Degrees & Majors
Ophthalmic Technician Training Program
Offered at IU Indianapolis by School of Medicine.
About
An ophthalmic technician assists the ophthalmologist in caring for patients.
This can occur in a variety of ways, including direct patient care in a clinical setting, in the operating room, through research, and through clinical administration and management.
General duties of an ophthalmic technician include:
- Vision screening
- Eye drop administration
- History and physical
- Ocular and visual testing (fundus photography, OCT, visual fields)
- Appointment and treatment counseling
- Scribing
- Assisting with in-office procedures
There are a variety of career trajectories that can occur from education and experience as an ophthalmic technician.
Graduates receive a certificate from the IU School of Medicine and are eligible to sit for the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant exam.