Optometrist
locum
, WA, NSW, Victoria
2007 - Current
- Performed comprehensive eye exams, including refractions, slit lamp examinations and visual field tests.
- Provided patients with information on their overall ocular health and vision status.
- Ordered contact lenses for patients according to their prescription needs.
- Prescribed spectacles or contact lenses to correct vision problems.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as tonometry and pachymetry to measure intraocular pressure and corneal thickness.
- Familiar with retinal imaging equipment such as OPTOS
- Analyzed test results in order to diagnose diseases of the eye, such as glaucoma or cataracts.
- Monitored patient progress over time by performing follow-up examinations.
- Educated patients on proper use of corrective lenses, hygiene and safety precautions related to vision care.
- Assisted other healthcare professionals in diagnosing complex ophthalmic issues through collaboration and consultation.
- Developed treatment plans for individual patient cases based on medical history, physical exam findings, lab results, and imaging studies.
- Counseled patients regarding lifestyle modifications that could improve their vision health.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits, diagnoses, treatments prescribed, medications administered.
- Reported any adverse events or reactions to medication quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals in order to coordinate care for complex cases.
- Provided referrals when necessary to specialists who can provide additional services or treatments not available in the practice setting.
- Adhered strictly to all applicable state laws governing optometric practice.
- Stayed up-to-date on new developments in optometric medicine by attending conferences and seminars.
- Promoted healthy vision by counseling and educating patients.
- Used optometric equipment to conduct pre-testing and special testing (OPTOS, OCT, retinal imaging).
- Diagnosed and assisted in treatment of ocular disease.
- Prescribed ophthalmic medicines for treatment of ocular disease.
- Determined most appropriate tools and treatments for specific eye problems.
- Documented patient care by charting patient condition and treatment in records.
- Sustained workplace cleanliness by cleaning exam rooms, disposing of used supplies and sanitizing equipment.
