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 perks.
- 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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📌 Optometrist (Hyderabad)
🏢 Sai Sindhu Foundation
📍 Hyderabad