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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-Surgical Assistant (COT-SA)”

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

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