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Health Science
- Annual Median Wage$ 39,920$36,195
$57,510Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Very Fast Growing
- 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.
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
Average AnnualJob Growth +1.9%Job Opening 50Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
NC Workforce Credentials- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) [The International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel (JCAHPO)]
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