Job Description:

• 1) Tests and measures eye function to assist OPHTHALMOLOGIST to diagnose and treat eye disorders and disease: Tests patient's far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception to assist OPHTHALMOLOGIST to diagnose and treat eye disorders and disease.

• 2) Examines eye, using slit lamp, for abnormalities of cornea, and anterior and posterior chambers.

• 3) Applies drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes.

• 4) Measures intraocular pressure of eyes.

• 5) Tests patient's field of vision, including central and peripheral vision, for defects, and charts test results on graph paper.

• 6) Measures axial length of eye, using ultrasound equipment.

• 7) Performs other tests and measurements as requested by physician.

• 8) Gives instructions to patients concerning eye care.

• 9) May supervise other technicians and be known as Chief Ophthalmic Technician.