Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
Code: 29-2057.00
Bright Outlook
Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Bright Outlook
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions. May administer eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct the patient in care and use of corrective lenses.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technician (Certified Ophthalmic Medical Tech)
Certified Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant
Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)
Certified Ophthalmic Technician-Surgical Assistant (COT-SA)
Health Technician (Health Tech)
Ophthalmic Assistant
Ophthalmic Diagnostic Sonographer
Ophthalmic Medical Assistant
Ophthalmic Medical Technician (Ophthalmic Medical Tech)
Ophthalmic Tech (Ophthalmic Technician)
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Take and document patients' medical histories.
- Conduct tonometry or tonography tests to measure intraocular pressure.
- Operate ophthalmic equipment, such as autorefractors, phoropters, tomographs, or retinoscopes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
Salaries for a Ophthalmic Medical Technicians vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Ophthalmic Medical Technicians include: Industry standard competencies, tooling, and methods. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians is classified as a Bright Outlook occupation in the UK, experiencing rapid growth and numerous annual employment openings across both public and private sectors.
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