optometrist/references/profile.md

Occupation profile — optometrist

• ESCO URI: http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/bffbe18a-cb8b-4f90-bd87-7505cd3b16f5
• ESCO code: 2267.1
• ISCO-08 group: 2267 — Optometrists and ophthalmic opticians
• O*NET-SOC: 29-1041.00 — Optometrists (match: exactMatch)

Description (ESCO)

Optometrists examine and test eyes to identify abnormalities, visual problems, or disease. They prescribe and fit lenses such as spectacles and contacts, and offer advice on visual problems. They may also refer patients to a medical practitioner. Their scope of practice and title varies according to national regulations.

Definition

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Alternative labels

• specialist in optometry
• optometry practitioner
• expert optometrist
• specialist optometrist
• practitioner of optometry
• optometric expert
• ophthalmic optician