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Will AI replace Ophthalmic Medical Technologists?
O*NET occupation 29-2099.05
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.
O*NET alternate job titles
- Medical Technologist
- Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT)
- Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (Ophthalmic Medical Tech)
- Certified Ophthalmic Technologist
- Ophthalmic Technologist (Ophthalmic Tech)
- Ophthalmic Echographer
- Ophthalmic Sonographer
- Ophthalmic Photographer
Example core tasks from the O*NET database
- Conduct tonometry or tonography tests to measure intraocular pressure.
- Take and document patients' medical histories.
- Take anatomical or functional ocular measurements, such as axial length measurements, of the eye or surrounding tissue.
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