Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

The work

Core tasks

1. 01Take and document patients' medical histories.
2. 02Conduct tonometry or tonography tests to measure intraocular pressure.
3. 03Operate ophthalmic equipment, such as autorefractors, phoropters, tomographs, or retinoscopes.
4. 04Take anatomical or functional ocular measurements of the eye or surrounding tissue, such as axial length measurements.
5. 05Measure visual acuity, including near, distance, pinhole, or dynamic visual acuity, using appropriate tests.
6. 06Measure and record lens power, using lensometers.
7. 07Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
8. 08Conduct visual field tests to measure field of vision.
9. 09Assist physicians in performing ophthalmic procedures, including surgery.
10. 10Measure corneal curvature with keratometers or ophthalmometers to aid in the diagnosis of conditions, such as astigmatism.
11. 11Conduct ocular motility tests to measure function of eye muscles.
12. 12Clean or sterilize ophthalmic or surgical instruments.

Capabilities

Essential skills

Employment outlook

Where the role is heading