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Education Requirements - High School diploma, formal training (opticianry associates degree or supervised on-the-job training), and state license/certification exam (for "dispensing" opticians).
Job Summary - Opticians fit and adjust glasses and contact lenses based on prescriptions from optometrists or ophthalmologists. Those who obtain a state licenses or certification become known as "dispensing" opticians, which authorizes them to independently interpret and distribute prescriptions to patients.
Total Licensed Opticians in the U.S. - 65,000-75,000
Average Salary - Regular: $45,000-$50,000 & Dispensing: $50,000-$70,000
Patient and optician examining a pair of glasses.
Photo Creds: Arizona State Board of Dispensing Opticians
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