2267 Optometrists and Ophthalmic Opticians
Optometrists and ophthalmic opticians provide diagnosis, management and treatment services for disorders of the eyes and visual system. They counsel on eye care and prescribe optical aids or other therapies for visual disturbance. Tasks include - (a) examining patients’ eyes and conducting diagnostic tests to assess ocular health and determine the nature and extent of vision problems and abnormalities; (b) testing visual function using specialized instruments and equipment for measuring visual acuity and refractive error, function of visual pathways, visual fields, eye movements, freedom of vision and intraocular pressure; (c) detecting, diagnosing and managing eye disease, including prescribing medications for treatment; (d) consulting with and referring patients to ophthalmologists or other health professionals if additional medical treatment is necessary; (e) detecting and diagnosing eye movement disorders and defects of binocular function, and planning and managing treatment programmes, including counselling patients in eye exercises to coordinate movement and focusing of eyes; (f) prescribing corrective eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids, and checking optical devices for performance, safety, comfort and lifestyle; (g) advising on visual health matters such as contact lens care, vision care for the elderly, optics, visual ergonomics, and occupational and industrial eye safety. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Ophthalmic optician - Optometrist - Orthoptist Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Ophthalmologist - 2212 - Dispensing optician - 3254.
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- What is ISCO-08 2267?
- ISCO-08 2267 is "Optometrists and Ophthalmic Opticians". Optometrists and ophthalmic opticians provide diagnosis, management and treatment services for disorders of the eyes and visual system. They counsel on eye care and prescribe optical aids or other therapies for visual disturbance. Tasks include - (a) examining patients’ eyes and conducting diagnostic tests to assess ocular health and determine the nature and extent of vision problems and abnormalities; (b) testing visual function using specialized instruments and equipment for measuring visual acuity and refractive error, function of visual pathways, visual fields, eye movements, freedom of vision and intraocular pressure; (c) detecting, diagnosing and managing eye disease, including prescribing medications for treatment; (d) consulting with and referring patients to ophthalmologists or other health professionals if additional medical treatment is necessary; (e) detecting and diagnosing eye movement disorders and defects of binocular function, and planning and managing treatment programmes, including counselling patients in eye exercises to coordinate movement and focusing of eyes; (f) prescribing corrective eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids, and checking optical devices for performance, safety, comfort and lifestyle; (g) advising on visual health matters such as contact lens care, vision care for the elderly, optics, visual ergonomics, and occupational and industrial eye safety. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Ophthalmic optician - Optometrist - Orthoptist Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Ophthalmologist - 2212 - Dispensing optician - 3254.
- How does ISCO-08 2267 map to other classification systems?
- 2267 Optometrists and Ophthalmic Opticians has equivalents in ESCO Occupations (771244bf-b204-4e7f-8b25-ee523ae7b791, bffbe18a-cb8b-4f90-bd87-7505cd3b16f5); SOC 2018 (29-1041). These crosswalks let you translate this code between ISCO-08 and 2 other classification systems.
- What is the parent category of 2267?
- 2267 Optometrists and Ophthalmic Opticians sits under 2267 Optometrists and Ophthalmic Opticians in the ISCO-08 hierarchy.
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