Optometrist
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Endeavored to provide best-in-class optical care for all patients by precisely diagnosing eye and vision problems in over 400 patients within 2 years. Delivered preoperative and postoperative care for eye surgery patients.

• Utilized cutting-edge equipment and procedures to diagnose patients' depth and color acuity and ability to focus their eyes, recommending lasting solutions, including special glasses.
• Introduced effective new vision products to clients, resolving defects that had deprived clients of a clear vision for a long time.
• Demonstrated a friendly and patient-centered approach when handling clients, amplifying patient retention by 40%.

Handled defects associated with diabetes, cataracts, and Lasik. Scheduled patient appointments, providing exceptional care encompassing diagnosing, treating or prescribing contact lenses and eyeglasses.

• Prevented future problems by advising patients on the best ways to care for their eyes through lifestyle adjustments. 
• Maintained an up-to-date record of each patient's treatment, allowing for easier referencing and improvement of future care plans. 
• Worked closely with other specialists like ophthalmologists, opticians, neurologists, and physicians, effectively resolving complex cases via knowledge sharing and teamwork.

Provided care to patients by performing various general tasks, including refractive eye exams, prism prescribing, and selection of frames and contact lenses. Maintained patient retention and referrals.

• Diagnosed eye and vision problems by utilizing A-scans, digital photography for retina, optic nerve, and meibomian glands.
• Instructed patients and their families regarding pre-op, post-op, and follow-up procedures.
• Prepared forms, reports, and correspondence with accuracy and speed; maintained HIPAA standards.
• Trained new technicians with company policies and procedures to achieve their daily goals.
• Pioneered First Annual Residence Hall Recycling Challenge with over 1000 students.
• Administered day-to-day program operations with a focus on efficiency, time management, administrative operations, and strategies to improve work methods and systems according to the National Patient Safety Goals.

Established eyecare boutique and clinic with the primary focus on providing excellent patient service and customer care. Maintained high-level patient retention and referrals. Hired and trained technicians and managed inventory for contact lenses.

• Provided high-quality vision care for patients at nursing homes and mental health care facilities. Examined patients and conducted diagnostic procedures for retina, optic nerve, glaucoma, and refractive conditions.
• Administered pre-operative and post-operative care for patients going through surgery or cataract correction procedures.
• Formulated and implemented a patient-centered recovery plan for surgeries with clear documentation of goals, objectives, strengths, barriers, and interventions.