Eye Care Technology
Eyeing a career in opticianry, optometry, or ophthalmology? Get real-world, clinical eye tech training you need at San Jac. With a 100% job placement rate for graduates of all three of our eye care programs since 2003, you are sure to leave prepared to launch your career in the health care field across the world.
Careers
Opportunities
With a degree and/or certificate in eye care technology, you can find a career as a:
- Clinical Research, Ophthalmic, or Field Service Technician
- Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant
- Para-Optometric Assistant
- Optician
- Retinal Photographer
- Contact Lens Technician
- IJCAHPO Certified Personnel
Skills learned
Through San Jacinto's internationally recognized program, students learn a variety of skills including, but not limited to:
- Performing diagnostic tests
- Recording functional ocular measurements and tests
- Administering topical ophthalmic and oral medications
- Fitting of contact lenses
DEGREES & CERTIFICATES
Eye Care Technology, AAS
Eye Care Technology, Certificate of Technology
Optician Preparatory, Occupational Certificate
Discover One of Houston’s Best Programs for Health Careers
Highlights of Eye Care Technology
- 100% Job Placement Rate: Every graduate finds employment
- Flexible Two-Semester Program (Occupational Certificate): Complete your training while maintaining daytime employment
- Career Mobility: Board-certification preparation opens doors nationwide and worldwide
- International Opportunities: Take your degree anywhere in the world
- Award-Winning: Recipient of the 41st Annual Governor’s Volunteer Award
Unmatched Clinical Experience
- Rotate through 23 clinical sites serving 87+ locations across Houston
- Diverse settings: Private practices, labs, and world-class medical centers
- Hands-on experience at SafetyRx polymer lab, Texas Children’s, and more
- Affiliations with UT Health, UTMB, Baylor, Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann, Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston Eye Associates, and many others
- Explore 20 different specialties within the eye care field
Student-Centered Experience
- Small lab ratios (1 instructor per 6 students)
- Eye Care Suite located on Central campus
- Service-Learning opportunities and community partnerships
- Mock interviews and ongoing job assistance
Worldwide Possibilities
Our Associate of Applied Science degree in Eye Care Technology is the only accredited certified ophthalmic technician program in the Houston metro area. It is certified by the International Council of Accreditation (ICA). Students who earn a C or better in all their courses and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 can graduate with a career-boosting degree or certificate. This means a student who earns an AAS in Eye Care Technology through San Jacinto College can work anywhere in the world.
program objectives
The graduate of San Jacinto College's eye care tech program will participate in the eye care team as a competent allied ophthalmic personal (AOP).
- The graduate uses critical thinking and evidence-based practices to deliver the care under the guidance of the physician in which they work.
- The graduate facilitates the acquisitioning of clinical data from the patient pertinent to the correct care of the patient.
- The graduate can demonstrate open and accurate communication to become the liaison between patient and physician.
- The graduate works within the legal and ethical guidelines of the scope of the AOP duties.
- The graduate pursues certification upon graduation.
- The graduate maintains continued professional growth and awareness of current industry demands.
