University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign
Urbana, IL
Optometrist McKinley Health Center Optometry Job Summary Responsible for providing comprehensive eye and vision care to eligible students at the University of Illinois. Includes performing eye examinations, diagnosing vision problems and ocular diseases, prescribing corrective lenses, and offering guidance on eye health and preventive care. Duties & Responsibilities Clinical Care & Patient Management Take patient histories addressing chief complaints and other concerns. Diagnose refractive vision conditions (nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, presbyopia). Detect and manage ocular diseases (glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy). Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and specialty lenses. Prescribe, administer, and dispense prescription and nonprescription medications and medical devices. Follow up with patients to review lab test results and progress in an appropriate and timely manner. Ensure...

