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Optician
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a person whose job is to test people's eyes and sight or to make and supply glasses or contacts
Dialect
British
British
Who is an "optician"?
An optician is a healthcare professional who specializes in providing and fitting eyeglasses and contact lenses based on prescriptions from optometrists or ophthalmologists. Opticians help people find the right eyewear to correct vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. They help clients in selecting frames or lenses that suit their preferences and lifestyle while ensuring proper fit and comfort. They also perform adjustments and repairs to eyewear as needed.
Examples
The optician recommended new glasses for better vision.
She visited the optician to get a prescription for her eyeglasses.
