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 USh494,502 and USh2,739,030 per month in 2024.
- A monthly wage for entry-level Dispensing opticians ranges from USh494,502 to USh1,452,670.
- After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between USh637,633 and USh1,972,693 per month.
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Duties and tasks
- 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
