Definition of "optician" []

• One that makes lenses and eyeglasses. (noun)
• One that sells lenses, eyeglasses, and other optical instruments. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

• "He was arrested on assault charges -- the optician, that is."
• "If you can see me reading this in a cover letter and saying "interesting" your optician is a miracle worker."
• "Keep in mind that some online eye stores may call your optician if there are any questions regarding your eye prescription."