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SUMMARY
Moderate Risk
56%
JOB SCORE
5.0/10
CALCULATED
56%
(Moderate Risk)
POLLING
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GROWTH
by year 2032
6.7%
WAGES
$47,470
or $22.82 per hour
VOLUME
as of 2023
171,110
SNOWFLAKE
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DECRIPTION Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions and ophthalmic photography. Provide instruction and supervision to other ophthalmic personnel. Assist with minor surgical procedures, applying aseptic techniques and preparing instruments. May perform eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct patients in care and use of corrective lenses.