DHO Careers In Healthcare Practice Test

Which professional is primarily responsible for lens fabrication, including cutting and grinding?

Ophthalmic medical technologist Opticians Ophthalmic laboratory technicians Ophthalmic assistants

Correct Answer:

Ophthalmic laboratory technicians

Explanation:

Lens fabrication, including cutting and grinding, is done by ophthalmic laboratory technicians. They work in the lens fabrication lab to shape lens blanks to the prescribed curvature, grind and surface the lenses, then edge and finish them so they can be mounted into frames. This role requires precise technique and knowledge of materials, as lenses must meet tight tolerances. Opticians primarily handle frame selection, measurements, and fitting lenses into frames for the patient, while assistants support clinical tasks and ophthalmic medical technologists perform diagnostic testing.

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