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.

  • Conduct ocular motility tests to measure function of eye muscles.
  • Supervise or instruct ophthalmic staff.
  • Take anatomical or functional ocular measurements, such as axial length measurements, of the eye or surrounding tissue.