Description
Optical technicians assemble, repair and design various parts of eyewear such as lenses, frames, patterns and eyewear. They cut, inspect, mount and polish all parts using various machinery and hand tools. Optical technicians shape, grind and coat lenses for prescription eyewear. They fit completed lenses into eyeglass frames. Optical technicians ensure that lenses conform to the dispensing optician’s, specialised doctor in ophtalmology's or optometrist's prescriptions. They may also work with other associated optical instrumentation and its maintenance.
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Theoretical Knowledge
manufacturer's recommended priceproduction processescharacteristics of servicesoptical glass characteristicsproduct comprehensiontypes of optical instrumentscharacteristics of productsopticsoptical instrumentse-procurementcharacteristics of faceseye protection regulationsmanufacturing processessupply chain principles
Practical Skills
comply with optical prescriptionsorder optical suppliesperform frames' repairsmaintain records of clients' prescriptionsoperate optical measuring equipmentuse ophthalmic instrumentsapply a protective layerperform technical tasks with great careclean glass surfacesoperate precision measuring equipmentcut lenses for eyeglassessell optical productsmaintain relationship with suppliersoperate optical equipmenthandle contact lensessmooth glass surfacemanipulate glasssmooth glass edgesperform maintenance on eyewearprepare optical laboratory activitiesverify lenses complianceadvise customers on optical instruments maintenanceuse CAD softwaredispense corrective lensescomply with legislation related to health care