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Contact Lens Optician (Kontaktlinsenoptik)
GewO §94 Z.39
Verified: April 2026
Key Facts
- Type: Regulated trade
- Qualification: Qualification exam (Befaehigungspruefung)
- Registration cost: Free (€0)
- Separate trade: Independent from general optician (Augenoptik)
- Note: General opticians already include contact lens fitting
What This Trade Covers
- Contact lens fitting and adaptation
- Corneal topography and measurements
- Sale and aftercare of contact lenses
- Specialty lenses (toric, multifocal, scleral)
Contact Lens Optician vs. General Optician
The general optician license (§94 Z.2 Augenoptik) already includes
contact lens fitting. This standalone trade exists for professionals who
want to specialize exclusively in contact lenses without the full
optician qualification.
Qualification Alternatives
- Qualification exam (Befaehigungspruefung) for contact lens opticians
- General optician qualification already covers this scope
- Individual assessment (§19 GewO) with documented experience
- Qualified manager (§39 GewO) who holds the qualification
Related Guides
Legally binding: German text of GewO 1994.