Optometrist Assistant experienced in assisting doctors during exams, helping patients choose frames and repairing eyeglasses. In-depth knowledge of eyeglass and contact lens fabrication.
Skills
Texas Optometric Association
Optomap retinal scan skillfulness
OCT retinal scan skillfulness
Humphrey's Visual Field skillfulness
Fluorescein Angiography skillfulness
Diopsys ERG and VEP skillfulness
Refracting skillfulness
LASIK Coordinating
Certfied Paraoptometric through 8/2017
Work History
Certified Paraoptometric08/2015
to 10/2016 20/20 Eye Care – Glenwood Springs,
CO
Conducted preliminary screening examinations including external examination, central and peripheral visual fields and color vision tests.
Administered topical ophthalmic and oral medications to treat eye ailments.
Trained patients to safely insert and remove contact lenses.
Meticulously cleaned and sterilized ophthalmic and surgical instruments.
Educated patients about proper contact lens care, visual hygiene and safety.
LASIK Coordinator
Lead Float Technician
Certified Paraoptometric07/2013
to 06/2015 Bond Family Eye Care – Decatur,
TX
Examined eyes using optical instruments and pharmaceutical agents.
Fitted and adjusted eyeglasses and contact lenses.
Educated patients about proper contact lens care, visual hygiene and safety.
Trained patients to safely insert and remove contact lenses.
Conducted preliminary screening examinations including external examination, central and peripheral visual fields and color vision tests.
Ophthalmic Technician07/2012
to 06/2013 The Retina Center of Texas – Grapevine,
TX
Conducted preliminary screening examinations including external examination, central and peripheral visual fields and color vision tests.
OCT testing
Insurance Verification
Fluorescein Angiography
Conducted visual field tests to measure field of vision.
Administered topical ophthalmic and oral medications to treat eye ailments.
Ophthalmic Technician08/2010
to 08/2012 The Lasik Vision Institute – Dallas,
Fort Worth and Oklahoma City
Conducted preliminary screening examinations including external examination, central and peripheral visual fields and color vision tests.
Used a slit lamp biomicroscope to examine patients' cornea, lens and anterior chambers.
Administered topical ophthalmic and oral medications to treat eye ailments.
Trained patients to safely insert and remove contact lenses.
Education
High School Diploma: 2001Raton High School-
Raton,
New Mexico
