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Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

SOC 29-2057.00

Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions. May administer eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct the patient in care and use of corrective lenses.

Zone 3 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

3.5

Speaking

3.4

Social Perceptiveness

3.4

Service Orientation

3.4

Reading Comprehension

3.2

Coordination

3.2

Writing

3.1

Critical Thinking

3.1

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service

4.2

English Language

3.9

Medicine and Dentistry

3.8

Education and Training

3.4

Clerical

3.2

Computers and Electronics

3.2

Mathematics

3.0

Administration and Management

2.7

Key Tasks

1Conduct tonometry or tonography tests to measure intraocular pressure.

2Measure visual acuity, including near, distance, pinhole, or dynamic visual acuity, using appropriate tests.

3Take and document patients' medical histories.

4Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications.

5Conduct visual field tests to measure field of vision.

Also Known As

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technician Certified Ophthalmic Technician Certified Ophthalmic Technician with Surgical Assisting Certified Ophthalmic Technician-Surgical Assistant (COT-SA) Certified Retinal Angiographer Medical Technician Ocular Care Technician Ophthalmic Aide Ophthalmic Assistant