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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 4.12 | 08/2021 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 4.12 | 08/2021 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 4.12 | 08/2021 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 4.0 | 08/2021 |
| Writing | 2.A.1.c | 4.0 | 08/2021 |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.B.1.a | 3.88 | 08/2021 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 4.12 | 08/2021 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 4.12 | 08/2021 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.4 | 4.0 | 08/2021 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.5 | 4.0 | 08/2021 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 4.0 | 08/2021 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 4.0 | 08/2021 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examine eyes, using observation, instruments, and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus, and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities, such as glaucoma or color blindness. | Core | 21 | 08/2021 |
| Analyze test results and develop a treatment plan. | Core | 21 | 08/2021 |
| Prescribe, supply, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids. | Core | 21 | 08/2021 |
| Prescribe medications to treat eye diseases if state laws permit. | Core | 21 | 08/2021 |
| Educate and counsel patients on contact lens care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements, and safety factors. | Core | 21 | 08/2021 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Investigative | 5.78 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 5.02 | 11/2023 |
| Realistic | 4.8 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 3.92 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 2.27 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.6 | 11/2023 |