As a member of the vision care team, the graduate technician works under the supervision of an optometrist or ophthalmologist in providing quality vision care services to patients.
Instruction emphasizes the unique duties required of a vision care technician.
People contemplating a career in vision care should enjoy working with people of all ages and be interested in learning and performing a variety of skilled duties. Written proof of Adult and Child CPR certification prior to beginning the clinical affiliation. Career Potential Optometric Technician Duties may include preliminary testing procedures, dispensing of glasses and contact lenses and front office management. This person specializes in the fitting and dispensing of eyewear. They may be employed by an optometrist, ophthalmologist or clinic, or own their own optical dispensary.