Laurie Collett
Chicago,IL
Summary
At Metropolitan Eyecare Center, I honed my expertise in primary care optometry. My adept use of optometric instrumentation and commitment to professional development established a robust referral network, elevating practice standards and patient satisfaction. Practiced Optometrist with 29 years of experience performing examinations and diagnosis of eye diseases and disorders. Skillful in preparing prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses, maintaining strong commitment to accuracy. Versed at forging and cultivating productive relationships with clients, achieving high levels of satisfaction, retention and referrals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Optometrist
Metropolitan Eyecare Center
1996.01 - Current
- Educated patients on preventive measures to maintain optimal eye health, including proper nutrition, UV protection, and regular screenings.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism during all interactions with patients, colleagues, and staff members.
- Developed strong relationships with local healthcare providers, facilitating referrals for specialized care when necessary.
- Prescribed eye treatment and corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses to align with patient diagnosis.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing thorough eye examinations and personalized care.
- Conducted contact lens fittings for patients, helping them achieve optimal comfort and visual acuity while wearing corrective lenses.
- 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.
- Interviewed and examined patients with full range of vision problems and consulted medical charts to assist with diagnosis.
- Referred patients with indications of pathological condition to ophthalmologist for additional examination.
- Assisted in the recruitment and training of support staff members to maintain high-quality patient care standards within the practice.
- Established referral networks with ophthalmologists for surgical co-management, enhancing overall patient care options available at the practice.
- Conducted fundus examination through biomicroscopy by viewing with fixed lens and camera.
- Owned and operated private optometry practice and partnered with administrative staff to plan schedules and promote services.
Education
OD - Optometry
Illinois College of Optometry
Chicago, IL05.1995
Skills
- Eyeglasses prescription
- Refractive Error Correction
- Patient Counseling
- Ocular Health Evaluation
- Cataract Detection
- Glaucoma screening
- Visual acuity testing
- Dry eye management
- Vision testing
- Practice Management
- Multifocal Lens Expertise
- Geriatric Eye Care
- Optical Coherence Tomography
- Retinal Imaging Analysis
- Prescription Determination
- Surgery referrals
Timeline
Optometrist
Metropolitan Eyecare Center
1996.01 - Current
OD - Optometry
Illinois College of Optometry
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