Antonio Lara JR
El Paso,TX
Summary
As a self-employed Optometrist, excel in providing comprehensive eye examinations, leveraging bilingual abilities to enhance patient counseling. Expertise in refractive error correction and ocular health evaluation has significantly improved patient satisfaction. Adeptly manage all aspects of practice, from inventory control to lens fabrication, ensuring a seamless patient experience.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Optometrist
Self Employed
12.1990 - Current
- Provide comprehensive eye examinations for patients, which include establishment of their medical histories and performance of various diagnostic procedures, such as refraction, fundus photography, lens adaptation, and fittings for both soft and hard contact lenses. Prescribed eye treatment and corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses to align with patient diagnosis.
- Upon completion of eye examination, I present patients with extensive selection of available frames to choose from, and oversee in-house laboratory for lens fabrication.
- Conducted contact lens fittings for patients, helping them achieve optimal comfort and visual acuity while wearing corrective lenses.
- Additionally, I create and maintain patient records, including medical histories, and manage all administrative tasks and inventory control associated with practice.
- Examined, diagnosed and managed diseases and disorders of eyes and associated structures.
- Leveraged full field of optometric instruments and equipment to determine patient visual acuity, amplitude of accommodation and refractive state.
- Educated patients on preventative eye care, reducing the incidence of vision-related issues in the community.
- Referred patients with indications of pathological condition to ophthalmologist for additional examination.
- Conducted regular inventory of eyeglasses frames and prescription contact lenses, maintained stock levels, and submitted orders to vendors.
- Managed inventory of eyewear products, ensuring a diverse selection of frames to meet varying patient needs and preferences.
- Assisted in the recruitment and training of support staff members to maintain high-quality patient care standards within the practice.
- Coordinated outreach events to promote public awareness about vision health, leading to an increase in new patient appointments.
- Owned and operated private optometry practice and partnered with administrative staff to plan schedules and promote services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Optometry
Universidad Autonoma De Ciudad Juarez
Juarez, Mexico12.1990
Skills
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Visual acuity testing
- Vision testing
- Optometric Instrumentation
- Eyeglass fitting
- Eyeglass Dispensing
- Active Listening
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
Affiliations
- Juarez College of Optometry member
- ACTS Community member
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Optometrist
Self Employed
12.1990 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Optometry
Universidad Autonoma De Ciudad Juarez
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