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Will AI replace Ophthalmic Medical Technicians?
O*NET occupation 29-2057.00
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.
O*NET alternate job titles
- Ophthalmic Aide
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician (Ophthalmic Medical Tech)
- Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technician (Certified Ophthalmic Medical Tech)
- Ophthalmic Medical Assistant
- Medical Technician (Medical Tech)
- Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)
- Ophthalmic Tech (Ophthalmic Technician)
- Certified Ophthalmic Technician-Surgical Assistant (COT-SA)
Example core tasks from the O*NET database
- 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.
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