Originally Posted by
DanLiv
This is just the evolution of digital measurement devices, and measurements will be 100% accurately automated in the near future anyway. This should not concern good opticians. (Heck, I use a visioffice now and enjoy barely taking measurements, and I'm a fan of streamlining it even further!) What makes good opticians is not taking accurate measurements or operating measuring devices, or even making quality eyewear. What makes a good optician is the ability to consult with customers, to identify their vision needs and devise solutions, and navigate them through the esoteric world of ophthalmic optics where there is too little public information for them to be able to make informed decisions on their own.
People actually wearing glasses know more about cars, tvs, makeup, and Kardashians than they know about both their own eyewear needs or how to solve them. Until detailed consumer information becomes widely available, AND the public becomes interested enough in optics to do the consumer research themselves, opticians who are good consultants will have a place.
"Opticians" who believe in gatekeeping PDs and seg heights to maintain relevance (like ODs gatekeep refraction) should be concerned, because they will become obsolete.
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