Definition
Individuals who assist ophthalmologists in examining and treating patients with vision problems, vision disorders and eye diseases. Ophthalmic technicians are trained to take medical histories, administer eye medications, instruct the patient in care and use of corrective lenses, perform all the ophthalmologic tests necessary for preliminary and highly specific eye exams, assist in ophthalmic surgery and maintain ophthalmic and surgical instruments as well as office equipment. Ophthalmic technologists are trained for additional duties such as taking ophthalmic photographs, using ultrasound and providing instruction and supervision to other ophthalmic personnel.
URL Name
YO-3000-1950-500
Third Level Code
YO-3000
Taxonomy Code
YO-3000.1950-500
Parent Code
YO-3000.1950
Family Code
Y
Second Level Code
YO
Fifth Level Code
YO-3000-1950-500
Fourth Level Code
YO-3000-1950
Use References
Ophthalmic Technologists
Publication Status
Online