Opticians - Main Opticians Opticians prepare, fit, and sell corrective lenses and eyeglasses. Dispensing opticians fit contact lenses and eyeglasses. They follow prescriptions that are written by ophthalmologists or optometrists . Dispensing opticians look at written prescriptions to find lens specifications.
Opticians take measurements so that the lenses fit well.
They recommend frames, lenses, and lens coatings depending on the customer's job, habits, and facial features. They prepare work orders that give ophthalmic laboratory technicians information needed to grind and insert lenses into a frame. The work order shows lens prescriptions and information on lens size, material, color, and style. Some dispensing opticians grind and insert lenses themselves. Opticians may reshape or bend the frame.