Opticianry - Baker College of Coldwater

Opticianry from Baker College of Coldwater is a Campus Associate Ophthalmology degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. An optician is a professional who has the responsibility for the dispensing of eyewear, including spectacles, contact lenses, low-vision aids, and accessories. The optician may fabricate, verify, and fit eyeglasses,contact lenses and other optical devices upon the written prescription of a medical doctor or doctor of optometry. Once presented with this prescription, an optician is responsible for analyzing and interpreting the prescription to determine the lenses that are best suited to the patient's lifestyle and visual needs. Frame selection, including size and material, is then chosen. The optician takes measurements to insure proper lens placement in the frame, and must verify the accuracy of the finished product. The glasses are adjusted to the patient by the optician at the time of delivery. Other duties include occasional adjustments to retain proper fit, replacements,and repairs of lenses and frames. View more details on Baker College of Coldwater . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Ophthalmology courses.