Eye Care Providers

Dispensing Optician

At Matheson Optometrists we employ several dispensing Opticians.

The primary function of a dispensing optician is to advise a patient on the most appropiate frame and lens type to suit their prescription, visual needs, image and pocket. They will also be able to adjust and repair your spectacles and manufacture the lenses for your new glasses

In our group our dispensing opticians also have a management and training role. Some are further qualified in contact lens fitting. Some dispensing opticians are also involved in providing low vision appliances.

In our group many of our dispensing opticians are trained in clinical tasks such as retinal photography, visual field examination, tonometry, blood pressure analysis, contrast sensitivity testing among other tests. The dispensing optician is an integral part of our clinical team.

Dispensing opticians are trained to recognise the outward signs of certain eye diseases and will refer you to a clinical optometrist or ophthalmologist if they suspect you have such a problem.