Essential skills (contd): Dispense optical appliances including the ability to: assess client needs and interpret the requirements of a prescription apply the principles of cosmetic and fashion to spectacle selection facilitate the selection of suitable frames for clients facilitate the selection of suitable lens style and lens treatment for clients perform basic facial fitting and adjustment of spectacle frames and mounts visualise the completed spectacles to anticipate problems with weight, lens thickness, centration or curvature be competent in spectacle handover identify and remedy common wearing problems determine the specifications and parameters when dispensing progressive lenses Evaluate the design and performance of spectacle lenses Explain the effect produced by varying the index, diameter, prismatic specifications and form of a lens Identify and apply appropriate formulae to calculate the centre and edge thickness of spherical and astigmatic lenses Identify and apply appropriate formulae to calculate the centre and edge thickness of spherical and astigmatic lenses Identify and apply appropriate formulae when performing calculations related to multifocal and progressive lenses Identify the parameters of contact lenses from prescription data Instruct client on use of optical appliances Maintain optical appliances and undertake simple repairs Operate all equipment and attachments correctly and in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, including calibration of equipment Take special needs into account including ability to understand visual screening Undertake optical calculations and measurements including measurements to determine the inter-pupillary distance and multifocal fitting heights for all lenses Undertake the fitting of optical appliances in accordance with industry standards Use interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and religious backgrounds and physical and mental abilities Use numeracy skills, which must include the ability to interpret data and record client results Use oral communication skills-language competence required to fulfil job role in a safe manner and as specified by the organisation Use problem solving skills including an ability to use available resources and determine accuracy of test results Use reading and writing skills-literacy competence required to fulfil job roles safely and effectively Work with others |