Wales Council of the Blind

Dispensing optician

Definition: The core role of a optician">dispensing optician is to advise on, fit and supply the spectacle frames and lenses most appropriate for each patient's visual, lifestyle and vocational needs. This includes advising on and dispensing: frames and lenses for driving, occupational use, hobbies, and activities.

Category: health

Credit: ABDO

Source: https://www.abdo.org.uk/about-us/dorole/

Last Updated: 9th of January 2025

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Reading with Confidence: a report on the provision of electronic pocket magnifiers for children with sight problems in Wales Report - [Library Type]

Visually impaired children and young people across Wales have access to The Low Vision Scheme which provides low vision aids, free of charge. There are 170 accredited high street optometrists and optician">dispensing opticians located across Wales who offer low vision aid assessments free of charge. Under the scheme currently, only low tech low vision aids (such as optical magnifiers) are available. There is a growing concern that children and young people are not using their optical magnifiers, mainly because of their distasteful designs and limited magnification capabilities.