Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist

Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist programs prepare individuals to assist ophthalmologists and optometrists in examining and treating patients with vision problems, vision disorders, and eye diseases. Includes instruction in taking patient histories, administering directed treatments and topical medications, diagnostic test procedures and equipment operation, anatomical and functional ocular measurements, patient care and instruction, ophthalmic and surgical equipment maintenance, safety and sterilization procedures, and office administrative procedures.

Students majoring in Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist can advance up to a Associates degree. On average, 85% percent of women and 15% percent of men make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist is has the largest number of granted degrees in Oregon. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist is $38,300.