Occupation
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists
Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions and ophthalmic photography. Provide instruction and supervision to other ophthalmic personnel. Assist with minor surgical procedures, applying aseptic techniques and preparing instruments. May perform eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct patients in care and use of corrective lenses.
$50,290 medianBright outlookTraining or associate
O*NET 31.0 · 29-2099.05
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Take and document patients' medical histories.
- 02Take anatomical or functional ocular measurements, such as axial length measurements, of the eye or surrounding tissue.
- 03Measure visual acuity, including near, distance, pinhole, or dynamic visual acuity, using appropriate tests.
- 04Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
- 05Measure and record lens power, using lensometers.
- 06Calculate corrections for refractive errors.
- 07Collect ophthalmic measurements or other diagnostic information, using ultrasound equipment, such as A-scan ultrasound biometry or B-scan ultrasonography equipment.
- 08Perform ophthalmic triage, in the office or by phone, to assess severity of patients' conditions.
- 09Clean or sterilize ophthalmic or surgical instruments.
- 10Educate patients on ophthalmic medical procedures, conditions of the eye, and appropriate use of medications.
- 11Conduct ocular motility tests to measure function of eye muscles.
- 12Conduct tonometry or tonography tests to measure intraocular pressure.
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What the posting will be called
Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT)Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (Ophthalmic Medical Tech)Ophthalmic Technologist (Ophthalmic Tech)Surgical CoordinatorCertified Diagnostic Ophthalmic Sonographer (CDOS)Ophthalmic EchographerOphthalmic PhotographerOphthalmic SonographerOphthalmic UltrasonographerRegistered Ophthalmic Ultrasound Biometrist (ROUB)
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Skills that carry over from service
Social PerceptivenessService OrientationCoordinationInstructingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingTime ManagementManagement of Personnel Resources