Ophthalmic Medical Assisting, Chapter 1 (6th Edition)

Orthoptist - ANSWER-assists in diagnosis, management, and non-surgical treatment of eye muscle imbalance and related visual impairments Ophthalmic Medical Assistant - ANSWER-helps the doctor in a variety of clinical and administrative tasks Ocularist - ANSWER-An individual who makes and fits prosthetic eyes Opthalmologist - ANSWER-Prevents, diagnosis, medically & surgically treats problems of the eye and is a medical doctor Optician - ANSWER-dispenses eyeglasses and contact lenses from prescriptions supplied by others Optometrist - ANSWER-Prescribes and/or fits eye glasses & contact lenses, screens for eye diseases, & is NOT a medical doctor List the 3 levels of the certified ophthalmic assisting in order of level of training & experience - ANSWER-1. Certified ophthalmic assistant (COA) 2. Certified ophthalmic technician (COT) 3. Certified ophthalmic medical technologist (COMT) JCAHPO's 4 additional subspecialty certifications? - ANSWER-• Certified Diagnostic Ophthalmic Sonographer (CDOS) • Registered Ophthalmic Ultrasound Biometrist (ROUB) • Ophthalmic Surgic