· Receive customers’ prescriptions for eyeglasses or contact lenses.
· Understand all optical prescriptions presented to the optical shop by patients after prescribed by Optometrists.
· Have a good knowledge about different types of ophthalmic lenses.
· Take frame and facial measurements to ensure correct fit and positioning and to ensure a good fit.
· Help patients and/or customers to choose eyeglass frames and lens treatments, such as eyewear for occupational use or sports, tints or anti-reflective coatings, based on their vision needs and style preferences.
· Create work orders for ophthalmic laboratory technicians, providing information about the lenses needed.
· Be able to check glasses after they are delivered, from the laboratory, to ensure that they meet the required specifications.
· Repair or replace broken eyeglass and/or frames.
· Have a good knowledge on how to dispense contact lenses prescribed by Optometrists.