Health Sciences

Opticians, Dispensing

Design, measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames for client according to written optical prescription or specification. Assist client with inserting, removing, and caring for contact lenses. Assist client with selecting frames. Measure customer for size of eyeglasses and coordinate frames with facial and eye measurements and optical prescription. Prepare work order for optical laboratory containing instructions for grinding and mounting lenses in frames. Verify exactness of finished lens spectacles. Adjust frame and lens position to fit client. May shape or reshape frames. Includes contact lens opticians.

Occupation Details

County Information

Wage

$18/hour Average
$36,420/year Median

Wage Range

$29,270/year Entry
$41,000/year Experienced

Growth Opportunity

20 Annual Openings
-4% change total jobs from 2020-2030

Education Typically Needed

High school diploma or equivalent

Work Experience Typically Needed

None

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