Eyecare Technicians in Palo Alto, California

Eye Care Technicians
female eye technician
Ann P Dang, MA

    Ophthalmic Assistant
3801 Miranda Ave, 112b1, Palo Alto, CA 94304
650-493-5000     650-496-2502
male eye technician
Brian Thompson, RDO

    Optician
855 El Camino Real, Ste 102, Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-326-9111    
female eye technician
Malina Kindt

    Optician
415 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-326-8415    
female eye technician
Stephanie Pizarro-falcon, CLS

    EyeCare Technician
3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304
650-493-5000    
Contact Lens Optician is a person who, are authorized by state law and are trained or certified to do so, may fit or dispense contact lenses to a patient based on the prescription of an optometrist or medical physician.

Ophthalmic Technologist provides assistance to ophthalmologists performing eye care. Their duties include conducting diagnostic tests, sending and retrieving lab work, helping during eye exams and aiding during surgery. They also provide patients with instructions in the proper use of corrective lenses.

Optometric Technician perform a variety of tasks to assist the optometrist in eye examinations and corrective procedures. They record patient medical histories and help prepare the patient for the vision examination. They also assist with tests that help ensure the accurate diagnosis and treatment of a diseased eye. This may include patient pre-testing such as visual acuity, color vision, depth perception, pupil reflexes, visual field testing, pressure inside the eye, and blood pressure. They are usually in charge of making sure that the patient understands the proper care and use of glasses and contact lenses that the doctor has prescribed.

Ocularist are carefully trained technician skilled in the arts of fitting, shaping, and painting ocular prostheses (Artificial Eye). In addition to creating it, the ocularist shows the patient how to handle and care for the prosthesis, and provides long-term care through periodic examinations.