Performs preliminary screening examinations for physician review including central and peripheral visual field tests, ocular motility tests, color vision tests, pharmacological pupil tests, tonometry, tonography and tensilon tonography tests to determine intraocular pressure and pupil testing for size, equality, and reaction prior to dilation.
Directs the flow of patients examined by an Eye Center physician; obtains medical and personal data for patient charts.
Screens patients for conditions excluding ocular examination.
Arranges for laboratory and other tests, ophthalmic photography, outpatient studies and patient admissions and surgery as requested by physician.
Explains diagnostic procedures and method of treatment to alleviate patient and family concerns.
Calibrates and maintains all instruments used including bio-microscopes, lensometer, keratometer...