Optometrist

About Us : Kauvery Group of Hospitals launched its first hospital more than two decades ago. The founders of Kauvery Hospital were determined on creating world-class healthcare facilities that shall be affordable. The founding doctors set off on this dream in 1999 with a 30-bedded hospital in Trichy, with a single-minded focus on offering the best-in-class healthcare, with a personal touch. This was a very new concept in a tier 2 city like Trichy which lacked a tertiary care hospital at the time. Today, Kauvery is a multi-specialty hospital chain with 2250+ beds in six locations including Trichy, Chennai, Salem, Hosur, Tirunelveli and Bengaluru. With twelve hospitals and a workforce of over 8000+, Kauvery’s mission is to provide exemplary secondary and tertiary care Our Vision To be the most respected and trusted healthcare provider Our Mission To make great healthcare affordable Our Values Continual Improvement Heartfelt Personal Touch Ethical Empathetic Care Real Accountability Service Excellence

Job Summary: We are seeking a qualified and patient-focused Optometrist to examine patients’ eyes, diagnose vision problems, and prescribe corrective lenses or appropriate treatment. The candidate will support ophthalmologists in delivering high-quality eye care services. Key Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive eye examinations and vision tests Diagnose refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia) Prescribe spectacles and contact lenses Perform refraction and assist in optical dispensing Detect eye abnormalities and refer complex cases to Ophthalmologists Assist in pre-operative and post-operative evaluation of patients Maintain accurate patient records and documentation Operate and maintain ophthalmic instruments and equipment Provide patient education on eye care and lens usage Support outreach camps and screening programs (if applicable) Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Optometry Registration with State Optometry Council (if applicable) Freshers or candidates with 1–3 years of experience preferred Required Skills: Strong clinical and diagnostic skills Good communication and interpersonal skills Patient-centered approach Knowledge of ophthalmic equipment Basic computer knowledge for EMR documentation Ability to work in a team environment Preferred Skills: Experience in hospital-based ophthalmology department Knowledge in contact lens fitting Exposure to optical store operations Working Conditions: Full-time position Rotational shifts (if applicable) May involve participation in eye camps and community programs