Dispensing Optician Careers
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What
Dispensing Opticians do:
A Dispensing Optician is a qualified Allied
Healthcare Professional, responsible for fitting
eyeglasses and contact lenses. The Dispensing
Optician follows prescriptions written by
optometrists or ophthalmologists. Dispensing
Opticians work mostly in medical offices and
optical stores.
The main duties of a Dispensing
Optician include:
- Interpreting prescriptions written by
optometrists and ophthalmologists
- Determining lens specifications
- Making recommendations to the customer on
frames, lenses and coatings
- Advising the customer on the best option for
them, taking into consideration, facial features
and occupation
- Measuring patient’s eyes
- Operating a lensometer to determine suitable
lenses for customers without a prescription
- Preparing orders for Ophthalmic Laboratory
Technicians
- Reshaping frames to ensure they fit the
customer properly
- Educating customers on caring for glasses and
lenses
- Keeping customers records and other
administrative duties
Education & Qualifications:
College education is recommended for Dispensing
Optician career progression and advancement, and
is mandatory in some states. Some large
employers offer their own apprenticeship
programs. Other Opticianry Programs are
available in community colleges and some
universities. Typical subjects covered include:
Optical Mathematics, Optical Physics, Precision
Measuring Instruments, Anatomy, and Computer
Applications.
Licensure is mandatory in some states, and is
granted on passing a written examination by the
American Board of Opticianry (ABO) or the
National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE).
Salary & Job Prospects:
Salaries range form $18,000 - $45,000 depending
on location, job title, qualifications and
experience. Average job growth is expected for
Dispensing Opticians. Job prospects are expected
to be good as the demand for corrective lenses
increases.
Find an Allied Health School:
Use the red search box above, to find Allied
Health schools and colleges in your area that
offer Dispensing Optician programs.
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