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Ability Areas

Learn about the most important abilities for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each ability.

Importance*More Info
1.Extent Flexibility72
Finger Dexterity72
3.Time Sharing66
4.Response Orientation63
5.Manual Dexterity60
Arm-Hand Steadiness60
Problem Sensitivity60
8.Visualization56
9.Night Vision53
Gross Body Equilibrium53
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed

Ability Area Scores

Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
72
64
Read dials on the dashboard of a carRead the fine print of a legal documentDetect minor defects in a diamond
Finger Dexterity
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
72
59
Adjust a room light with a dimmer switchAdjust farm tractor controlsDrill a tooth
Time Sharing
The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
66
59
Light a candleThread a needleCut facets in a diamond
Response Orientation
The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
63
45
Ride a bicycle alongside a joggerKeep up with a car that changes speedShoot a duck in flight
Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
60
54
Put coins in a parking meterAttach small knobs to stereo equipment on an assembly linePut together the inner workings of a small wrist watch
Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
60
55
Screw a light bulb into a light socketPack oranges in crates as quickly as possiblePerform open heart surgery with surgical instruments
Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
60
39
Recognize that an unplugged lamp won't workRecognize from the mood of prisoners that a prison riot is likely to occurRecognize an illness at an early stage of a disease when there are only a few symptoms
Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
56
43
Answer a business call with coworkers talking nearbyMonitor security TV screens for intruders throughout the night shiftStudy a technical manual in a noisy boiler room
Night Vision
The ability to see under low light conditions.
53
39
Recognize the voice of a coworkerIdentify a former customer's voice over the telephoneUnderstand a speech presented by someone with a strange accent
Gross Body Equilibrium
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
53
41
Merge a car into traffic on a city streetOperate a crane to move materials from a truck bed to the groundThrow a long pass to a closely guarded teammate