optician

Description

Opticians help to improve and correct an individual's vision. They fit spectacle lenses and frames, contact lenses, and other devices according to the specifications of the individual. Their scope of practice varies according to national regulations and they might operate according to prescriptions provided by a specialised doctor in ophthalmology or an optometrist in the countries where requested.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

optical glass characteristics optical instruments eye protection regulations quality standards of ophthalmic equipment health care legislation

Practical Skills

comply with optical prescriptions work in multidisciplinary health teams adjust eyeglasses perform frames' repairs apply numeracy skills interact with healthcare users ensure client orientation accept own accountability achieve sales targets monitor stock level maintain records of clients' prescriptions operate optical measuring equipment verify lenses compliance follow clinical guidelines use ophthalmic instruments repair lenses operate cash register ensure safety of healthcare users manage staff apply organisational techniques respond to changing situations in health care fit low vision aids educate on the prevention of illness adhere to organisational guidelines cut lenses for eyeglasses dispense corrective lenses contribute to continuity of health care manage healthcare users' data sell optical products maintain relationship with suppliers have computer literacy apply context specific clinical competences comply with legislation related to health care deal with emergency care situations handle contact lenses maintain relationship with customers make referrals to ophthalmology prepare optical laboratory activities advise customers on eyewear maintenance comply with quality standards related to healthcare practice process payments empathise with the healthcare user advise on contact lense maintenance listen actively use lensometer work in a multicultural environment in health care advise on healthcare users' informed consent promote inclusion provide health education advise customers on optical instruments maintenance use foreign languages in patient care inform policy makers on health-related challenges provide treatment strategies for challenges to human health use e-health and mobile health technologies develop a collaborative therapeutic relationship use foreign languages for health-related research