MyMajors Career Profile

Typical Tasks

Develop nonsurgical treatment plans for patients with conditions such as strabismus, nystagmus, and other visual disorders.

Evaluate, diagnose, or treat disorders of the visual system with an emphasis on binocular vision or abnormal eye movements.

Examine patients with problems related to ocular motility, binocular vision, amblyopia, or strabismus.

Perform diagnostic tests or measurements, such as motor testing, visual acuity testing, lensometry, retinoscopy, and color vision testing.

Provide instructions to patients or family members concerning diagnoses or treatment plans.

What kind of work is this?

Investigative

Studying, Research based work

Realistic

Practical, Physical Work

Social

Working with people

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Attention to Detail

Concern for Others

Integrity

Cooperation

Dependability

Self-Control

What key skills are needed for this job?

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Speaking

Social Perceptiveness

Reading Comprehension

Science

Expected Knowledge

Medicine and Dentistry

Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Education and Training

Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Common Activities

Documenting/Recording Information

Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Assisting and Caring for Others

Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Getting Information

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Education & Preparation

Some occupations may require additional education, advanced degrees, and years of experience in the field.

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Job Zone 5

Extensive Preparation Needed

Education

Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

Experience

Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience.

Training

Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.

Typical Education Required

Education a new hire may need

Post-baccalaureate certificate 79%
Bachelor's degree 7%
Professional degree 7%
Associate's degree 4%
Master's degree 4%

Source: O*NET Education, Training & Experience data

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Orthoptists

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