Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

• Measure visual acuity, including near, distance, pinhole, or dynamic visual acuity, using appropriate tests.
• Collect ophthalmic measurements or other diagnostic information, using ultrasound equipment, such as A-scan ultrasound biometry or B-scan ultrasonography equipment.
• Take anatomical or functional ocular measurements of the eye or surrounding tissue, such as axial length measurements.
• Take and document patients' medical histories.
• Calculate corrections for refractive errors.
• Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
• Measure and record lens power, using lensometers.
• Maintain ophthalmic instruments or equipment.
• Conduct visual field tests to measure field of vision.
• Perform slit lamp biomicroscopy procedures to diagnose disorders of the eye, such as retinitis, presbyopia, cataracts, or retinal detachment.
• Measure corneal curvature with keratometers or ophthalmometers to aid in the diagnosis of conditions, such as astigmatism.
• Measure corneal thickness, using pachymeter or contact ultrasound methods.
• Measure the thickness of the retinal nerve, using scanning laser polarimetry techniques to aid in diagnosis of glaucoma.
• Assess refractive condition of eyes, using retinoscope.
• Photograph patients' eye areas, using clinical photography techniques, to document retinal or corneal defects.
• Assist physicians in performing ophthalmic procedures, including surgery.
• Clean or sterilize ophthalmic or surgical instruments.
• Conduct ocular motility tests to measure function of eye muscles.
• Conduct tests, such as the Amsler Grid test, to measure central visual field used in the early diagnosis of macular degeneration, glaucoma, or diseases of the eye.
• Supervise or instruct ophthalmic staff.
• Perform flourescein angiography of the eye.
• Assess abnormalities of color vision, such as amblyopia.
• Call patients to inquire about their post-operative status or recovery.
• Conduct binocular disparity tests to assess depth perception.
• Perform advanced ophthalmic procedures, including electrophysiological, electrophysical, or microbial procedures.
• Instruct patients in the care and use of contact lenses.
• Conduct low vision blindness tests.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Ophthalmic Medical Technologists.

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• 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 Technologists.