Description
Advise patients on how to clean and wear contact lenses to maximise lifespan and minimise risk of complications.
Alternative labels
advise on keeping contact lenses clean
advise on contact lenses maintenance
give advice on contact lenses
advise on contact lense care
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Advise on contact lense maintenance is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Optician: Opticians help to improve and correct an individual’s vision according to prescriptions provided by a specialised doctor in ophthalmology or an optometrist. They fit spectacle lenses and frames, contact lenses, and other devices to the specifications of both the individual and the prescription. Opticians do not test patients vision nor write prescriptions for visual correction. Their scope of practice varies according to national regulations.
Optometrist: Optometrists examine and test eyes to identify abnormalities, visual problems, or disease. They prescribe and fit lenses such as spectacles and contacts, and offer advice on visual problems. They may also refer patients to a medical practitioner. Their scope of practice and title varies according to national regulations.
Optional skill
Advise on contact lense maintenance is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
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