Optician
おぷてぃしゃん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales Clerks
- Minor : Other Merchandise Sales Clerks
Summary
Specialized profession involving the sale of eyeglasses and contact lenses, vision testing, lens processing, and fitting.
Description
Opticians perform vision tests for customers, determine prescriptions for eyeglasses or contact lenses, and handle a wide range of tasks from frame selection to lens processing and fitting. They propose designs suited to the customer's facial features and lifestyle, provide advice on lens types and coatings, and offer post-fitting adjustments, maintenance, and after-sales service. In addition to working in stores, diverse career paths are available, such as advancing in chain stores or opening an independent business.
Future Outlook
With an aging population, demand for eyeglasses and contact lenses is steadily increasing. The adoption of digital diagnostic equipment and online fitting is progressing, raising the market value of opticians with specialized skills.
Personality Traits
Can pay attention to details / Has good explanatory skills / Likes interacting with people
Work Style
Chain store / Independent opening / Mobile sales / Online services / Store employment
Career Path
Junior Optician → Senior Optician → Shop manager → Area manager → Independent business
Required Skills
Basic ophthalmic knowledge / Customer service skills / Frame adjustment / Lens processing machine operation / Vision measurement skills
Recommended Skills
Color design knowledge / English (terminology understanding) / Inventory management / Lens design software
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | because high accuracy is required for precise fitting and processing |
| Communication Skills | because smooth communication with customers is essential |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | because advanced mathematical analysis is minimal, and basic prescription management is sufficient |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Optician
- Eyeglass Fabrication Skills Certification (Grades 1–3)
Aliases
- Eyeglasses fitter
- Eyeglasses salesperson
- Optician
Related Jobs
- Contact lens salesperson
- Eyeglasses store manager
- Orthoptist