Optometrists

What Does a Optometrists Do?

Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment. May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• 1Examine eyes, using observation, instruments, and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus, and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities, such as glaucoma or color blindness.
• 2Analyze test results and develop a treatment plan.
• 3Prescribe, supply, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids.
• 4Prescribe medications to treat eye diseases if state laws permit.
• 5Educate and counsel patients on contact lens care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements, and safety factors.
• 6Remove foreign bodies from the eye.
• 7Provide patients undergoing eye surgeries, such as cataract and laser vision correction, with pre- and post-operative care.
• 8Consult with and refer patients to ophthalmologist or other health care practitioner if additional medical treatment is determined necessary.

Required Skills

• Reading Comprehension
• Active Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Writing
• Speaking
• Science
• Accra Med Software Filopto
• AltaPoint Data Systems AltaPoint Vision
• Apple Safari
• Babcock Winx Pro
• Compulink Business Systems Eyecare Advantage
• Digital Healthcare OptoMize
• First Insight E-Z Frame
• First Insight MaximEyes
• HealthLine Systems Eyecom
• Insight Software My Vision Express

Optometrists Salary