Optician
(noun)
- A person who makes, fits, or dispenses eyeglasses or contact lenses.
- A professional who designs, fits and dispenses eyewear.
Origin:
The word "optician" comes from the greek word "optikos" which means "of sight" or "related to the eye", it refers to a person who makes, fits, or dispenses eyeglasses or contact lenses.
Examples:
- She went to the optician to get a new pair of glasses.
- He is an optician and specializes in fitting contact lenses.
- The optician examined his eyes and prescribed new glasses.
- An optician can design and fit eyeglasses to correct certain vision problems.
- She took her child to see the optician to get a new pair of glasses.