Connecticut
Opticians, Dispensing 29-2081
Description
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.
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Education Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Growth Opportunity
16.30% growth rate
40 annual job openings
Wage Range
$34/hour
23.19
34.04
36.95
Required Work Experience
None
On-The-Job Training
Long-term on-the-job training
(more than 12 months)
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