Thursday, April 20, 2017

Medical Career Pathway: Optometry Technician

Optometry Technician

Duties and Responsibilities: Optometric technicians work with optometrists to assist in carrying out eye examinations and treatments. The responsibilities include testing patients, depth perception, pressure inside of the eye, color vision and pupil reflexes.   

Salary: $30,590

Education:To become an optometry technician you would at least need to have a high school diploma. Common courses to help you prepare for a career of optometry technician include anatomy, physiology of the eye, optics, optometric procedures and optical devices.

Demand or need for this profession:To become an optometry technician you would at least need to have a high school diploma. An optometric technician training program or 2-year, associate degree will make you more competitive.   



Reflection: I would like to think of helping others out in many ways. I would consider this career if I didn’t have a passion for something else.

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