Optometrist
Company: AEG Vision
Location: Lamar
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
The optometrist will conduct eye exams for Acuity Eyecare group
and strive to practice to the full capacity of their license. The
optometrist will support practice growth by establishing patient
relationships and education to the patient on eyecare Duties &
Responsibilities Conducting Eye exams Establishing long term
patient relationships through proper patient care and education
Performs verbal interview with patient prior to examination to
determine health and ocular history, medical issues, reasons for
their visit as well their visual wants and needs Instructs,
recommends and advises patients as to their options for remediation
of ametropias, systemic and ocular disease as well as visual wants
and needs. Hands-off patient to support staff with recap discussion
Ability to generate patient loyalty and promote the profession of
Optometry and Acuity Eyecare Group values. Perform vision tests and
analyze results Diagnose sight problems, such as nearsightedness or
farsightedness and eye diseases Prescribe eyeglasses, contact
lenses, and medications Recommend or provide treatments such as
vision therapy or low-vision rehabilitation (brand specific)
Provide pre- and postoperative care to patients undergoing eye
surgeryfor example, examining a patient's eyes the day after
cataract or refractive surgery Evaluate patients for the presence
of diseases such as diabetes and refer patients to other healthcare
providers within the proper time frame Promote eye health by
counseling patients, including explaining how to clean and wear
contact lenses how often to have their eyes examined clearly
communicating to the opticians and other sales people appropriate
recommendations for the best possible lenses with the latest
highest technology coatings and designs.
Keywords: AEG Vision, Pueblo , Optometrist, Healthcare , Lamar, Colorado
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