Optician's tool and method for removing or inserting lenses

A tool for assisting an optician in removing lenses from or inserting lenses into eyeglass frames comprising:

• an elongated block of substantially rigid material having a forward working end and a rearward free end opposite said working end, the portion of said tool between said free end and said working end functioning as a handle and being of such size and shape so as to be capable of being grasped by a person's hand;
• said block further having a top surface and a bottom surface opposite said top surface;
• a first hook formed in said bottom surface, said first hook facing essentially forwardly toward said working end;
• a first curved surface formed on said bottom surface, said first curved surface including a rearward facing pointed edge;
• a first recess formed in said bottom surface, said first recess being located between said first hook and said pointed edge;
• a second curved surface formed on said top surface;
• a second hook formed in said top surface, said second hook facing essentially forwardly toward said working end, and
• a second recess formed in said top surface, said second recess being located between said second curved surface and said second hook.