Ocular abnormalities are the basis of core subjects 6 for optometrists and subject 8 for dispensing opticians
Optometrists are required to have a comprehensive knowledge of the causes, indication, assessment, diagnosis and management of common conditions.
Dispensing opticians need to recognise symptoms requiring emergency action and understand the implications of these diseases.
It is important to remember that dispensing opticians have a duty of care regarding ocular conditions and failure to identify, record and act upon appropriately presenting symptoms in a practice may constitute negligence on their behalf.
The breakdown of the two core subjects for each of the professions is as follows.
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