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Optometrists
Ophthalmic opticians test patients’ vision, diagnose defects and disorders and prescribe glasses or contact lenses as required.
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£54,029
Average salary
New workers start around £14,574.85. Normal pay is £54,029 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £80,141.97.
30
Annual Openings
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in Cornwall, and do<br /> not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Carries out research with glass and lens manufacturers.
- Refers patient to a specialist, where necessary.
- Advises patient on proper use of glasses, contact lenses and other aids, and on appropriate lighting conditions for reading and working.
- Prescribes appropriate spectacle lenses, contact lenses and other aids.
- Examines eyes and tests vision of patient, identifies problems, defects, injuries and ill health.
Skills Employers Are Looking For
The number of unique job postings in your area that have listed this skill in the last year.
Skills
Job postings
Reading Comprehension
60
Active Listening
58
Writing
57
Critical Thinking
57
Speaking
55
Active Learning
51
Monitoring
51
Learning Strategies
46
Mathematics
39
Science
12
