| Working with optical lab equipment includes preparing | | | | optical engineers. |
| lenses for glasses and contacts as well as lenses for | | | | - This work typically appeals to a mathematically |
| microscopes, cameras, refractors and medical | | | | inclined introvert. There will be a lot of numbers work |
| instrument. These technicians may be called eyewear | | | | and alone time in this career field. |
| professionals or optical mechanics. The best | | | | - A strong background in science and math is needed. |
| candidates for careers in the scientific field working | | | | During school, it is important to have taken courses in |
| with optical lab instrument share some of the following | | | | biology, geometry, mechanical drawing, computer skills, |
| characteristics: | | | | algebra, industrial arts, chemistry and English. |
| - They must have the ability to work with machines. | | | | - Competence with a computer is very helpful in this |
| They will be responsible for cutting, grinding and | | | | field, as well. Recording, deciphering and sending out |
| polishing glass or plastic into prescribed lenses for | | | | information via computer are all essential components |
| various scientific applications as well as for patients' | | | | to this job. |
| eyewear. | | | | - This career does not require a college degree but |
| - They must have strong aptitude for attention to | | | | tech school or on-the-job training is helpful. Some |
| detail. The quality of their work as well as their | | | | technicians are trained while in service of the military. |
| competence will affect the workability and reliability of | | | | - Some optical laboratories offer summer internships to |
| their products. Improperly manufactured eyewear can | | | | students. This is an excellent opportunity to try out the |
| result in health issues including eye strain and | | | | field with hands on experiences. |
| headaches; incorrect specifications on other lens | | | | A career in optical lab equipment will continue to be a |
| applications can make the devices unreliable in | | | | flourishing employment option for many years to come. |
| performing their precise work. | | | | As baby boomers age, many of them will have |
| - They must be able to read complex directions and | | | | increased needs for eyeglasses. Science and medicine |
| prescriptions in order to create quality optics. | | | | continue to expand their need for high tech instrument |
| - They must be able to repair broken lenses and | | | | requiring lenses and other optical applications, as well. If |
| scientific instrument by deciphering the prescription in | | | | a person with a strong math and science aptitude is |
| the broken scope or glass. | | | | looking for an interesting career that does not require a |
| - They must be automatically prepared. The scientific | | | | college degree and is in high demand, this may be an |
| professionals in this field are often referred to as | | | | area to explore. |