Ophthalmic technician vs ocular care technician

Differences between ophthalmic technician and ocular care technician duties and responsibilities

Ophthalmic technician example responsibilities.

• Conduct computerized pre-test on patients including auto-refraction, automate visual field screenings and visual acuity.
• Sterilize and set-up instruments for ophthalmic surgical procedures, assist with minor office surgery and laser treatments.
• Perform vision examination; administer eye drops; obtain eye pressure using tonopen applanation.
• Assist ophthalmologists in scribing during patient exams, retinoscopy, lensometry, laser therapy, and fluorescein angiograms.
• Conduct several tests on patients including visual field tests, OCT, HRT, corneal pachymetry, dilation, etc.
• Test patients for glaucoma using the necessary equipment and procedures
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Ocular care technician example responsibilities.

• Reduce patient wait time and obtain medical histories, vision acuity and intraocular measurements (tonopen).
• Perform clinic work-ups/manifest refraction utilizing EMR, program and maintain laser equipment, clinical photography, and assist physicians during surgeries.
• Greet patients and ensure accurate demographic and insurance information into their electronic chart following HiPPA compliance in a paperless practice.