optician
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optician
A specialist who performs eye tests and makes, fits, and sells glasses and contact lenses.
Der Optiker hat meine Sehstärke gemessen und mir eine neue Brille empfohlen.
The optician measured my eyesight and recommended a new pair of glasses.
optician's
The shop or store where an optician works and where you can buy glasses and accessories.
Ich muss nach der Arbeit noch schnell zum Optiker, um meine Brille abzuholen.
I have to quickly go to the optician's after work to pick up my glasses.
'Optiker' can refer to the person or the shop. The preposition often reveals what is meant: 'zum Optiker gehen' usually means going to the shop, while 'beim Optiker sein' describes being there.
Ich gehe morgen zum Optiker, um meine neue Brille abzuholen.
I'm going to the optician's tomorrow to pick up my new glasses.
The word 'Optiker' (optician) is closely related to 'die Optik' (optics, the study of light) and the adjective 'optisch' (optical, relating to sight). All these words have to do with the eyes and seeing.
Die optischen Instrumente des Optikers sind sehr präzise.
The optician's optical instruments are very precise.
Typical verbs that describe the person's activities are 'die Sehstärke messen' (to measure someone's eyesight), 'eine Brille anpassen' (to fit glasses), or 'Kunden beraten' (to advise customers).
Der Optiker misst gerade die Sehstärke eines Kunden.
The optician is currently measuring a customer's eyesight.
ophthalmologist
The ophthalmologist examines and treats diseases and disorders of the eyes. The optician, by contrast, checks visual acuity and makes or fits visual aids. For eye complaints, the ophthalmologist is the right choice; for new glasses, it is usually the optician.
Wegen ihrer unscharfen Sicht lässt Lea beim Optiker eine neue Brille anpassen.
Because her vision is blurry, Lea has a new pair of glasses fitted at the optician’s.
Wegen ihrer anhaltenden Augenschmerzen vereinbart Lea einen Termin beim Augenarzt.
Because of her persistent eye pain, Lea makes an appointment with an ophthalmologist.
