After successful completion of the program, students are eligible to sit for the certification exams given by the International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology. Graduates from the OMT program are sought after across the country and internationally.
Most graduates are working as Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologists in hospitals or private clinics. Other graduates of the OMT program have careers as clinical research coordinators. Many graduates have gone on to do optometry, and several others have gone on to medical school.
- Ophthalmic medical technologists require completion of a two-year hospital-based training program in ophthalmic medical technology, or a 4-year bachelor’s degree program in Ophthalmic Medical Technology and completion of 1500 clinical hours.
- Certification by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology may be required by employers.