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Caring for the Eyes of America 2008, a Profile of the Optometric Profession

Members of organized optometry stay well-informed thanks to regular AOA surveys that monitor and report trends in the optometric profession. Our goal is to help you make knowledgeable, well-informed decisions that impact your future.

NOW AVAILABLE – CARING FOR THE EYES OF AMERICA 2008

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This 38 page report provides valuable insight into the current state of the profession of optometry. It is an invaluable tool for marketing and practice development, inventory and equipment purchases, work flow scheduling, cost and income projections, hiring, training and more.

You'll find statistics on:

How consumers find eye doctors
Number of eye exams performed
Average private practice revenue
Average income for ODs
Average practice expense ratios
Average staff and overhead costs
Trends in optical lab production

Caring for the Eyes of America is widely used by the optometric press, the optical industry, the contact lens industry, optical laboratories, retail optical chains, financial institutions and brokerage houses, third-party providers, libraries, and schools and colleges of optometry. The report is based on research and data from all recurring surveys implemented by the AOA within the previous two years including:

Economic Survey
New Technology Survey
Third Party Managed Care Survey
Consumer Survey
Optical Dispensing Survey
Optical Lab Survey
Scope of Practice Survey

Pricing

AOA Members

2008 Only $59
Boxed Set, 2006-2008 $89

Nonmembers

2008 Only $279
Boxed Set, 2006-2008 $419

To order Caring for the Eyes of America call 1-800-262-2210 or download the order form.