How do they match: Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

  • Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

  • Medical Technologist
  • Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist
  • Ophthalmic Medical Assistant
  • Ophthalmic Medical Tech
  • Ophthalmic Medical Technologist

  • 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.

  • Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
  • Collect ophthalmic measurements or other diagnostic information, using ultrasound equipment, such as A-scan ultrasound biometry or B-scan ultrasonography equipment.
  • Educate patients on ophthalmic medical procedures, conditions of the eye, and appropriate use of medications.
  • Maintain ophthalmic instruments or equipment.
  • Take and document patients' medical histories.

  • Administer non-intravenous medications.
  • Calculate numerical data for medical activities.
  • Clean medical equipment or facilities.
  • Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
  • Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members.
  • Diagnose medical conditions.
  • Instruct patients in the use of assistive equipment.
  • Maintain medical equipment or instruments.
  • Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.
  • Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.
  • Record patient medical histories.
  • Sterilize medical equipment or instruments.
  • Supervise medical support personnel.
  • Train medical providers.