Patient Care:
Assist in preparing patients for examinations, which includes placing patients in examination rooms, completing and documenting thorough medical histories and performing preliminary eye testing including but not limited to stereovision, pupils, eye pressure, confrontation visual fields, and vision testing as appropriate for age. Facilitates efficient patient flow during clinic.
Testing and Procedures: They conduct basic eye tests as above, as well as lensometry (reading glasses), and autorefraction. They administer eye medications. They assist ophthalmologists during in-office procedures, which may involve preparing instruments and ensuring the exam room is ready for patient care.
Equipment Handling: Use various ophthalmic instruments such as autorefractors and lensometers, to help assess patients' eye health and vision. Performs ophthalmology-specific diagnostic tests as directed by the physician, including but not limited to a scan, b scan, visual field, fundus photography, and OCT. Help maintain equipment and ensure they are working properly.
Patient Education: They educate patients on proper eye care for certain common conditions designated by the physicians, as well as how to care for contact lenses and eyeglasses. Provide instructions for post-operative care when necessary.
