Optometry Technician Duties and Responsibilities: The duties of an optometry technician can be administrative or clinical. A optometry cleans up and arranges the equipment. They prepare the examination rooms. They make appointments. They help patients with inserting and caring for their contact lenses. Salary: $30,590 Education: You are required to have a high school diploma. You also need 1-2 years of training at vocational schools and community colleges. Demand or Needs for this Profession: high school diploma Reflection: I would like to start as an optometry technician. I would like to start as an optometry technician to know the basics of becoming an optometry.