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Optometrist job description
A ready advert for a Optometrist job in Libya, in Arabic and English. Post it on jobs.ly and edit it to fit your organization.
About the job
We are looking for an optometrist to carry out eye tests, prescribe glasses and contact lenses accurately, and spot signs of eye disease to refer to an ophthalmologist.
Duties and responsibilities
- Test visual acuity and carry out objective and subjective refraction
- Prescribe glasses and contact lenses to suit each patient
- Fit contact lenses and teach patients how to use and look after them
- Check eye pressure and examine the back of the eye to spot problems early
- Test children's eyes and detect squint and lazy eye
- Refer suspected eye disease to an ophthalmologist
- Advise patients on eye health and avoiding eye strain
- Record test results in the patient's file and follow up review appointments
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in optometry and vision science, with a licence to practise
- 3 to 6 years of experience in eye testing and refraction
The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.
Skills
- Eye testing
- Refraction
- Contact lenses
- Fundus examination
- Paediatric eye testing
- Optometric equipment
- Patient service
- Accuracy
Preferred
- Experience in eye clinics or optical shops
- Experience fitting specialist contact lenses
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