WITNESS L MSUYA
Dodoma
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Optometrist with extensive experience at Benjamin Mkapa Hospital, excelling in ocular health assessments and proficient in advanced ophthalmic equipment. Demonstrated effective communication skills while providing tailored eye care solutions, enhancing patient satisfaction and outcomes. Committed to promoting healthy vision through education and outreach initiatives.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Intern Optometrist
Right Sight Opticals- Specialized Clinic
Dodoma, Tanzania
10.2024 - Current
- Diagnosed and assisted in treatment of ocular disease.
- Documented patient care by charting patient condition and treatment in records.
- Maintained accurate records of examinations using electronic medical record systems.
- Assisted in the fitting of eyeglasses and contact lenses for patients.
- Advised patients on proper contact lens hygiene techniques to prevent infection or irritation.
- Used optometric equipment to conduct pre-testing and special testing.
- Promoted optometry services through community outreach initiatives.
- Collaborated with physicians regarding treatment plans based on test results and patient history.
- Performed comprehensive ocular health assessments on patients of all ages, including refraction and visual acuity tests.
- Demonstrated expertise in the use of various diagnostic instruments, including retinoscopes, keratometers, auto-refractors and phoropters, and other vision testing equipment.
- Promoted healthy vision by counseling and educating patients.
Clinical Optometrist
Benjamin Mkapa Hospital
Dodoma, Tanzania
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Utilized computer applications such as electronic medical record software systems proficiently.
- Provided contact lens fitting services to patients of all ages with a variety of conditions, including astigmatism and presbyopia.
- Prescribed eyeglasses or contact lenses according to the patient's needs and lifestyle requirements.
- Adhered to ethical guidelines when dealing with sensitive information regarding patient's health records.
- Communicated with patients to obtain and document medical histories.
- Performed specialized tests such as tonometry and fundus photography.
- Diagnosed and assisted in treatment of ocular disease.
- Conducted comprehensive eye examinations for adults and children, including refraction, ocular motility testing, and binocular vision assessment.
Education
Ordinary Diploma in Optometry - Optometry
Mvumi Institute of Health Sciences
DODOMA09-2024
Skills
- Ocular health assessment and management, competent in performing refraction and prescribe eye glasses to patients
- Competent in using various ophthalmic equipment such as slit lamp biomicroscope, autorefractometer, visual field analyzer, fundus camera, tonometer and retinoscope
- Computer literate, competent in using Electronic medical records
- Effective communication
Affiliations
- Reading books and socialization
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Intern Optometrist
Right Sight Opticals- Specialized Clinic
10.2024 - Current
Clinical Optometrist
Benjamin Mkapa Hospital
03.2024 - 05.2024
Ordinary Diploma in Optometry - Optometry
Mvumi Institute of Health Sciences
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