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"OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN"
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  • 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.

 

 

 


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DOT:   078.361-038

Job Number: 6962