Optometrist

Job Description

Duties & responsibilities:

• Perform optometry examinations, testing, refraction and fitting of soft and hard contact lenses for patients with myopia, hyperopia, aphakia, astigmatism, post-surgical cases, i.e. trauma, cataract, PKP and aberrations such as keratoconus, scarring, trauma, droplet keratopathy.
• Manage contact lens supplies, lenses, equipment and solutions.
• Ensures compliance of subordinate staff with all hospital and departmental regulations, policies and procedures.
• Perform low vision evaluations.
• Perform direct supervision and involvement in the area of pediatric aphakic and rigid contact lenses.
• Participate in the training of subordinates and residents.
• Provide input regarding clinical performance of contact lenses technicians/assistants as requested.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of optometry or Equivalent.
• Valid Saudi MOH license
• Minimum 3 Years relevant experience in Hospitals or Clinics