£51,480
Average Annual Pay
Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020
26
Average Weekly Hours
Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2019
0.75%
Unemployment Rate
Labour Force Survey 2020
Future employment projections (Working Futures UK)
Description
Ophthalmic opticians test patients’ vision, diagnose defects and disorders and prescribe glasses or contact lenses as required.
Qualifications
Entrants require a degree in Optometry, must have passed the Professional Qualifying Examination of the General Optical Council, and have completed a pre-registration year. Advanced training in specialised areas is available.Typical tasks
- examines eyes and tests vision of patient, identifies problems, defects, injuries and ill health;
- prescribes, supplies and fits appropriate spectacle lenses, contact lenses and other aids;
- advises patient on proper use of glasses, contact lenses and other aids, and on appropriate lighting conditions for reading and working;
- refers patient to a specialist, where necessary;
- carries out research with glass and lens manufacturers.
Common job titles
Optician
Optometrist
Optician, ophthalmic
Optologist
Education background
Destination of Leavers survey, supplied by the Higher Education Statistics.
Compare Ophthalmic opticians with other careers
40/355
Ranked 40th out of 355 careers for highest average pay.
337/355
Ranked 337th out of 355 careers for the longest hours.
321/355
Ranked 321st out of 355 careers for highest unemployment rate.
Top industries: Ophthalmic opticians
Working Futures UK
Employment type
Gender breakdown
£970
Female average weekly pay
Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020
£1090
Male average weekly pay
Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020
165/350
Gender pay gap ranking
Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020
Compare the Gender Pay Gap for Ophthalmic opticians with other careers.
Average weekly pay by age and gender: Ophthalmic opticians
Pay change between years
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