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Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
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Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

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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.

What an ophthalmic medical technician does

Become an ophthalmic medical technician

If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good ophthalmic medical technician

  • Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
  • Talking to others.
  • Looking for ways to help people.
  • Understanding people's reactions.

Discover what you could earn in Washington

  • Wage information is not available. Average annual earnings data is currently unavailable.

Ophthalmic Medical Technician job outlook

  • There are 1,892 workers in this occupation in Washington.
  • There are 161 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.

Growth rate by year

Education needed

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

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Where this information came from

  • Annual labor market information provided by Washington's Employment Security Department
  • Career information and video provided by U.S. Department of Labor
  • Notes on occupational data methodology