S Saranya
Consultant Optometrist
Chennai
Summary
Experienced Senior Consultant Optometrist with 10 years in diverse healthcare settings, adept at delivering exceptional eye care services and providing clinical leadership. Dedicated to optimizing patient outcomes, driving operational efficiencies, and fostering collaborative partnerships. Committed to staying updated on emerging technologies to deliver innovative solutions and elevate standards of care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Consultant Optometrist
Vetriselvi Anbazhagan Eye Hospital
02.2020 - Current
- Streamlined Hospital management processes, improving efficiency and reducing overall costs.
- Mentored junior consultants, helping them enhance their skills and contribute more effectively to projects.
- Promoted the use of digital record-keeping systems to optimize data management and accessibility for both patients and providers.
- Streamlined workflow processes within the clinic, resulting in reduced wait times for appointments and increased overall office productivity.
- Conducted seminars for the local community on eye health topics, raising awareness about preventable vision loss.
- Examined, diagnosed and managed diseases and disorders of eyes and associated structures.
- Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement within the practice by providing staff training sessions and sharing best practices among colleagues.
- Prescribed eye treatment and corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses to align with patient diagnosis.
Consultant Optometrist at Lister Metropolis
Advanced Vision Clinic
07.2018 - 01.2020
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing thorough eye examinations and personalized care.
- Addressed emergency ocular situations such as foreign body removal or sudden vision loss, providing immediate care and appropriate followup.
- Developed strong relationships with optical lab partners, resulting in faster turnaround times for prescription eyewear orders.
- Conducted contact lens fittings for patients, helping them achieve optimal comfort and visual acuity while wearing corrective lenses.
- Managed inventory of eyewear products, ensuring a diverse selection of frames to meet varying patient needs and preferences.
Optometrist
Vasan Eye care
10.2013 - 05.2016
- Interviewed and examined patients with full range of vision problems and consulted medical charts to assist with diagnosis.
- Calculated proper prescription employing formulas for single corrective lenses, contact lenses, prisms, aniseikonia and aphakic lenses.
- Incorporated ophthalmometry for high astigmatic diagnosis.
- Developed customized treatment plans for patients with various ocular conditions, resulting in better visual outcomes.
- Expanded practice services by introducing specialty contact lens fittings, increasing revenue streams and catering to diverse patient needs.
- Built trusting relationships with patients through empathetic communication skills and thorough explanations of diagnoses and treatment options.
Optometrist
Sankara Nethralaya
08.2010 - 08.2011
- Managed a high volume of patients while maintaining exceptional quality of care and attention to detail.
- Provided pediatric eye care to ensure early detection of vision problems that could impact learning success.
- Increased patient satisfaction with thorough pre-and post-operative care for refractive surgeries.
- Addressed emergency ocular situations promptly, stabilizing patients until further medical intervention was available.
- Educated patients on preventative measures, promoting long-term eye health through lifestyle adjustments and proper eyewear use.
Internship
Sankara Nethralaya
07.2009 - 06.2010
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Conducted research for various projects, leading to well-informed decisions and successful outcomes.
Education
B. S. Optometry -
Elite School of Optometry – Sankara Nethralaya in Collaboration With Birla Institute of Technology (BITS, Pilani)
Chennai 07.2006 - 07.2010
Skills
Excellent communication
Team Management and Administration
Training Interns & Juniors
Dispensing
Excellent communication
Job Profile
Clinical history takingRefractionSlit Lamp examinationApplanation TonometryGonioscopySquint EvaluationContact lens fittingLow Vision AidsBinocular Vision ClinicComputer Vision Clinic EvaluationBiometry / PachymetryOphthalmic DispensingPerimetry and Frequency Doubling PerimetryOptical Coherence TomographyElectroretinogramCorneal TopographyHeidelberg Retinal Tomography/ GDx / Fundus PhotographyDisc and Retinal evaluation (90D/78D/DO/IDO)
Academic Activities
- Participated in Optometry conference held at Eye foundation, Coimbatore during 2008.
- Participated in Optometry Day workshops and camps conducted by Elite School of Optometry 23rd and 24th March 2010.
- Bausch and Lomb Mastermind In-Campus Program with 80% in 2010.
- Industrial visit at TVS Lucas and Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
- Participated in workshops/symposium conducted in EIVOC 2009.
- Research project during third year: New method for anterior chamber volume assessment using biometry values.
- Cleared STE (students trial examination) conducted by IACLE with 89%.
- Presented on UVEA in CME at Sankara Nethralaya Chennai December 2009.
- Participated in the seventh and eighth Dr. E. Vaithialingam Memorial Scientific Session, Chennai.
Personal Information
- Husband's Name: R. Yuvanesh
- Date of Birth: 10/03/88
- Marital Status: Married
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above details furnished by me are true to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
Senior Consultant Optometrist
Vetriselvi Anbazhagan Eye Hospital
02.2020 - Current
Consultant Optometrist at Lister Metropolis
Advanced Vision Clinic
07.2018 - 01.2020
Optometrist
Vasan Eye care
10.2013 - 05.2016
Optometrist
Sankara Nethralaya
08.2010 - 08.2011
Internship
Sankara Nethralaya
07.2009 - 06.2010
B. S. Optometry -
Elite School of Optometry – Sankara Nethralaya in Collaboration With Birla Institute of Technology (BITS, Pilani)
07.2006 - 07.2010