Job Description
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Perform vision tests and analyze results
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Diagnose sight problems, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness and eye diseases, such as glaucoma
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Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications
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Provide treatments such as vision therapy or low-vision rehabilitation
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Provide pre- and postoperative care to patients undergoing eye surgery—for example, examining a patient’s eyes the day after surgery
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Evaluate patients for the presence of diseases such as diabetes and refer patients to other healthcare providers as needed
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Promote eye health by counseling patients, including explaining how to clean and wear contact lenses
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Perform vision tests and analyze results
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Diagnose sight problems, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness and eye diseases, such as glaucoma
-
Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications
-
Provide treatments such as vision therapy or low-vision rehabilitation
-
Provide pre- and postoperative care to patients undergoing eye surgery—for example, examining a patient’s eyes the day after surgery
-
Evaluate patients for the presence of diseases such as diabetes and refer patients to other healthcare providers as needed
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Promote eye health by counseling patients, including explaining how to clean and wear contact lenses
This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications which may be required of the employee assigned to the position. Depending on the size of the facility the job duties may vary.
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