Optometrist Jobs In Kharagpur
West Bengal | Salary: Rs.20,000 - Rs.45,000/month | Full-Time
A multispeciality hospital in Kharagpur is recruiting an Optometrist to conduct refractive evaluations, screen for eye diseases, and assist ophthalmologists in surgical planning and post-operative follow-up.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive eye examinations including distance and near visual acuity assessment
- Conduct objective and subjective refraction and prescribe corrective spectacle lenses
- Carry out slit-lamp biomicroscopy, fundus examination with indirect ophthalmoscope, and applanation tonometry
- Screen patients for glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, and cataracts
- Provide low vision assessment and recommend appropriate optical or non-optical assistive devices
- Fit, dispense, and counsel patients on contact lens selection, insertion, removal, and hygiene
- Conduct pre-operative biometry for cataract surgery and post-operative vision rehabilitation
- Perform automated visual field testing (perimetry) and assist in interpreting results for the ophthalmologist
- Maintain accurate clinical records, referral letters, and patient follow-up schedules
Qualifications & Requirements
B.Optom or B.Sc. in Optometry from a recognised institution; registration with the State Optometry / Allied Health Professions Council where applicable. Experience in a hospital eye department or standalone eye clinic is preferred.
What We Offer
- Salary of Rs.20,000 - Rs.45,000 per month (negotiable based on experience and qualifications)
- EPF (Employees' Provident Fund) and ESI (Employees' State Insurance) benefits
- Uniform allowance and subsidised hospital canteen meals
- Annual increment and performance-based incentives
- Paid leave, casual leave, and medical leave as per hospital policy
- In-service training, skill development workshops, and CPD support
- Accommodation or transport facility depending on hospital location
How to Apply
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