Optician

Duties and Responsibilities:

They are the most important member in the eye care team because they interact more with patients. They also give advice to patients on lens type, frames, and styling. Opticians write prescription for the ophthalmic laboratory in order for them to know what type of glasses the patient needs. They help patients getting the right size glasses that will fit them, but they can also see good. If the frame needs repair they are the ones who do it. They keep records, payments, prescriptions, inventory, sales, and work orders.

Salary: $36, 820

Education:

The only education you need is a high school diploma. Most prefer if you have taken so college courses like opticianry. You also need to take training involving fitting eyeglasses and contacts, working with patients, and and the use of equipment. Of course you need to have your licensed for the state you are working in. Some states don’t require a license though, so you need to find information on your state.

Demand:

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics this career is expected to increase by 24% between the years 2014-2024.

Reflection:

This career is very interesting and I actually remember seeing opticians when I go to the eye doctor. I wouldn’t like to be this though because I see what they do and I don’t think it fits what I like. Although I wear glasses I wouldn’t like to be involved with working with glasses, especially not my entire life.