325490 - Other opticians

This classification includes other opticians who are not listed in the 3254 subgroup 'Opticians' and who select and sell corrective contact lenses for impaired vision based on the prescription of an ophthalmologist. Supervises corrective glasses, contact lenses, vision correction, and other optical devices.

Main activities

* check clients' vision, measures face and eyes, select glasses and other optical devices;
* consult clients on glasses and frames, contact lens type, and other optical device questions, ensuring they fit, are safe, comfortable, and suitable for their lifestyle;
* explain vision correction prescriptions and work orders for optics laboratories;
* grind lenses and insert them into frames, prepare contact lenses, and perform other necessary tasks;
* check if manufactured optical means accurately match the issued prescription and fit the clients.

Characteristic competences

* check clients' vision;
* consult clients on glasses and frames;
* explain vision correction prescriptions;
* prepare contact lenses;
* check the compliance of manufactured optical means with the issued prescription.