OpticiansDispensing opticians fit eyeglasses and contact lenses, following prescriptions written by ophthalmologists or optometrists. (The work of optometrists is described in a statement elsewhere in the Handbook. See the statement on physicians and surgeons for information about ophthalmologists.) Dispensing opticians examine written prescriptions to determine the specifications of lenses. They recommend eyeglass frames, lenses, and lens coatings after considering the prescription and the customer�s occupation, habits, and facial features. Dispensing opticians measure clients� eyes, including the distance between the centers of the pupils and the distance between the surface and the lens. For customers without prescriptions, dispensing opticians may use a lensometer to record eyeglass measurements. They also may obtain a customer�s previous record or verify a prescription with the examining optometrist or ophthalmologist. Dispensing opticians prepare work orders that give ophthalmic laboratory technicians information needed to grind and insert lenses into a frame. The work order includes prescriptions for lenses and information on their size, material, color, and style. Some dispensing opticians grind and insert lenses themselves. After the glasses are made, dispensing opticians verify that the lenses have been ground to specifications. Then they may reshape or bend the frame, by hand or using pliers, so that the eyeglasses fit the customer properly and comfortably. Some also fix, adjust, and refit broken frames. They instruct clients about adapting to, wearing, or caring for eyeglasses. Some dispensing opticians specialize in fitting contacts, artificial eyes, or cosmetic shells to cover blemished eyes. To fit contact lenses, dispensing opticians measure the shape and size of the eye, select the type of contact lens material, and prepare work orders specifying the prescription and lens size. Fitting contact lenses requires considerable skill, care, and patience. Dispensing opticians observe customers� eyes, corneas, lids, and contact lenses with special instruments and microscopes. During several visits, opticians show customers how to insert, remove, and care for their contacts. Opticians do all this to ensure that the fit is correct. Dispensing opticians keep records on customers� prescriptions, work orders, and payments; track inventory and sales; and perform other administrative duties. Related news articles Opticians' €50m is one in the eye for taxman - 16 Oct 2006 Unison.ie,The issue relates to the dispensing of glasses and contact lenses. The final price of a pair of glasses includes charges for the service of the optician. ... Small traders worrying big - 16 Oct 2006 Times of India,He is now uncertain of his future — so are Ashok Kumar Sharma, a chemist, Gulab Hussain, a tailor, and Rakesh Kumar, an optician, who made their submission ... JUST FOR THE RECORD.. 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A new chain of optical stores is invading an already highly competitive Winnipeg market with plans to launch up to a dozen outlets. ... Seven-month waits for eye tests as GPs don't see solution - Oct 13, 2006 Scotsman,THOUSANDS of patients are facing waits of up to seven months to see a hospital eye specialist because GPs are failing to refer them to their local optician. ... The Ophthalmic Goods and Services Market is Forecast to Show ... - Oct 13, 2006 Business Wire (press release),Specsavers has continued to enhance its position as the UK's leading optician and other chains, such as Optical Express and Scrivens, have expanded their ... A look at some of the third-party candidates - Oct 15, 2006 Deseret News,...joined the Libertarians in 2000. He's a full-time optician, part-time emergency coordinator for the city of St. George, owns a small ... At Home With Peru - Oct 15, 2006 International News Service,...listen to my problems. The optician is very good at solving problems," he says referring to one of his residents. When, Peru really ... Eye Center holds ribbon-cutting - Oct 15, 2006 Evening Observer,Health Care Center. Additionally, a full service optician center will be available on site five days per week. For more information ... ELECTION: Libertarian wants to give voters a choice - Oct 13, 2006 News-Review,An optician who has spent the past several years as a stay-at-home dad, Taylor knows the odds are long for him to defeat Krieger, the incumbent Republican ... Uganda: 300,000 Ugandans Are Blind - Oct 13, 2006 AllAfrica.com,While a visit to an optician and the use of spectacles or contact lenses could make a world of difference to them and millions of others the world over, they ... ISRAEL: Arab villages want equal compensation - Oct 11, 2006 Reuters AlertNet,Now it's almost impossible to carry on," said optician Abeer Shehada, a middle aged Arab-Israeli. "I live in Jesh, just a few kilometres from Lebanon. ... Feder hits $1 million mark - Oct 10, 2006 TimesCommunity.com,...five thousand dollars.". Wood, an optician, has raised about $10,000 so far, mostly from people within the district. Nigam said his ... The Book of Origins: A special extract - Oct 11, 2006 Independent,Arms were not added until the 18th century, in Paris. In 1727, the English optician Edward Scarlett extended the arms to fit over the ears. ... Contact lenses and Kayaking - Oct 11, 2006 Kayak & Canoe News,...try soft lenses (pref disposable ones so it doesn't matter too much if you do happen lose one), you can usually get a few trial pairs from your optician to see ... Owner has vision for optic store - Oct 12, 2006 Chelmsford Independent,Italy. He earned his optician's license in 1978 and completed his master's certificate in optical dispensing in 1991. Alternative ... Bibliografia do artykułu Briena Holdena - Oct 9, 2006 Świat Okularów,Optom Vis Sci. 2005;82:467-472. 2. Morgan P, Brennan NA. The decay of Dk? Optician 2004;227(5937):27-33. 3. Efron N, Brennan NA. How much oxygen? ... More information on Opticians from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Opticians occupation Number of Opticians in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Opticians Working conditions for Opticians Significant points for Opticians Training requirements for Opticians Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |