Optometrist

About the role

Under the supervision of, and in conjunction with an Ophthalmologist, diagnoses and treats eye movement disorders and associated sensory deficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and diagnoses ocular motility disorders, performs specialized eye tests to assess visual acuity, focusing ability, eye movement (strabismus measurements), binocular function and color vision, using such equipment as prisms and other ophthalmic instruments.
• Provides education to ophthalmic technicians, residents, medical students and other physicians regarding the sensorimotor evaluation and treatment of sensorimotor disorders.
• Assists Pediatric Ophthalmologists with the clinical evaluation of patients.
• Provides medical and ophthalmic history-taking, review of systems, and summary of chief complaint.
• Detects disorders of the eyes within children and adults which prevent normal vision.
• Consults with physician regarding treatment, which may involve the use of exercises and techniques to control eye movements.
• Utilizes special lenses, filters, prisms and instruments to help patients correct their vision.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry required.
• Current License to practice as a Licensed Optometrist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.