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The technician in optometric practice

C E Muhr

    Journal of the American Optometric Association
    |January 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    Employing optometric technicians is becoming more common. Optometrists should consider practice factors like staff roles, office layout, and attitudes towards delegation when hiring an optometric technician.

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    Area of Science:

    • Optometry
    • Ophthalmic technology

    Background:

    • Increasing number of optometric technician graduates nationwide.
    • Growing consideration by optometrists to employ technicians.
    • Need to evaluate factors for successful technician integration.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To discuss the feasibility of employing optometric technicians.
    • To outline key factors for integrating technicians into optometric practices.
    • To provide insights from a practicing optometric technician's perspective.

    Main Methods:

    • Discussion of the technician's role within supportive staff.
    • Analysis of physical office layout considerations.
    • Evaluation of staff, doctor, and patient attitudes towards delegation.

    Main Results:

    • Identifies critical factors for successful optometric technician employment.
    • Highlights the importance of role definition and staff acceptance.
    • Demonstrates practical application through real-world examples.

    Conclusions:

    • Successful integration of optometric technicians requires careful planning.
    • Consideration of practice dynamics, including delegation, is crucial.
    • Optometric technicians can enhance practice efficiency and patient care.

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