CIP 51.1006: Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician

A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of ophthalmologists and optometrists, to cut, grind, edge, and finish corrective lenses and to fabricate eyewear. Includes instruction in optical theory, applied mathematics, lens surfacing and finishing, tinting and coating, impact resistance treatment and testing, frame construction and repair, prescription interpretation, equipment operation and maintenance, follow-up adjustment, record-keeping, and laboratory safety procedures.

Part of 51 Health Professions and Related Programs 51.10 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

CIP 51.1006 links to 2 SOC 2018 occupations in the NCES and BLS crosswalk.

  • 2SOC 2018 occupations

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Which occupations match CIP 51.1006?

CIP 51.1006 links to 2 SOC 2018 occupations in the NCES and BLS crosswalk. The match list on this page links each occupation.

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Official crosswalk: NCES and BLS, CIP 2020 to SOC 2018. NCES CIP 2020.