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Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist
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The College of Health Care Professions-Fort Worth
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Central Piedmont Community College
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Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
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College of Health Care Professions
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Delgado Community College
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Lakeshore Technical College
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About 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 Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years. On average, 94% percent of women and 6% percent of men make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist is has the largest number of granted degrees in Texas. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist is $38,300.
Popularity of Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers
The highest paying job for Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist majors is Ophthalmic Medical Technicians. However, another thing to consider is how much demand there is for specific positions. A position that is in high need that a degree in Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist can prepare you for is Ophthalmic Medical Technicians.
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Student Demographics
Total Students
66
Female Students
62 (93%)
Male Students
4 (6%)
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