Optometric Technician Internship
Hyatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar
Peshawar, KPK
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Communicated with patients to obtain and document medical histories.
- Conducted tonometry or tonography tests to measure intraocular pressure.
- Screened patients for issues and eye diseases, checking visual acuity, color plates, pupil dilation and papillary function.
- Performed a wide range of diagnostic tests such as OCT, visual fields, and fundus photography.
- Conducted comprehensive patient histories, including visual acuity, lensometry, and keratometry measurements.
- Analyzed test results and contributed to diagnostic discussions.
- Instructed and educated patients on prescriptions and provider instructions to optimize treatment plans.
- Administered and instructed patients on proper contact lens care, insertion, and removal.
- Assisted ophthalmologists with minor office procedures and surgeries, ensuring sterile technique and patient comfort.
- Conducted pre- and post-operative care, providing patients with detailed instructions and follow-up.
- Implemented safety protocols to protect patients and staff from infectious diseases.
- Educated patients on eye health, including disease prevention and the importance of regular eye exams.
- Applied eye drops and medications as prescribed by the ophthalmologist.
- Conducted visual field tests to detect abnormalities in peripheral vision.
- Observed pupils, visual acuteness and extra-ocular movements to check patient status.
