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Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions and ophthalmic photography. Provide instruction and supervision to other ophthalmic personnel. Assist with minor surgical procedures, applying aseptic techniques and preparing instruments. May perform eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct patients in care and use of corrective lenses.

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31 tasks29 core, 2 supplemental
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Healthcare PractitionersOne of its 96 occupations
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29-2099.05SOC 2018: 29-2099

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  1. Task 1. Conduct tonometry or tonography tests to measure intraocular pressure.Core taskTask 19268Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  2. Task 2. Take and document patients' medical histories.Core taskTask 19287Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  3. Task 3. Take anatomical or functional ocular measurements, such as axial length measurements, of the eye or surrounding tissue.Core taskTask 19281Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  4. Task 4. Measure visual acuity, including near, distance, pinhole, or dynamic visual acuity, using appropriate tests.Core taskTask 19275Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  5. Task 5. Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications.Core taskTask 19259Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  6. Task 6. Measure and record lens power, using lensometers.Core taskTask 19271Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  7. Task 7. Calculate corrections for refractive errors.Core taskTask 19263Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  8. Task 8. Collect ophthalmic measurements or other diagnostic information, using ultrasound equipment, such as A-scan ultrasound biometry or B-scan ultrasonography equipment.Core taskTask 19264Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  9. Task 9. Perform ophthalmic triage, in the office or by phone, to assess severity of patients' conditions.Core taskTask 21190Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  10. Task 10. Clean or sterilize ophthalmic or surgical instruments.Core taskTask 19283Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  11. Task 11. Educate patients on ophthalmic medical procedures, conditions of the eye, and appropriate use of medications.Core taskTask 21191Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  12. Task 12. Conduct ocular motility tests to measure function of eye muscles.Core taskTask 19266Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  13. Task 13. Assess refractive condition of eyes, using retinoscope.Core taskTask 19261Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  14. Task 14. Conduct visual field tests to measure field of vision.Core taskTask 19269Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  15. Task 15. Measure corneal thickness, using pachymeter or contact ultrasound methods.Core taskTask 19273Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  16. Task 16. Measure corneal curvature with keratometers or ophthalmometers to aid in the diagnosis of conditions, such as astigmatism.Core taskTask 19272Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  17. Task 17. Supervise or instruct ophthalmic staff.Core taskTask 19280Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  18. Task 18. Measure the thickness of the retinal nerve, using scanning laser polarimetry techniques to aid in diagnosis of glaucoma.Core taskTask 19274Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  19. Task 19. Assist physicians in performing ophthalmic procedures, including surgery.Core taskTask 19262Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  20. Task 20. Perform fluorescein angiography of the eye.Core taskTask 19277Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  21. Task 21. Photograph patients' eye areas, using clinical photography techniques, to document retinal or corneal defects.Core taskTask 19279Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  22. Task 22. Maintain ophthalmic instruments or equipment.Core taskTask 19286Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  23. Task 23. Conduct tests, such as the Amsler Grid test, to measure central visual field used in the early diagnosis of macular degeneration, glaucoma, or diseases of the eye.Core taskTask 19267Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  24. Task 24. Conduct binocular disparity tests to assess depth perception.Core taskTask 19265Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  25. Task 25. Assess abnormalities of color vision, such as amblyopia.Core taskTask 19260Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  26. Task 26. Call patients to inquire about their post-operative status or recovery.Core taskTask 19282Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  27. Task 27. Instruct patients in the care and use of contact lenses.Core taskTask 19285Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  28. Task 28. Conduct low vision blindness tests.Core taskTask 19284Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  29. Task 29. Perform advanced ophthalmic procedures, including electrophysiological, electrophysical, or microbial procedures.Core taskTask 19276Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  30. Task 30. Perform slit lamp biomicroscopy procedures to diagnose disorders of the eye, such as retinitis, presbyopia, cataracts, or retinal detachment.Supplemental taskTask 19278Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020
  31. Task 31. Create three-dimensional images of the eye, using computed tomography (CT).Supplemental taskTask 19270Rated by 19 occupational experts, August 2020

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