PSOC Unit group 3254 — Dispensing opticians (2026)

Dispensing opticians design, fit and dispense optical lenses based on a prescription from an ophthalmologist or optometrist for the correction of reduced visual acuity. They service corrective eyeglasses, contact lenses, low-vision aids and other optical devices. Their tasks include: a) examining and taking facial and eye measurements of clients for fitting of eyeglasses and other optical devices; b) providing advice to clients with selection and maintenance of eyeglasses and frames, types of contact lenses and other optical devices for performance, safety, comfort and lifestyle; c) interpreting optical prescriptions and preparing work order for optical laboratory for grinding and mounting of lenses in frames, preparation of contact lenses and other required work; d) verifying exactness of finished optical appliances and devices to the original prescription and fit of clients. Examples of occupations classified here: Contact lens optician, Dispensing optician Some related occupation classified elsewhere: Ophthalmologist - 2212, Ophthalmic optician - 2267, Optometrist - 2267, Orthoptist - 2267

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