Optician-Optometrist

The Optician-Optometrist BTS programme trains professionals tasked with combating avoidable visual impairment and blindness. These professionals are responsible for correcting visual defects with spectacles and administering emergency eye care.

To train optician-optometrists capable of combating avoidable visual impairment and blindness by correcting visual defects and administering emergency eye care.

• Be responsible and reflective
• Possess manual dexterity and strong interpersonal skills
• Recognise emotions and channel them alongside professional knowledge
• Demonstrate confidence and self-assurance
• Apply critical thinking and questioning skills
• Develop professional ethics and standards
• Make considered decisions
• Act autonomously and responsibly within the clearly defined scope of the role
• Master financial, stock and human-resources management, marketing and regulatory compliance for practice administration
• Communicate effectively both in writing and orally
• Master IT tools and ICT
• Adapt the prescription and determine the optical equipment formula
• Propose and evaluate solutions in terms of correction, protection and performance
• Conduct visual examinations and low-vision trials
• Identify anomalies and refer to another healthcare professional
• Communicate, build and develop relationships with healthcare professionals
• Welcome clients, identify their needs and provide information
• Analyse the client's morphology, posture and facial features
• Analyse the client's visual needs (prescription, usage, preferences)
• Design and propose the appropriate optical equipment (spectacles, specialist devices)
• Complete the work order
• Propose, advise on and sell optical instruments and accessories
• Master centring, axing, drilling and lens-fitting techniques
• Complete adjustments and prepare equipment for delivery
• Repair and maintain frames (metal, plastic, rimless)