Refraction, Eye care, Instrumentation (OCT, VFA)
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DR. OSAMA ANITA MICHAEL
Off Gabano Street, Iguosa,
Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
Mobile: +234**********
Email: ***********@*****.***.
PROFILE
Experienced Optometrist with over three years expertise of providing quality eye care to patients. Adept in preparing prescription for eye glasses, fitting of contact lenses, co-managing patients with ophthalmologist for pre and post-operative procedures, able to work efficiently alone and with others depending on individual task.
EDUCATION
University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
Doctor of Optometry January 2020
Baptist High School, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
West African Senior School Leaving Certificate (WASSCE) June 2010
WORK EXPERIENCE
Optometrist (National Youth Service Corps) April 2022- Present
University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City
Effectively diagnosed and managed disease a range of vision problems that were sight threatening and in need of immediate attention.
Partnering with ophthalmologist in Community outreaches to rural areas, making quality eye care available and accessible.
Efficiently using Optical Coherence Tomography machine for Optical Imaging.
Analyzing patients’ visual field using the Humphreys Visual Field Analyzer.
Measurement of patients’ intraocular pressure using a hand held iCare Tonometer.
Liaising with sales representatives for product suppliers (frames, contact lenses and others)
Offering advice and reassurance about vision-related matters;
Supervising and training Interns.
Optometrist( Part-Time) March 2022- Present Briella Eye Clinic
• Effectively diagnosed and managed disease a range of vision problems that were sight threatening and in need of immediate attention
• Using specialist equipment such as the Ophthalmoscope and Retinoscope for diagnosis and testing;
• Issuing prescriptions for spectacles and fitting of contact lenses;
• Increased patient intake by 10% after being hired.
• Co managed pre and post-operative cataract surgery patients
• Evaluated Availability of stock lenses, frames and kept head of office aware of deficiency and surplus.
• Liaising with sales representatives for product suppliers (frames, contact lenses and others)
• Offering advice and reassurance about vision-related matters;
• Managing staff, including dispensing opticians and clerical staff.
Intern Optometrist Feb. 2021 - Feb 2022
University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City
Successfully diagnosed and refracted 20 patients daily with different vision disorder including myopia, long sightedness, astigmatism and others.
Increased daily patient examination using Optical Coherence Tomography machine and Visual Field Analyzer by 50%, earning the overall best in Instrumentation amidst fourteen interns.
Issuing prescriptions for spectacles and fitting of contact lenses;
Liaising with sales representatives for product suppliers (frames, contact lenses and others)
Offering advice and reassurance about vision-related matters;
Partnered with ophthalmologist in Community outreaches to rural areas, making quality eye care available and accessible.
Optometric Assistant July 2019 – Jan. 2021
Military Hospital Benin
Assisted with all aspect of Pre-history testing including auto refraction, eye pressure testing and color vision testing.
Inputted patient information and exam findings into electronic medical records to facilitate precise record keeping
Dispensed ophthalmic drugs prescribed by the Optometrist.
Evaluated Availability of stock lenses, frames and kept head of office aware of deficiency and surplus.
Carried out pre-surgery and post-surgery care of patients.
Documented and processed National Health Insurance (NHIS) forms.
Handled confidential patient information and medical history
Correspondence with other clinic employee to ensure smooth running of clinic
Student Extern April 2019 - July 2019
Military Hospital Benin
Dispensed ophthalmic drugs prescribed by the Optometrist.
Assisted with all aspect of Pre-history testing including auto refraction, eye pressure testing and color vision testing.
Evaluated Availability of stock lenses, frames and kept head of office aware of deficiency and surplus.
Carried out pre-surgery and post-surgery care of patients.
Processed NHIS referral forms.
Student Trainee Oct. 2014 - July 2018
Precishone Optics, Benin City
Clerked and diagnosed eye diseases and disorders for review by a clinician.
Received training in using various instrument used by optometrists including Lensometer, Ophthalmoscope, and Retinoscope.
Participated in glazing of lenses.
Received pharmacology training including drug prescription and dispensing.
Student Intern May 2016 - June 2016
University of Benin Optometry Clinic
Received training in using glazing instruments including lensometer.
Participated in glazing and fixing of lenses.
Nursery/Primary School Teacher Sept. 2010 - July 2011
Winners Academy, Benin City
Taught nursery and primary school pupils and evaluated them.
Developed lesson plans and instruction.
Differentiate instruction to suit the needs of pupils with different learning aptitude.
PROFFESIONAL CERTIFICATES AND TRAINING
Certificate of Personal and Professional Development (CYBERSIGHT)
Genetics May 24, 2021
Introduction to Pediatric Eye disease and Care July 30, 2020
Saylor Academy
Time and Stress Management June 21, 2020
Competency-Based Learning Introduction May 18, 2020
AWARDS
Best Extern student Military Hospital, Benin city(July 2019)
Best in Instrumentation (OCT/VFA) University of Benin Teaching Hospital(Jan. 2021)
HOBBIES
Reading
Playing lawn Tennis
Teaching
REFERENCES
Dr. Cyril Ola Omorogbe
Head of Unit (low vision)/Principal Optometrist
University of Benin Teaching Hospital
Benin City, Edo state
Dr. Uwamarin Linda Amadin
Head of Department/ Principal Optometrist
Briella Eye Clinic
Benin City, Edo state.
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