Optometry News & Blog

Interested in the latest optometry news? Right here on our blog, you’ll find news from the optical industry, our best franchising tips and resources, and real success stories from our franchisees.

4 Non-Clinical Optometry Jobs and Career Ideas

The optometry industry is largely focused on clinical services to patients. However, there are jobs related to optometry that don’t require you to be a clinical optometrist. Your medical knowledge and education can be put to use to pursue success in different careers outside of direct patient care. Let’s take

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What is AUV? Average Unit Volume for Franchises

An ambitious franchisee like you knows the importance of learning the metrics of a franchise before signing an agreement. One of the most important numbers to know is a franchise’s average unit volume (AUV), but what is AUV and how does it factor into evaluating a franchise? Let’s look at

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How Much Do Eye Doctors Make?

Whatever career you choose to pursue, it’s only natural to want to earn a good income. As an eye doctor or optometrist, you have a good opportunity to make a living while helping provide a vital service to your patients to maintain and improve their quality of life. Working as

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Turnkey Business: 3 Ideas for Finding or Starting One

Starting your own business can be a rewarding experience, both financially and personally. But it’s also a challenging goal to pursue. According to a January 2024 article on the Forbes Advisor website, about 1.4 million small businesses opened in the U.S. from March 2021 to March 2022. However, 20% of

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Pros & Cons of Corporate Optometry

The optical retail industry has great potential for profit and professional security. The Vision Council’s 2023 inSights report estimated the industry’s market value at $76.5 billion in 2022, with over 48,000 brick-and-mortar optometry practices throughout the country. But what’s the best way to find success in this industry? For some,

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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

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