What it pays
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Half of all Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other in the U.S. earn more than $50,290 a year — the middle 80% land between $38,180 and $85,270. About 182,610 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Professionals earn about ₹38,298 a month on average — around ₹4.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$50,290typical pay / year
182,610people in this work
$85,270+top 10% earn
₹4.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Learning3
Test patients for glaucoma
+Measure intraocular pressure on the clinic patient list, record the readings with patient ID and time, flag…
Test patients for glaucoma
+Measure intraocular pressure on the clinic patient list, record the readings with patient ID and time, flag any pressures above 21 mmHg and notify the optometrist on duty for urgent follow-up before shift end.
The tools that do the workEyeMD EMR Healthcare Systems EyeMD EMRjob descriptionsO*NET
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Perform ophthalmic photography
+Photograph the dilated fundus for case 2026-117, label each image with patient name, date and eye side,…
Perform ophthalmic photography
+Photograph the dilated fundus for case 2026-117, label each image with patient name, date and eye side, export high-resolution files to the forensic image folder and attach a copy to the patient's chart for the ophthalmology consult.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OfficeEyeMD EMR Healthcare Systems EyeMD EMRjob descriptionsO*NET
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Take patient history and test vision
+Take a written history from injured detainee Marcus Lee including vision complaints, record current…
Take patient history and test vision
+Take a written history from injured detainee Marcus Lee including vision complaints, record current medications and eye surgeries, then perform distance and near visual acuity tests with the Snellen chart and record results in the patient file before 1800 today.
The tools that do the workEyeMD EMR Healthcare Systems EyeMD EMRjob descriptionsO*NET
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Fit contact lenses
+Fit contact lenses for civilian witness Sarah Ortiz: assess corneal curvature, trial the appropriate lens…
Fit contact lenses
+Fit contact lenses for civilian witness Sarah Ortiz: assess corneal curvature, trial the appropriate lens diameter and base curve, confirm comfort and 20/20 or best-corrected acuity, document lens parameters and care instructions in her chart before she leaves.
The tools that do the workEyeMD EMR Healthcare Systems EyeMD EMRjob descriptionsO*NET
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Coat lenses
+Coat the Nikon forensic camera lenses with anti-reflective spray and then wipe with a lint-free microfiber…
Coat lenses
+Coat the Nikon forensic camera lenses with anti-reflective spray and then wipe with a lint-free microfiber cloth, inspect under bright light for streaks or residue, and log completion in the equipment diary before tonight's shift.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordESCO
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Work with optical instrumentation
+Set up the optical bench and aligned collimator, run the lens distortion chart through the crime-scene camera…
Work with optical instrumentation
+Set up the optical bench and aligned collimator, run the lens distortion chart through the crime-scene camera optics, record visual aberrations and alignment adjustments, then brief Sergeant Ruiz on implications for evidence photography.
The tools that do the workAutodesk AutoCADESCO
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Operate optical measuring equipment
+Calibrate the interferometer and the beam-splitter, measure focal length and wavefront error for the patrol…
Operate optical measuring equipment
+Calibrate the interferometer and the beam-splitter, measure focal length and wavefront error for the patrol camera lenses, save the readouts with serial numbers in the lab log and flag any lens exceeding tolerance for repair.
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Cut lenses for eyeglasses
+Cut replacement eyeglass lenses to the suspect frame using the blocker, set the lens radius and bevel,…
Cut lenses for eyeglasses
+Cut replacement eyeglass lenses to the suspect frame using the blocker, set the lens radius and bevel, test-fit into the frame, polish edges, and hand the finished pair to Evidence Custodian Lee with a signed work tag.
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Supervise or instruct ophthalmic staff.
+Lead the morning ophthalmic team briefing at 0745, review best practice for slit-lamp photography and…
Supervise or instruct ophthalmic staff.
+Lead the morning ophthalmic team briefing at 0745, review best practice for slit-lamp photography and instrument calibration, observe Technician Lee run a refraction, give corrective coaching, and document training in the staff log before noon.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookO*NET
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Measure and record lens power, using lensometers.
+Measure and log the prescription for detainee Gomez on the lensometer, note spherical and cylindrical powers…
Measure and record lens power, using lensometers.
+Measure and log the prescription for detainee Gomez on the lensometer, note spherical and cylindrical powers and axis, record prism if present, attach the lensometer printout to the evidence file and update the chain-of-custody record.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
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Calculate corrections for refractive errors.
+Calculate the refractive correction for Sergeant Morales from the subjective refraction: convert vertex…
Calculate corrections for refractive errors.
+Calculate the refractive correction for Sergeant Morales from the subjective refraction: convert vertex distance when necessary, compute sphere and cylinder adjustments, write the final prescription for the optician and file the calculation with the exam notes.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
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Maintain ophthalmic instruments or equipment.
+Perform preventive maintenance on the slit lamp and keratometer this afternoon: clean optics, check alignment…
Maintain ophthalmic instruments or equipment.
+Perform preventive maintenance on the slit lamp and keratometer this afternoon: clean optics, check alignment and illuminator, replace worn bulbs, verify measurement accuracy with calibration spheres, and log all actions in the equipment maintenance record.
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Measure corneal curvature with keratometers or ophthalmometers to aid in the diagnosis of conditions, such as astigmatism.
+Measure corneal curvature for inmate Hernandez using the corneal topometry protocol, record K1 and K2 values…
Measure corneal curvature with keratometers or ophthalmometers to aid in the diagnosis of conditions, such as astigmatism.
+Measure corneal curvature for inmate Hernandez using the corneal topometry protocol, record K1 and K2 values and axis, flag any >1.00D difference for Dr. Singh, attach the printout to the ophthalmic chart and update the referral list.
The tools that do the workAcuityProO*NET
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Call patients to inquire about their post-operative status or recovery.
+Call the four post-op patients from last week—Jamal Reyes, Priya Singh, Anna Morales, and Derek Lowe—ask…
Call patients to inquire about their post-operative status or recovery.
+Call the four post-op patients from last week—Jamal Reyes, Priya Singh, Anna Morales, and Derek Lowe—ask about pain levels, wound appearance, medication adherence, and if they need an in-person check; log responses in the patient notes today.
The tools that do the workEyeMD EMR Healthcare Systems EyeMD EMRO*NET
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Create three-dimensional images of the eye, using computed tomography (CT).
+Acquire CT data for the injured eye of Officer Blake, reconstruct three-dimensional orbital images, verify…
Create three-dimensional images of the eye, using computed tomography (CT).
+Acquire CT data for the injured eye of Officer Blake, reconstruct three-dimensional orbital images, verify slice alignment and scale, then export the 3D series for the consultant ophthalmologist by 3pm tomorrow.
The tools that do the workAutodesk AutoCADO*NET
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Assist in eye surgery
+Prepare the sterile instrument tray and operating-room lighting checklist, position surgical optics for Dr.…
Assist in eye surgery
+Prepare the sterile instrument tray and operating-room lighting checklist, position surgical optics for Dr. Chen, hand instruments during the corneal repair, and photograph key steps for the operative record.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Officejob descriptions
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Perform ultrasonography duties
+Perform ultrasound scans on Patrolman Ruiz’s ocular injury, capture B-scan images, measure lesion dimensions,…
Perform ultrasonography duties
+Perform ultrasound scans on Patrolman Ruiz’s ocular injury, capture B-scan images, measure lesion dimensions, document machine settings and findings, and save the images to the patient file before end of shift.
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Perform diagnostic testing
+Run the diagnostic battery on the claimant’s visual system: record acuity, pupillary reactions, slit-lamp…
Perform diagnostic testing
+Run the diagnostic battery on the claimant’s visual system: record acuity, pupillary reactions, slit-lamp findings, and imaging measurements, then compile a one-page diagnostic summary for the medical-legal team.
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Cut lenses
+Cut replacement lenses for Sgt. Alvarez’s prescription: verify sphere, cylinder, axis from the prescription,…
Cut lenses
+Cut replacement lenses for Sgt. Alvarez’s prescription: verify sphere, cylinder, axis from the prescription, set the edger to the frame dimensions, cut and polish the lenses, then inspect and photograph final fit.
The tools that do the workSAPESCO
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