Is being a dispensing optician a good fit for you?
Makes and fits glasses to match an eye test prescription. Helps customers pick frames and look after contact lenses.
What the work involves
- Measures the size and shape of a customer's eyes and face using special tools.
- Checks that finished lenses have been ground to the right shape.
- Looks at prescriptions alongside what the customer needs to see for work and hobbies.
- Helps customers choose frames that suit their style and fit their face and prescription.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be organising and hands-on. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a dispensing optician is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.