Optometrist
Role description
performs eye examinations 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. Duties include the examination of patients' eyes and setting tests to determine the nature and extent of vision abnormalities. Detect, diagnose and manage eye disease, refer patients to, and receive referrals from other health providers, and prescribe medications for the treatment of eye disease.
Role skills
Qualifications
Bachelor of Vision Science