How do they match: 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.

  • Assess refractive condition of eyes, using retinoscope.
  • Educate patients on ophthalmic medical procedures, conditions of the eye, and appropriate use of medications.
  • Measure corneal curvature with keratometers or ophthalmometers to aid in the diagnosis of conditions, such as astigmatism.
  • Measure the thickness of the retinal nerve, using scanning laser polarimetry techniques to aid in diagnosis of glaucoma.
  • Perform ophthalmic triage, in the office or by phone, to assess severity of patients' conditions.
  • Photograph patients' eye areas, using clinical photography techniques, to document retinal or corneal defects.

  • Diagnose medical conditions.