Duties and Responsibilities: Opticians are people who are qualified to make and prescribe glasses, (regular or sunglasses)  Usually they prescribe glasses to correct vision. Optometrists and Ophthalmologists are the people who prescribe the glasses. Opticians do not test a person's vision. But they do fit, design, and verify that you are getting the right glasses that are perfect for you.

Salary: An average of $34,000

Education Requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent, Associate's Degree

Demand or need for this job: To grow by 24%

Reflection: Do you think you would like to become one? Why? Why not? I would not like to become an optician because it seems like a boring profession, it is kind of like being a pharmacist but for glasses. It does not seem to pay much either.