Optical Laboratory Technician

Optical Laboratory Technician 

Duties and Responsibilities: The optical laboratory technicians grind and fit eyeglass lenses into frames according to prescriptions written by ophthalmologists. Technicians set lens grinding machine so that less blanks are ground and polished. They then fit the polished. Then they fit the polished lenses into eyeglass frames and depending upon where they work, fit the frames to the patients. Some ophthalmic technicians work in optical laboratories or for optometrists or ophthalmologists. Many work in retail stores that made the special departments.

Salary: $15,000 - $20,000

Education: The high school diploma or GED certificate is needed to begin optical laboratory training. Training programs last between six months and one year and are provided by vocational schools and community colleges. Some retail store optical departments provide on the job training.