# Tasks & work activities — optician

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 29-1041.00 (Optometrists).

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Examine eyes, using observation, instruments, and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus, and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities, such as glaucoma or color blindness.
- **[Core]** Analyze test results and develop a treatment plan.
- **[Core]** Prescribe, supply, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids.
- **[Core]** Prescribe medications to treat eye diseases if state laws permit.
- **[Core]** Educate and counsel patients on contact lens care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements, and safety factors.
- **[Core]** Consult with and refer patients to ophthalmologist or other health care practitioner if additional medical treatment is determined necessary.
- **[Core]** Remove foreign bodies from the eye.
- **[Core]** Provide patients undergoing eye surgeries, such as cataract and laser vision correction, with pre- and post-operative care.
- **[Core]** Prescribe therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve vision.
- **[Core]** Provide vision therapy and low-vision rehabilitation.

## Detailed work activities

- Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
- Develop medical treatment plans.
- Fit eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other vision aids.
- Monitor patients following surgeries or other treatments.
- Prescribe assistive medical devices or related treatments.
- Prescribe medications.
- Prescribe treatments or therapies.
- Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
- Test patient vision.
- Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses.
- Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries.
- Treat chronic diseases or disorders.