What is an optometric optician?

Optometric opticians, also known as dispensing opticians, are eye care professionals who fit and dispense glasses and contact lenses based on prescriptions from optometrists or ophthalmologists. They help patients select appropriate eyewear, take measurements, adjust frames, and ensure lenses are correctly fitted. While they do not perform eye examinations or diagnose eye conditions, they play a crucial role in providing vision correction and ensuring comfort and satisfaction with eyewear.