O*NET-SOC 29-2099.05

Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions and ophthalmic photography. Provide instruction and supervision to other ophthalmic personnel. Assist with minor surgical procedures, applying aseptic techniques and preparing instruments. May perform eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct patients in care and use of corrective lenses.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETFalse (No)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.8808/2020
Speaking2.A.1.d3.8808/2020
Social Perceptiveness2.B.1.a3.6208/2020
Service Orientation2.B.1.f3.3808/2020
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.2508/2020
Coordination2.B.1.b3.1208/2020

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Near Vision1.A.4.a.14.008/2020
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.008/2020
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.8808/2020
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.8808/2020
Speech Clarity1.A.4.b.53.7508/2020
Speech Recognition1.A.4.b.43.7508/2020

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Conduct tonometry or tonography tests to measure intraocular pressure.Core2008/2020
Take and document patients' medical histories.Core2008/2020
Take anatomical or functional ocular measurements, such as axial length measurements, of the eye or surrounding tissue.Core2008/2020
Measure visual acuity, including near, distance, pinhole, or dynamic visual acuity, using appropriate tests.Core2008/2020
Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications.Core2008/2020

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic5.4311/2023
Investigative4.7211/2023
Conventional4.6811/2023
Social4.311/2023
Enterprising2.0111/2023
Artistic1.1911/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.