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Opticians in General

An optician is an eye care professional who provides lenses for the correction of vision defects. The lenses may be contact lenses, or held in a frame in front of the eye, rarely as a monocle or most frequently as a pair of glasses, also known as spectacles or eyeglasses. The main optical properties of the lenses are specified from a refraction prescription supplied by a person qualified to measure visual defects and write an appropriate corrective prescription. The licensing and nomenclature of such persons varies from country to country.

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In the United Kingdom, opticians are categorized as either ophthalmic opticians (also known as optometrists) or dispensing opticians. An ophthalmic optician carries out a sight test to determine the patient's prescription and checks the health of the eyes (similar to an optometrist in the U.S.). A dispensing optician uses the prescription obtained in the sight test and provides glasses.

With regard to the fitting of contact lenses. An up to date sight test prescription is needed to fit contact lenses. All ophthalmic opticians can fit contact lenses and some dispensing opticians who have specifically trained in this area can also fit contact lenses.

To become an ophthalmic optician a person must obtain a degree in optometry followed by one year of apprenticeship.

Sunglasses

Sunglasses are a visual aid, variously termed spectacles or glasses, which feature lenses that are coloured or darkened to screen out strong light from the eyes.

Many people find direct sunlight too bright to be comfortable, especially when reading from paper on which the sun directly shines. In outdoor activities like skiing and flying, the eye can receive more light than usual. It has been recommended to wear these kind of glasses on sunny days to protect the eyes from ultraviolet radiation, which can lead to the development of a cataract. Sunglasses have also been associated with celebrities and film actors primarily due to the desire to mask identity, but in part due to the lighting involved in production being typically stronger than natural light and uncomfortable to the naked eye.

Since the 1950s sunglasses have been popular as a fashion statement, especially on the beach.

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