How do they match: Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

  • Certified Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant
  • Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
  • Certified Ophthalmic Technician-Surgical Assistant
  • Ophthalmic Assistant
  • Ophthalmic Medical Assistant
  • Ophthalmology Assistant
  • Optometric Assistant

  • 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.

  • Assist patients to insert or remove contact lenses.
  • Assist patients to select eyewear.
  • Assist physicians in performing ophthalmic procedures, including surgery.
  • Clean or sterilize ophthalmic or surgical instruments.

  • Assist healthcare practitioners during surgery.
  • Instruct patients in the use of assistive equipment.
  • Recommend types of assistive devices.