Outpatient Department (OPD) Duties
Patient Screening : Guiding patients through visual acuity screenings and preliminary diagnostic testing.
Doctor Assistance : Assisting ophthalmologists during standard eye examinations and specialized diagnostic procedures.
Medication Administration : Administering diagnostic eye drops, local anesthetic blocks, and regular eye medications as directed
Operation Theatre (OT) Responsibilities
Theatre Preparation : Sterilizing surgical equipment and setting up micro-surgical instrument packs for eye procedures like cataract and LASIK surgeries.
Surgical Assistance : Serving as a scrub or circulating nurse during sensitive eye surgeries.
Safety Protocols : Performing instrument and sponge counts to maintain a secure, infection-free operating field
Inpatient Department (IPD) & Daycare Care
Pre-operative Prep : Checking vital signs, securing consent,
and dilating patients' eyes using exact drop schedules before surgery.
Post-operative Monitoring : Tracking post-anesthesia recovery and checking the positioning of eye patches or shields.
Administrative & Setup Responsibilities
Infection Control : Formulating and enforcing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for cleaning, sanitation, and complete sterilization to prevent outbreaks
Electronic Records : Maintaining accurate digital documentation via the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system regarding medication timing and patient data
Discharge Counselling : Educating families on how to administer eye drops safely at home, identifying warning signs of infection, and scheduling mandatory follow-up appointments