Where these jobs are in Australia
| VIC | NSW | QLD | SA | WA | TAS | NT | ACT |
| 27.8% | 36.6% | 19.3% | 5.0% | 7.6% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
Source from: https://labourmarketinsights.gov.au/occupation-profile/optometrists-and-orthoptists?occupationCode=2514
Job Summary of this Unit Group:
Optometrists and Orthoptists perform eye examinations and vision tests, prescribe lenses, other optical aids and therapy, and diagnose and manage eye movement disorders and associated sensory problems.
Requisite Education:
Bachelor degree or higher qualification
Registration or licensing may be required.
Detailed Tasks:
- examining patients’ eyes and setting tests to determine the nature and extent of vision problems and abnormalities
- assessing ocular health and visual function by measuring visual acuity and refractive error, and testing the function of visual pathways, visual fields, eye movements, freedom of vision and intraocular pressure, and performing other tests using special eye test equipment
- detecting, diagnosing and managing eye disease, referring patients to, and receiving referrals from other health providers, and prescribing medications for the treatment of eye disease
- diagnosing eye movement disorders and defects of binocular function
- prescribing lenses, contact lenses and low vision aids, and checking suitability and comfort
- prescribing exercises to coordinate movement and focusing of eyes
- managing programs for eye movement disorders, and instructing and counselling patients in the use of corrective techniques and eye exercises
- advising on visual health matters such as contact lens care, vision care for the elderly, optics, visual ergonomics, and occupational and industrial eye safety
- conducting preventative screening programs
- conducting rehabilitation programs for the visually impaired
251411 Optometrist ANZSCO
Performs eye examinations and vision tests to determine the presence of visual, ocular and other abnormalities, ocular diseases and systemic diseases with ocular manifestations, and prescribes lenses, other optical aids, therapy and medication to correct and manage vision problems and eye diseases. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level: 1
Skilled Occupations List: Long Term
251412 Orthoptist ANZSCO
Diagnoses and manages eye movement disorders and associated sensory deficiencies. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill Level: 1
Skilled Occupations List: Short Term
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