Solinsky EyeCare is seeking a dedicated  Medical Optometrist  to join our growing, multidisciplinary team in the Hartford area. This is an excellent opportunity for an optometrist who enjoys medically oriented, collaborative care and wants to play an important role in the diagnosis and management of ocular disease.  

The position focuses on  comprehensive eye health, ocular disease management, specialty contact lenses, and patient education , rather than routine refraction-only care. The primary location will be in the Hartford area, with approximately  1–2 days per week at another nearby Solinsky EyeCare location  as needed.  

The Opportunity  

You will care for a diverse patient population while collaborating closely with experienced ophthalmologists, optometrists, technicians, and clinical staff. Solinsky EyeCare offers comprehensive services including  cataract, glaucoma, retina, eyelid, dry-eye, contact lens, and general eye care .  

The practice utilizes advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies, including  TearLab, dry-eye and meibomian gland therapies, and advanced cataract-surgery technology .  

Key Responsibilities  

• Perform comprehensive medical eye examinations and diagnose and manage ocular disease.  

• Evaluate and treat conditions including  glaucoma, dry eye, ocular surface disease, cataracts, and diabetic eye disease .  

• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.  

• Provide specialty and medically necessary contact lens services when appropriate.  

• Collaborate with ophthalmologists on surgical, subspecialty, and complex medical cases.  

• Educate patients on treatment, prevention, and long-term eye health.  

• Participate in dry-eye and ocular surface disease diagnosis and management.  

• Maintain accurate medical records and follow clinical, ethical, and regulatory standards.  

• Stay current with advances in optometry, ocular disease, and diagnostic technology.  

• Provide care at another nearby Solinsky EyeCare location approximately 1–2 days per week as needed.  

Qualifications  

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) from an accredited program.  

• Active or eligible Connecticut optometry license.  

• Strong interest or experience in  medical optometry and ocular disease management .  

• Comfortable working in a medically focused, ophthalmology-based environment.  

• Experience or interest in  dry eye, ocular surface disease, glaucoma, and specialty/medically necessary contact lenses  preferred.  

• Excellent communication and patient-education skills.  

• Commitment to compassionate, individualized care.  

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.  

Why Join Solinsky EyeCare?  

• Comprehensive Care:  Access to a broad range of ophthalmic specialties and services.  

• Collaborative Team:  Work alongside experienced ophthalmologists, optometrists, technicians, and support staff.  

• Advanced Technology:  Utilize modern diagnostic and therapeutic tools for ocular disease and dry-eye care.  

• Established Practice:  Join a respected multi-location organization serving communities throughout the Hartford area.  

• Professional Growth:  Opportunities to expand clinical expertise and develop areas of interest such as ocular disease and specialty contact lenses.  

• Patient-Centered Culture:  Be part of a team committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care and helping patients preserve their vision throughout their lives.  

Join Solinsky EyeCare  

If you are a Medical Optometrist seeking a meaningful opportunity to practice  medical eye care in a collaborative, technologically advanced environment , we would love to hear from you.  

Join Solinsky EyeCare and become part of a team dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate care and helping patients maintain healthy vision throughout their lives.