How do they match: Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians

  • Finishing Lab Technician
  • Artificial Glass Eye Maker
  • Artificial Plastic Eye Maker
  • Contact Lens Blocker and Cutter
  • Lens Finisher
  • Lens Grinder and Polisher
  • Precision Lens Centerer and Edger

  • 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.

  • Clean finished lenses and eyeglasses, using cloths and solvents.
  • Mount, secure, and align finished lenses in frames or optical assemblies, using precision hand tools.

  • Clean workpieces or finished products.
  • Inspect finished products to locate flaws.
  • Operate painting or coating equipment.
  • Polish materials, workpieces, or finished products.
  • Weigh finished products.