NUCC taxonomy code
Optician
156FX1800X
IndividualEye and Vision Services Providers
- Grouping
- Eye and Vision Services Providers
- Classification
- Technician/Technologist
- Specialization
- Optician
Definition
Opticians help fit eyeglasses and contact lenses, following prescriptions from Ophthalmologists and Optometrists. They also help customers decide which eyeglass frame or contact lenses to buy.
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