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# Tasks & work activities — optometrist
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Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 29-1041.00 (Optometrists).
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## Task statements
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- **[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.
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- **[Core]** Analyze test results and develop a treatment plan.
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- **[Core]** Prescribe, supply, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids.
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- **[Core]** Prescribe medications to treat eye diseases if state laws permit.
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- **[Core]** Educate and counsel patients on contact lens care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements, and safety factors.
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- **[Core]** Consult with and refer patients to ophthalmologist or other health care practitioner if additional medical treatment is determined necessary.
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- **[Core]** Remove foreign bodies from the eye.
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- **[Core]** Provide patients undergoing eye surgeries, such as cataract and laser vision correction, with pre- and post-operative care.
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- **[Core]** Prescribe therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve vision.
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- **[Core]** Provide vision therapy and low-vision rehabilitation.
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## Detailed work activities
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- Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
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- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
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- Develop medical treatment plans.
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- Fit eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other vision aids.
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- Monitor patients following surgeries or other treatments.
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- Prescribe assistive medical devices or related treatments.
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- Prescribe medications.
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- Prescribe treatments or therapies.
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- Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
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- Test patient vision.
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- Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses.
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- Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries.
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- Treat chronic diseases or disorders.
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