Career
Optician
Position Level
Fresh/Entry Level
Requirements
MOC Registration: The candidate must be registered with the Malaysian Optical Council.
Annual Practicing Certificate (APC): They must possess a valid, up-to-date APC for the current year.
Blue Certificate: Licensed for refraction (eye testing) and dispensing spectacles only.
Pink Certificate: Licensed for both spectacles and contact lens dispensing.
Diploma in Opticianry: A minimum of a 3-year Diploma from an MOC-recognized institution
FBDO (Fellow of British Dispensing Opticians): This is a prestigious international qualification recognized in Malaysia and indicates a high level of technical dispensing expertise.
Refraction Excellence: Ability to conduct subjective refraction accurately to determine the best prescription for the patient.
Advanced Lens Knowledge: Deep understanding of lens geometry—knowing exactly which lens design (aspheric, digital progressive, etc.) suits a high-astigmatism or high-prescription patient.
Workshop & Lab Proficiency: Expert-level skills in lens edging, glazing, and frame "troubleshooting" (e.g., repairing rimless frames or adjusting high-wrap sunglasses).
Equipment Mastery: Proficiency in using a manual and automated Lensmeter, Auto-Refractor, and Trial Lens set.
Product Expertise: Familiarity with major Malaysian lens suppliers and contact lens brands
Myopia Management: Given the current market, experience with myopia control lenses is a major advantage.
Language Skills: Ability to explain technical vision concepts in Bahasa Malaysia and English. Proficiency in Mandarin or Cantonese is highly beneficial for many local clinical settings.
Ethical Practice: A strong commitment to the MOC Code of Conduct (e.g., not over-prescribing or selling unnecessary products).
Responsibilities
Prescription Interpretation: Analyzing the Optometrist’s findings to recommend the most suitable lens designs (e.g., Progressives, Bifocals, or specialized Myopia Management lenses).
Technical Measurements: Taking critical "fitting" measurements that go beyond just PD, such as Vertex Distance, Pantoscopic Tilt, and Face Form Angle, especially for high-end digital or personalized lenses.
Lens Selection: Advising patients on lens materials (e.g., 1.61 vs 1.74 index) based on their prescription strength to ensure the glasses are as thin and light as possible.
Lens Edging & Glazing: Operating the edger to cut lenses and fit them into frames accurately.
Quality Control (QC): Using a Lensmeter (Focimeter) to verify that the finished glasses match the exact prescription and axis before the patient is notified.
Advanced Repairs: Handling technical frame repairs that go beyond the skills of a Sales Assistant, such as restringing rimless frames or replacing broken hinges.
Fitting & Trials: Fitting standard soft contact lenses and conducting follow-up checks to ensure corneal health and comfort.
Patient Training: Teaching new wearers the correct "I&R" (Insertion and Removal) techniques and emphasizing the importance of lens hygiene to prevent infections.
Aftercare: Assessing the lens fit on the eye and identifying if a patient needs a change in base curve or material.
Preliminary Exams: Assisting the Optometrist by performing initial tests such as Auto-Refraction, Tonometry (checking eye pressure), and sometimes Retinal Imaging or Fundus Photography.
History Taking: Documenting a patient's visual history, current complaints, and lifestyle needs before they enter the consultation room.
Technical Sales: Supporting Sales Assistants with complex cases where a patient has a high degree of astigmatism or prism requirements.
Warranty Management: Liaising with lens suppliers regarding coating warranties or manufacturing defects.
Qualification
Professional Certificate
Diploma/Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma
Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree
Diploma/Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma
Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree
Job Details
Job Specialization
Sales - Retail/General
Job Location
Selangor
Employment Type
Full-Time
Contract Age Range of Candidate - Years of Experience 1 Monthly Salary 4500 - 6000
Contract Age Range of Candidate - Years of Experience 1 Monthly Salary 4500 - 6000