Optometrist

About the Optometrist Role

Dr Sulaiman AlHabib Medical Centers is seeking a Full-time Optometrist in Saudi Arabia. This role primarily involves examining, diagnosing, treating, and managing diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures. The Optometrist will also identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye and prescribe appropriate treatments.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive dilated eye exams, including measuring visual acuity for near and distance vision, evaluating visual fields, color vision, and contrast sensitivity.
• Conduct objective refraction (with high proficiency in Retinoscope) and subjective refraction, and perform cycloplegic refraction as needed using cycloplegic agents.
• Detect and diagnose binocular vision disorders, accommodative disorders, and all types of strabismus, determining appropriate treatment plans.
• Identify neurological disorders affecting the visual pathway through pupil function evaluation, contrast sensitivity, ocular motility, optic nerve head assessment, and perimetry interpretation, referring patients to specialists as required.
• Conduct pre- and post-operative examinations in collaboration with surgeons.
• Examine, diagnose, and identify ocular diseases, demonstrating mastery in using the Slit Lamp and its accessories for comprehensive anterior and posterior segment exams.
• Utilize diagnostic drugs such as Fluorescein dye, Mydriatics, Cycloplegics, and Topical Anesthetics independently.
• Measure intraocular pressure using Goldmann Applanation Tonometry.
• Perform minor procedures such as removal of superficial foreign bodies, eyelash epilation, and punctum plug insertion for dry eye.
• Refer patients to ophthalmologists for conditions requiring surgical intervention or specialized care, including retinal detachment, macular hole, proliferative diabetic retinopathy, advanced cataracts, or corneal lacerations.
• Refer patients to other medical specialties (*, Family Physician, Neurologist) when systemic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, anemia, papilledema, or infectious/immune diseases are suspected.
• Manage stationery and medication supplies from the pharmacy.
• Educate and counsel patients on preventive eye care and proper use of eye medications.
• Participate in person-centered care initiatives and enrich patient experience with compassion and respect.
• Perform other assigned tasks and duties within the scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in hospital or clinic patient areas.
• Proficiency in performing comprehensive eye examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Strong diagnostic and treatment planning skills for various ocular conditions.

Skills and Abilities

• Expertise in using diagnostic equipment such as the Slit Lamp, ophthalmoscopes, and tonometers.
• Ability to interpret perimetry results and other diagnostic tests.
• Excellent communication and patient counseling skills.
• Strong ability to collaborate with other medical professionals for comprehensive patient care.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position within a medical center setting, focused on delivering high-quality patient care in ophthalmology and optometry.