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Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
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.
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- Take and document patients' medical histories.
- Conduct tonometry or tonography tests to measure intraocular pressure.
- Operate ophthalmic equipment, such as autorefractors, phoropters, tomographs, or retinoscopes.
- Take anatomical or functional ocular measurements of the eye or surrounding tissue, such as axial length measurements.
- Measure visual acuity, including near, distance, pinhole, or dynamic visual acuity, using appropriate tests.
- Measure and record lens power, using lensometers.
- Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
- Conduct visual field tests to measure field of vision.
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5.3 / 7
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Skills to explore
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Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
2020-08
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
2020-08
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
2020-08
Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people.
2020-08
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
2020-08
Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
2020-08
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
2020-08
Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
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Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
2020-08
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
2020-08
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Source preparation category: Job Zone 3 of 5 · 2020-08. This category describes typical preparation, not your eligibility.
Related study fields
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Optometric Technician/Assistant →
Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist →
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O*NET-SOC code 29-2057.00 · Database 31.0 · Retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Dates on individual observations describe their source periods.
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