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Well-fitting,

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attractive up-to-date glasses

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or contact lenses

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give people a new look

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—and, even better—

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help them see the world more clearly.

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Opticians help customers

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choose eyeglass frames or contact lenses,

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following prescriptions from

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ophthalmologists and optometrists.

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After measuring customers’ eyes and faces,

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opticians create work orders

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to have the glasses and lenses made…

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when the glasses come in

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from the manufacturer,

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opticians adjust them to fit the customer

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and teach customers how to care

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for their eyewear.

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Opticians working in small shops

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or preparing custom orders

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may sometimes cut lenses

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and prepare frames…

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many repair broken frames.

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They also maintain sales records,

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keep track of customers’ prescriptions,

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and order inventory.

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Opticians generally work full time,

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although part-time schedules

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are not uncommon.

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Most opticians work in optometrist offices

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and in retail stores—

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which may include evening

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and weekend hours.

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Opticians typically have

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a high school diploma or equivalent

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and receive on-the-job training.

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Some opticians earn an associate’s degree

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or a certificate.

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Many states require licensure.