Occupation optician

Opticians design, measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames for client according to written optical prescription or specification.

Tasks

• Interpret optical prescriptions written, e.g.by optometrists or ophthalmologists
• Measure clients' eyes, e.g. By subjective refraction or automatic measurement
• Present the glasses to clients and help them to choose the right pair
• Write optical prescriptions for clients and assemble the glasses
• Advise clients on frames, lenses and other optical products
• Shape lenses and eyewear correctness and comfort
• Repair glasses and frames
• Keep records of customer prescriptions, work orders, payments etc.
• Select, order and manage optical products, e.g. Frames and sunglasses
• Maintain and clean optical equipment and the store
• Operate cash register

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