| Activities | Set up and operate variety of machines and equipment to grind and polish lens and other optical elements. |
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| Outlook | Slower-than-average job growth |
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| Median Income | $27,200 per year in 2008 |
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| Work Context & Conditions | Ophthalmic laboratory technicians work in relatively clean and well-lit laboratories and have limited contact with the public. |
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| Minimum Education Requirements | General High School Program
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| Skills | Operation and Control, Equipment Selection, Operation Monitoring |
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| Abilities | Finger Dexterity, Control Precision, Manual Dexterity, Arm-Hand Steadiness, Near Vision |
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