U.S. Dept. of Labor code 29-2081.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

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.

What this job is about

Assist clients in selecting and fitting optical products.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

1
Measure client's eye dimensions
Measure clients' bridge and eye size, temple length, and pupillary distance using measuring devices.
2
Evaluate and verify prescriptions
Evaluate prescriptions in conjunction with clients' visual requirements and verify that finished lenses meet specifications.
3
Recommend lenses and frames
Recommend specific lenses, coatings, and frames based on client needs and preferences.
4
Assist with contact lenses
Show customers how to insert, remove, and care for their contact lenses.
5
Maintain customer records
Maintain records of customer prescriptions, work orders, and payments for administrative purposes.

Tools used in this work

Intuit QuickBooksMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft Word

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