Optometrist / Optician

Optometrist/Optician

Job Summary

An Optometrist is responsible for performing eye examinations, diagnosing vision problems, prescribing corrective lenses, and providing professional eye care services to patients in accordance with Malaysian healthcare and optical industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Eye Examination

Conduct comprehensive eye tests and vision assessments

Check visual acuity and eye health

Detect refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia)

Use optometry equipment such as autorefractor, slit lamp, and phoropter

2. Prescription & Consultation

Prescribe spectacles and contact lenses

Provide professional advice on vision care

Explain eye conditions and treatment options

Recommend suitable optical products

3. Eye Health Monitoring

Detect early signs of eye diseases (e.g., glaucoma, cataract, dry eye)

Refer patients to ophthalmologists when necessary

Maintain accurate patient records

4. Customer Service

Assist customers in selecting frames and lenses

Ensure customer satisfaction

Provide after-sales service and follow-up

5. Compliance

Follow Malaysian Optical Council (MOC) guidelines

Ensure clinic/shop complies with healthcare regulations

Maintain hygiene and safety standards

Job Requirements

Education

Bachelor of Optometry or equivalent

Registered with Malaysian Optical Council (MOC)

Experience

Fresh graduates are welcome

1–3 years experience preferred (for senior role)

Skills

Eye examination skills

Communication and consultation

Customer service

Knowledge of optical products

Attention to detail

Benefits

Basic salary + commission

EPF, SOCSO

Annual leave and medical leave

Training and career development

Year end bonus

Allowance (if applicable)

Company Trip