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Optometrists and Ophthalmic Opticians

Optometrists and ophthalmic opticians provide diagnosis, management and treatment services for disorders of the eyes and visual system. They counsel on eye care and prescribe optical aids or other therapies for visual disturbance.

2 Professionals / 22 Health Professionals / 226 Other Health Professionals / All level 4

// Working conditions

Chemicals

// Hand tools

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examining patients’ eyes and conducting diagnostic tests to assess ocular health and determine the nature and extent of vision problems and abnormalities

testing visual function using specialized instruments and equipment for measuring visual acuity and refractive error, function of visual pathways, visual fields, eye movements, freedom of vision and intraocular pressure

detecting, diagnosing and managing eye disease, including prescribing medications for the treatment of eye disease

consulting with and referring patients to ophthalmologists or other health professionals if additional medical treatment is necessary

detecting and diagnosing eye movement disorders and defects of binocular function, and planning and managing treatment programmes, including counselling patients in eye exercises to coordinate movement and focusing of eyes

prescribing corrective eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids, and checking optical devices for performance, safety, comfort and lifestyle

advising on visual health matters such as contact lens care, vision care for the elderly, optics, visual ergonomics, and occupational and industrial eye safety.

Included occupations

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Ophthalmic optician
- Optometrist
- Orthoptist

Excluded occupations

Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Ophthalmologist - 2212
- Dispensing optician - 3254

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