Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
Also called: Ophthalmic Technician, Ophthalmic Assistant, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant, Certified Ophthalmic Technician
What they do:
Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions. May administer eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct the patient in care and use of corrective lenses.
On the job, you would:
- Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
- Assess refractive conditions of eyes, using retinoscopes.
- Assist patients to insert or remove contact lenses.
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See more details at O*NET OnLine about ophthalmic medical technicians.