Optical Technician

An optometric technician’s main responsibility is to assist an eye doctor in providing care to patients.

Every office does things a bit differently, but typically, ophthalmic technicians assist with tasks like:

• Taking patient medical histories
• Performing basic eye exams and tests
• Answering questions about medications, eyeglasses, and contact lenses
• Helping with in-office procedures
• Using diagnostic instruments (lensometers, keratometers, and ophthalmometers)
• Maintaining ophthalmic equipment
• Sending prescriptions to pharmacies
• Coordinating/scheduling future appointments