What is a low vision optician?

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What is a low vision optician?

A low vision optician is a dispensing optician who has additional qualifications to support people who are blind or partially sighted, offering advice, assessment and relevant equipment to allow them to make the most of the sight that they have.

Low vision courses are offeed by ABDO College and WOPEC.

See how to become a low vision optician with our career guide.

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