Description

The IBISWorld Offices of Optometrists in the US market research report provides a definition of the industry; the key industry statistics including revenue, imports, exports, market demand and wage information; a description of market characteristics including market size, detailed import and export analysis and an overview of the competitive landscape; industry segment definitions with geographic spread and industry density; industry conditions; industry performance metrics; key competitors; a review of key industry factors including major controllable & uncontrollable influences on the industry; and an industry outlook with forecasts for the next 5 years. The report is available for purchase online, either the entire report or one or more of the report sections (see pricing below). This industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having the degree of O.D. (Doctor of optometry) primarily engaged in the independent practice of optometry. These practitioners provide eye examinations to determine visual acuity or the presence of vision problems and to prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and eye exercises. They operate private or group practices in their own offices (e.g., centers, clinics) or in the facilities of others, such as hospitals or HMO medical centers, and may also provide the same service as opticians, such as selling and fitting prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses. Participants in this industry do not perform eye surgery. Patients are referred to specialists for surgery. Optometrists work closely with optical goods stores and Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), which are organizations that offer prepaid and comprehensive coverage for health services in return for a monthly or yearly fee. When availing their HMO coverage, members of a HMO are often required to use medical practitioners that are associated with the HMO (in some cases members can use non-associated practitioners, but at an additional cost to the member). Optometrists often form partnerships with HMOs in order to gain a secured client base. Participants who work in optical goods stores rent office space and work as contractors within the company. IBISWorld is a leading strategic business information provider that offers comprehensive information on industries in Australia and the United States. Their industry data provides detailed analysis of key growth trends, the competitive environment and the key issues facing the industry.

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