Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 5 – Extensive preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Extensive skill, knowledge, or experience is needed |
| Broad occupation in O*NET | True (Yes) |
| Skills listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Abilities listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Tasks listed for this occupation | 5 |
| Interest scores given for this occupation | 6 |
Skills
The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Skill | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 4.25 | 08/2022 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 4.25 | 08/2022 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 4.12 | 08/2022 |
| Active Learning | 2.A.2.b | 4.0 | 08/2022 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.B.2.i | 4.0 | 08/2022 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.B.4.e | 4.0 | 08/2022 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Abilities
The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.5 | 4.25 | 08/2022 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 4.25 | 08/2022 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 4.25 | 08/2022 |
| Written Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.2 | 4.25 | 08/2022 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.4 | 4.12 | 08/2022 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 4.12 | 08/2022 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Tasks
The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perform comprehensive examinations of the visual system to determine the nature or extent of ocular disorders. | Core | 49 | 08/2022 |
| Diagnose or treat injuries, disorders, or diseases of the eye and eye structures including the cornea, sclera, conjunctiva, or eyelids. | Core | 48 | 08/2022 |
| Provide or direct the provision of postoperative care. | Core | 47 | 08/2022 |
| Develop or implement plans and procedures for ophthalmologic services. | Core | 48 | 08/2022 |
| Prescribe or administer topical or systemic medications to treat ophthalmic conditions and to manage pain. | Core | 48 | 08/2022 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Investigative | 6.33 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 5.28 | 11/2023 |
| Realistic | 4.78 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 3.72 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 2.86 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.62 | 11/2023 |