Ophthalmic Technician

                      Ophthalmic Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

          Ophthalmic Technicians help ophthalmologists collect data and measurements to allow the correct diagnosis and treatments of eye diseases and problems. They work at hospitals, clinics or ophthalmologists in work in private practice. Their responsibilities often are:

·        Doing simple eye exams

·        Assisting with eye surgery

·        Explaining diagnostic and treatment procedures to patients.    

Salary: $14,000 - $25,000

Education:

         Students need a high school diploma or GED certificate and two years of college prior to beginning ophthalmic training programs. 

I wouldnt like to be a ophthalmic technician because it isnt what i want to do when i grow up. Also, it isnt something that will interest me in life.