Required skill:

Develop awareness of the normal development of the visual system and of the disruptive effects on development of congenital and infantile abnormalities.

Required competencies:

Cognitive skills
Analysis, judgement, attention to detail		 Generic competencies
Personal capabilities Technical ability
Business awareness Practical elements
Professional expertise

Required skill:

Be competent in the diagnosis and management of (functional and developmental) visual conditions such as ametropia, heterophoria, heterotropia and other anomalies of binocular vision

Required competencies:

Cognitive skills
Analysis, judgement, attention to detail		 Generic competencies
Personal capabilities Technical ability
Business awareness Practical elements
Professional expertise

Required skill:

Demonstrate familiarity with the design, materials and optical principles of spectacles, low vision aids and contact lenses

Required competencies:

Cognitive skills
Analysis, judgement, attention to detail		 Generic competencies
Personal capabilities Technical ability
Technical knowledge
Business awareness Practical elements
Professional expertise

Required skill:

Dispense appliances, instruct patients in their safe and efficient use, monitor progress with the appliance and assist patients to achieve maximum visual performance

Required competencies:

Cognitive skills
Analysis, judgement, attention to detail		 Generic competencies
Personal capabilities Technical ability
Business awareness
Process operation		 Practical elements
Professional expertise

Required skill:

Demonstrate detailed knowledge of anterior segment physiology and pathology to ensure that ocular integrity is maintained in contact lens wear

Required competencies:

Cognitive skills
Analysis, judgement, attention to detail		 Generic competencies
Personal capabilities Technical ability
Business awareness Practical elements
Professional expertise

Required skill:

Advise patients on occupational, sporting and protective ophthalmic appliances and to dispense the appropriate appliance to the required standards

Required competencies:

Cognitive skills
Analysis, judgement, attention to detail		 Generic competencies
Personal capabilities Technical ability
Business awareness
Process operation		 Practical elements
Professional expertise

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