Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician

Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician programs prepare individuals, under the supervision of ophthalmologists and optometrists, to cut, grind, edge, and finish corrective lenses and to fabricate eyewear. Includes instruction in optical theory, applied mathematics, lens surfacing and finishing, tinting and coating, impact resistance treatment and testing, frame construction and repair, prescription interpretation, equipment operation and maintenance, follow-up adjustment, record-keeping, and laboratory safety procedures.

Of the 12 Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician degrees granted each year at the Associates degree level, 33% percent of whom are men and the other 67% percent are women. Did you know that Texas has more students being awarded a degree in Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician than any other state? In fact, Texas awarded 12 degrees last year! The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician is $48,800.