Optometrists
What they do most days?
Carries out research with glass and lens manufacturers.
Refers patient to a specialist, where necessary.
Advises patient on proper use of glasses, contact lenses and other aids, and on appropriate lighting conditions for reading and working.
Prescribes appropriate spectacle lenses, contact lenses and other aids.
Examines eyes and tests vision of patient, identifies problems, defects, injuries and ill health.
Hard Skills
Hard skills are specific, learnable, measurable, often industry or occupation-specific abilities related to a position.
Skills are ranked based on the number of job adverts that list them as required skills.
Soft Skills
Soft skills can be self-taught and usually do not necessitate a certain completed level of education.
Skills are ranked based on the number of job adverts that list them as required skills.