Chima Casmir Ibeh
Summary
Seasoned Optometrist with an extensive background performing comprehensive eye health and vision examinations. Diagnoses vision disorders, explains treatment options, and prescribes eyeglasses and contact lenses. Counsels patients about vision needs in a fast-paced independent practice.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Optometrist
Unique Eye Centre Ltd.
01.2021 - Current
- Prescribed eye treatment and corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses to align with the patient's diagnosis.
- Examined, diagnosed, and managed diseases and disorders of the eyes and associated structures.
- Referred patients with indications of pathological conditions to an ophthalmologist for additional examination.
- Interviewed and examined patients with a full range of vision problems and consulted medical charts to assist with diagnosis.
- Leveraged the full field of optometric instruments and equipment to determine patient visual acuity, amplitude of accommodation, and refractive state.
- Conducted fundus examinations through biomicroscopy by viewing with a fixed lens and camera.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Intern Optometrist
68 Nigeria Army Reference Hospital
12.2019 - 11.2020
- Prescribed eye treatment and corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses to align with the patient's diagnosis.
- Examined, diagnosed, and managed diseases and disorders of the eyes and associated structures.
- Referred patients with indications of pathological conditions to an ophthalmologist for additional examination.
- Interviewed and examined patients with a full range of vision problems and consulted medical charts to assist with diagnosis.
- calculated the proper prescription employing formulas for single corrective lenses, contact lenses, prisms, aniseikonia, and aphakic lenses.
Optometry Extern
SilverSpring Eyecare Ltd
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Trained first-time contact wearers on the insertion and removal of lenses.
- Performed pretesting tasks for optical patients such as non-contact tonometry and optical coherence tomography.
- Maintained detailed knowledge of eyeglass frames, contact lens types, and eye care solutions.
- Scheduled examinations, contact lens fittings, optical dispensing appointments, and other procedures.
- Assisted the optometrist with diagnostic tests such as refraction, contact keratometry, and slit lamp examinations.
- Prescribed eye treatment and corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses to align with the patient's diagnosis.
Education
Doctor of Optometry - Optometry
Imo State University
Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria09.2018
Skills
- Office Support
- Cataract Pre- and Post-Surgery Management
- Direct Supervision
- My Vision Express
- Medical Consultation
- Individualized Treatment Plans
- Managing Diseases
- Contact Lens Fitting
- Patient Medical Histories
- Patient Counseling
- Diagnostic Evaluation
- EMR Systems
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Licensed Optometrist - 2023
- Infectious Disease Transmission Models for Decision-Makers, Coursera- 2023
- COVID-19 Training for Healthcare Workers, Coursera- 2022
- Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health, Coursera- 2022
- Using clinical health data for better healthcare, Coursera- 2022
Languages
English
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Optometrist
Unique Eye Centre Ltd.
01.2021 - Current
Intern Optometrist
68 Nigeria Army Reference Hospital
12.2019 - 11.2020
Optometry Extern
SilverSpring Eyecare Ltd
09.2017 - 09.2018
Doctor of Optometry - Optometry
Imo State University
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