Opticians — NOC 32100

What people in this occupation do

• Obtain specifications for eyeglasses or contact lenses from a prescription prepared by an ophthalmologist or optometrist or by analyzing the client’s eyeglasses or contact lenses and take necessary measurements including the curvature of the eyes, the accurate position of the pupils and bridge width, using optical measuring devices
• Advice clients on eyeglasses selection by informing them of different products such as lens materials, frames, tints and anti-reflection coating
• Adjust contact lenses and inform client on use and care
• Grind, polish, cut and edge lenses or have them made by a laboratory before inserting them into the frame

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