OPTOMETRIST
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
JOBSMANILA INTERNATIONAL INC.
DMW License No: POEA-218-LB-120415-RUnit 01, 2nd Flr. Roces Bldg. No.7 Pioneer Street Cor. Sheridan St., Mandaluyong City, Philippines, Metro Manila, Philippines
8-634-3322 / 8-634-3182 / 8-634-3225
Principal / Employer
Al Jaber Optical
Qualifications
Male or Female27 Years Old and AboveMinimum of 2 Years ExperienceJob description
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Optometrists examine patients' eyes, test their sight, give advice on visual problems and prescribe and fit spectacles or contact lenses when needed.
They are trained to recognise diseases of the eye, such as glaucoma and cataract, as well as general health conditions such as diabetes.
They refer patients to medical practitioners when necessary, as well as sometimes sharing the care of patients with chronic conditions. Most of these activities involve the use of specialist equipment.
Most optometrists work in high street practices which may be independent or part of a regional or national chain. A smaller number work in hospitals alongside other healthcare professionals such as doctors and orthoptists.
Some optometrists work in academic settings doing research and/or teaching, and also in the optical manufacturing industry.
Typical work activities
Optometrists in community practice are typically involved in:
- communicating with patients to get detailed case histories;
- examining the eyes of patients of all ages to detect signs of injury, disease, abnormality or vision defects;
- being aware of signs and symptoms of general health conditions (e.g. diabetes);
- examining eyes and fitting spectacles or contact lenses;
- offering advice and reassurance about vision-related matters;
- offering help and advice for patients choosing frames and lenses;
- writing referral communications to doctors;
- liaising with other medical practitioners and sometimes sharing the care of patients with chronic ophthalmic conditions;
- meeting sales targets with regard to selling spectacles or contact lenses;
- undertaking continuing education and training (CET).