Description: An optician or other ancillary support staff person who, where authorized by state law and trained or certified to do so, may fit or dispense contact lenses to a patient based on the prescription of an optometrist or medical physician.
156F00000XTechnician/Technologist A broad category grouping different kinds of technologists and technicians. See individual definitions.
156FC0800XContact Lens An optician or other ancillary support staff person who, where authorized by state law and trained or certified to do so, may fit or dispense contact lenses to a patient based on the prescription of an optometrist or medical physician.
156FX1101XOphthalmic Assistant An ophthalmic assistant assists ophthalmologists by performing duties including, but not limited to, patient charting, patient education, and basic eye testing.
156FX1100XOphthalmic Technician/Technologist An ophthalmic technician/technologist assists ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions, including administering eye exams, administering eye medications, and instructing the patient in care and use of corrective lenses.
156FX1201XOptometric Assistant Technician An optometric assistant assists optometrists by performing duties, including but not limited to, customer service, basic eye testing, and patient education.
156FX1202XOptometric Technician An optometric technician assists optometrists by performing duties, including but not limited to, basic eye testing, diagnostic tests, and assistance with corrective lenses.
