Overall Responsibility
The ophthalmic nurse will evaluate, diagnose, treat, and discharge patients with ocular conditions and diseases/disorders.
Key Responsibilities:

Manage patients with ocular conditions referred from general practitioners and primary healthcare units.
Perform initial screening, monitor disease progression, and assist with early treatment of chronic ocular conditions.
Perform primary, follow-up, and discharge assessments of patients who have undergone surgery for cataracts and other ocular diseases/disorders.
Assist in managing children and adults with ocular conditions, functioning as both an educator and a practitioner.
Assisting the Surgeons in performing ophthalmic surgeries.
Carry out patient assessments before and after eye surgery
Assist the opticians in conducting fittings for glasses and contact lenses
Instruct patients how to properly care for eye injuries or disorders at home
Administer optical medications.

Job Requirements & Skills

Diploma or Degree in Nursing
Higher Diploma in Ophthalmic Nursing
Must be registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya
At least one year’s experience working in a similar position