optician
Glasses shop worker
An optician is a professional who fits and dispenses eyeglasses and contact lenses based on prescriptions from eye doctors.
Unlike ophthalmologists or optometrists, opticians don't examine eyes or write prescriptions—they specialize in helping customers select frames, taking measurements, and ensuring proper fit: The optician adjusted my new glasses so they wouldn't slip.
Corrective eyewear worn daily
- eyeglassesCorrective lenses worn
- framesRigid enclosing structures
- bifocalsDual-strength corrective lenses
- trifocalsThree-segment corrective lenses
progressives · sunglasses · reading glasses · rimless · designer frames · prescription glasses · safety glasses · sports glasses
Medical dispensing authorization
- diopterUnit of focal power
- focal lengthLens-to-convergence-point distance
- bifocalLens with two focal lengths
- trifocalLens with three focal lengths
progressive · polycarbonate · photochromic · transitions · antireflective · polarized · tinted · aspheric
Alteration to improve fit
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- measurementDetermining size or amount
- fittingSuitable or proper
- custom fittingAdjustment for individual dimensions
Blurry distance vision
- hyperopiaDifficulty seeing nearby objects
- astigmatismIrregular corneal curvature disorder
- presbyopiaAge-related near vision loss
- nearsightednessDefective distant vision
farsightedness · amblyopia · strabismus · corrective lenses · vision correction · refractive error · reading difficulty · distance vision
Attestation of qualification
- apprenticeshipLearning trade through employment
- eye examAssessment of sight
- craftsmanshipSkill in making objects
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
spectacles
Corrective eyewear worn daily
- eyeglassesCorrective lenses worn
- framesRigid enclosing structures
- bifocalsDual-strength corrective lenses
trifocals · progressives · sunglasses · reading glasses · rimless · designer frames · prescription glasses · safety glasses · sports glasses · goggles
prescription
Medical dispensing authorization
- diopterUnit of focal power
- focal lengthLens-to-convergence-point distance
- bifocalLens with two focal lengths
trifocal · progressive · polycarbonate · photochromic · transitions · antireflective · polarized · tinted · aspheric · prism
adjustment
Alteration to improve fit
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- measurementDetermining size or amount
- fittingSuitable or proper
myopia
Blurry distance vision
- hyperopiaDifficulty seeing nearby objects
- astigmatismIrregular corneal curvature disorder
- presbyopiaAge-related near vision loss
nearsightedness · farsightedness · amblyopia · strabismus · corrective lenses · vision correction · refractive error · reading difficulty · distance vision · eye strain
certification
Attestation of qualification
- apprenticeshipLearning trade through employment
- eye examAssessment of sight
- craftsmanshipSkill in making objects
customer service
Assistance for buyers
insurance · warranty · repairs · replacement · pricing · sales · showroom · case · accessories · aftercare
- eye professionalseye doctor, eye surgeon, oculist, LASIK surgeon
- jobsdoctor, administrator, lawyer, teacher, nurse
- occupationsdoctor, teacher, baker, lawyer, nurse
- retailretail sales, Amazon, marketplace, clearance, sale
- visionsharp, eye, visual perception, sight, eyes
- shopsshop, boutique, store, bakery, bookstores