Optician

Duties and Responsibilities: When given a prescription by ophthalmologists or optometrists, opticians fit patients for their eyeglasses. This includes measuring several places around the patient’s eyes. They also have to make sure that the once finished, the lenses are perfectly made. Opticians keep records of customer prescriptions, work, orders, and payments. Opticians work in their own retail store or an optical store. Some may work for optometrists and ophthalmologist who sell glasses.

Average Salary: $19,000-$40,000

Educational Requirements: Students should take high school courses in physics, algebra, mechanical drawing, and geometry.  A high school diploma or GED certificate is needed to begin training as an optician.  There are two types of training programs.  Students can either complete an approved two-year course at a school of optician, or they can complete an approved three year on-the-job apprenticeship.

Reflection: I would not like to be an Optician because I don't like the career.