Questions: What responsibility routinely falls to the ophthalmic medical assistant? diagnosing certain conditions making prognostic estimates performing certain diagnostic tests prescribing treatment for certain problems

What responsibility routinely falls to the ophthalmic medical assistant?
diagnosing certain conditions
making prognostic estimates
performing certain diagnostic tests
prescribing treatment for certain problems
Transcript text: What responsibility routinely falls to the ophthalmic medical assistant? diagnosing certain conditions making prognostic estimates performing certain diagnostic tests prescribing treatment for certain problems
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The answer is: performing certain diagnostic tests.

Explanation for each option:

  1. Diagnosing certain conditions: This is typically the responsibility of a licensed ophthalmologist or optometrist, not an ophthalmic medical assistant.
  2. Making prognostic estimates: Prognostic estimates are usually made by the ophthalmologist based on their diagnosis and expertise.
  3. Performing certain diagnostic tests: Ophthalmic medical assistants are trained to perform various diagnostic tests, such as visual acuity tests, tonometry, and imaging tests, under the supervision of an ophthalmologist.
  4. Prescribing treatment for certain problems: Prescribing treatment is within the scope of practice for ophthalmologists and optometrists, not ophthalmic medical assistants.

Summary: Ophthalmic medical assistants are responsible for performing certain diagnostic tests, which aid the ophthalmologist in diagnosing and treating eye conditions.

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