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OPTOMETRISTS [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-05-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • The Eye
Universal entry(ies)
3121
classification system code, see observation
OBS

Optometrists examine eyes to assess and diagnose ocular diseases and disorders. They prescribe and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses and recommend treatments such as exercises to correct vision problems or ocular disorders. They work in private practice, clinics and community health centres.

OBS

3121: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Oeil
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
3121
classification system code, see observation
OBS

Les optométristes examinent les yeux des patients pour évaluer et diagnostiquer les maladies et les troubles oculaires. Ils prescrivent et ajustent des lunettes ou des lentilles cornéennes, et recommandent des traitements tels que des exercices pour corriger les problèmes de vision ou les troubles oculaires. Ils exercent en cabinet privé, dans des cliniques d'optométrie et des centres de santé communautaire.

OBS

3121 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions.

Spanish

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