Hi, I am a licensed optician, and have been working as such for 10+ years. I am getting alittle worried about states deregulating licensure and wonder what I should do to ensure my "worth" doesn't change if that happens. (I hope it never will!!!) Anyway, I am getting too old and lazy to go back to school for optometry, but I was thinking of Opthalmic tech. Does anyone know anything about that position and potential need? Or would I be wasting my time? I am just thinking about the future, and would like to be proactive with my career. Thanks!:p