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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 Technician”

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

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