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A program that prepares individuals to assist ophthalmologists and optometrists in examining and treating patients with vision problems, vision disorders, and eye diseases. Includes instruction in taking patient histories; administering directed treatments and topical medications; diagnostic test procedures and equipment operation; anatomical and functional ocular measurements; patient care and instruction; ophthalmic and surgical equipment maintenance; safety and sterilization procedures; and office administrative procedures. |
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Popularity Rank
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and Total Number of Degrees Awarded in the U.S. Last Year) |
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| Certificate: |
#454 |
41 |
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| Associate's: |
#342 |
92 |
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| Bachelor's: |
#848 |
3 |
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| Graduate Certificate: |
#350 |
8 |
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| Master's: |
#844 |
1 |
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| Doctorate: |
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0 |
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| First-Professional: |
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0 |
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| Degrees Available |
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Certificate  |
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| Associate's Degree |
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| Bachelor's Degree |
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| Graduate-Level Certificate |
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| Master's Degree |
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| Doctoral Degree |
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| First-Professional Degree |
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