Course Overview

Focuses on spectacle dispensing, lens selection, frame fitting, adjustments, and understanding lens materials and coatings. Trains students to convert prescriptions into correctly dispensed spectacles and provide patient counselling for eyewear.

Duration

6–12 months (typical diploma/certificate formats exist), with practical dispensing labs and real-case fittings.

Eligibility

10+2 or equivalent; interest in optical dispensing and customer service.

Course Outline / Modules

• Introduction to Dispensing Optics & Laws/Regulations
• Ophthalmic Lenses: types, materials, coatings
• Lensometry & verification of prescriptions
• Frame selection, measurements and fitting (PD, seg height, face form)
• Practical adjustments & workshop skills (heat, pad adjustment, temple alignment)
• Contact lens basics (optional module)
• Business & customer care skills for retail dispensing
• Final practical exam — dispensing case submission

Assessment & Certification

Practical dispensing portfolio + written test. Option to prepare students for recognized dispensing exams where applicable.

Career Prospects

• Dispensing optician
• Optical fitter
• Retail optical manager
• Lens technician