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Ophthalmic Medical Technologists: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

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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This source lists 31 tasks, including 29 marked Core and 2 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2020.

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Core · Task 19268 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Conduct tonometry or tonography tests to measure intraocular pressure.

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Core · Task 19287 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Take and document patients' medical histories.

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Core · Task 19281 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Take anatomical or functional ocular measurements, such as axial length measurements, of the eye or surrounding tissue.

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Core · Task 19275 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Measure visual acuity, including near, distance, pinhole, or dynamic visual acuity, using appropriate tests.

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Core · Task 19259 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications.

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Core · Task 19271 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Measure and record lens power, using lensometers.

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Core · Task 19263 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Calculate corrections for refractive errors.

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Core · Task 19264 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Collect ophthalmic measurements or other diagnostic information, using ultrasound equipment, such as A-scan ultrasound biometry or B-scan ultrasonography equipment.

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Core · Task 21190 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Perform ophthalmic triage, in the office or by phone, to assess severity of patients' conditions.

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Core · Task 19283 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Clean or sterilize ophthalmic or surgical instruments.

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Core · Task 21191 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Educate patients on ophthalmic medical procedures, conditions of the eye, and appropriate use of medications.

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Core · Task 19266 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Conduct ocular motility tests to measure function of eye muscles.

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Core · Task 19261 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Assess refractive condition of eyes, using retinoscope.

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Core · Task 19269 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Conduct visual field tests to measure field of vision.

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Core · Task 19273 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Measure corneal thickness, using pachymeter or contact ultrasound methods.

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Core · Task 19272 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Measure corneal curvature with keratometers or ophthalmometers to aid in the diagnosis of conditions, such as astigmatism.

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Core · Task 19280 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Supervise or instruct ophthalmic staff.

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Core · Task 19274 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Measure the thickness of the retinal nerve, using scanning laser polarimetry techniques to aid in diagnosis of glaucoma.

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Core · Task 19262 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Assist physicians in performing ophthalmic procedures, including surgery.

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Core · Task 19277 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Perform fluorescein angiography of the eye.

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Core · Task 19279 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Photograph patients' eye areas, using clinical photography techniques, to document retinal or corneal defects.

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Core · Task 19286 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Maintain ophthalmic instruments or equipment.

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Core · Task 19267 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

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.

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Core · Task 19265 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Conduct binocular disparity tests to assess depth perception.

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Core · Task 19260 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Assess abnormalities of color vision, such as amblyopia.

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Core · Task 19282 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Call patients to inquire about their post-operative status or recovery.

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Core · Task 19285 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Instruct patients in the care and use of contact lenses.

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Core · Task 19284 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Conduct low vision blindness tests.

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Core · Task 19276 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Perform advanced ophthalmic procedures, including electrophysiological, electrophysical, or microbial procedures.

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Supplemental · Task 19278 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Perform slit lamp biomicroscopy procedures to diagnose disorders of the eye, such as retinitis, presbyopia, cataracts, or retinal detachment.

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Supplemental · Task 19270 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Create three-dimensional images of the eye, using computed tomography (CT).

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