What's an Optician?
Optician
Say: op-TIH-shun
An optician is the person you see when you go to buy your glasses that were prescribed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist. The optician makes sure you get the right lenses to help you see and glasses that fit your face.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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