Named Groups

Opticians

Technicians who follow prescriptions for visual correction, order lenses, and dispense eyeglasses and contact lenses.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Technicians who follow prescriptions for visual correction, order lenses, and dispense eyeglasses and contact lenses.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Ophthalmic Dispensers
  • Optician
  • Ophthalmic Dispensing
  • Opticianry
  • Dispensing, Ophthalmic

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Aspects Covered

12 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings classification, economics, education, ethics, history, legislation & jurisprudence, organization & administration, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends.

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History Note

2025

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  1. M01w.526.485.067.709w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Opticians. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000099006. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000099006
  2. Opticians. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optician
  3. Opticians. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1996635