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
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It is designed exclusively for opticians, and features interactive workshops on practice growth, technical skills and industry trends, alongside accredited continuing education.
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Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
The Vista resident is a retired optician who has a Master of Fine Arts degree in theater production, but never pursued theater as anything other than a hobby.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
As someone whose weekdays are filled working full-time as an optician, Owen-Boerger found her ability to grow her start-up has been limited by both money and time.
—Tammy Swift, Twin Cities, 2 July 2025
His mother stayed home to lead the household while his father was an optician who owned a retail store.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
The Vista resident is a retired optician who has a Master of Fine Arts degree in theater production, but never pursued theater as anything other than a hobby.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
As someone whose weekdays are filled working full-time as an optician, Owen-Boerger found her ability to grow her start-up has been limited by both money and time.
—Tammy Swift, Twin Cities, 2 July 2025
His mother stayed home to lead the household while his father was an optician who owned a retail store.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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“Optician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/optician. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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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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