Ophthalmic Dispensing*
- Qualification
- BSc (Hons)
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Start date
- 2023-2024
- Average grad salary
- £18k
- UCAS Tariff
- 64/64
- Student satisfaction
- 85%
New workers start around £16,098. Normal pay is £35,636 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £79,860.
In the past year there were 14,812 vacancies for this type of job
Projected job growth over the next 8 years
People work towards these careers by taking these courses at college and uni.
Carries out research with glass and lens manufacturers.
Refers patient to a specialist, where necessary.
Advises patient on proper use of glasses, contact lenses and other aids, and on appropriate lighting conditions for reading and working.
Prescribes, supplies and fits appropriate spectacle lenses, contact lenses and other aids.
Examines eyes and tests vision of patient, identifies problems, defects, injuries and ill health.
Hard skills are specific, learnable, measurable, often industry or occupation-specific abilities related to a position.
Skills are ranked based on the number of job adverts that list them as required skills.
Contact Lenses
Ophthalmology
Aftersales
Machinery
Performance Management
Employee Engagement
Talent Management
Optometry
Glaucoma
Loyalty Programs
Soft skills can be self-taught and usually do not necessitate a certain completed level of education.
Skills are ranked based on the number of job adverts that list them as required skills.
Communications
Detail Oriented
Teamwork
Customer Service
Administrative Functions
Rapport Building
Sales
Management
Training And Development
Strong Work Ethic
People in these types of job started their career paths after studying courses like the ones below.