Optical Laboratory Technician

Optical Laboratory Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

Optical laboratory technicians grind and fit eyeglasses lenses into frames according to prescriptions written by ophthalmologist or optometrists. Technicians set lens grinding machine so that lens blanks are ground and polished. Some ophthalmic technicians work in optical laboratories or for optometrists’ or ophthalmologist. Many work in retail stories that have optical departments.   

Salary: $ 15,000- $20,000

Education:

A high school diploma or GED certificate is needed to begin optical laboratory training. Training programs last between six months and one year and are provided by vocational schools and community colleges. Some retail store optical departments provide on-the-job training.

Reflection:

This job has yet not convinced me into falling for this type of career. The reason for it maybe because there is another particular job that I am most interested in.