Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians cut, grind, and polish eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other precision optical elements. They assemble and mount lenses into frames or process other optical elements.
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- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians
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What do they typically do
- Assemble eyeglass frames and attach shields, nose pads, and temple pieces using pliers, screwdrivers, and drills
- Adjust lenses and frames to correct alignment
- Select lens blanks, molds, tools, and polishing or grinding wheels according to production specifications
- Shape lenses so that they can be inserted into frames
- Clean finished lenses and eyeglasses using cloths and solvents
- Mount and secure lens blanks or optical lenses in holding tools or chucks of cutting, polishing, grinding, or coating machines
- Inspect lens blanks to find flaws, check surface smoothness, and ensure correct thickness of coating on lenses
- Mount, secure, and align finished lenses in frames or optical assemblies, using precision hand tools
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +0.9%
Job Openings 28
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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