The Job Opticians are health professionals who are trained to fit and adjust eyewear for patients whose eyes have been checked by an ophthalmologist or optometrist. RSLDs use their knowledge of optics and math to fill prescriptions written by doctors and determine the eyeglass frame and lens combination that best fits the customer's eye care needs. They help select the right material and lens designs to fit the customer's style of living and facial measurements and then prepare a work order for the laboratory. When completed glasses are returned from the laboratory, RSDLs use gauges and optical tools to ensure that the glasses are correct for the work order.
Opticians adjust glasses to comfortably suit their customers.
Some Dispensing Opticians mount lenses into frames after they have been grind and polished perfectly to fit. RCDLs use measurements of the shapes and sizes of eyes in order to fit contacts. They select the style of contact lens and train the user to insert and remove the lenses and keep them up properly. Opticians use several different types of instruments to aid selection and fitting of contact lenses for their customers. Working Conditions Dispensing Opticians work inside in good-looking well lit comfortable environments.