Optometrist diagnosing and managing conditions of the eye and visual system, examining patients, prescribing corrective lenses, and providing treatment plans, including medications and pre- and post-operative care
Experience
Optometrist
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Examined eyes using observation, instruments, and pharmaceutical agents to determine visual acuity and diagnose diseases
Analyzed test results and developed treatment plans for patients
Prescribed, supplied, fitted, and adjusted eyeglasses and contact lenses for vision correction
Prescribed medications to treat eye diseases in accordance with state laws
Educated and counseled patients on contact lens care and visual hygiene
Provided pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing eye surgeries
Consulted with and referred patients to ophthalmologists for additional medical treatment
Skills
Core Skills
Monitoring post-surgery patients, Training patients, Prescribing treatments
Checking & Planning
Testing patient vision, Analyzing test data or images, Developing medical treatment plans