Ophthalmic technician vs paraoptometric

Differences between ophthalmic technician and paraoptometric 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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Paraoptometric example responsibilities.

• Utilize organization skills in managing business operation keeping Dr. Rivera on schedule.
• Follow strict HIPAA privacy protocols inpatient record management and use.
• Aid the doctor during the exam and document the findings in the EHR.
• Communicate relevant information on care and handling of contact lenses and educate patients on proper insertion and removal of contact lenses.
• Preform detailed pretesting of all incoming patients.
• Perform clinic work-ups/manifest refraction utilizing EMR, program and maintain laser equipment, clinical photography, and assist physicians during surgeries.
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