Medicine
Undergraduate Programs
Ophthalmic Technician
The educational program in ophthalmic technician training is located on the IU Indianapolis campus and housed in the IU School of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology.
Description of the Profession An ophthalmic technician assists the ophthalmologist in caring for patients. This can occur in various ways, including direct patient care in a clinical setting, in the operating room, through research and clinical administration and management. General duties of an ophthalmic technician include:
- Vision screening
- Eye drop administration
- History and Physical
- Ocular and visual testing (fundus photography, OCT, Visual Fields)
- Appointment and treatment counseling
- Scribing
- Assisting with in office procedures
There are a variety of career trajectories that can occur from education and experience as an ophthalmic technician.
Graduates of the Program Graduates will receive a certificate from the IU School of Medicine and will be eligible to sit for the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant exam.
Credentials Required to Practice None
For further information, contact:
Veronica Admire, COA
Phone: (317) 278-5002
E-mail: vadmire@iu.edu
Updated: March 2024
