Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Disclaimer
Hobbies and Interests
Languages
Certification
Affiliations
Timeline
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Kiruthika Gowri

Bengaluru

Summary

Clinical Optometrist with extensive experience at Sankara Nethralaya, specializing in patient care and refractive error management. Expertise in contact lens fitting and patient counseling, enhancing visual health through effective communication. Proven track record in community outreach initiatives and commitment to advancing optometric practices.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Optometrist

Sankara Nethralaya (SN)
08.2023 - 12.2024

Patient Care & Clinical Practice: Assisted with eye examinations, operated diagnostic instruments, and.

Managed and diagnosed common ocular conditions.

Prescription & Lens Fitting: Developed a thorough understanding of refractive errors, and supported.

Prescription of spectacles and contact lenses.

  • Educated patients on eye health and preventive care practices.
  • Attended conferences and seminars related to optometric trends in order to stay up to date.
  • Enhanced patient experience through effective communication and support.
  • Counseled patients on proper care, hygiene, and safety issues related to their visual health.
  • Conducted comprehensive eye examinations for adults and children, including refraction, ocular motility testing, and binocular vision assessment.
  • Prescribed eyeglasses or contact lenses according to the patient's needs and lifestyle requirements.

Optometrist Intern

Sankara Nethralaya (SN)
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Patient care and clinical practice: Assisted with eye examinations, operated diagnostic instruments, and managed common ocular conditions under supervision.
  • Prescription and Lens Fitting: Developed a thorough understanding of refractive errors and supported the prescription of spectacles and contact lenses.
  • Community Outreach: Participated in vision screening camps, promoted eye health awareness, and provided basic eye care services in rural and urban communities.

Education

B.OPTOM - Optometry

Shanmugha Arts Science Technology And Research Academy
Thanjavur
08-2019

Skills

  • Optometry and refraction
  • Contact lens fitting
  • Binocular vision assessment
  • Low-vision rehabilitation
  • Visual field testing
  • Dispensing techniques
  • Patient counseling
  • Community outreach
  • Diagnostic imaging

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that all the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief

Hobbies and Interests

  • Diary writing
  • Art work

Languages

  • Hindi
  • English
  • Telugu
  • Tamil
  • Bengali

Certification

  • Co-Cyber Sight certificate in recognizing glaucoma from optic nerve imaging (5-hour online course)

Affiliations

  • Participated in EV memorial and virtual grand round sessions
  • Attended and presented at the Continuing Medical Examination (CME) program
  • Participated in the ESOAA I Sight Quiz 2023
  • Participated in approximately 55 vision screening camps under ESO
  • Done UG project on cost analysis of an adult comprehensive eye examination program from Tamil Nadu

Timeline

Clinical Optometrist

Sankara Nethralaya (SN)
08.2023 - 12.2024

Optometrist Intern

Sankara Nethralaya (SN)
06.2022 - 06.2023

B.OPTOM - Optometry

Shanmugha Arts Science Technology And Research Academy
Kiruthika Gowri