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CIP PROGRAM: 51.1801
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician.

Summary: A program that prepares individuals to adapt and fit corrective eyewear, including eyeglasses and contact lenses, as prescribed by ophthalmologists or optometrists; to assist patients in selecting appropriate frames; and to prepare work orders for ophthalmic laboratory technicians. Includes instruction in geometrical optics, ophthalmic optics, anatomy of the eye, optical instrumentation, use and maintenance of adjustment and cleaning tools, prescription interpretation, contact lens adaptation and fitting, prosthesis fitting, facial and eye measuring, pathology identification, record-keeping, and patient and business administrative tasks.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Related Occupations

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National Completion Rate Trends

Year Associate'sBachelor'sMaster's
2020 318 - -
2021 286 - -
2022 318 - -
2023 269 - -
2024 235 - -
Change -15.41% - -

Related CIPs

51 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
51.18 Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions.
51.1801 Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician.
51.1802 Optometric Technician/Assistant.
51.1803 Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist.
51.1804 Orthoptics/Orthoptist.
51.1899 Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions, Other.

Institutions granting degrees in Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician.

Institution Degrees Granted (2024)5-Year Change

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