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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 “Ophthalmic Medical Assistant”

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

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