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Also called angiography technologist, certified ophthalmic medical technologist, COMT and certified ophthalmic technologist.
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Ophthalmic Medical Technologist
Ophthalmic Medical Technologist assisting ophthalmologists with clinical functions, performing eye exams, administering medications, and conducting diagnostic procedures while educating patients on care and treatment options
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Conducted tonometry tests several times each day to measure intraocular pressure for accurate patient care
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Took anatomical ocular measurements of the eye, contributing to precise diagnostics and treatment planning.
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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.
What it pays
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
| 25th percentile | $44,170 |
|---|---|
| Median | $50,290 |
| 75th percentile | $64,340 |
| State | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | $48,170 | $54,070 | $63,870 |
| AL | $38,390 | $43,600 | $46,970 |
| AR | $37,610 | $42,820 | $54,460 |
| AZ | $45,930 | $56,370 | $75,700 |
| CA | $51,080 | $60,390 | $78,330 |
| CO | $48,110 | $59,430 | $71,300 |
| CT | $41,980 | $51,030 | $65,950 |
| DC | $48,570 | $55,920 | $74,200 |
| DE | $53,290 | $78,650 | $99,120 |
| FL | $39,420 | $45,760 | $55,530 |
| GA | $40,370 | $49,310 | $64,510 |
| HI | $48,810 | $59,900 | $66,420 |
| IA | $40,710 | $47,910 | $62,920 |
| ID | $39,010 | $47,220 | $66,350 |
| IL | $46,810 | $49,930 | $65,210 |
| IN | $40,840 | $47,960 | $63,730 |
| KS | $46,380 | $54,180 | $75,090 |
| KY | $44,950 | $49,410 | $66,320 |
| LA | $34,470 | $39,730 | $55,950 |
| MA | $48,290 | $60,500 | $75,290 |
| MD | $44,720 | $47,750 | $59,090 |
| ME | $46,390 | $61,490 | $66,010 |
| MI | $40,230 | $48,520 | $61,600 |
| MN | $47,890 | $59,540 | $73,800 |
| MO | $38,280 | $46,040 | $51,440 |
| MS | $35,220 | $39,010 | $46,550 |
| MT | $45,340 | $51,620 | $64,250 |
| NC | $39,740 | $46,480 | $60,020 |
| ND | $39,190 | $49,480 | $66,910 |
| NE | $39,240 | $46,140 | $58,240 |
| NH | $47,740 | $57,580 | $67,730 |
| NJ | $48,320 | $58,300 | $72,920 |
| NM | $37,320 | $44,260 | $54,410 |
| NV | $46,670 | $49,620 | $60,250 |
| NY | $48,950 | $60,320 | $78,230 |
| OH | $39,630 | $47,570 | $59,300 |
| OK | $38,920 | $45,330 | $53,290 |
| OR | $50,590 | $60,390 | $75,500 |
| PA | $42,620 | $46,720 | $57,070 |
| PR | $32,640 | $35,330 | $40,860 |
| RI | $48,180 | $57,800 | $77,270 |
| SC | $38,830 | $44,840 | $47,320 |
| SD | $47,330 | $52,970 | $63,090 |
| TN | $39,220 | $49,180 | $64,540 |
| TX | $40,750 | $47,870 | $61,860 |
| UT | $41,180 | $47,490 | $61,320 |
| VA | $38,920 | $47,340 | $59,580 |
| VT | $47,730 | $59,470 | $74,150 |
| WA | $51,290 | $62,090 | $83,080 |
| WI | $47,830 | $51,350 | $62,910 |
| WV | $39,180 | $51,580 | $59,040 |
| WY | $63,300 | $80,520 | $84,900 |
Other names
angiography technologist, certified ophthalmic medical technologist, COMT, certified ophthalmic technologist, medical technologist, ocular care technologist, ophthalmic technologist, optometric technologist, angiographer, certified diagnostic ophthalmic sonographer, CDOS, certified retinal angiographer.
ophthalmic diagnostic imager, ophthalmic echographer, ophthalmic medical tech, ophthalmic photographer, ophthalmic sonographer, ophthalmic surgical coordinator, ophthalmic tech, ophthalmic ultrasonographer, optometric prescreener, registered ophthalmic ultrasound biometrist, ROUB, retinal angiographer, surgical coordinator.
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Already yours: Collecting medical information, Adjusting medical settings or positions, Conducting research
4 of the 32 tasks this job is made of
| Median pay | $50,290 a year |
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What you have not done yet. Preparing medical supplies, Operating medical instruments, Maintaining current knowledge
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| Median pay | $64,650 a year |
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What you have not done yet. Assisting during surgery, Maintaining medical supply inventory, Maintaining sterile fields
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