Orthoptist
Taxonomy Code 156FX1900X

Level III Area of Specialization

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See also

• 156F00000X Technician/Technologist
  A broad category grouping different kinds of technologists and technicians. See individual definitions.
• 156FC0800X Contact 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.
• 156FC0801X Contact Lens Fitter
  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.
• 156FX1700X Ocularist
  
• 156FX1101X Ophthalmic Assistant
  An ophthalmic assistant assists ophthalmologists by performing duties including, but not limited to, patient charting, patient education, and basic eye testing.
• 156FX1100X Ophthalmic 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.
• 156FX1800X Optician
  
• 156FX1201X Optometric Assistant Technician
  An optometric assistant assists optometrists by performing duties, including but not limited to, customer service, basic eye testing, and patient education.
• 156FX1202X Optometric Technician
  An optometric technician assists optometrists by performing duties, including but not limited to, basic eye testing, diagnostic tests, and assistance with corrective lenses.

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