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Overview for Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician

A program that prepares individuals to adapt and fit corrective eyewear, including eyeglasses and contact lenses, as prescribed by ophthalmologists or optometrists; to assist patients in selecting appropriate frames; and to prepare work orders for ophthalmic laboratory technicians. Includes instruction in geometrical optics; ophthalmic optics; anatomy of the eye; optical instrumentation; use and maintenance of adjustment and cleaning tools; prescription interpretation; contact lens adaptation and fitting; prosthesis fitting; facial and eye measuring; pathology identification; record-keeping; and patient and business administrative tasks.

Careers for Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Majors

A major in Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician

Unfortunately, we were unable to find any undergraduate programs in Ohio for this major.
View colleges in U.S. offering Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician.