Orthoptist-Ophthalmology

JOB DESCRIPTION

The role is responsible for independent or under the supervision of Senior Orthoptist conducting all interventions related to various ocular problems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains the sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for the performance of duties
• Reports shortage of materials to supervisor at earliest convenience, ordering and approving replenishments when necessary
• Conducts Oculomotor/Orthoptic assessment and follow-up i.e. examination, non-surgical treatment and follow-up of patients with strabismus, amblyopia, oculomotor and related abnormalities
• Performs HESS/LEE charts where applicable, liaising with Maxillo-Facial physicians
• Provides Fresnel prisms where applicable for patients
• Assess, identify visual problems e.g amblyopia, convergence in and provide treatment/ management
• Examines patients with problems related to ocular motility, binocular vision, amblyopia, or strabismus.
• Provides instructions to patients or family members concerning diagnoses or treatment plans.
• Provides nonsurgical interventions, including corrective lenses, patches, drops, fusion exercises, or stereograms, Fresnel prisms to treat conditions such as strabismus, convergence insufficiency.
• Evaluates, diagnose, or treat disorders of the visual system with an emphasis on binocular vision or abnormal eye movements.
• Interprets clinical or diagnostic test results.
• Develops or use special test and communication techniques to facilitate diagnosis and treatment of children or disabled patients.
  
  
  

• Monitors and develops as necessary quality improvement indicators to ensure continuous quality improvement & compliance with patient care standards.
  
  
  

• NLT 2 years of relevant post-graduate experience in a hospital setting
  
  
  

• N.A.
  
  
  

• Bsc degree or equivalent qualification of NLT 3 years duration in Orthoptics.
• AND Qualification of 2 year duration leading to registration as an orthoptist with the Health Professional Council in UK/ American Orthptic Council
• AND Current National License
  
  
  

• N.A.