Dushendran Govender
Optometry
Cape Town,Western Cape
Summary
Optometrist with over 20 years of national and international experience. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving patient satisfaction.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Locum Optometrist
Self-employed
Durban and Cape Town
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Conducting detailed eye examinations to determine the presence of refractive errors, to detect signs of injury or disease, to fit prescription spectacles and contact lenses (soft, RGP and scleral).
- Referred patients with indications of pathological condition to ophthalmologist for additional examination.
Sales Representative and Application Specialist
Genop Healthcare
Durban
08.2019 - 07.2020
- I was responsible for the sales of Ophthalmology & Optometry Instruments in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- I was also involved in training the end-user of these instruments viz Ophthalmologists, Optometrists and Ophthalmic & Optometric Assistants.
Senior Optometrist
Torga Optical Norwood and Greenstone Mall
Johannesburg
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Conducting detailed eye examinations to determine the presence of refractive errors, to detect signs of injury or disease, to fit prescription spectacles and contact lenses (soft, RGP and scleral).
- Referred patients with indications of pathological condition to ophthalmologist for additional examination.
Senior Optometrist/Student Supervisor
Optometrists Today
02.2009 - 09.2018
- Conducting a detailed eye examination to determine the presence of refractive errors, to detect signs of injury or disease, to fit prescription spectacles and contact lenses (soft, RGP and scleral).
- Referred patients with indications of pathological condition to ophthalmologist for additional examination.
- I was also actively involved in the supervision of final year optometry students from the University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, under the Pre-registration student residency programme.
Senior Optometrist
Eagle Vision Optometrists
Johannesburg
03.2008 - 01.2009
- Conducting a detailed eye examination to determine the presence of refractive errors, to detect signs of injury or disease, to fit prescription spectacles and contact lenses (soft and RGP).
- Referred patients with indications of pathological condition to ophthalmologist for additional examination.
Senior Optometrist
Stanley and De Kock Optometrists
Johannesburg
01.2008 - 03.2008
- Conducting detailed eye examinations to determine the presence of refractive errors, to detect signs of injury or disease, to fit prescription spectacles and contact lenses (soft, RGP and scleral).
- Referred patients with indications of pathological condition to ophthalmologist for additional examination.
Optometrist
Optometrists Today
04.2005 - 08.2007
- Conducting a detailed eye examination to determine the presence of refractive errors, to detect signs of injury or disease, to fit prescription spectacles and contact lenses (soft and RGP).
- Referred patients with indications of pathological condition to ophthalmologist for additional examination.
Optometrist
Faizal Mohammed Optometrist
Vryheid
02.2004 - 03.2005
- Conducting a detailed eye examination to determine the presence of refractive errors, to detect signs of injury or disease, to fit prescription spectacles and contact lenses (soft and RGP).
- Referred patients with indications of pathological condition to ophthalmologist for additional examination.
Optometrist
Specsavers The Bridge
Port Elizabeth
11.2003 - 01.2004
- Conducting a detailed eye examination to determine the presence of refractive errors, to detect signs of injury or disease, to fit prescription spectacles and contact lenses (soft and RGP).
- Referred patients with indications of pathological condition to ophthalmologist for additional examination.
Optometrist
David Parmee Optometrist
Port Elizabeth
12.2002 - 10.2003
- Conducting a detailed eye examination to determine the presence of refractive errors, to detect signs of injury or disease, to fit prescription spectacles and contact lenses (soft and RGP)
- Referred patients with indications of pathological condition to ophthalmologist for additional examination.
Education
Managing Myopia Course - Myopia
Brien Holden Vision Institute
03.2019
Short Learning Diploma - Project Management
Varsity College
Benmore, South Africa2008
Bachelor of Optometry -
University of Kwazulu-Natal
Durban, South Africa12.2002
Matric -
Glenhaven Secondary School
Verulam, South Africa12.1998
Skills
- Problem solving strength
- Performance improvement
- Account development
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Strategic planning
- Retention strategies
- Software and hardware training
Affiliations
Health Professions Council of South Africa (1999 – present)
Central Plains Lions Club, Trinidad and Tobago (2016 – 2018)
Timeline
Locum Optometrist
Self-employed
09.2020 - 04.2022
Sales Representative and Application Specialist
Genop Healthcare
08.2019 - 07.2020
Senior Optometrist
Torga Optical Norwood and Greenstone Mall
12.2018 - 06.2019
Senior Optometrist/Student Supervisor
Optometrists Today
02.2009 - 09.2018
Senior Optometrist
Eagle Vision Optometrists
03.2008 - 01.2009
Senior Optometrist
Stanley and De Kock Optometrists
01.2008 - 03.2008
Optometrist
Optometrists Today
04.2005 - 08.2007
Optometrist
Faizal Mohammed Optometrist
02.2004 - 03.2005
Optometrist
Specsavers The Bridge
11.2003 - 01.2004
Optometrist
David Parmee Optometrist
12.2002 - 10.2003
Managing Myopia Course - Myopia
Brien Holden Vision Institute
Short Learning Diploma - Project Management
Varsity College
Bachelor of Optometry -
University of Kwazulu-Natal
Matric -
Glenhaven Secondary School
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