Description
Use a lensometer to take measurements for clients who do not have a prescription in order to make eyeglasses and lenses.
Alternative labels
utilize lensometer
use focimeter
measure with lensometer
use ophthalmic instrument
use lensmeter
use vertometer
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Use lensometer 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.
Optional skill
Use lensometer 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
- Use lensometer – ESCO
