Training Modules
Foundational Sciences
Ocular Anatomy & Physiology
Introductory study of eye anatomy and physiology, including extraocular muscles, ocular surface, anterior chamber, lens, vitreous, retina, choroid, and optic nerve.
Clinical Skills
Visual Acuity Testing
Master the principles and techniques of measuring visual acuity using Snellen, ETDRS, and near vision charts per IJCAHPO competency standards.
Clinical Skills
Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy
Learn proper slit lamp setup, illumination techniques, and systematic anterior segment examination as defined by AAO preferred practice patterns.
Clinical Skills
Tonometry & IOP Measurement
Master intraocular pressure measurement techniques including Goldmann applanation, non-contact, and Tono-Pen methods.
Optics & Refraction
Basic Refraction & Lensometry
Understand refractive errors, retinoscopy basics, and proper lensometer operation for measuring spectacle prescriptions.
Professional Standards
Patient Communication & Safety
Develop professional communication skills, informed consent procedures, HIPAA compliance, and infection control protocols.
Foundational Sciences
Ocular Pharmacology
Learn ophthalmic medications including mydriatics, cycloplegics, anesthetics, anti-glaucoma agents, antibiotics, and anti-inflammatory drugs used in clinical practice.
Clinical Skills
Ophthalmic History Taking
Master the art of obtaining a thorough ophthalmic history with emphasis on eliciting the chief complaint, documenting the history of present illness (HPI), and gathering pertinent ocular, medical, and family history.
Clinical Knowledge
Common Ocular Pathologies
Overview of common sight-threatening and urgent ocular conditions encountered in clinical practice, including AMD, cataract, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and acute diplopia.
Clinical Skills
Special Diagnostic Testing
Hands-on overview of advanced ophthalmic diagnostic instruments: visual fields, OCT, fundus photography, biometry and corneal topography.
Foundational Sciences
Ophthalmic Terminology & Abbreviations
Master the medical language of ophthalmology, including root words, prefixes, suffixes, and the standardized abbreviations used in charting and clinical communication.
Clinical Practice
Intraocular Lenses (IOLs)
Overview of intraocular lens technology with a focus on the Alcon IOL portfolio, including monofocal, toric, extended depth of focus, and trifocal options used in cataract and refractive lens surgery.
Clinical Skills
Standard Operating Procedures
Step-by-step clinical SOPs for ophthalmic technicians covering testing workflows, equipment use, and exam element checklists.