Optometrist — Job Description

Job Title: Optometrist

Job Summary:
We are seeking a qualified and patient-focused Optometrist to provide comprehensive eye examinations, diagnose and manage common vision conditions, prescribe corrective lenses, and educate patients on eye health and vision care.

Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive eye examinations and vision assessments.
Evaluate visual acuity, refraction, binocular vision, and eye health.
Diagnose and manage common refractive and ocular conditions within the scope of practice.
Prescribe spectacles and contact lenses as appropriate.
Perform relevant clinical tests and interpret results.
Identify signs of eye disease and refer patients to ophthalmologists or other specialists when required.
Provide guidance on eye care, contact lens use, and preventive eye health.
Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
Explain examination findings and treatment options clearly to patients.




Work collaboratively with ophthalmologists, opticians, and other healthcare professionals.
Maintain skilled standards, patient confidentiality, and clinic safety procedures.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Optometry (B.Optom) or equivalent recognized qualification.
Valid skilled registration/licensure as required by the relevant jurisdiction.
Solid clinical and communication skills.
Good patient-handling and interpersonal skills.
Experience with electronic medical/optometry records is an advantage.

Preferred Skills
Refraction and binocular vision assessment
Contact lens fitting
Ocular health screening
Patient counselling
Clinical documentation
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Work Location: In person

📌 Consultant Optometrist Tambaram
🏢 Nirmals Eye Hospital
📍 Tambaram