This program is designed to prepare students to assist ophthalmologists and optometrists in examining and treating patients with vision disorders, vision problems, and eye diseases. This program frequently includes in depth instruction in taking patient histories, diagnostic test procedures and equipment operation, administering directed treatments and topical medications, patient care and instruction, anatomical and functional ocular measurements, safety and sterilization procedures, ophthalmic and surgical equipment maintenance, and office administrative procedures.
Below are colleges and universities providing majors, degrees, and training programs in Ophthalmic Technology.
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology Boston, MA
- City Colleges of Chicago: Olive-Harvey College Chicago, IL
- Portland Community College Portland, OR
- Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY
- Triton College River Grove, IL
- Volunteer State Community College Gallatin, TN