How do they match: Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians

  • Optical Element Coater

  • Cut, grind, and polish eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other precision optical elements. Assemble and mount lenses into frames or process other optical elements. Includes precision lens polishers or grinders, centerer-edgers, and lens mounters.

  • Examine prescriptions, work orders, or broken or used eyeglasses to determine specifications for lenses, contact lenses, or other optical elements.
  • Set up machines to polish, bevel, edge, or grind lenses, flats, blanks, or other precision optical elements.