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.

Tasks Include:

Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
Assess abnormalities of color vision, such as amblyopia.
Assess refractive condition of eyes, using retinoscope.
Assist physicians in performing ophthalmic procedures, including surgery.
Calculate corrections for refractive errors.
Collect ophthalmic measurements or other diagnostic information, using ultrasound equipment, such as A-scan ultrasound biometry or B-scan ultrasonography equipment.
Conduct binocular disparity tests to assess depth perception.
Conduct ocular motility tests to measure function of eye muscles.
Conduct tests, such as the Amsler Grid test, to measure central visual field used in the early diagnosis of macular degeneration, glaucoma, or diseases of the eye.
Conduct tonometry or tonography tests to measure intraocular pressure.
Conduct visual field tests to measure field of vision.
Create three-dimensional images of the eye, using computed tomography (CT).
Measure and record lens power, using lensometers.

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Projections Quick View:

Virginia: +7.2%

National: +7.0%

Education

High School Diploma

Job Zone:

Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Highest ($50,000 and up)

Median Earnings:

National

$47,470.00

State

$46,910.00

Regional

Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

Description

Career Cluster:

Health Science

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Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

Education

Required Level of Education

High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) = 30%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) = 25%
Bachelor's Degree = 15%
Some College Courses = 10%
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 10%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master. = 10%

Related Work Experience

Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 25%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 25%
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 15%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 10%
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years = 10%
None = 5%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 5%
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years = 5%

On-Site or In-Plant Training

None = 20%
Up to and including 1 month = 20%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 20%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 15%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 15%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 5%
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 5%

On-the-Job Training

Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 25%
None or short demonstration = 15%
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 15%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 15%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 15%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 15%

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Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
Assess abnormalities of color vision, such as amblyopia.
Assess refractive condition of eyes, using retinoscope.
Assist physicians in performing ophthalmic procedures, including surgery.
Calculate corrections for refractive errors.
Collect ophthalmic measurements or other diagnostic information, using ultrasound equipment, such as A-scan ultrasound biometry or B-scan ultrasonography equipment.
Conduct binocular disparity tests to assess depth perception.
Conduct ocular motility tests to measure function of eye muscles.
Conduct tests, such as the Amsler Grid test, to measure central visual field used in the early diagnosis of macular degeneration, glaucoma, or diseases of the eye.
Conduct tonometry or tonography tests to measure intraocular pressure.
Conduct visual field tests to measure field of vision.
Measure and record lens power, using lensometers.
Measure corneal curvature with keratometers or ophthalmometers to aid in the diagnosis of conditions, such as astigmatism.
Measure corneal thickness, using pachymeter or contact ultrasound methods.
Measure the thickness of the retinal nerve, using scanning laser polarimetry techniques to aid in diagnosis of glaucoma.
Measure visual acuity, including near, distance, pinhole, or dynamic visual acuity, using appropriate tests.
Perform advanced ophthalmic procedures, including electrophysiological, electrophysical, or microbial procedures.
Perform fluorescein angiography of the eye.
Photograph patients' eye areas, using clinical photography techniques, to document retinal or corneal defects.
Supervise or instruct ophthalmic staff.
Take anatomical or functional ocular measurements, such as axial length measurements, of the eye or surrounding tissue.
Call patients to inquire about their post-operative status or recovery.
Clean or sterilize ophthalmic or surgical instruments.
Conduct low vision blindness tests.
Instruct patients in the care and use of contact lenses.
Maintain ophthalmic instruments or equipment.
Take and document patients' medical histories.
Perform ophthalmic triage, in the office or by phone, to assess severity of patients' conditions.
Educate patients on ophthalmic medical procedures, conditions of the eye, and appropriate use of medications.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

Create three-dimensional images of the eye, using computed tomography (CT).
Perform slit lamp biomicroscopy procedures to diagnose disorders of the eye, such as retinitis, presbyopia, cataracts, or retinal detachment.

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Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

Knowledge

%	Subject	Description
87.50	Customer and Personal Service	Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
77.50	Medicine and Dentistry	Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
75.00	English Language	Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
58.75	Education and Training	Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
53.75	Mathematics	Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
51.25	Administrative	Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.

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Skills

%	Subject	Description
72.00	Active Listening	Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
72.00	Speaking	Talking to others to convey information effectively.
65.50	Social Perceptiveness	Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
59.50	Service Orientation	Actively looking for ways to help people.
56.25	Critical Thinking	Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
53.00	Reading Comprehension	Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
53.00	Writing	Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
53.00	Coordination	Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
53.00	Instructing	Teaching others how to do something.
50.00	Complex Problem Solving	Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
50.00	Active Learning	Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
50.00	Learning Strategies	Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
50.00	Monitoring	Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
50.00	Time Management	Managing one's own time and the time of others.
50.00	Judgment and Decision Making	Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

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Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

Abilities

%	Subject	Description
75.00	Oral Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
75.00	Near Vision	The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
72.00	Oral Comprehension	The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
72.00	Problem Sensitivity	The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
68.75	Speech Clarity	The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
68.75	Speech Recognition	The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
65.50	Written Comprehension	The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
56.25	Written Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
56.25	Deductive Reasoning	The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
56.25	Inductive Reasoning	The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
53.00	Flexibility of Closure	The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
53.00	Selective Attention	The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
53.00	Finger Dexterity	The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
50.00	Information Ordering	The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
50.00	Category Flexibility	The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
50.00	Perceptual Speed	The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
50.00	Arm-Hand Steadiness	The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
50.00	Far Vision	The ability to see details at a distance.

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Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
90.00	Documenting/Recording Information	Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
88.75	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
85.50	Assisting and Caring for Others	Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
78.75	Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
77.50	Working with Computers	Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
77.50	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
76.25	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
75.00	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
71.25	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
66.25	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
66.25	Training and Teaching Others	Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
62.50	Coaching and Developing Others	Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
61.25	Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
58.00	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
57.50	Developing and Building Teams	Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
57.50	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
56.25	Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
56.25	Controlling Machines and Processes	Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
55.00	Communicating with People Outside the Organization	Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
55.00	Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
55.00	Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
53.75	Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
52.50	Performing Administrative Activities	Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
51.50	Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
50.00	Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

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Work Styles

%	Subject	Description
92.50	Dependability	Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
91.25	Attention to Detail	Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
90.00	Cooperation	Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
88.75	Integrity	Job requires being honest and ethical.
87.50	Concern for Others	Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
83.75	Self-Control	Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
80.00	Stress Tolerance	Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
79.00	Initiative	Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
76.25	Social Orientation	Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
75.00	Adaptability/Flexibility	Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
67.00	Achievement/Effort	Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
67.00	Persistence	Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
62.50	Independence	Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
62.50	Analytical Thinking	Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
61.75	Leadership	Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.

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Work Values

%	Subject	Description
66.67	Achievement	Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
66.67	Relationships	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
55.50	Working Conditions	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
55.50	Recognition	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
50.00	Support	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
50.00	Independence	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

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Work Context

%	Subject	Description
100.00	Indoors, Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
98.00	Face-to-Face Discussions	How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
93.00	Contact With Others	How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
90.00	Work With Work Group or Team	How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
90.00	Electronic Mail	How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
89.00	Telephone	How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
89.00	Physical Proximity	To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
86.00	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate	How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
83.00	Frequency of Decision Making	How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
83.00	Exposed to Disease or Infections	How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?
81.00	Deal With External Customers	How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
79.00	Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results	What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?
78.00	Freedom to Make Decisions	How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
76.00	Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People	How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
75.00	Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls	How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
72.00	Coordinate or Lead Others	How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
71.00	Structured versus Unstructured Work	To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
70.00	Letters and Memos	How often does the job require written letters and memos?
69.00	Time Pressure	How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
66.00	Responsible for Others' Health and Safety	How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
65.00	Consequence of Error	How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
64.00	Importance of Repeating Same Tasks	How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
63.00	Frequency of Conflict Situations	How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
63.00	Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets	How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
62.00	Spend Time Standing	How much does this job require standing?
61.00	Spend Time Sitting	How much does this job require sitting?
59.00	Responsibility for Outcomes and Results	How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
58.00	Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions	How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
55.00	Spend Time Walking and Running	How much does this job require walking and running?
52.00	Level of Competition	To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
50.00	Degree of Automation	How automated is the job?

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Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Overall Experience
- Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Job Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Examples
- These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, desktop publishers, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters and simultaneous captioners, and medical assistants.
Education
- Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

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Earnings Benefits*

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
United States	$35,890.00	$47,470.00	$60,980.00
Virginia	$36,300.00	$46,910.00	$56,980.00

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
Alexandria/Arlington	$41,680.00	$52,000.00	$61,260.00
Bay Consortium	$39,350.00	$46,410.00	$55,830.00
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	$36,430.00	$45,340.00	$58,770.00
Central VA/Region2000	$35,400.00	$41,200.00	$53,340.00
Crater Area	$35,960.00	$44,730.00	$49,870.00
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	$35,620.00	$41,620.00	$52,050.00
New River/Mt. Rogers	$33,600.00	$37,510.00	$46,200.00
Northern Virginia	$42,490.00	$52,000.00	$63,290.00
Piedmont Workforce	$41,050.00	$52,000.00	$75,260.00
Shenandoah Valley	$36,850.00	$44,440.00	$56,850.00
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	$33,850.00	$36,540.00	$42,850.00
Western Virginia	$33,050.00	$41,770.00	$56,320.00

* Earnings Calculations:

Regional Earnings:
   Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
   Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.

National and State Earnings:
   Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
   Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.

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Employment Projections

USA: 2023-2033

Virginia: 2022-2032

Regions: 2020-2030

	Current	Projected	% Change
United States	177,900	190,400	+7.0%
Virginia	3,050	3,270	+7.2%

Region	Current*	Projected	% Change
Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	No Data	No Data	No Data
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	No Data	No Data	No Data
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
Piedmont Workforce	No Data	No Data	No Data
Shenandoah Valley	No Data	No Data	No Data
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

* - Estimated

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Military Training

The following military job classifications are available for this occupation:

Medical Care and Treatment, General
Not Occupationally Qualified, General
Ophthalmology/Optometry
Orthopedic Services
Physiology
Respiratory Therapy Services

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Proficiency Ratings

These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.

Proficiency	Rating
Documenting/Recording Information	4.5
Getting Information	4.5
Assisting and Caring for Others	4.5
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	4.0
Working with Computers	4.0
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.0
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	4.0
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.0
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.0
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	3.5
Training and Teaching Others	3.5
Coaching and Developing Others	3.5
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	3.5
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	3.5
Developing and Building Teams	3.5
Processing Information	3.5
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	3.5
Controlling Machines and Processes	3.5
Communicating with People Outside the Organization	3.0
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	3.0
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	3.0
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	3.0
Performing Administrative Activities	3.0
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	3.0
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	3.0
Scheduling Work and Activities	3.0
Performing General Physical Activities	2.5
Analyzing Data or Information	2.5
Staffing Organizational Units	2.5
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	2.5
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others	2.5
Handling and Moving Objects	2.5
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	2.5
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	2.5
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	2.5
Thinking Creatively	2.5
Monitoring and Controlling Resources	2.5
Developing Objectives and Strategies	2.0
Selling or Influencing Others	2.0
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	1.5
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	1.0

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Titles

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist
Certified Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant
Certified Retinal Angiographer
Ocular Care Technologist
Ophthalmic Medical Assistant
Ophthalmic Medical Technologist
Ophthalmic Photographer
Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant
Ophthalmic Technologist
Ophthalmology Surgical Technician
Optometric Technologist
Retinal Angiographer
Surgical Coordinator

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