[Core] [24% incumbents] Measure clients' bridge and eye size, temple length, vertex distance, pupillary distance, and optical centers of eyes, using measuring devices.
  DWAs: Measure the physical or physiological attributes of patients.

[Core] [24% incumbents] Verify that finished lenses are ground to specifications.
  DWAs: Fabricate medical devices.

[Core] [24% incumbents] Recommend specific lenses, lens coatings, and frames to suit client needs.
  DWAs: Recommend types of assistive devices.

[Core] [24% incumbents] Assist clients in selecting frames according to style and color, and ensure that frames are coordinated with facial and eye measurements and optical prescriptions.
  DWAs: Fit eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other vision aids. | Recommend types of assistive devices.

[Core] [24% incumbents] Maintain records of customer prescriptions, work orders, and payments.
  DWAs: Record patient medical histories.

[Core] [24% incumbents] Heat, shape, or bend plastic or metal frames to adjust eyeglasses to fit clients, using pliers and hands.
  DWAs: Fit eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other vision aids.

[Core] [24% incumbents] Show customers how to insert, remove, and care for their contact lenses.
  DWAs: Instruct patients in the use of assistive equipment.

[Core] [24% incumbents] Determine clients' current lens prescriptions, when necessary, using lensometers or lens analyzers and clients' eyeglasses.
  DWAs: Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.

[Core] [24% incumbents] Prepare work orders and instructions for grinding lenses and fabricating eyeglasses.
  DWAs: Prepare detailed work plans. | Plan production or operational procedures or sequences.

[Core] [24% incumbents] Obtain a customer's previous record, or verify a prescription with the examining optometrist or ophthalmologist.
  DWAs: Gather medical information from patient histories. | Verify accuracy of patient information. | Perform clerical work in medical settings.

[Core] [24% incumbents] Sell goods such as contact lenses, spectacles, sunglasses, and goods related to eyes, in general.
  DWAs: Merchandise healthcare products or services.

[Core] [24% incumbents] Perform administrative duties, such as tracking inventory and sales, submitting patient insurance information, and performing simple bookkeeping.
  DWAs: Perform clerical work in medical settings. | Process medical billing information.

[Core] [24% incumbents] Assemble eyeglasses by cutting and edging lenses, and fitting the lenses into frames.
  DWAs: Fabricate medical devices.

[Core] [24% incumbents] Supervise the training of student opticians.
  DWAs: Train medical providers.

[Core] [24% incumbents] Order and purchase frames and lenses.
  DWAs: Order medical supplies or equipment.

[Core] [24% incumbents] Grind lens edges, or apply coatings to lenses.
  DWAs: Fabricate medical devices.

[Core] [24% incumbents] Repair damaged frames.
  DWAs: Repair medical or dental assistive devices.

[Core] [24% incumbents] Arrange and maintain displays of optical merchandise.
  DWAs: Merchandise healthcare products or services.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Evaluate prescriptions in conjunction with clients' vocational and avocational visual requirements.
  DWAs: Evaluate treatment options to guide medical decisions.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Fabricate lenses to meet prescription specifications.
  DWAs: Fabricate medical devices.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Instruct clients in how to wear and care for eyeglasses.
  DWAs: Instruct patients in the use of assistive equipment.

--- SKILLS ---
  Speaking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Listening (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.50 lvl:3.88) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Writing (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Mathematics (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.62 lvl:3.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.88 lvl:5.33) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Sales and Marketing (imp:4.25 lvl:4.75) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Mathematics (imp:3.91 lvl:4.08) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Production and Processing (imp:3.83 lvl:4.08) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Administrative (imp:3.78 lvl:3.83) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  English Language (imp:3.67 lvl:3.54) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Administration and Management (imp:3.50 lvl:3.54) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Education and Training (imp:3.42 lvl:4.04) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Psychology (imp:3.21 lvl:3.54) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Law and Government (imp:3.08 lvl:2.88) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.04 lvl:3.54) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:3.00 lvl:3.17) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.92 lvl:2.58) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Communications and Media (imp:2.92 lvl:2.54) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Mechanical (imp:2.79 lvl:2.88) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Physics (imp:2.58 lvl:2.46) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Biology (imp:2.54 lvl:2.52) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:2.50 lvl:2.21) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.43 lvl:2.35) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Telecommunications (imp:2.43 lvl:1.62) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Design (imp:2.38 lvl:2.21) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Foreign Language (imp:2.08 lvl:1.67) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Chemistry (imp:2.04 lvl:2.17) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.83 lvl:1.50) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Geography (imp:1.62 lvl:0.96) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.62 lvl:1.29) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Transportation (imp:1.58 lvl:0.88) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Fine Arts (imp:1.54 lvl:0.79) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Building and Construction (imp:1.50 lvl:0.83) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  History and Archeology (imp:1.46 lvl:0.83) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Food Production (imp:1.22 lvl:0.35) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.75 lvl:3.50) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.12) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Expression (imp:3.62 lvl:3.50) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.62 lvl:3.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Information Ordering (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Time Sharing (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Visualization (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Depth Perception (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Memorization (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Response Orientation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Static Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Stamina (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:4.83 lvl:5.39) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.71 lvl:4.25) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:4.54 lvl:4.71) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Getting Information (imp:4.52 lvl:5.00) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.46 lvl:5.00) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.46 lvl:4.71) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.33 lvl:5.54) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Working with Computers (imp:4.30 lvl:3.52) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.17 lvl:5.08) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.17 lvl:4.38) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.08 lvl:4.25) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:4.05 lvl:3.65) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Processing Information (imp:4.04 lvl:4.83) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:4.04 lvl:3.96) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:4.00 lvl:4.04) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.91 lvl:4.71) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.88 lvl:4.42) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.87 lvl:4.75) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.79 lvl:3.08) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.79 lvl:4.29) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.78 lvl:3.92) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.78 lvl:3.96) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.71 lvl:4.67) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.70 lvl:3.87) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.70 lvl:4.52) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.67 lvl:4.17) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.62 lvl:3.79) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.46 lvl:4.54) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.46 lvl:3.17) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.29 lvl:3.50) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.29 lvl:3.79) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.22 lvl:3.38) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.09 lvl:3.17) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:3.08 lvl:3.29) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.67 lvl:3.12) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.46 lvl:2.38) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.46 lvl:2.26) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.42 lvl:2.22) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.71 lvl:0.96) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Cautiousness (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.77) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.22) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:2.06) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Cooperation (imp:2.03) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:2.01) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cooperation (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Empathy (imp:1.83) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Sincerity (imp:1.63) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Integrity (imp:1.60) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Optimism (imp:1.32) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Self-Control (imp:1.31) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.26) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.20) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Social Orientation (imp:1.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Adaptability (imp:0.97) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Perseverance (imp:0.90) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Initiative (imp:0.83) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Humility (imp:0.70) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.59) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.56) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Innovation (imp:0.51) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.12) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Service Orientation (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Persuasion (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Instructing (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Negotiation (imp:2.75 lvl:3.12) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Operation and Control (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.12 lvl:1.38) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Repairing (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Programming (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 73,530
  annual_median    : $47,260
  annual_pct10     : $35,610
  annual_pct25     : $38,820
  annual_pct75     : $61,700
  annual_pct90     : $76,750
  annual_mean      : $51,770
  hourly_median    : $22.72

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Connecticut ($75,300)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($28,980)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.598x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (52 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   39,760  median: $  46,270
  Retail Trade                             emp:   32,950  median: $  51,530
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      270  median: $  49,710
  Educational Services                     emp:      240  median: $  51,090
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      100  median: $  49,040
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:       80  median: $  36,640
  Manufacturing                            emp:       30  median: $  49,950

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (7 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   39,760  median: $  46,270
  Retail Trade                             emp:   32,950  median: $  51,530
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      270  median: $  49,710
  Educational Services                     emp:      240  median: $  51,090
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      100  median: $  49,040
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:       80  median: $  36,640
  Manufacturing                            emp:       30  median: $  49,950

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word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
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fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T21:48:13.423763Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Optician (similarity: 0.5517)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optician
  QID: Q1996635
  Extract: An optician is an individual who fits glasses or contact lenses by filling a refractive prescription from an optometrist or ophthalmologist. They are able to translate and adapt ophthalmic prescriptions, dispense products, and work with accessories. There are several specialties within the field.

  Title: Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Registration Board of Nigeria (similarity: 0.3864)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optometrists_and_Dispensing_Opticians_Registration_Board_of_Nigeria
  QID: Q125343079
  Extract: The Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Registration Board of Nigeria (ODORBN) is a government agency responsible for regulating the practice of optometry and dispensing opticianry in Nigeria. It was established by the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians (Registration, etc.) decree of 1989, now 

  Title: Association of British Dispensing Opticians (similarity: 0.5312)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_of_British_Dispensing_Opticians
  QID: Q4809657
  Extract: The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) is the main professional association for opticians in the UK.

  Title: Boots Opticians (similarity: 0.5000)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boots_Opticians
  QID: Q4944037
  Extract: Boots Opticians Limited operates a chain of ophthalmic and dispensing optician stores in the United Kingdom. The company is a subsidiary of The Boots Group (58%) and De Rigo (42%).

  Title: Federation of (Ophthalmic and Dispensing) Opticians (similarity: 0.5000)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federation_of_(Ophthalmic_and_Dispensing)_Opticians
  QID: Q22001146
  Extract: 
The Federation of Opticians is a trade organisation representing eye care providers and registered opticians in business in the UK and Republic of Ireland. It was founded in 1985 and is generally referred to as FODO. It is a registered charity.

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model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed task descriptions, work activities, and industry employment statistics. BLS wage data provides reliable market intelligence, and the occupation's established role in healthcare and retail sectors offers clear career pathway insights.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T19:51:54.111284+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,675
tokens_output        : 4,308
cost_usd             : $0.051543
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, though 'Optician' entry provides relevant context about the broader optical profession. The closest semantic match describes opticians as individuals who fit glasses or contact lenses by filling refractive prescriptions.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Dispensing opticians are healthcare professionals who design, measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames according to written optical prescriptions. They work directly with clients to select appropriate eyewear, assist with contact lens care, and ensure proper fit of corrective devices. These specialists combine technical precision in measurements and lens verification with customer service expertise to help people achieve optimal vision correction.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Dispensing opticians begin their day by reviewing customer prescriptions and work orders, then proceed to take precise facial measurements including bridge size, temple length, and pupillary distance using specialized instruments. They spend considerable time helping clients select frames that coordinate with their facial features and personal style preferences, making recommendations for specific lenses and coatings based on individual needs. A significant portion of their day involves hands-on work, including heating and shaping plastic or metal frames using pliers to ensure proper fit, verifying that finished lenses meet specifications, and demonstrating proper contact lens insertion, removal, and care techniques. They maintain detailed records of customer prescriptions, work orders, and payments while preparing instructions for lens grinding and eyeglass fabrication. Throughout the day, they collaborate with optometrists and ophthalmologists to verify prescriptions and ensure compliance with optical standards.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel as dispensing opticians possess strong attention to detail and dependability, as precision in measurements and lens fitting is critical for customer safety and satisfaction. They demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with high oral expression and comprehension abilities, enabling them to communicate effectively with diverse customers about their vision needs and eyewear options. These professionals combine conventional and realistic personality traits, enjoying structured work processes while also engaging in hands-on technical tasks. Successful dispensing opticians show strong service orientation and social perceptiveness, allowing them to understand customer preferences and build trust during the eyewear selection process. They maintain cautiousness in their work approach, understanding that accuracy in measurements and prescription verification directly impacts customer vision and comfort.

CAREER ENTRY:
The majority of dispensing opticians enter the field with a high school diploma (45.8%) and receive on-the-job training, while many pursue post-secondary certificates (25.0%) or associate's degrees (25.0%) in optical technology or related fields. Most states require dispensing opticians to be licensed, which typically involves completing an apprenticeship program combining classroom instruction with practical experience under supervision. Entry-level positions often begin with basic frame adjustment and customer service duties, progressing to more complex tasks like contact lens fitting and prescription verification. The combination of technical training in optics, mathematics, and customer service skills forms the foundation for career advancement.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced dispensing opticians can advance to supervisory roles managing optical departments in retail chains or healthcare facilities, or become specialized contact lens fitters working with complex prescriptions. Many pursue additional certifications in specific areas like low vision aids or specialty contact lenses, increasing their expertise and earning potential. Career progression may lead to optical shop ownership, sales representative positions with eyewear manufacturers, or training roles in optical programs. Some dispensing opticians transition into related healthcare fields or advance their education to become optometrists, leveraging their practical experience in optics and patient care.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, dispensing opticians earn a median annual wage of $47,260, with employment of 73,530 workers nationwide and a wage range from $35,610 to $76,750 representing the 10th to 90th percentiles. Geographic variation is significant, with Connecticut leading at $75,300 annually compared to Puerto Rico at $28,980, reflecting a 2.60x ratio between highest and lowest paying regions. The field shows employment concentration in Health Care and Social Assistance (39,760 workers) and Retail Trade (32,950 workers), indicating strong demand across both clinical and commercial settings. The aging population and increasing prevalence of vision problems suggest continued steady demand for optical services. Technology integration including digital lens measuring systems and online eyewear platforms is reshaping the industry while maintaining the need for skilled professionals who can provide personalized fitting and customer service.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Dispensing opticians face moderate automation risk, as digital measuring technologies and automated lens cutting systems are streamlining some technical processes. However, the profession's emphasis on direct customer interaction, personalized frame selection, and hands-on fitting adjustments provides significant protection against full automation. The complex problem-solving required for unusual prescriptions and the trust-building aspects of eyewear consultation remain fundamentally human-centered activities that resist technological replacement.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Optometrists (29-1041.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Dispensing opticians often advance their education to become optometrists, building on their practical optics experience and customer service background.
    data: Related occupation designation
    data: Shared knowledge in mathematics and customer service
    data: Both work with optical prescriptions
  [skill_overlap] Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (29-2057.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share critical skills in patient measurement, equipment operation, and maintaining medical records with similar importance ratings.
    data: Both measure patient physical attributes
    data: Shared work activity in documenting/recording information
    data: Similar near vision ability requirements
  [task_similarity] Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (51-9083.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both occupations verify lens specifications and work with lens grinding processes, though opticians focus more on customer interaction.
    data: Verify finished lenses ground to specifications
    data: Prepare work orders for lens grinding
    data: Shared production and processing knowledge
  [riasec_cluster] Hearing Aid Specialists (29-2092.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles combine conventional and realistic traits, requiring precise technical fitting of assistive devices with strong customer service skills.
    data: Both fit assistive devices
    data: Similar service orientation and social perceptiveness
    data: Conventional-Realistic RIASEC profile similarity
  [knowledge_overlap] Medical Assistants (31-9092.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles emphasize customer and personal service knowledge along with administrative tasks and patient record maintenance.
    data: Customer and Personal Service knowledge (4.9 importance)
    data: Administrative knowledge overlap
    data: Both maintain patient records
  [job_zone] Pharmacy Technicians (29-2052.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both are Job Zone 3 healthcare support roles requiring medium preparation and similar levels of education and training.
    data: Job Zone 3 classification
    data: Similar education distribution patterns
    data: Both verify prescriptions and maintain records
  [transferable_skill] Retail Salespersons (41-2031.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Dispensing opticians in retail settings share key transferable skills in persuasion, service orientation, and selling activities.
    data: Selling or Influencing Others work activity (4.5 importance)
    data: Service Orientation transferable skill
    data: 32,950 employed in Retail Trade

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['dispensing optician', 'optical dispenser', 'contact lens fitter', 'eyeglass fitter', 'optical technician', 'ophthalmic dispenser', 'licensed optician', 'eyewear specialist']
  exclude_keywords : ['optometrist', 'ophthalmologist', 'laboratory technician', 'medical technologist', 'vision therapist']
  title_patterns   : ['*Optician*', '*Optical*', '*Dispens*', '*Contact Lens*', '*Eyewear*']
  common_variations: ['Certified Optician', 'Licensed Dispensing Optician', 'LDO', 'Contact Lens Technician', 'Eyecare Advisor', 'Optical Sales Associate', 'Ophthalmic Dispenser', 'Licensed Optical Dispenser']

total_terms    : 40
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source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
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tendency                   42  0.01484  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01343  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equipment                  27  0.00954  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:85%  dwas:15%
opticians                  19  0.00671  inference            inference:58%  wikipedia:37%  onet_tasks:5%
lenses                     18  0.00636  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:56%  inference:28%  dwas:11%
customer                   16  0.00565  inference            inference:62%  onet_dimensions:25%  onet_tasks:12%
principles                 16  0.00565  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
medical                    15  0.00530  dwas                 dwas:93%  onet_dimensions:7%
dispensing                 15  0.00530  inference            inference:67%  wikipedia:33%
devices                    14  0.00495  dwas                 dwas:50%  onet_dimensions:36%  onet_tasks:7%
lens                       13  0.00459  inference            inference:69%  onet_tasks:31%
prescriptions              12  0.00424  inference            inference:58%  onet_tasks:33%  wikipedia:8%
includes                   12  0.00424  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    12  0.00424  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00424  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
optical                    11  0.00389  inference            inference:73%  onet_tasks:27%
needs                      11  0.00389  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  inference:18%  onet_tasks:9%
techniques                 11  0.00389  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  inference:9%
ideas                      11  0.00389  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
vision                     11  0.00389  inference            inference:45%  onet_dimensions:36%  dwas:18%
activities                 11  0.00389  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  wikipedia:9%  inference:9%
clients                    10  0.00353  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:70%  inference:20%  onet_dimensions:10%
frames                     10  0.00353  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:70%  inference:30%
problems                   10  0.00353  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
materials                  10  0.00353  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00353  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                10  0.00353  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
care                        9  0.00318  inference            inference:44%  onet_tasks:22%  onet_dimensions:22%
performing                  9  0.00318  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
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services                    9  0.00318  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  dwas:22%  inference:11%
standards                   9  0.00318  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
production                  9  0.00318  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  dwas:11%
resources                   9  0.00318  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00318  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
hands                       8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:38%  onet_tasks:12%
understand                  8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
problem                     8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
monitoring                  8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%