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Optometrists

SOC 29-1041.00

Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment. May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions.

Zone 5 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

4.0

Critical Thinking

4.0

Speaking

3.9

Science

3.8

Reading Comprehension

3.6

Writing

3.6

Social Perceptiveness

3.5

Active Learning

3.4

Knowledge Areas 8

Medicine and Dentistry

4.7

Customer and Personal Service

4.5

Biology

4.3

Psychology

3.9

English Language

3.8

Mathematics

3.7

Administration and Management

3.6

Chemistry

3.4

Key Tasks

1Examine eyes, using observation, instruments and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities such as glaucoma or color blindness.

2Prescribe, supply, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids.

3Analyze test results and develop a treatment plan.

4Prescribe medications to treat eye diseases if state laws permit.

5Remove foreign bodies from the eye.

Also Known As

Chief, Optometry Service Doctor of Optometry (OD) Eye Clinic Manager Optometrist Optometrist, Owner Optometrist, President/Practice Owner Optometrist/Practice Owner Optometry Doctor (OD)