Certificate Course in Ophthalmic Assistant

Applicant must have passed 10th standard.

Certified ophthalmic assistants work closely with ophthalmologists, or eye doctors, and are entry-level professionals Certified ophthalmic assistants aid ophthalmologists by obtaining medical records, performing preliminary eye function testing and explaining to patients about medication or procedures. Ophthalmic assistants generally work closely with an ophthalmologist, gathering patient information necessary to complete a diagnosis. Assistants often see the patient before the ophthalmologist, and is often responsible for preparing the patient for the exam and beginning the examination with standard tests and measurements.