Clara Chomy
Compassionate optometrist with extensive experience in conducting comprehensive eye examinations and managing ocular diseases
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Compassionate optometrist with extensive experience in conducting comprehensive eye examinations and managing ocular diseases. Proficient in utilizing advanced diagnostic equipment and maintaining meticulous patient records. Successfully fitted and educated patients on contact lenses, enhancing their visual health.
Contributed to community outreach programs, providing critical eye care services to underserved populations. Ready to leverage expertise to deliver exceptional patient care in a vibrant healthcare setting.
Experience
Optometrist - The Premium Nation's Eye Hospital - Enugu, Nigeria
(2022-09)
- I deliver comprehensive eye examinations and manage refractive errors and ocular diseases for diverse patient populations.
- I make use of advanced diagnostic equipment, including OCT, A & B scan, slit lamp, volk lenses, autorefractor, tonometer, and ophthalmoscope, to ensure precise assessments.
- I facilitate contact lens fitting and provide aftercare, comprehensive patient education, and individually tailored treatment plans.
- I maintain meticulous, GDPR-compliant patient records and documentation.
- I collaborate extensively with ophthalmologists and healthcare professionals to facilitate patient referrals and promote holistic care.
- I uphold the highest ethical standards, ensuring non-discriminatory and patient-centred service.
Optometrist - De Grace Eye Clinic - Enugu, Nigeria
(2020-11 - 2022-08)
- I conducted detailed eye examinations and adeptly manage ocular diseases and refractive errors.
- I prescribed and dispensed corrective lenses, while overseeing the care of contact lens patients.
- I promoted exceptional patient communication and education throughout follow-up care processes.
- I maintained accurate patients records, and actively contributed to collaborative team care delivery.
Optometrist (NYSC) - University of Nigeria Nsukka Medical Centre - Nsukka, Nigeria
(2019-11 - 2020-09)
- I performed comprehensive eye examinations and managed therapeutic interventions effectively.
- I diagnosed and treated patients of various age groups of refractive errors and pathological conditions.
- I prescribed corrective lenses and managed care of contact lens patients.
- I provided patient counselling and facilitated early referrals for complex cases.
- I ensured accurate and propoer documentation of patients' records.
Optometry Intern - De Grace Eye Clinic - Enugu, Nigeria
(2018-01 - 2019-08)
- I assisted in conducting comprehensive eye examinations and gathering patient histories for accurate diagnosis.
- I assisted in the dispensing of spectacles and contact lenses.
- I made use of a broad range of optometric equipment, including Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), A & B Scan ultrasonography, and more.
Clinical Placement - 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital - Kaduna, Nigeria
(2015-09 - 2015-11)
- I conducted patient registrations and detailed case histories.
- I conducted basic eye care assessment tests.
- I conducted refraction, tonometry, and identified ocular pathologies.
- I dispensed ophthalmic drugs and lenses under the supervision of experienced Clinicians.
Education
Doctor of Optometry - Optometry - University of Benin