Dispensing opticians held about 59,800 jobs in 2008. About 40 percent worked in
offices of optometrists. Another 33 percent worked in health and personal care
stores, including optical goods stores. Many of these stores offer one-stop
shopping where customers can have their eyes examined, choose frames, and have
glasses made on the spot. Some opticians work in optical departments of
department stores or other general merchandise stores, such as warehouse clubs
and superstores. About 13 percent worked in offices of physicians, primarily
ophthalmologists, who sell glasses directly to patients. One percent were
self-employed and ran their own unincorporated businesses.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor,
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition
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