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“No matter how precise your eye exam is, the fitting of your glasses is just as important!’’

What Is An Optician?

Opticians promote eye health and work with the public and other optical health professionals to give patients the best possible vision. They assess lifestyle requirements, such as hobbies and occupation, to figure out what kind of lenses and frames are best. Opticians can also fit and dispense contact lenses, and recommend a variety of low-vision aids. Opticians do much more than just “sell glasses.” An optician’s job is to use their knowledge and skills to improve a patient’s visual health and well- being. Opticians need to provide quality ophthalmic services and must also be honest and impartial when serving a patient. As a result of this honesty, a patient’s health and well-being always come first, and selling a product comes second. All recommendations made for glasses, contact lenses, and low vision aids should be in the interest of comfort and utility, giving patients the best visual experience.  If your Optometrist is not the person actually fitting and measuring you for your prescription eyewear, make sure a Licensed Optician is. For more information about optician requirements, please visit https://becomeanoptician.com/