How do they match: Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

  • Ocular Care 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.

  • Call patients to inquire about their post-operative status or recovery.
  • Educate patients on ophthalmic medical procedures, conditions of the eye, and appropriate use of medications.
  • Instruct patients in the care and use of contact lenses.
  • 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.
  • Take and document patients' medical histories.

  • Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
  • Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members.
  • Create advanced digital images of patients using computer imaging systems.
  • Instruct patients in the use of assistive equipment.
  • Measure the physical or physiological attributes of patients.
  • Monitor patients following surgeries or other treatments.
  • Record patient medical histories.
  • Test patient vision.