Optometry technicians

Duties and responsibilities 
Optometry technicians work with optometrists to assist in carrying out eye examinations and treatments.  Some of their responsibilities are; testing patients visual acuity, depth perception, pressure inside of eye, color vision and pupil reflexes. They also prepare exam schedules, ready exam rooms, assist in making or repairing eyeglasses, clean ocular equipment and other duties when needed. 

Median salary; $30,590

Job growth by 23%

Education required 
• High school diploma 
• Optometry technician training program 
• Associate degree 

Courses that'll help you prepare for this career
• Anatomy 
• Physiology of the eye
• Optics
• Optometry procedures 
• Optical devices 

Reflection 

I would not like to pursue this career, im interested in a different medical career.