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| 3224 OPTOMETRISTS AND OPTICIANS |
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Optometrists and opticians prescribe and fit glasses and
contact lenses and advise on their use or the use of other
visual aids, as well as on proper lighting for work and reading.
Tasks include -
(a) examining eyes and prescribing glasses, contact lenses or
other treatment to improve vision, referring cases which
may require medical treatment to Medical doctors;
(b) advising on the proper use of glasses and contact lenses,
appropriate lighting for work or reading and other visual
aids;
(c) fitting prescribed lenses into frames and fitting frames
or contact lenses to customers;
(d) performing related tasks;
(e) supervising other workers.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Optician, dispensing
- Optician, ophthalmic
- Optometrist
Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Ophthalmologist - 2221
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