Ophthalmic Technician
Ophthalmic Technician provides technical services to assigned ophthalmic patients and assists ophthalmologists or optometrists in the examination and treatment of eye disorders. Takes patient history, conducts visual acuity screenings, and performs various technical procedures, including refractometry, tonometry, lensometry, and keratometry. Being an Ophthalmic Technician prepares patients for exams and procedures. Operates, maintains, and sanitizes ophthalmic equipment and instruments. Additionally, Ophthalmic Technician may assist physicians in performing minor surgical and laser procedures. May dispense contact lenses. Typically requires an associate degree. May require Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA). May require Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT). Typically reports to a manager. Ophthalmic Technician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.
Find out Job Distribution by:- Ophthalmic Technician Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
- Ophthalmic Technician Salaries with an Associate's Degree
- Ophthalmic Technician Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree
- Ophthalmic Technician Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA
- Ophthalmic Technician Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
- Washington, DC Ophthalmic Technician Salaries
- Seattle, WA Ophthalmic Technician Salaries
- Chicago, IL Ophthalmic Technician Salaries
- Houston, TX Ophthalmic Technician Salaries
- Detroit, MI Ophthalmic Technician Salaries
- Atlanta, GA Ophthalmic Technician Salaries
- Portland, OR Ophthalmic Technician Salaries
- Tampa, FL Ophthalmic Technician Salaries
- Los Angeles, CA Ophthalmic Technician Salaries
- Baltimore, MD Ophthalmic Technician Salaries