As a graduate of our program, you'll be qualified to work as a dispensing optician, ophthalmic lab technician, contact lens fitter, eye doctor's assistant, manufacturer's representative, optical office manager and more. Considering that more than 70% of the population requires eyewear, this is a field with a lot of opportunity. Not only that, the U.S. Department of Labor predicts a 35% growth rate over the next 10 years!
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Our program prepares students for the National Opticianry Exam and Contact Lens Registry Exam administered by the American Board of Opticianry and National Contact Lens Examiners (ABO/NCLE). With these credentials, you'll be poised for a great entry-level position, rapid advancement and the ability to someday open your own store.
| What do Optical Dispensing Specialists do? |
| Dispensing Opticians: |
- Recommend lenses, frames and lens coatings
- Take patient measurements
- Prepare work orders for labs
- Fit eyeglasses
- Repair broken frames
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| Ophthalmic Lab Technicians: |
- Cut, edge, tint and insert lenses into eyeglass frames
- Inspect final product for quality and accuracy
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| Contact Lens Technicians: |
- Measure eye shape and size
- Teach patients how to use and care for lenses
- Ensure proper lens fit
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| Where do our graduates work? |
| Listed below are just a few of the companies that consistently hire ACC graduates. |
- Cole Vision - Sears
- Costco Optical
- Lenscrafters
- Kaiser Permanente
- Walmart Vision
- Optical Solutions
- Pearle Vision Express
- Optometric Eye Institute
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| As an Optical Dispenser you can work in: |
- Retail
- Sales
- Optical laboratories
- Private Doctors' offices
- Hospitals
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