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Bukola Kerry Awe

Chatham,Kent

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in vision defect consultation, drug prescription, and eye care guidance. Proficient in vision correction and impairment diagnosis, offering comprehensive vision assessments and corrective lenses solutions. Skilled in providing ophthalmologist references and contact lens fitting, with a specialisation in paediatrics. Committed to enhancing patient eye health through personalised care and advanced diagnostic techniques.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Pre-Registration Optometrist

Specsavers Opticians
, Kent
05.2022 - Current
  • Conducted detailed eye examinations to identify vision defects.
  • Prescribed corrective spectacles, contact lenses and other visual aids to remedy problems with vision.
  • Maintained detailed, up-to-date client records, meeting established regulatory standards.
  • Conducted assessments to measure visual acuity, refractive error and freedom of vision.
  • Performed diagnostic tests to evaluate ocular health and determine the severity of vision problems and abnormalities.
  • Completed contact lens fittings with examination of anterior ocular complications.
  • Referred patients to other health professionals for additional or specialized medical treatment.
  • Educated patients on eye health and disease prevention.

Optometrist

Yateem Optician
Abu Dhabi
08.2016 - 04.2021
  • Utilised advanced optometric technology for more accurate diagnosis and treatments.
  • Manage and examine eyes using optical instruments
  • Analyze test results to develop proper eye care treatment plans
  • Determine visual acuity and perception focus and coordination
  • Write clear detailed work orders and instructions for grinding lenses and fabricating eyeglasses
  • Utilized lensometers to measure and record patients lens power
  • Provide complete patient eye care with prescribed lenses/eyeglasses
  • Fitting and correction of refractive error using spectacles andcontact lenses.

Optometrist

Just Vision Eye Centre
Lagos
08.2013 - 06.2016
  • Assessed the visual field and color vision in patients and prescribed treatment accordingly
  • Tested patients for ophthalmological defects and diseases and referred them to specialists
  • Corrected vision of patients through prescription glasses and contact lenses
  • Briefed patients about eye care and lighting requirements for eye disease and relapse prevention
  • Participated in community awareness programs related to visual health
  • Took history and maintained record of each patient.

Optometrist

Ultimate Eye Clinic
Lagos
02.2014 - 06.2014
  • Conductd diagnostic evaluations on patients to determine nature of visual problem.
  • Facilitated vision enhancement among post-operative individuals and patients undergoing a series of surgeries
  • Analyzed diagnostic test results and develop and implement a treatment plan accordingly
  • Provided visual rehabilitation and low vision therapy
  • Counselled patients and at-risk individuals regarding eye care strategies and preventive measures for specific eye diseases
  • Removal of foreign bodies from the eye non-surgically
  • Examined eyes using optical instruments and pharmaceutical agents.

Education

Master of Science - Public Health

Birmingham City University
Birmingham, BIR
01.2021 - 01.2022

Doctor of Optometry (O.D) - Optometry

University of Benin
09.2004 - 02.2011

West African Senior School Certificate -

Seat of Wisdom Model School
09.1998 - 08.2004

Skills

  • Vision Defect Consultation
  • Drug Prescription
  • Eye care Guidance
  • Vision Correction
  • Ophthalmologist Reference
  • Corrective Lenses
  • Impairment Diagnosis
  • Vision Assessment
  • Contact lenses
  • Pediatrics

Certification

  • Astigmatism and contact lens - Johnson and Johnson contact lens training, Dubai
  • Health Practitioner License (Optometrist) - Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD)
  • Production of lens blanks, glazing and Surfacing of lenses - Best vision, Lagos
  • Registered Nigerian Optometric Association

Timeline

Pre-Registration Optometrist

Specsavers Opticians
05.2022 - Current

Master of Science - Public Health

Birmingham City University
01.2021 - 01.2022

Optometrist

Yateem Optician
08.2016 - 04.2021

Optometrist

Ultimate Eye Clinic
02.2014 - 06.2014

Optometrist

Just Vision Eye Centre
08.2013 - 06.2016

Doctor of Optometry (O.D) - Optometry

University of Benin
09.2004 - 02.2011

West African Senior School Certificate -

Seat of Wisdom Model School
09.1998 - 08.2004

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