Optometric Technician Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Optometric Technician includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Assisting with patient care and eye examinations.
Taking patient histories, and assisting patients in frame selection.
Keeping records and inventory, and taking notes during examinations.
Performing minor repairs on broken or damaged glasses.
Assisting with the creation of lenses and construction of glasses.
Educating patients on the care and maintenance of lenses.
Explaining the testing process to patients, preparing them, and administering tests on visual capabilities.
Performing minor maintenance and repairs on examination equipment.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Optometric Technician duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Optometric Technician roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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