College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
or equivalent experience
Work setting
Relocation costs not covered by employer
Tasks
Analyze the client's eyeglasses or contact lenses and by measuring the client's eye curvature, pupillary distance and bridge width, using optical measuring devices
Obtain specifications for eyeglasses and contact lenses from a prescription prepared by an ophthalmologist or optometrist
Supervise or manage activities of other opticians or student opticians
Assist clients in selecting eyeglasses
Advise on use and care of contact lenses
Adjust finished eyeglasses to fit client
Supervision
1 to 2 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities
Area of specialization
Obtain specifications for eyeglasses or contact lenses and fit clients with prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses
