Many states that require a license will let you work through the Department of Labor Apprenticeship program. This is a way of earning a license without having to attend a full college program.
Optician apprenticeship programs are handled on a state – by – state basis so you will need to find out how it works in your state.
Optician spprenticeship is an excellent way of learning the field but requires a long-term, high-level commitment on your part AND your mentors part as well.