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Job Description

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.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 29-2057.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 37,040.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 17.00
Currently, there are 43,990 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Ophthalmic Medical Technicians”.

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Tasks for “Certified Ophthalmic Assistant”

Measure corneal curvature with keratometers or ophthalmometers to aid in the diagnosis of conditions, such as astigmatism.
Take anatomical or functional ocular measurements of the eye or surrounding tissue, such as axial length measurements.
Conduct binocular disparity tests to assess depth perception.
Operate ophthalmic equipment, such as autorefractors, phoropters, tomographs, or retinoscopes.
Assess refractive conditions of eyes, using retinoscopes.
Conduct tonometry or tonography tests to measure intraocular pressure.
Take and document patients' medical histories.
Measure and record lens power, using lensometers.
Adjust or make minor repairs to spectacles or eyeglasses.
Assist patients to insert or remove contact lenses.
Conduct visual field tests to measure field of vision.
Assist physicians in performing ophthalmic procedures, including surgery.
Measure visual acuity, including near, distance, pinhole, or dynamic visual acuity, using appropriate tests.
Clean or sterilize ophthalmic or surgical instruments.
Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
Instruct patients in the care and use of contact lenses.
Assist patients to select eyewear.
Call patients to inquire about their post-operative status or recovery.
Maintain ophthalmic instruments or equipment.
Conduct ocular motility tests to measure function of eye muscles.

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