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1 Also called optometrist. a general name used to refer to an ophthalmic optician, a person qualified to examine the eyes and prescribe and supply spectacles and contact lenses.  a general name used to refer to a dispensing optician, a person who supplies and fits spectacle frames but is not qualified to prescribe lenses.
Also just known as opticians, optician technicians take eye measurements and create work orders for the ophthalmic lab techs who will make the eye glasses. Opticians often help clients choose glasses and sometimes repair them or assure a good fit by making adjustments. Those working in small shops may also grind or cut lenses to fit frames.