Hard Skills
IntermediateLens Edging and ShapingThe process of using automated or manual edging machines to cut ophthalmic lenses to the specific shape of a spectacle frame.
IntermediateLensometryMeasuring the power of an existing lens or verifying the accuracy of a newly cut lens using a lensometer or focimeter.
IntermediateOptical Prescription InterpretationDecoding standardized eye prescriptions including sphere, cylinder, axis, and prism values to determine cutting parameters.
BasicPrecision Marking and LayoutUsing calipers and layout markers to determine the optical center and axis orientation on a lens blank prior to blocking and cutting.
BasicMachine Calibration and MaintenancePerforming routine cleaning, blade changes, and adjustments to optical cutting machinery to ensure operational efficiency.
IntermediateQuality Control InspectionIdentifying surface defects, inclusions, or coating failures in finished ophthalmic lenses through specialized lighting.