Private Practice Optometrist: What It Is and How to Become One

Optometry is a field with broad appeal. There’s the medical aspect of the industry, improving the lives of those in need of better eyecare, and there’s also the business side for those who want to own and operate a business in a thriving, growing market. In this blog, we’ll look at what it means to […]

How To Sell Your Optometry Practice and Find the Right Buyer

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There are many reasons you may decide to move on from an optometry practice; from entering a new phase in your life to moving to a new home to pursuing additional or advanced education. Whatever the case, you may reach a point someday when you’re ready to consider putting your practice up for sale. Here, […]

Optometry Practice for Sale: How to Find the Right Fit

Buying an optometry practice is a big step in the career of any optometrist. According to the American Optometric Association’s website, it’s often taken by newly minted doctors fresh out of school. Regardless of whether you’re a new graduate or an associate optometrist ready to take the next step, this isn’t a decision to be […]

Optical Industry Outlook: What to Expect in the Next 10 Years

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Ocular health is an important aspect of everyone’s quality of life. Being able to see clearly is something that should never be taken for granted, and that’s why an entire industry has developed around preserving healthy vision and correcting poor vision. Ambitious optometrists and business people have a great opportunity to find professional and financial […]

Owning an Optometry Practice: What’s it Like?

Many optometrists like you hope and plan on one day opening their own practice. It’s an ambitious but attainable goal, with the right amount of passion, know-how, and drive. Opening an optometry practice is a viable way to pursue a career. Optical market research group The Vision Council reports that as of January 2024, the […]