Dispensing opticians

Dispensing opticians design, fit and dispense optical lenses based on a prescription from an ophthalmologist or optometrist for the correction of reduced visual acuity. They service corrective eyeglasses, contact lenses, low-vision aids and other optical devices.

Skill level: Skilled

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  • The majority of Dispensing opticians earn a salary between €1,048 and €3,476 per month in 2024.
  • A monthly wage for entry-level Dispensing opticians ranges from €1,048 to €2,040.
  • After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between €1,296 and €2,545 per month.

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Job Responsibilities

  • Examining and taking facial and eye measurements of clients for fitting of eyeglasses and other optical devices
  • Providing advice to clients with selection and maintenance of eyeglasses and frames, types of contact lenses and other optical devices to improve performance, safety, comfort and lifestyle
  • Interpreting optical prescriptions and preparing work orders for optical laboratories for grinding and mounting of lenses in frames, preparation of contact lenses and other required work
  • Verifying exactness of finished optical appliances and devices to the original prescription and fit of clients

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