Perform comprehensive eye examinations

Description

Undertake comprehensive eye examinations to determine prescription needs or diagnose disease or abnormalities. Some of the methods for this are cover tests, color blindness tests, and pupil dilation.

Alternative labels

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Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

occupation-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Perform comprehensive eye examinations is an essential skill of the following occupations:

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

Perform comprehensive eye examinations 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.

 


 

References

  1. Perform comprehensive eye examinations – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022