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Ophthalmic Technician

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Seeing the eye

Ophthalmic technicians are part of a team of eye care providers, supporting ophthalmologists by administering a wide variety of diagnostic tests and measurements of the eye to help diagnose and manage ophthalmic disorders and diseases.

Because there is only one accredited ophthalmic technician training program in Canada, many start as ophthalmic assistants and become ophthalmic technicians from work experience.

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Compensation

$35.45 - $49.34 per hour

Other benefits

Union

Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA)

Education

Ophthalmic technician certification

Registration

Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO)

Duties

  • Support ophthalmologists by performing tasks including measuring vision, taking eye pressures, and administering a wide variety of diagnostic tests such as colour vision, visual fields and ophthalmic imaging
  • Administer topical ophthalmic medications such as eye drops
  • Help create and assess policies and procedures
  • Maintain inventory and recommend new equipment to be purchased

Make a Difference

  • Educate patients, answer questions, and address concerns prior to procedures
  • Prepare patients for eye tests and procedures, and position them for optimal testing using the equipment
  • Help the ophthalmologist diagnose and manage ophthalmic disorders and diseases

Work Collaboratively

  • Primarily work independently, but may also work with ophthalmologists and other members of the eye care team
  • Work directly with patients
  • Work in clinical environments including hospitals and eye clinics

Grow Your Career

  • Additional training/certification
  • Teaching/training other staff
  • Healthcare leadership and management
  • Health system administration

Additional Information

To learn more about a career as an ophthalmic technicians in our province visit Alberta Learning Information Services (ALIS).