An Optometrist is mainly deployed on –

• (a)evaluating visual functions of preschool and school-age children by subjective and objective techniques, including the use of diagnostic drugs;
• (b)providing optometric care, especially refractive corrections (including prescription and fitting of contact lenses), binocular training, visual skills enhancement training, and low vision care;
• (c)working together with other professionals in the planning of optometry service and in handling patients with visual problems;
• (d)participating in optometric research and development/ setting up of assessment tools, conducting and participating in health promotion activities and health education programmes/ projects, and giving talks and lectures on optometric and visual service; and
• (e)performing related administrative duties.

Candidates should have -

• (a)registered in Part I of the Register of Optometrists under the Supplementary Medical Professions Ordinance, Chapter 359;
• (b)a valid Practising Certificate issued by the Optometrists Board; and
• (c)met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent (Note (1)); and be able to speak fluent Cantonese and simple English.