They work together to improve your vision—and their names sound so similar—
but they aren’t interchangeable. Ready to learn the difference?
• Eyewear technician
• Takes necessary optical measurements
• Performs adjustments to
improve frame fit
• Verifies accuracy of prescription lenses
• Troubleshoots eyewear issues
• Can be found at the Reference Desk
at all our stores
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• Eye doctor
• Administers comprehensive eye exams
• Writes prescriptions for
glasses and contacts
• Diagnoses and treats eye diseases
• Can be found in the exam room
at many of our stores
Book an eye exam >
