George Roebuck
Morris
Summary
Seasoned Optometrist with a proven track record at Looking Out Vision and as a self-employed professional, enhancing patient satisfaction through personalized care and advanced ocular health evaluations. Skilled in refractive error correction and patient counseling, I've diagnosed and treated thousands of patients with their eye problems. Expertise in glaucoma management and fostering strong patient relationships underscores my commitment to excellence in eye care.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Optometrist
Looking Out Vision
09.2023 - Current
- Prescribed eye treatment and corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses to align with patient diagnosis.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing thorough eye examinations and personalized care.
- Conducted contact lens fittings for patients, helping them achieve optimal comfort and visual acuity while wearing corrective lenses.
- Leveraged full field of optometric instruments and equipment to determine patient visual acuity, amplitude of accommodation and refractive state.
- Examined, diagnosed and managed diseases and disorders of eyes and associated structures.
- Educated patients on preventative eye care, reducing the incidence of vision-related issues in the community.
- Calculated proper prescription employing formulas for single corrective lenses, contact lenses, prisms, aniseikonia and aphakic lenses.
Optometrist/Owner
Self Employed
02.1980 - 09.2023
- Prescribed eye treatment and corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses to align with patient diagnosis.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing thorough eye examinations and personalized care.
- Conducted contact lens fittings for patients, helping them achieve optimal comfort and visual acuity while wearing corrective lenses.
- Leveraged full field of optometric instruments and equipment to determine patient visual acuity, amplitude of accommodation and refractive state.
- Examined, diagnosed and managed diseases and disorders of eyes and associated structures.
- Educated patients on preventative eye care, reducing the incidence of vision-related issues in the community.
- Calculated proper prescription employing formulas for single corrective lenses, contact lenses, prisms, aniseikonia and aphakic lenses.
- Managed inventory of eyewear products, ensuring a diverse selection of frames to meet varying patient needs and preferences.
- Conducted regular inventory of eyeglasses frames and prescription contact lenses, maintained stock levels, and submitted orders to vendors.
- Assisted in the recruitment and training of support staff members to maintain high-quality patient care standards within the practice.
- Developed strong relationships with optical lab partners, resulting in faster turnaround times for prescription eyewear orders.
- Established referral networks with ophthalmologists for surgical co-management, enhancing overall patient care options available at the practice.
- Addressed emergency ocular situations such as foreign body removal or sudden vision loss, providing immediate care and appropriate followup.
- Implemented new technologies in the office, improving patient experience and allowing for more precise diagnoses.
- Conducted fundus examination through biomicroscopy by viewing with fixed lens and camera.
- Stayed current with industry advancements through regular participation in continuing education courses and professional conferences.
- Managed billing procedures efficiently to ensure timely reimbursement from insurance providers while maintaining accurate financial records.
- Owned and operated private optometry practice and partnered with administrative staff to plan schedules and promote services.
- Leveraged [Software] to process patient information to facilitate access to accurate and up-to-date records.
Education
O.D. Doctor of Optometry - Optometry
Illinois College of Optometry
Chicago , Il05-1979
Skills
- Eyeglasses prescription
- Refractive error correction
- Patient counseling
- Ocular health evaluation
- Dry eye management
- Color vision assessment
- Visual field testing
- Ocular disease diagnosis and treatment
- Glaucoma management
Timeline
Optometrist
Looking Out Vision
09.2023 - Current
Optometrist/Owner
Self Employed
02.1980 - 09.2023
O.D. Doctor of Optometry - Optometry
Illinois College of Optometry
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