Conduct comprehensive eye exams to assess vision and eye health, crucial for early detection of issues.

Prescribe and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses, ensuring optimal vision correction for patients.

Diagnose and manage eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration, providing necessary treatments.

Counsel patients on vision care and hygiene, promoting preventative measures for long-term eye health.

Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide integrated patient care, especially for systemic conditions affecting the eyes.

Keep accurate patient records, documenting examination findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans meticulously.

Stay updated with the latest advancements in optometry through continuous education and professional development.

Operate and maintain ophthalmic equipment, ensuring accurate and reliable diagnostic testing.

Manage and train optometric staff, fostering a productive and patient-focused clinical environment.

Participate in community eye health programs, promoting awareness and providing screenings to underserved populations.

Conduct comprehensive eye exams to assess vision and eye health, crucial for early detection of issues.

Prescribe and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses, ensuring optimal vision correction for patients.

Perform diagnostic tests to detect diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration.

Counsel patients on vision care, contact lens use, and preventative eye health measures.

Co-manage patients undergoing eye surgery, providing pre- and post-operative care.

Provide immediate care for eye injuries, infections, and sudden vision changes.

Examine children's eyes to detect vision problems that can affect learning and development.

Address age-related vision changes and eye diseases in elderly patients.

Provide vision therapy to improve visual skills and treat conditions like strabismus.

Fit specialty contact lenses for patients with corneal irregularities or other eye conditions.

Assist patients with low vision by prescribing aids and strategies to maximize their remaining vision.

Participate in clinical research to advance optometric knowledge and improve patient care.

Conducting eye examinations to assess vision and eye health, utilizing specialized equipment and techniques.

Prescribing and fitting eyeglasses and contact lenses to correct vision problems, ensuring optimal comfort and visual acuity.

Diagnosing and managing eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration, often collaborating with ophthalmologists.

Providing pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing eye surgery, monitoring their recovery and visual outcomes.

Counseling patients on proper eye care, including hygiene, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications to maintain healthy vision.

Using advanced diagnostic technologies like optical coherence tomography (OCT) and visual field testing to detect and monitor eye conditions.

Managing and treating binocular vision disorders and eye movement abnormalities through vision therapy and other interventions.

Fitting specialty contact lenses for patients with corneal irregularities, keratoconus, or other complex vision needs.

Participating in community outreach programs to promote eye health awareness and provide vision screenings to underserved populations.

Keeping accurate patient records and documenting examination findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans in electronic health records.

Staying updated with the latest advancements in optometry through continuing education courses, conferences, and professional journals.

Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, such as general physicians and neurologists, to provide comprehensive patient care.