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Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

SOC 29-2099.05

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.

Zone 3 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

3.8

Speaking

3.8

Social Perceptiveness

3.5

Service Orientation

3.5

Reading Comprehension

3.4

Critical Thinking

3.4

Writing

3.2

Coordination

3.2

Knowledge Areas 8

Medicine and Dentistry

4.3

Customer and Personal Service

3.9

English Language

3.8

Mathematics

3.3

Education and Training

3.2

Clerical

3.0

Computers and Electronics

2.8

Psychology

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.

3Collect ophthalmic measurements or other diagnostic information, using ultrasound equipment, such as A-scan ultrasound biometry or B-scan ultrasonography equipment.

4Take anatomical or functional ocular measurements, such as axial length measurements, of the eye or surrounding tissue.

5Take and document patients' medical histories.

Also Known As

Angiography Technologist Certified Diagnostic Ophthalmic Sonographer and Registered Ophthalmic Ultrasound Biometrist (CDOS and ROUB) Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) Certified Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant Certified Ophthalmic Technologist Certified Retinal Angiographer Clinical Supervisor Instruct Technologist Medical Technologist