optician

Optician

Duties and Responsibilities: Opticians are responsible for using precision equipment to measure various eye features, including corneal thickness and pupil distance. Patient information is then provided to lab technicians to create properly fitted frames. Opticians also make suggestions about frame shapes, styles and colors, lenses and special lens coatings, such as anti-glare materials. Some opticians are also responsible for grinding and tinting lenses, repairing glasses and fitting contacts.

Average Salary: $19,000-$40,000

Educational Requirement: While there are no specific educational requirements for an optician, a 2-year associate degree or 4-year bachelor degree in opticianry may offer a competitive advantage. Opticianry courses educate students in the anatomy and physiology of the human eye, optical fundamentals and refraction. Through clinical training, students also have opportunities to learn about polishing, hand beveling, heat treatment, tinting and fitting glasses.

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Do you think you would like to be one?

Yes because I would like to help people so that they can see better and check if their eyes are okay.