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Career Guidance Skills information skills S2.1 - conducting studies, investigations and examinations S2.1.2 - diagnosing health conditions Diagnose problems of the visual system
Description
Identify and diagnose problems of the visual system, such as those related to binocular vision, ocular motility, amblyopia or lazy eye, strabismus or squint, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, assessing the sensory state of the eye.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 2 occupations
- Optional in 0 occupations
- Total: 2 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)
Essential for
- OrthoptistOrthoptists diagnose and treat anomalies of binocular vision. They examine, assess, and treat vision impairments, squint, amblyopia, and eye motility disorders. Orthoptists apply t…
- OptometristOptometrists examine and test eyes to identify abnormalities, visual problems, or diseases. They prescribe and fit lenses such as spectacles and contacts, and offer advice on visua…
Related skills
- Advise patients on vision improvement conditions
- Provide treatment strategies for challenges to human health
- Promote ocular health
- Accept own accountability
- Adhere to organisational guidelines
- Ensure safety of healthcare users
- Respond to changing situations in health care
- Provide therapy of the visual system
- Test visual acuity
- Prescribe corrective lenses
- Provide health education
- Apply organisational techniques
