Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

Ophthalmic medical technologists advance by honing their skills and knowledge. They continue their education throughout their careers by taking classes offered by professional associations. They advance by getting certified as ophthalmic medical technologists. Those with the required work experience and education may advance by getting certified as ophthalmic surgical assistants. Technologists with an associate's degree may go back to school for a bachelor's degree. Those that work in large medical practices or hospitals may become senior technologists or department heads, hiring and overseeing the work of other technologists.