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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Davies was a pint-sized local optician and community organizer known as Mickey Midget.
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2024
The approach gained Akoni Eyewear a strong following with about 1,000 stockists across 50 countries, largely specialty boutiques and opticians.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 18 Sep. 2024
Thankfully, most local opticians can test your sunglasses’ UV protection properties in seconds.
—Simone Peinkofer, The Conversation, 21 Mar. 2024
Some line items were provided for nominal prices or even free, in the case of optician services, for $0 per hour.
—Bradford Betz, Fox News, 24 June 2024
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2024
The approach gained Akoni Eyewear a strong following with about 1,000 stockists across 50 countries, largely specialty boutiques and opticians.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 18 Sep. 2024
Thankfully, most local opticians can test your sunglasses’ UV protection properties in seconds.
—Simone Peinkofer, The Conversation, 21 Mar. 2024
Some line items were provided for nominal prices or even free, in the case of optician services, for $0 per hour.
—Bradford Betz, Fox News, 24 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for optician
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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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