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.
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Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist among the 2006-2007
graduating class.
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.