Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

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What Ophthalmic medical technicians 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.


Ophthalmic medical technician Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 60,900
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $37,180

Job Outlook for Ophthalmic medical technicians

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 8,700
  • Growth rate: 14 percent (Faster than average)

How to Become an Ophthalmic medical technician

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: Postsecondary nondegree award
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: None

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