Optometrist at Machakos County Public Service Board

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct Comprehensive eye tests
• Check Visual acuity
• Test for refractive errors
• Prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses
• Screen for conditions like Glaucoma, cataract and diabetic Retinopathy
• Remove foreign bodies from the eye
• Provide treatment for Lazy eye
• Educate patients on poor eye care

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Diploma in Optometry from a recognized institution
• Registration Certificate issued by Medical Board of Kenya
• Valid practicing license from the Medical Board of Kenya