Dispensing opticians design, fit and dispense optical lenses based on a prescription from an ophthalmologist or optometrist for the correction of reduced visual acuity. They service corrective eyeglasses, contact lenses, low-vision aids and other optical devices.
Skill level:
Skilled
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- The majority of Dispensing opticians earn a salary between $1,623 and $5,373 per month in 2024.
- A monthly wage for entry-level Dispensing opticians ranges from $1,623 to $3,157.
- After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between $1,909 and $3,811 per month.
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Tasks and duties
- Examining and taking facial and eye measurements of clients for fitting of eyeglasses and other optical devices
- Providing advice to clients with selection and maintenance of eyeglasses and frames, types of contact lenses and other optical devices to improve performance, safety, comfort and lifestyle
- Interpreting optical prescriptions and preparing work orders for optical laboratories for grinding and mounting of lenses in frames, preparation of contact lenses and other required work
- Verifying exactness of finished optical appliances and devices to the original prescription and fit of clients
