| Section
of Supplementary Medical Professions Ordinance |
Qualification/ Eligibility |
Part of Register |
Restriction on Practice |
| 12 (1)
(a) |
- Bachelor of Science
Degree in Optometry awarded by The Hong Kong Polytechnic or
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; or
- Professional Diploma
in Optometry issued by The Hong Kong Polytechnic; or
- Part II optometrist
with Certificate of Attainment in Ocular Pharmacology issued
by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and has practised for
one year or more after having registered as a Part II optometrist,
or has other experience that is recognized by the Board
|
I
|
Allowed
to use drugs approved by the Board as shown in the Code of Practice
|
| |
- Higher Certificate
in Optometry issued by the Hong Kong Polytechnic; or
- Passed Optometrists
Board exam leading to registration in Part II
|
II
|
Not allowed
to use diagnostic agents except staining agents |
| |
Passed
Optometrists Board exam leading to registration in Part III
|
III
|
To practice
refraction only |
| 12 (1)
(b) |
Other qualifications
and appropriate experience recognized by the Council |
As determined
by Supplementary Medical Professions Council |
According
to the restriction on practice for the relevant part of the register
|
| 12 (1)
(c) |
Other qualifications
together with training, professional experience and skill satisfying
the Council |
As determined
by Supplementary Medical Professions Council |
According
to the restriction on practice for the relevant part of the register
|
| 15
|
The applicant
has acquired substantial knowledge, experience and skill in the
practice of his profession |
IV
|
Not allowed
to perform any function or engage in any activity other than work
relating to refraction and contact lens and not allowed to use
any
diagnostic agents other than staining agents |
| |
The applicant
has acquired substantial knowledge, experience and skill in the
practice of his profession |
IV
|
To practise
refraction only |
| |
Passed
Optometrists Board exam on refraction and contact lens fitting
leading to provisional registration |
IV
|
Not allowed
to perform any function or engage in any activity other than work
relating to refraction and contact lens and not allowed to use
any
diagnostic agents other than staining agents |
| |
Passed
Optometrists Board exam on refraction leading to provisional registration
|
IV
|
To practise
refraction only |