Requirements and Responsibilities Ophthalmic Technician :

-Provides technical services to assigned ophthalmic patients and assists ophthalmologists or optometrists in the examination and treatment of eye disorders.
-Takes patient history, conducts visual acuity screenings, and performs various technical procedures, including Refractometry, Tonometry, Lensometry, and Keratometry. 
-Being an Ophthalmic Technician prepares patients for exams and procedures.
– Operates, maintains and sanitizes ophthalmic equipment and instruments. 

Additionally, the Ophthalmic Technician may assist physicians in performing minor surgical and laser procedures. May dispense contact lenses. 


Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. May require a Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification. Ophthalmic Technicians’ years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position’s specialty is the main requirement.

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