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Not seeing eye-to-eye with your current employment situation? You can learn the skills you need to qualify for a new career in eye care by attending Optometry and Ophthalmic Technician School.

Optometry and Ophthalmic Technician Schools are generally located in a vocational school, technical school, or trade school setting. Optometry and Ophthalmic Technician programs are also often available at community colleges and sometimes in medical colleges.

Optometry and Ophthalmic Technician Schools require a high school diploma or GED certificate prior to admission. High school diplomas should show a strong background in health and sciences. Students can choose Optometry Technician Certificates, Associate of Arts (AA) degrees, or Associate of Sciences (AS) degrees. Technician programs can be completed in months; the two-year AA and AS degree programs are more extensive in subject matter and preparation.

Courses may provide certificate and degree programs that will include basic optics, ophthalmic procedures, office procedures, anatomy, physiology of the eye, contact lenses and lens surfacing, English and English composition, and speaking. Business courses may also be required, such as accounting, finance, and administration. Additionally, students will study examination and diagnostic techniques, computer skills, and CPR.

Once you have graduated from a vocational Optometry and Ophthalmic Technician School, you will be qualified to take on responsibilities of customer service, adjusting and repairing frames, verifying prescriptions, obtaining patient histories, and maintaining patient charts. Additionally, technicians sometimes take on billing processes and correspondence, maintaining and ordering supplies, and scheduling appointments.

Professionals will work under the direct supervision of optometrists and ophthalmologists. Employment may be found in clinics, optical stores, and private offices. Salaries begin at about $20,000.

If you would like to learn more about Optometry and Ophthalmic Technician Schools, you can find more in-depth information and resources on our website.

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