Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

Conduct tonometry or tonography tests to measure intraocular pressure.

Measure visual acuity, including near, distance, pinhole, or dynamic visual acuity, using appropriate tests.

Take and document patients' medical histories.

Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications.

Conduct visual field tests to measure field of vision.

Operate ophthalmic equipment, such as autorefractors, phoropters, tomographs, or retinoscopes.

Clean or sterilize ophthalmic or surgical instruments.

Take anatomical or functional ocular measurements of the eye or surrounding tissue, such as axial length measurements.

Measure corneal curvature with keratometers or ophthalmometers to aid in the diagnosis of conditions, such as astigmatism.

Measure and record lens power, using lensometers.

Assist physicians in performing ophthalmic procedures, including surgery.

Maintain ophthalmic instruments or equipment.

Conduct ocular motility tests to measure function of eye muscles.

Conduct binocular disparity tests to assess depth perception.

Instruct patients in the care and use of contact lenses.

Assess refractive conditions of eyes, using retinoscopes.

Assist patients to insert or remove contact lenses.

Call patients to inquire about their post-operative status or recovery.

Assist patients to select eyewear.

Adjust or make minor repairs to spectacles or eyeglasses.