Health Technician (Ophthalmology)United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Ophthalmology Technicians in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) support Ophthalmologists in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, follow-up care and patient counseling. The Health Technician (Ophthalmology) performs a range of standard, but complex, diagnostic procedures, assists during clinic-based surgical procedures, educate patients and legal representatives, assists with the education of medical students and residents.