<ul><li>Speak to patients to get detailed case histories from them.</li><li>Examine patients' eyes to detect signs of injury, disease, abnormality or vision defects.</li><li>Be aware of signs and symptoms of general health conditions (e.g., diabetes).</li><li>Fit spectacles or contact lenses.</li><li>Offer advice and reassurance about vision-related matters.</li><li>Offer help and advice to patients when choosing frames and lenses.</li><li>Write referral letters to doctors.</li><li>Liaise with other medical practitioners and sometimes share the care of patients with chronic ophthalmic conditions.</li><li>Conduct routine eye examinations, including visual field tests.</li><li>Prescribe corrective lenses when required.</li><li>Evaluate eye related symptoms such as redness, discharge and inflammation.</li><li>Educate patients on proper eye care.</li></ul>

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