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Optician Career Profiles

With the help of corrective lenses, opticians can make a huge difference in the lives of those with poor vision. If you have a strong desire to help people and are interested in human anatomy, especially the eye, this career may be perfect for you.

Most opticians work in conjunction with an ophthalmologist or an optometrist, helping patients select eyewear that fits properly and matches their personal style. Opticians also help patients learn to wear their glasses or contact lenses properly. As an optician, you can choose to work in a number of different settings, from a retail shop to a hospital to a optometrist’s office.

Working as an optician generally does not require a particular degree, but a degree in opticianry can help prepare you for a career in the field. After completing your education, you can begin a training program to learn how to adjust the fit of a pair of glasses, take eye measurements, and more. This career is best suited for individuals who have excellent customer service skills and want to work directly with a wide population of people. Opticians can find employment in both large and small cities and earn a modest income.

If you’re interested in eye care and helping others, this career might fit your personality and aptitude perfectly. If this career sounds appealing to you, please read the real-world career profiles below for more detailed information. We’ve interviewed qualified opticians one-on-one to give you the side scoop on the daily life in this field, including career paths, salaries, and more.

3 Career Job Profile Results for Optician:

Optician: Order, Dispense, Repair Eyeglasses. Job Profile: Female, age 42, from Eastpointe, NY (ID# 5261)

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Optican: Work with patients to select and measure for eyeglasses. Order eyeglasses via phone or internet. Dispense and adjust eyeglasses. Edge lenses and assemble eyeglasses. Oversee all aspects of...

Optician Job Profile: Female, age 47, from Natick, MA (ID# 3340)

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Opticans sell eyeglasses and contact lenses, fabricate eyeglasses, adjust and repair eyeglasses.

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Optician Job Profile: Female, age 38, from Portland, OR (ID# 2525)

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I help patients with choosing eyewear that will best fit their optical wants & needs, I check in all glasses orders that come in to make sure the glasses are made correctly, I adjust & repair glas...

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