Which activity is part of a paraoptometric's responsibilities?

• A. Collect and Record patient data
• B. Develop treatment plan
• C. Administer injections
• D. Adjust frames

Answer: (A)

Understanding what paraoptometric assistants do helps you pick the right task. Collecting and recording patient data is a fundamental support activity for an eye care team. This includes gathering patient history, current medications, allergies, and symptoms, as well as recording test results, refractive information, and prescription details. All of this data provides the optometrist with the necessary context to diagnose and plan care.

Developing a treatment plan is a clinician’s responsibility, not a paraoptometric task. Administering injections is a medical procedure requiring specific licensure and training, so it isn’t within the paraoptometric scope. Adjusting frames is typically handled by dispensing staff or the optician, rather than the paraoptometric role.