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Visiting the eye doctor seems like a simple enough task, but in the world of eye care, titles and roles of professionals can be very confusing to the average person.
Some people think they have been to the eye doctor, when in fact, they simply saw the optician. where do Optometrists fit in? Let’s take a look at the 3 O’s of eyecare and help you understand where each profession fits in to your life and eyecare. Each one is important, and each has their role. The confusing part is that there is overlap between professions…
Opticians are masters of lenses.
Whether it be reading glasses or prescription eyewear, an optician is trained to help. Opticians are not medically trained, rather they are technically trained.
When you go to your local eyeglass boutique, more often than not, you will be working with an optician to find and fit your eyeglasses to your prescription. Opticians can not write your prescription. Opticians are licensed by the state and requirements vary from state to state. In most states, an optician must attend a 2 year college and/or have apprenticeship experience.
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Source: (becoming an optician) http://www.readinstyle.com/three-os.aspx