Description
Freelance Medical Writer: Optometry / Eye Care CE (Remote, Contract)
An independent, medical education company that creates accredited CME/CE programs that turn new data into clinical practice. Our work includes live and on-demand education, case-based learning and AI-powered patient simulations, and it has been recognized with NAMEC Best Practice Awards and Digital Health Awards.
We’re looking for a freelance medical writer with optometry or ophthalmology expertise to help develop CE programs for eye care professionals.
What you’ll do
Write needs assessments and gap analyses for grant proposals, supported by current literature
Develop learning objectives, outlines and slide decks with faculty
Write patient case narratives for interactive and AI simulation activities
Draft pre/post-test questions and outcomes survey items
Create supporting materials, such as clinical toolkits, patient handouts and short social content
Collaborate with faculty and our program team to keep content accurate, balanced and on schedule
What we’re looking for
OD, PharmD, PhD or MD, or equivalent experience writing for eye care
2+ years of medical writing, ideally in CME/CE or medical education
Strong knowledge of current optometry and ophthalmology practice, such as dry eye, glaucoma, retina, myopia management or ocular surface disease
Familiarity with COPE accreditation and/or ACCME standards, including independence and fair balance
Clear, concise writing for busy clinicians, with accurate referencing (AMA style)
Reliable with deadlines and comfortable working remotely
Nice to have: experience with interactive or simulation-based education, outcomes measurement (Moore’s Levels), or grant writing for commercial supporters.
Details
Type: Freelance
Workload: Project Based
Rate: Depends on Project, $2250 per Needs Assess, based on experience
We’re looking for a freelance medical writer with optometry or ophthalmology expertise to help develop a 2027 eye care curriculum for optometrists, ophthalmologists and pharmacists.
Disease areas
Dry eye disease: corneal nerve dysfunction and neuromodulation under TFOS DEWS III, and medication, surgical and contact lens risk factors
Intermediate dry AMD: detection with imaging biomarkers, the photobiomodulation evidence, and optometry–retina co-management and referral
Glaucoma and the ocular surface: drop-related ocular surface disease, adherence and drop burden, and laser trabeculoplasty
Cataract surgery and IOL selection: matching lenses to patients’ lifestyles and visual goals, lens classifications, dysphotopsia and expectations, and co-management with optometrists
To apply
Send your CV, 1–2 writing samples (needs assessments or CE content preferred), your rate, and a short note about your eye care experience to with the subject line “Optometry Medical Writer.”
Requirements
OD, PharmD, PhD or MD, or equivalent experience writing for eye care
2+ years of medical writing, ideally in CME/CE or medical education
Strong, current knowledge of at least two of the disease areas above
Familiarity with COPE (optometry CE), ACPE (pharmacy CE) and/or ACCME standards, including independence and fair balance
Clear, concise writing for busy clinicians, with accurate referencing (AMA style)
Reliable with deadlines and comfortable working remotely
