Ophthalmic assistants play an important role in a team of eye care providers. They provide assistance to ophthalmologists, taking down preliminary information and patient histories, and performing initial diagnostic tests.
They prepare patients for additional tests and procedures, including administering eye dilation drops and prepare patients for laser treatment.
$27.91 - $33.94 per hour
Other benefits
Ophthalmic assistant certification
To learn more about a career as an ophthalmic assistant in our province visit Alberta Learning Information Services (ALIS).
