Career fit quiz

Is Ophthalmic Technician the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the ophthalmic technician career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the ophthalmic technician job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I want a fast path into healthcare
Statement 2 of 8I like technology
Statement 3 of 8I’m patient with older adults
Statement 4 of 8I like regular hours
Statement 5 of 8I’m detail-oriented
Statement 6 of 8I want clear career steps
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about Under 1 year training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $45,570 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Ophthalmic medical technicians assist ophthalmologists and optometrists by taking histories, testing vision, measuring eye pressure and running diagnostic imaging.

  • Take patient histories
  • Test visual acuity
  • Measure eye pressure
  • Dilate pupils
  • Run OCT and visual field tests

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