Optometrist CV Examples & Templates

Evan Michaelson

Berkeley, CA 44701
(555) 555-5555
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Summary Statement

Talented optometrist with more than 19 years of experience assisting patients with vision care. Passion for helping others solve vision problems and improve their quality of life with the right type of vision correction. Expertise in optometry technology tools and solutions to make accurate diagnoses and determine ideal prescription lenses for patients. Friendly and caring health care provider with excellent customer service skills.

Core Qualifications

• Patient evaluation
• Vision therapy
• Eyeglasses prescription
• Medical records
• Lenses and eyeglass fitting
• Visual testing and hygiene
• Attention to detail
• Communication

Education

• University of California Berkeley, CA
  Doctor of Optometry Optometry
• University of California Berkeley, CA
  Bachelor of Science Biology

Work Experience

November 2018 – Current
Bellevue Eye Medical Center – Berkeley, CA
Senior Optometrist

• Measure patient vision using optometry instruments and determine the need for vision correction in the form of prescription glasses or contact lenses.
• Discuss proper eye care health procedures when using contact lenses or glasses and demonstrate procedures for cleaning.
• Maintain a strong patient base, including a 15% increase in referrals due to building relationships with other physicians in the region.

September 2012 – October 2018
VSP Vision – Oakland, CA
Optometrist

• Diagnosed various eye conditions, including color blindness, glaucoma, myopia and hyperopia and provided referrals or prescription recommendations for vision correction.
• Reviewed visual and health battery test results when considering the best treatment plan for various eye health conditions.
• Improved office contact lens sales by 25% through contact lens informational sessions for patients who were interested in trying them out for the first time.

June 2008 – August 2012
Rockridge Optometry – Oakland, CA
Optometrist Assistant

• Conducted preoperative and postoperative care for patients going through laser vision correction surgery or cataract correction procedures.
• Collaborated with the ophthalmologist when patients needed an additional eye care professional for various diseases and conditions.
• Increased the number of new laser vision correction patients by 14% during the first year of employment at the practice.

Research Experience

Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns as research lead in “Vision Disorders and Rehabilitation” (2017), University of California Berkeley
Developed research statements and ran surveys and interviews as a research assistant in “Identifying Medication Reactions and Eyeglass Prescription Analysis” (2016), University of California, Berkeley

Conference Attendance

• International Retinal Imaging Symposium, Los Angeles, CA – (2023)
• Vision, Science and Eye Care, virtual – (2023)
• American Academy of Optometry (AAOPT) Annual Meeting – (2022)
• Optometry Tomorrow, virtual – (2022)
• Visual Conditions and Modern Eye Care, virtual – (2021)

Professional Affiliations and Memberships

• American Optometric Association (AOA) – (2023)
• American Board of Optometry – (2023)
• Opticians Association of America (OAA) – (2022)
• American Optometric Student Association (AOSA) – (2012)

Certifications and Licenses

• California Optometry License, California State Board of Optometry – (Updated 2022)
• Optometric Certification, Diplomate of the American Board of
• Optometry, American Board of Optometry (ABO) – (Updated 2022)
• Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease certification (TMOD) – (2019)

Profession Relevant Skills

• Patient and caring medical provider when working with patients, giving them a sense of comfort during uncomfortable parts of the examination.
• Knowledgeable about all aspects of eye care and vision health, which helps promote healthy habits for vision with patients and the community.
• Strong ability to persuade and promote eye care practice products and services, such as accessories for glasses, specific brand names and elective vision procedures.
• Excellent problem solver and critical thinker when evaluating observations and analyzing test results to make the right diagnosis.
• Skillful at preparing prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses, maintaining a strong commitment to accuracy.
• Versed at forging and cultivating productive relationships with clients, achieving high levels of satisfaction, retention and referrals.
• Proven record of results with satisfied patients who continue to use my services and trust my judgment for all of their vision care needs.

Hobbies and Interests

During my time off, I participate in many activities that are based on the water. I am an avid fisherman and boater and take time to go out on the lake with my boat whenever the weather is right. I have competed in several rowing competitions throughout my life since my college days.