Optometrist

AEG Vision•Hermosa Beach, CA

20d

About The Position

The Optometrist conducts eye exams for Acuity Eyecare Group and practices to the full capacity of their license. The role supports practice growth by building patient relationships and educating patients about eye care. The Optometrist evaluates patients’ vision and ocular health, provides recommendations and treatment, and communicates appropriate lens recommendations to opticians and other sales staff.

Requirements

Doctorate of Optometry from a credentialed institution.
Must have passed all optometric state boards.

Responsibilities

Conduct eye exams and perform vision tests; analyze the results.
Build long-term patient relationships through appropriate patient care and education.
Interview patients before examinations to determine health and ocular history, medical issues, reasons for the visit, and visual wants and needs.
Explain and recommend options for correcting refractive errors and addressing systemic or ocular disease, as well as patients’ visual needs; recap the discussion with support staff.
Generate patient loyalty and promote the Optometry profession and Acuity Eyecare Group values.
Diagnose vision problems, such as nearsightedness and farsightedness, and eye diseases.
Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications.
Recommend or provide treatments such as vision therapy or low-vision rehabilitation, as applicable to the brand.
Provide pre- and postoperative care to patients undergoing eye surgery, such as examining patients after cataract or refractive surgery.
Evaluate patients for diseases such as diabetes and refer them to other healthcare providers within the appropriate time frame.
Counsel patients on eye health, including contact lens cleaning and wear and how often to have eye examinations.
Communicate appropriate recommendations to opticians and other sales staff for suitable lenses, including current coatings and designs.