- Prescribe ophthalmologic therapies such as, cryotherapy, chemotherapy and low vision therapy.
- Conduct thorough test of the visual system to determine severity and nature of ocular disorder.
- Perform ophthalmic surgeries like refractive, eye muscle, cataract, glaucoma, corneal, ceroplastic, and vitro-retinal surgeries.
- Perform laser surgeries to alter, excise or reshape ocular tissue.
- Design and develop treatment plans based on patients’ medical histories and objectives, the severity of disorder, and therapeutic risks and advantages.
- Prescribe or refer to Optometrists for proper corrective lenses such as glasses and contact lenses.
- Prescribe topical or systemic medications to treat ophthalmic conditions and to manage pain.
- Keep abreast with trends in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases

KEY SUCCESS FACTOR

MAJOR CHALLENGES

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES

Skills and Knowledge





- Must have knowledge in the use of high technology devices and tools in diagnosing and treating eye disorders.
- Must have excellent communication skills
- Must have excellent interpersonal and people management skills

Competencies · Medical & Scientific Knowledge

· Ophthalmic Anatomy and Physiology:

· Deep understanding of the eye, its adnexa, and the visual system, including how they change with development and disease.

· Ophthalmic Pathology and Diseases:

· Knowledge of eye diseases like cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration, as well as their causes and treatment options.

· Optics and Refraction:

· Understanding of light, vision, refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism), and the clinical application of optics to correct vision.

· General Medicine:

· Awareness of how systemic medical conditions, such as diabetes, can affect eye health.

Clinical & Surgical Skills

· Eye Exams: Ability to conduct thorough eye examinations to diagnose issues.

· Diagnostic Procedures: Proficiency in using instruments like indirect ophthalmoscopes and tonometers.

· Prescribing Corrective Lenses: Competence in prescribing and fitting eyeglasses and contact lenses.

· Medication Management: Ability to prescribe oral and topical medications to treat eye diseases.

· Surgical Expertise: Skills in performing various eye surgeries, including for cataracts, glaucoma, and trauma.

· Emergency Care: Competence in managing both medical and surgical ophthalmic emergencies.

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Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Optometrist (Hyderabad)
🏢 Sindhu Hospitals
📍 Hyderabad