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Ophthalmic Technician

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April 2, 2024 3 minute read

Ophthalmic technicians are allied health professionals who provide patient care in ophthalmology clinics and surgical centers. They perform a variety of tasks, including preparing patients for exams, administering eye drops, and assisting doctors with surgical procedures. Ophthalmic technicians may also work in research settings, helping to develop new treatments for eye diseases.

Responsibilities

Ophthalmic technicians have a wide range of responsibilities, including:

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Salaries for Ophthalmic Technician

City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$36,600

$48,000

$62,400

$48,000

San Francisco

$87,000

$107,000

$126,000

$107,000

Seattle

$42,000

$50,000

$59,000

$50,000

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City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$36,600

$48,000

$62,400

$48,000

San Francisco

$87,000

$107,000

$126,000

$107,000

Seattle

$42,000

$50,000

$59,000

$50,000

Austin

$50,000

$63,000

$82,000

$63,000

Toronto

$38,000

$50,000

$71,000

$50,000

London

£24,000

£30,000

£36,000

£30,000

Paris

€29,000

€32,000

€35,000

€32,000

Berlin

€31,000

€37,000

€45,000

€37,000

Tel Aviv

₪110,000

₪130,000

₪160,000

₪130,000

Singapore

S$39,000

S$55,000

S$76,000

S$55,000

Beijing

¥65,000

¥78,000

¥93,000

¥78,000

Shanghai

¥108,000

¥139,000

¥186,000

¥139,000

Shenzhen

¥64,200

¥108,500

¥157,000

¥108,500

Bengalaru

₹215,000

₹255,000

₹310,000

₹255,000

Delhi

₹204,000

₹244,000

₹326,000

₹244,000

Bars indicate relevance. All salaries presented are estimates. Completion of this course does not guarantee or imply job placement or career outcomes.

Path to Ophthalmic Technician

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We've curated four courses to help you on your path to Ophthalmic Technician. Use these to develop your skills, build background knowledge, and put what you learn to practice.

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How We See the World: Visual Function and Eye Health

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Introduction to Cataract Surgery

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Medical Terminology II

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Introduction to Optical Eye Modeling with Zemax

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