Also called: Retinal Photographer, Ophthalmic Imaging Specialist
Takes specialized photos of the inside of patients' eyes to help doctors diagnose disease.
Using retinal cameras and scanning machines, they photograph the back of the eye, sometimes after injecting dye to show blood vessels. They work in eye clinics and hospitals with ophthalmologists. Patients are often nervous, so bedside manner counts.
Estimate based on ophthalmic medical technicians.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. On-the-job training or certificate; certification through the Ophthalmic Photographers' Society (CRA).
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training, 2-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Photography, Health Sciences.
Growing faster than average. Aging population increases eye care demand.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI reads eye images and auto-capture cameras spread in clinics; skilled imaging of hard cases and patient care remain.
Classes: Biology, Health science CTE, Photography.
Official data: O*NET occupation 29-2057.
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