視光師的主要職責包括─
(a) 提供視力及視覺功能評估、在執業過程中使用獲視光師管理委員會所批准的藥物，以及轉介服務對象作進一步檢查和治療；
(b) 提供視光護理指導及意見；
(c) 與其他醫療專業人員合力策劃視光服務和提供支援服務；
(d) 參與視光學研究和研製／建立評估方法、推行並參與健康推廣活動及健康教育計劃／項目，以及舉辦講座和演講；以及
(e) 執行相關的行政工作。

(備註：以上的工作主要為兒童及他們的家庭提供服務及可能須不定時工作。)

An Optometrist is mainly deployed on –
(a) providing evaluation on visual acuity and visual functions, using drugs approved by the Optometrists Board in the course of practice and making referrals for further examination and treatment;
(b) providing optometric care and advice;
(c) working with other professionals in the planning of optometry services and provision of support services;
(d) participating in optometric research and development/setting up of assessment tools, conducting and participating in health promotion activities and health education programme/projects, and giving talks and lectures; and
(e) performing related administrative duties.

(Remarks: The above duties mainly involve providing services for children and their families and may be required to work irregular hours)