. No Weekends. . . An. Ophthalmic Technician. is a valuable asset to an ophthalmologist as they assist in providing excellent patient care to the patients during their visit. An Ophthalmic Technician is able to handle a wide range of duties while using equipment to perform the initial testing needed to prepare a patient for an exam with an ophthalmologist. . Essential Duties and Responsibilities. Provide exceptional customer service during every ...