Ophthalmic Technician Job Description

Responsible for, but not limited to:
• Professional/ Ethical behavior
• Detailed knowledge of the eye and its anatomy
• Working knowledge of diseases of the eye and ocular terminology
• Basics of ophthalmic pharmacology- purpose/actions/contraindication/ side effects of all drops prescribed and used In the office
• General principles of optics and how it relates to the eye and corrective lenses
• Interpretation/transportation of prescriptions- spectacle and contact lens (soft and hard)
• Able to perform all aspects of the ophthalmic examination:
o Ophthalmic and medical history
o Visual acuity
o Alignment and motility assessment
o Retinoscopy
o Refraction (manifest and nucleopegic)
o Keratometry

Jacksoneye is a premier center located in Lake Villa Il and serves Kenosha, Racine, Walworth, Lake, Cook and McHenry Counties. Our staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The office environment is open and communicative.

Dr. Mitchell A. Jackson, M.D., is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and refractive surgery. He received his medical degree from Chicago Medical School, completed his internship at Columbus Hospital and his Ophthalmology residency at University of Chicago Hospitals. Currently, Dr. Jackson is the Founder/Medical Director of Jacksoneye and is also a clinical assistant professor at the University of Chicago Hospitals.
Dr. Jackson has extensive experience in laser vision correction, performing over 32,000 LASIK and cataract procedures.
Dr. Jackson is involved in many phase 3 and phase 4 FDA clinical trials such as the Presview Scleral Spacing Segments for Presbyopia, One-Piece Tecnis Multifocal Lens Implants, and Dry Eye Treatments in LASIK. He is also the Medical Monitor on various other ophthalmic studies such as intracameral pharmaceuticals in cataract surgery.

• Additional specialized testing:
o Ultrasonography/ OCT
o Pachymetry
o HRT/Visual Fields
o Corneal topography
o Glare testing (BAT)
• Triage of ocular emergencies
• Outcome analysis and data entry in a timely (1 week) fashion
o Cataract
o Lasik
o FDA trials
• Scheduling
o General examinations
o Lasik/cataract surgery
o Visual field/ HRT
• Proper aseptic/ sterile technique in office and surgical suite
• Surgical assisting
o Cataract
o Lasik/ Lasek/ PRK
o Chalazion
• Contact lenses
o Insertion and removal
o Verification of soft and rigid lenses
o Care of lenses
• Proper care of all office equipment and instruments
• Coding
• Opening and closing all clinical areas
• Seminar participation