Median Annual Wage: $35,230
Education: High school diploma or equivalent (43%); Post-secondary certificate (30%); Associate's degree (13%)
Projected Growth: Much faster than average (22% or higher)
Related Job Titles: Ophthalmic Technician; Ophthalmic Assistant; Certified Ophthalmic Assistant; Certified Ophthalmic Technician; Ophthalmic Medical Assistant; Ophthalmic Medical Technician; Surgical Coordinator; Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technician; Certified Ophthalmic Technician with Surgical Assisting; Certified Ophthalmic Technician-Surgical Assistant (COT-SA)
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Source: O*NET OnLine information for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians.
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- Measure visual acuity, including near, distance, pinhole, or dynamic visual acuity, using appropriate tests.
- Take and document patients' medical histories.
- Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
- Conduct visual field tests to measure field of vision.
- Operate ophthalmic equipment, such as autorefractors, phoropters, tomographs, or retinoscopes.
- Clean or sterilize ophthalmic or surgical instruments.
- Take anatomical or functional ocular measurements of the eye or surrounding tissue, such as axial length measurements.
- Measure corneal curvature with keratometers or ophthalmometers to aid in the diagnosis of conditions, such as astigmatism.
- Measure and record lens power, using lensometers.
- Assist physicians in performing ophthalmic procedures, including surgery.
- Maintain ophthalmic instruments or equipment.
- Conduct ocular motility tests to measure function of eye muscles.
- Conduct binocular disparity tests to assess depth perception.
- Instruct patients in the care and use of contact lenses.
- Assess refractive conditions of eyes, using retinoscopes.
- Assist patients to insert or remove contact lenses.
- Call patients to inquire about their post-operative status or recovery.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
- Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians.