How do they match: Opticians, Dispensing

  • Contact Lens Fitter
  • Eyeglass Fitter

  • 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.

  • Instruct clients in how to wear and care for eyeglasses.
  • Assemble eyeglasses by cutting and edging lenses, and fitting the lenses into frames.
  • Heat, shape, or bend plastic or metal frames to adjust eyeglasses to fit clients, using pliers and hands.
  • Prepare work orders and instructions for grinding lenses and fabricating eyeglasses.

  • Fit eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other vision aids.
  • Instruct patients in the use of assistive equipment.