Optometry Technician or Assistant 

Duties & Responsibilities: 

Optometry Technicians or assistants, are a specialized kind of medical assistant, work in the offices of optometrists, eye and vision care clinics, and other facilities that provide vision care. Duties of an optometrist: 

• conducting diagnostic tests, recording and measuring vision 
• testing eye function 
• instructing patients in inserting and caring for contact lenses 
• preparing examination rooms 
• cleaning and arranging equipment 

Salary: $30,590 

Education: 

• High School Diploma required 

Demand for this profession: 

• 1-2 year training programs at vocational schools and community colleges 

Reflection: An Optometry Technician or assistant seems like a nice job, especially for eyewear.