Job description
Clinical Duties: Conduct outpatient consultations for general ophthalmic and cataract patients. Perform detailed eye examinations, including slit-lamp, refraction, and fundus evaluations. Diagnose and manage various eye conditions, with a focus on age-related cataracts. Counsel patients regarding cataract surgery, lens options (monofocal, multifocal, toric), and expected outcomes.
Perform minor procedures in OPD as needed (e.g., IOP measurement, lacrimal syringing, etc.) Refer surgical candidates to the OT or schedule accordingly. Post-operative follow-up and management of cataract patients. Surgical Responsibilities (if applicable): Perform cataract surgeries (phacoemulsification/SICS) as per schedule.
Ensure pre-op and post-op care is appropriately documented and managed. Administrative and Support: Maintain proper OPD documentation in EMR or paper formats. Coordinate with optometrists, nursing staff, and counsellors for seamless patient care. Participate in patient education initiatives and outreach cataract screening camps.
Adhere to institutional protocols, quality standards, and medico-legal compliance.
Qualifications
MBBS with MS/DO/DNB in Ophthalmology. Valid Medical Council registration. Experience in cataract diagnosis and management is mandatory. Phacoemulsification surgical experience preferred (if surgical role included). Skills Required: Strong clinical and diagnostic skills. Patient counseling and communication. Team collaboration and leadership (if senior role).
EMR familiarity and documentation skills.