Ophthalmic Technician

Ophthalmic Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

            They help collect data and measurements to allow the correct diagnosis and treatments of eye diseases and problems. They work at hospitals, clinics, or for ophthalmologists in private practice. Their duties include:

§  Performing simple eye exams.

§  Assisting with eye surgery.

§  Explaining diagnostic and treatment procedures to patients.

Average Salary: $14,000 - $25,000

Educational Requirements:

            Students will need a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of college prior to beginning ophthalmic training programs.  These programs may vary in length, but it may take up to two years to finish

I would not like to be an ophthalmic technician because I may like to collect data and see results but I do not optometry.