How do they match: Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

  • Measure and record lens power, using lensometers.
  • Measure corneal curvature with keratometers or ophthalmometers to aid in the diagnosis of conditions, such as astigmatism.
  • Measure visual acuity, including near, distance, pinhole, or dynamic visual acuity, using appropriate tests.
  • Conduct ocular motility tests to measure function of eye muscles.
  • Conduct tonometry or tonography tests to measure intraocular pressure.
  • Conduct visual field tests to measure field of vision.
  • Take anatomical or functional ocular measurements of the eye or surrounding tissue, such as axial length measurements.

  • Measure the physical or physiological attributes of patients.
  • Record patient medical histories.