Optometrist

About Aman Hospital:

Aman Hospital is one of Qatar’s leading healthcare providers, offering cutting-edge services with a focus on quality care and patient satisfaction. We are expanding our Eye Care and Orthoptic Unit and are looking for a highly skilled Optometrist with Orthoptist Experience to join our team and help us deliver exceptional services to our patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive eye exams and visual assessments, diagnosing refractive errors, eye diseases, and binocular vision problems.
• Diagnose and manage conditions such as strabismus (misaligned eyes), amblyopia (lazy eye), and other binocular vision disorders using orthoptic techniques.
• Prescribe corrective lenses, vision therapy, and other treatment plans to improve patients’ vision and eye coordination.
• Work closely with ophthalmologists and other healthcare providers to provide integrated care for patients with complex eye conditions.
• Provide patient education regarding eye health, vision correction, and post-treatment care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation, ensuring compliance with medical standards and hospital policies.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in optometry and orthoptics and implement best practices in patient care.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Optometry from a recognized institution.
• Orthoptist experience with expertise in diagnosing and treating binocular vision disorders (such as strabismus, amblyopia, etc.).
• At least 3-5 years of clinical experience as an optometrist, with a strong background in orthoptics.
• Valid Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners (QCHP) license or eligibility to obtain licensure in Qatar.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide compassionate and professional patient care.
• Fluency in English (Arabic language skills are an advantage).