Optometrist Part-time

UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute – Brea

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit At UC Irvine's Gavin Herbert Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology, our faculty of internationally recognized physicians, surgeons and scientists provide highly specialized training to future ophthalmologists, access to leading-edge clinical trials as well as sight-saving treatments and therapies for virtually any eye disorder. Eye surgeons, stem cell researchers, geneticists, infectious disease specialists and engineers are working on technologies and treatments for macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, corneal disease and cataracts as well as a vaccine to prevent eye and genital herpes infections. These efforts have vaulted UC Irvine School of Medicine into the top echelons of U.S. institutions receiving National Institutes of Health grants for vision research. Our goal is to spark innovation and continue to revolutionize patient care.

Your Role on the Team Involves collaborative care with the Cornea Service in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of primary anterior segment diseases. Responsibilities include evaluating, diagnosing, and managing diseases, injuries, and disorders of the eye and associated structures, as well as recognizing systemic conditions that may affect ocular health. Specifically, performs comprehensive eye examinations and screening assessments to evaluate visual function, identify ocular abnormalities, and assess anterior segment conditions. Diagnoses ocular conditions and prescribes appropriate treatment to preserve or restore vision. Obtains, analyzes, and documents relevant clinical history and examination findings. May provide direction and guidance to less experienced staff members. Provides patient education regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and chronic management of anterior segment conditions, including cataract and dry eye disease.

This position is located at UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute – Brea (380 W Central Ave, Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821) and is a 50% appointment.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required: Thorough knowledge of optometry and skills essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to this position. Thorough knowledge of eye diseases diagnosis. Must be able to effectively communicate findings of examination to patients. Finish Requires strong communication and presentation skills. Position must be able to work with diverse client group. Position must be able to provide direction and guidance to less experienced staff members. Must be able to work in a collaborative manner with staff, faculty, and members of the health care community across the campus. Requires effective interpersonal skills. Thorough professional skills in delivering eye care, treatment, and diagnostic services to patients. Doctoral degree in optometry issued by an accredited school / college of optometry. Licensure by the California State Board of Optometry. A minimum of 5 years of experience.