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CIP PROGRAM: 51.1803
Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist.

Summary: A program that prepares individuals to assist ophthalmologists and optometrists in examining and treating patients with vision problems, vision disorders, and eye diseases. Includes instruction in taking patient histories, administering directed treatments and topical medications, diagnostic test procedures and equipment operation, anatomical and functional ocular measurements, patient care and instruction, ophthalmic and surgical equipment maintenance, safety and sterilization procedures, and office administrative procedures.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Related Occupations

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National Completion Rate Trends

Year Associate'sBachelor'sMaster's
2020 112 3 -
2021 84 2 -
2022 110 1 -
2023 115 1 -
2024 87 2 -
Change +2.68% -66.67% -

Related CIPs

51 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
51.18 Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions.
51.1801 Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician.
51.1802 Optometric Technician/Assistant.
51.1803 Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist.
51.1804 Orthoptics/Orthoptist.
51.1899 Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions, Other.

Institutions granting degrees in Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist.

Institution Degrees Granted (2024)5-Year Change

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