OPTICIAN  

Duties and Responsibilities: 

An optician is a person who is qualified to make and supply eyeglasses and contact lenses for correction of vision. Some responsibilities include: 

• Give advice to patients on lens type, frames and styling 
• Select, manage, and order products for patients 
•  Arrange and maintain the business  
• Advice patients about repair and replacements for lenses.  
• Interpret prescriptions made by ophthalmologists  

Salary: 

Pre-registration students earn up to 14-18 thousand a year, qualified opticians can earn up to $30,000 annually. However, managers can receive a salary of $45,000.  

Education: 

Pass a three year course of ophthalmic dispensing approved by the GOC training institution. Obtain a registration by the GOC.  

Demand of Profession: 

The projected 10 year growth is 24 percent as of 2014.  

 

Reflection: 

Becoming an optician is a great opportunity for college students. It is a great way to start a career while doing other thing. In my opinion I would like to be an optician,