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Nurse Practitioner Works collaboratively as part of ophthalmic team as well as independently Explain diagnostic and treatment procedures to patients Obtain medical histories from patients Administer diagnostic tests Diagnose eye conditions Prescribe/administer medication, including drops and injections Provide post-surgery follow up Provide routine check ups once condition stabilised Fluorescin staining of the cornea Remove foreign body 3 years - BHSc / Registered Nurse Clinically approved Masters degree Minimum of 4 years experience in specialty Optometrist Is concerned with eyes and related structures, as well as vision, visual systems, and vision information processing Examine clients' eyes and visual systems to diagnose vision problems and eye diseases. They provide correction and other treatment when required Bachelor of Optometry (BOptom), University of Auckland (4 years + 1 year biomedical science prerequisite) Vision hearing screening technician Screen vision and hearing for any problems that may require attention Test vision and hearing, primarily in children Refer on as necessary National Certificate in Vision and Hearing Screening being considered for registration with NZQA at Level 3 1 year academic and on-the-job General practitioner Deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the whole body, may have an area of special interest. Measure visual acuity and conduct pinhole testing Conduct external exam of eye Evert eyelid Exam pupil and red reflex Assess ocular movement and conduct cover test Conduct visual field test by confrontation Conduct direct ophthalmoscopy Test colour vision Fluorescin staining of cornea Remove foreign body Advise on correct application of eyepad and when to use one Recommend seeing other eye health professional Refer to ophthalmologist 6 years medical undergraduate education 2 + years postgraduate prevocational training 3 years vocational (RNZCGP), eye health one of about 40 components in GP training
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