Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
On the Job
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians assist ophthalmologists in clinics. They may administer eye exams or medications. They may instruct patients in the care and use of glasses or contacts.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
- Record patient medical histories.
- Administer non-intravenous medications.
- Assist healthcare practitioners during surgery.
- Fit eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other vision aids.
- Instruct patients in the use of assistive equipment.
- Measure the physical or physiological attributes of patients.
- Test patient vision.
- Recommend types of assistive devices.
- Clean medical equipment or facilities.
Typical Working Conditions
- Frequent contact with others.
- The importance of being accurate or exact.
- Close physical proximity with other people.
- Working with a group or team.
- Using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Frequent decision-making.
- Exposure to disease or infections.
- Dealing with unpleasant or angry people.
- Responsibility for others' health and safety.
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