Associate degrees in Ophthalmic Technician + Technologist: A program that prepares 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.
Essex County College
Associate degree
Vision Care Technology | Essex County College |
Why major in Vision Care Technology
The program introduces students to the field of opticianry. Students receive training in the laboratory techniques of measuring and grinding eyeglasses to prescription, and in fitting and final adaption of eyewear. The curriculum also prepares students for the business administration functions of the profession and to pass the state licencing examination for Ophthalmic Technician Ophthalmic Dispenser. To be successful... |
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