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Optician (Augenoptik)

GewO §94 Z.2   Verified: April 2026

Key Facts

  • Type: Regulated trade
  • Qualification: Qualification exam
  • Registration cost: Free (€0)
  • Contact lenses: Included in the qualification
  • Investment: €50,000-150,000 for workshop equipment
  • Note: Medical eye exams require an ophthalmologist

What This Trade Covers

Optician vs. Ophthalmologist Opticians measure vision and fit corrective lenses. Diagnosing eye diseases (glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration) is exclusively reserved for ophthalmologists (medical doctors).

Related Guides

Registration GuideStep-by-step Qualification ProofHow to qualify

Deutsche Version →

Legally binding: German text of GewO 1994.