Ophthalmic Medical Technicians assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions. They can administer eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct the patient in care and use of corrective lenses.
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- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
- Health Science
What do they typically do
- Conduct visual field tests to measure field of vision
- Conduct tonometry or tomography tests to measure intraocular pressure
- Measure corneal curvature with keratometers or ophthalmometers to aid in the diagnosis of conditions, such as astigmatism
- Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications
- Clean or sterilize ophthalmic or surgical instruments
- Take and document patients' medical histories
- Operate ophthalmic equipment such as autorefractors, phoropters, tomographs, or retinoscopes
- Measure visual acuity, including near, distance, pinhole, or dynamic visual acuity, using appropriate tests
Number of Jobs
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Job Growth +2.0%
Job Openings 28
Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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