Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians
Cut, grind, and polish eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other precision optical elements. Assemble and mount lenses into frames or process other optical elements. Includes precision lens polishers or grinders, centerer-edgers, and lens mounters.
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How AI Impacts Each Task
19 tasks analyzed
Mount and secure lens blanks or optical lenses in holding tools or chucks of cutting, polishing, grinding, or coating machines.
Inspect lens blanks to detect flaws, verify smoothness of surface, and ensure thickness of coating on lenses.
Set up machines to polish, bevel, edge, or grind lenses, flats, blanks, or other precision optical elements.
Inspect, weigh, and measure mounted or unmounted lenses after completion to verify alignment and conformance to specifications, using precision instruments.
Shape lenses appropriately so that they can be inserted into frames.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount and secure lens blanks or optical lenses in holding tools or chucks of cutting, polishing, grinding, or coating machines. | - | - | - |
| Inspect lens blanks to detect flaws, verify smoothness of surface, and ensure thickness of coating on lenses. | - | - | - |
| Set up machines to polish, bevel, edge, or grind lenses, flats, blanks, or other precision optical elements. | - | - | - |
| Inspect, weigh, and measure mounted or unmounted lenses after completion to verify alignment and conformance to specifications, using precision instruments. | - | - | - |
| Shape lenses appropriately so that they can be inserted into frames. | - | - | - |
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Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$38,420
per year
Mean Wage
$41,760
per year
Employment
19K
workers
Wage Range
$31,250 - $55,480
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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