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 tonometry or tonography tests to measure intraocular pressure.
• Take and document patients' medical histories.
• Take anatomical or functional ocular measurements, such as axial length measurements, of the eye or surrounding tissue.
• Measure visual acuity, including near, distance, pinhole, or dynamic visual acuity, using appropriate tests.
• Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
• Measure and record lens power, using lensometers.