配镜师是经过培训的眼科专业人员，他们会解释由验光师或眼科医生签发的处方，并配给眼镜和其他光学辅助工具。他们根据患者的处方，职业和生活方式，根据患者的个人需求为患者提供最合适的眼镜架，镜片或其他光学辅助设备的建议。他们经过培训可以进行安装此类光学设备所需的测量。配镜师还检查眼镜和其他器具，以确保它们符合患者的规格并符合要求的标准。他们为患者提供如何从眼镜中获得最大收益的建议，并在此类设备的后续维护和维护中发挥重要作用。
Dispensing Opticians are eyecare professionals who are trained to interpret prescriptions issued by optometrists or ophthalmologists and to dispense spectacles and other optical aids. They advise patients on the most appropriate spectacle frames, lenses or other optical aids based on their individual needs taking into account the prescription, occupation and lifestyle of the patient. They are trained to take the measurements required for the fitting of such optical appliances. Dispensing Opticians also check spectacles and other appliances to ensure they match the patient's specification and meet the required standards. They advise patients on how to get the best from their eyewear and play an important role in aftercare and the maintenance of such appliances.