Description
Conduct specialised tests such as colour vision test, Ishihara, Farnsworth, D-15, Pseudo-isochromatic colour plates, ophthalmic photography and corneal light reflex testing, analysing the information obtained from these tests to determine the effects of general pathology on the eyes and effects of eye diseases.
Alternative labels
conduct specialized orthoptic test
conduct specialised orthoptic test
conduct specialized orthoptic tests
carry out specialised orthoptic tests
perform specialized orthoptic tests
carry out specialized orthoptic tests
perform specialised orthoptic tests
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Conduct specialised orthoptic tests is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Orthoptist: Orthoptists diagnose and treat anomalies of binocular vision. They examine, assess and treat vision impairments, squint, amblyopia and eye motility disorders. Orthoptists apply these methods in particular in the fields of paediatrics, neurology, neuro-ophthalmology, ophthalmology, orthoptics, optometry, pleoptics and strabology assessing functional diseases of the eye for improving functional disorders of the visual system. They also provide counselling, preventive measures and training activities and may refract and prescribe glasses, such as prism corrective glasses.
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Optional skill
Conduct specialised orthoptic tests 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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