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
$36,090/year
Median
Wage Range
$30,130/year
Entry
$39,750/year
Experienced
Growth Opportunity
n/a
Annual Openings
change
total jobs from 2020-2030
Education Typically Needed
High school diploma or equivalent
Work Experience Typically Needed
None
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