Professional knowledge and skills in Optometry
Optometrists must be able to apply professional knowledge and skills in optometry to diagnose and treat patients for proper treatment.
Optometrists
Descriptions & Duties
- Optometrists examine the eyes and other parts of the visual system. They also diagnose and treat visual problems or impairments. They prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses as needed.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:1 (Max:5)
Skill is rarely required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Trade Specific Competencies
General Requirements
Academic qualification
normally have a bachelor's degree of science in Optometry Programme
Professional qualification
must be a registered optometrist under the Optometrists Board of the Supplementary Medical Professions Ordinance
Other specific requirements
must hold a valid practicing certificate issued by the Optometrists Board under the Supplementary Medical Professions Council of Hong Kong; holding membership of the Hong Kong Society of Professional Optometrists is preferable.
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $20,000-$50,000
Monthly Salary $30,000-$60,000
Monthly Salary $40,000-$80,000
Government Sector
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 13-23
*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html
Related Education & Training
Work Environment
- Optometrists usually work in stores that sell eyeglasses, contact lenses, visual aids, and other optical goods. They may have to work evenings and weekends to accommodate patients' needs.
Tools
- Binocular vision test sets or accessories
- colour perception testing lanterns
- Combination refractor keratometers
- Corneal topographers
- Depth perception apparatus
- Eye charts or vision cards; Pupil diameter PD rules; Single Lea symbol books; Snellen eye charts
- Eye occludes; Multiple pin hole occludes; Multiple pinhole mask occludes
- Lachrymal dilators or sets
- Lens measuring equipment
- Loupes
- Ophthalmic eye test lenses or accessories
- Ophthalmic instrument tables or accessories
- Ophthalmic irrigation or aspiration supplies or accessories
- Ophthalmic lens holders; Halberg clips
- Ophthalmic lens meters
- Ophthalmic prisms; Loose prisms
- Ophthalmic retinoscopy
- Ophthalmic tonometer or accessories
- Ophthalmoscopes or otoscopes or scope sets; Ophthalmoscopes
- Opticians tools or accessories
