Opticians, Dispensing   29-2081

Health Science

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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Occupation Details

 

Location

Tennessee

Education Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Growth Opportunity

6.80% growth rate
130 annual job openings

Wage Range

$21/hour 15.01 21.00 50th percentile 27.50

Required Work Experience

None

On-The-Job Training

Long-term on-the-job training
(more than 12 months)

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