Our client provides comprehensive eye care services, with a focus on the diagnosis, management, and treatment of eye diseases. They perform thorough eye examinations, prescribe corrective lenses, and detect eye-related medical conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration.

In collaboration with ophthalmologists and other healthcare providers, the Optometrist delivers high-quality patient care, including pre- and post-operative care.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct comprehensive eye and vision examinations using specialized instruments and techniques.

- Diagnose vision abnormalities and eye health issues such as refractive errors, eye infections, dry eye, and more severe ocular diseases.

- Utilize diagnostic equipment (e.g., fundus cameras, OCT, tonometers) to detect early signs of eye diseases.

- Manage and treat a variety of ocular conditions such as glaucoma, conjunctivitis, cataracts, and corneal diseases.

- Prescribe medications for eye-related infections and conditions (as per licensure).

- Provide post-surgical eye care for patients recovering from procedures such as LASIK, cataract surgery, or other eye surgeries.

- Educate patients about eye health, preventive care, and the management of diagnosed conditions.

- Offer guidance on maintaining vision and eye care, including lifestyle changes and the proper use of corrective lenses or medications.

Referrals and Collaborations:

- Collaborate with ophthalmologists for advanced surgical cases or complex disease management.

- Refer patients to appropriate specialists for conditions that require surgical intervention or further specialized care.

Vision Correction:

- Prescribe and fit glasses, contact lenses, or other visual aids based on the results of vision tests.

- Offer specialized lenses such as multifocals, bifocals, or lenses designed for specific conditions like keratoconus.

Required Qualifications:

- Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree from an accredited optometry school.

- State Licensure to practice optometry in Florida.

- Strong knowledge of ocular disease, pharmacology, and clinical optometry.

- Proficiency with diagnostic instruments such as OCT, slit lamp, and visual field tests.

- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.