Optician
Duties and Responsibilities: Opticians duties and responsibilities
is interpreting optical prescriptions written by optometrists or
ophthalmologists; giving advice to patients on lens type, frames and styling;
with further training, fitting contact lenses and giving advice on their care
and use.
Salary: $21,290 - $54,490
Education:
There are no specific
requirements for opticians but an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in
opticianry may offer a competitive advantage. Opticianry courses educate
students in the anatomy and physiology of the human eye, optical fundamentals
and refraction. While licensing requirements vary by state, some states mandate
that applicants pass a practical or written examination. Refection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?
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