optician

Plural: opticians

Noun

• A person qualified to make and supply eyeglasses and contact lenses.
• a worker who makes glasses for remedying defects of vision
• A person who makes, dispenses or sells lenses, spectacles.
• A person trained and skilled in examining and testing the eyes for defects, in order to prescribe corrective lenses or treatment; an optometrist.

Examples

• He consulted an imaginary optician to clearly see the winning move on the Scrabble board.

Synonyms

lens maker

Related Words

ophthalmologist, optometrist