£11,960
Average salary at age 20
£23,920
Average Salary
32
Average hours per week
Description
Dispensing opticians supply, fit and service spectacles, contact lenses and other optical aids in accordance with a prescription from an ophthalmologist or optometrist.Main Tasks
- Interprets prescription and measures patient’s face to determine distance between pupil centres, height of bridge of nose, etc.;
- Advises patient on lens type and choice of spectacle frames;
- Prepares detailed instructions for workshop;
- Ensures that completed spectacles conform to specification and fit the patient correctly and comfortably;
- Fits spectacles and advises patient on lens care and any other difficulties likely to be experienced.
Qualifications
Entry is most common with GCSEs/S grades or equivalent qualifications or experience, followed by up to three years training approved by the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO). Full-time, day-release or distance-learning options are available.What Dispensing opticians studied in higher education
| Occupation | Percentage Value |
|---|---|
| (L3) Sociology | 3 |
| (B5) Ophthalmics | 67 |
| (C1) Biology | 2 |
| (C8) Psychology | 6 |
| (V4) Archaeology | 2 |
| (W6) Cinematics & photography | 2 |
| (A3) Clinical medicine | 2 |
| (H8) Chemical, process & energy engineering | 2 |
| (R1) French studies | 1 |
| (M2) Law by topic | 1 |
| (B9) Others in subjects allied to medicine | 3 |
| (B4) Nutrition | 2 |
| (L5) Social work | 1 |
| (N2) Management studies | 2 |
| (V1) History by period | 5 |
| (I1) Computer science | 2 |
UK Prospects
11100
Workforce Size
4.01%
Predicted growth 2024 - 2027
694
Predicted Replacement 2024 - 2027
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