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Job Summary

Job Title:
Optometrist
Employer:
Mengo Hospital
Location:
Kampala
Country:
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Number of Positions:
Deadline:
Thursday, 23 July 2026

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Full-time

Deadline: 

23 Jul 2026

Optometrist Job at Mengo Hospital

Mengo Hospital

Job Description

The Optometrist will conduct comprehensive eye examinations to diagnose vision problems, prescribe corrective lenses, and manage common eye diseases in consultation with ophthalmologists.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Take detailed patient history, perform visual acuity tests, and conduct comprehensive eye examinations
  • Measure refractive errors to determine correct lens prescriptions for glasses or contact lenses
  • Perform basic orthoptic and squint (strabismus) assessments including ocular alignment and binocular vision assessment
  • Support other eye specialties to manage conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and dry eye syndrome
  • Advise patients on the best type of corrective lenses based on their visual needs
  • Fit eyeglasses or contact lenses
  • Explain eye health concerns and provide information on proper eye care practices
  • Promote optical products and services within the clinic including frames, lenses, and eye care packages

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