Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians

Ask a local opticianry or ophthalmic laboratory manager if you can observe them at work to learn what they do.

Pursue the possibility of summer work at a retail optical shop or ophthalmic laboratory where you may have the opportunity to observe and ask questions as well as perform clerical functions.

Join a school or community group that will allow you to become familiar with grinding equipment and tools; becoming familiar with using machinery and heavy equipment will help develop your manual dexterity.