Opticians prepare or supervise the preparation of eyeglasses, contact lenses, and low vision aids from prescriptions and fit them on clients.

To work in this field, you usually need a high school diploma and specialized training at college, university or private institutes in your specialty.

You usually need supervised practical training.

You also usually need registration or certification with a professional association.

You may need a licence in the province/territory where you'll work.

Most recent entrants have a trade/vocational certificate or community college diploma, and almost 3 in 20 have an undergraduate university degree.