Instructional Area: 516 Optometrics

Program: 31-516-1 Eyecare Technician

Consultant: Barbara Prindiville

Date Prepared: May, 1997

District(s): Lakeshore

I. LIST WORKING TITLES WHICH PROVIDE THE OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TO FUNCTION AS AN INSTRUCTOR.

Eyecare Technician

Ophthalmic Technician

Ophthalmic Assistant

Optometric Technician

Optometric Assistant

Ophthalmic Medical Technician

Dr. of Optometry

Optometrist

II. LIST TYPES OF JOB DUTIES WHICH AN INDIVIDUAL SHOULD HAVE PERFORMED IF THEY ARE TO FUNCTION AS AN INSTRUCTOR.

Conduct various visual examination procedures: visual acuity, color vision, depth perception, intraocular pressure, visual field analysis, etc.

Interpret ophthalmic prescriptions.

Verify ophthalmic eyewear.

Assist patients in cosmetic frame selection.

Use proper telephone techniques when communicating with patients, eyecare professionals, sales and equipment maintenance individuals.

Keep proper patient records.

Instruct patients in insertion, removal and care of contact lenses.

Adjust and repair corrective eyewear.

III. LIST COMMON WORKING TITLES WHICH DO NOT NORMALLY PROVIDE THE OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TO FUNCTION AS AN INSTRUCTOR. LIST ONLY THOSE WHICH MIGHT CAUSE CONFUSION IN THIS AREA.

Optometric or Ophthalmic Receptionist

Lab Optician

Dispensing Optician