optician
noun
op·ti·cian
äp-ˈti-shən 
1
: a maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments
2
: a person who reads prescriptions for visual correction, orders lenses, and dispenses eyeglasses and contact lenses compare ophthalmologist, optometrist
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Some line items were provided for nominal prices or even free, in the case of optician services, for $0 per hour.
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Bradford Betz, Fox News, 24 June 2024
And sometimes opticians will be recycling them after eclipses, groups like Astronomers Without Borders.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024
But taking back control of his life proves challenging, especially once it’s revealed how many people, from Raymond’s wife Vivian (Qualley) to friendly optician Rita (Stone), are a part of the puppet master’s scenario.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024
The unique glasses are then fit by expert opticians at one of the 13 Morgenthal Frederics boutiques across the country.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2024
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Bradford Betz, Fox News, 24 June 2024
And sometimes opticians will be recycling them after eclipses, groups like Astronomers Without Borders.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024
But taking back control of his life proves challenging, especially once it’s revealed how many people, from Raymond’s wife Vivian (Qualley) to friendly optician Rita (Stone), are a part of the puppet master’s scenario.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024
The unique glasses are then fit by expert opticians at one of the 13 Morgenthal Frederics boutiques across the country.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2024
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“Optician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/optician. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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optician
noun
op·ti·cian
äp-ˈtish-ən
1
: a maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments
2
: a person who reads prescriptions for correction of vision, orders, prepares, and sometimes grinds lenses for eyeglasses, sells eyeglasses and contact lenses, and fits and adjusts eyeglasses compare ophthalmologist, optometrist
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optician
noun
op·ti·cian
äp-ˈtish-ən
1
: a maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments
2
: a person who reads prescriptions for visual correction, orders lenses, and dispenses eyeglasses and contact lenses compare ophthalmologist, optometrist
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