optician
noun
op·ti·cian
äp-ˈti-shən 
1
: a maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments
2
: a person who reads prescriptions for visual correction, orders lenses, and dispenses eyeglasses and contact lenses compare ophthalmologist, optometrist
Examples of optician in a Sentence
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The unique glasses are then fit by expert opticians at one of the 13 Morgenthal Frederics boutiques across the country.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2024
In one big shopping mall near a border crossing, opticians and dental clinics promise cheaper service than Hong Kong that requires only a short trip.
—Olivia Wang, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2024
And like many sellers, Kurt Walling, a semi-retired optician in Streetsboro, Ohio, who has been offloading portions of his personal collection via Discogs for years, remains upset about last year’s increase in selling fees.
—Steve Knopper, Billboard, 1 Feb. 2024
Baker Bakery wrapper Cake decorator Cashier Cashier assistant Food service assistant
Forklift driver
Licensed and non-licensed opticians
Meat cutter
Membership clerk
Non-licensed hearing aid assistant
Pharmacist
Pharmacy sales assistant
Stocker
Tire installer
What are the employee benefits and pay?
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 8 Feb. 2024
And take them to an optician to buff out minor scratches.
—Matthew Solan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2024
Though, an eyeglass prescription is more or less universal, as opticians worldwide use the same procedures when writing a prescription.
—Nicole F. Roberts, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
Editor’s picks In the show, Karp takes on the leading role of Paltrow, while Martin plays the disgruntled optometrist — which should never be confused with optician, by the way — Sanderson.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2023
Eyeglass prescriptions may differ in format depending on your optician and country.
—Nicole F. Roberts, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2024
In one big shopping mall near a border crossing, opticians and dental clinics promise cheaper service than Hong Kong that requires only a short trip.
—Olivia Wang, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2024
And like many sellers, Kurt Walling, a semi-retired optician in Streetsboro, Ohio, who has been offloading portions of his personal collection via Discogs for years, remains upset about last year’s increase in selling fees.
—Steve Knopper, Billboard, 1 Feb. 2024
Baker Bakery wrapper Cake decorator Cashier Cashier assistant Food service assistant
Forklift driver
Licensed and non-licensed opticians
Meat cutter
Membership clerk
Non-licensed hearing aid assistant
Pharmacist
Pharmacy sales assistant
Stocker
Tire installer
What are the employee benefits and pay?
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 8 Feb. 2024
And take them to an optician to buff out minor scratches.
—Matthew Solan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2024
Though, an eyeglass prescription is more or less universal, as opticians worldwide use the same procedures when writing a prescription.
—Nicole F. Roberts, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
Editor’s picks In the show, Karp takes on the leading role of Paltrow, while Martin plays the disgruntled optometrist — which should never be confused with optician, by the way — Sanderson.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2023
Eyeglass prescriptions may differ in format depending on your optician and country.
—Nicole F. Roberts, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
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optician
noun
op·ti·cian
äp-ˈtish-ən
1
: a maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments
2
: a person who reads prescriptions for correction of vision, orders, prepares, and sometimes grinds lenses for eyeglasses, sells eyeglasses and contact lenses, and fits and adjusts eyeglasses compare ophthalmologist, optometrist
Medical Definition
optician
noun
op·ti·cian
äp-ˈtish-ən
1
: a maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments
2
: a person who reads prescriptions for visual correction, orders lenses, and dispenses eyeglasses and contact lenses compare ophthalmologist, optometrist
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