A professional who photographs medical phenomena of eye to document diseases, surgeries, treatments, and congenital problems, to aid ophthalmologist in diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Responsibilities include:

• Focuses specialized microscope and cameras to take two- and three-dimensional photographs of external, anterior, and posterior segments of eye.
• Monitors patient's gaze through lens of microscope and camera to ensure that patient complies with instructions to obtain desired results.
• Selects filters to modify light.
• Injects contrast medium into vein of patient and photographs fluorescent dye as it flows through retina or iris vessels to obtain angiogram of eye.
• Develops exposed film, and mounts and labels slides for inclusion on patient's medical chart.
• May photograph eye to document research studies.