Meaning of the word optician in English

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optician

US /ɑːpˈtɪʃ.ən/
UK /ɒpˈtɪʃ.ən/
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Noun

a person qualified to make and supply eyeglasses and contact lenses for the correction of vision

Example:
I need to visit the optician to get my new glasses.
The optician checked my eyes and prescribed new lenses.