May 2025 – Present · 10 mos

May 2024 – Present · 1 yr 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Jan 2023 – Apr 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos · Oddanchattram, Tamil Nadu, India

• Prescribed eyeglasses for almost 25 patients per day and conducted contact lens fittings for patients, helping them achieve optimal comfort and visual acuity while wearing corrective lenses.
• Assisted in cataract, pterygium, DCR, and Vitrectomy surgeries, averaging 4 surgeries per week.
• Performed eyeglasses fitting for single vision, bifocal, progressive, and rimless glasses.
• Calculated proper prescription employing formulas for single corrective lenses, contact lenses, aniseikonia, and aphakic lenses.
• Addressed emergency ocular situations such as foreign body removal or sudden vision loss, providing immediate care and appropriate follow-up.
• Assisted in the training of support staff members to maintain high-quality patient care standards within the practice.
• Established referral networks with ophthalmologists for surgical co-management, enhancing overall patient care options available at the practice.
• Interviewed and examined patients with a full range of vision problems and consulted medical charts to assist with diagnosis.
• Developed strong relationships with optical lab partners, resulting in faster turnaround times for prescription eyewear orders.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex eye conditions.
• Implemented new technologies in the office, improving patient experience and allowing for more precise diagnoses.
• Managed billing procedures efficiently to ensure timely reimbursement from instruments and other ophthalmology-related providers while maintaining accurate financial records.
• Conducted regular inventory of eyeglasses frames and prescription contact lenses, maintained stock levels, and submitted orders to vendors, ensuring a diverse selection of frames to meet varying patient needs and preferences.

Jan 2023 – Apr 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos · Oddanchattram, Tamil Nadu, India

Apr 2022 – Jan 2023 · 9 mos · Oddanchattram, Tamil Nadu, India

Mar 2021 – Mar 2022 · 1 yr · Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

• Educated patients on preventive measures to maintain optimal eye health, including proper nutrition, UV protection, and
• regular screenings.
• Supported the growth of the practice by participating in community outreach events, promoting eye health awareness,
• and attracting new patients.
• Performed ophthalmology research and stayed abreast of new developments to treat eye disorders.
• Improved patient care by conducting comprehensive eye examinations and providing accurate diagnoses.•Referred patients with indications of pathological conditions to ophthalmologist for additional examinations.
• Conducted fundus examination through biomicroscopy by viewing with fixed lens and camera.
• Enhanced patients' visual acuity with precise prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses.
• Worked closely with optical dispensary staff to ensure seamless coordination between eye examinations and eyewear
• fitting appointments and contributed to a collaborative working environment by assisting fellow optometrists with
• complex cases and providing guidance to optometry students.
• Calculated proper prescription employing formulas for single corrective lenses, contact lenses, prisms, aniseikonia and
• aphakic lenses.
• Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss ongoing cases, share insights, and implement improvements within the
• practice.