Optician

usgb/ɑːpˈtɪʃn/
noun

A person whose job is to sell glasses and contact lenses.

I need to go to the optician to get a new pair of glasses.
Visual representation of "optician" - A person whose job is to sell glasses and contact lenses.

Often appears as...

  • visit the optician
  • optician's appointment
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Eyewear Specialist

Refers specifically to professionals selling glasses and contact lenses, not making them.

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She visited the optician to find stylish frames for her vision correction.
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Healthcare Setting

Opticians work in stores or clinics related to eye care and assist with eye health products.

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At the optician's clinic, they offered various types of contact lenses.
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Misconception Alert

An optician is not the same as an optometrist, who can perform eye exams.

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After getting her prescription from the optometrist, she bought glasses from the optician.
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