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.

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

How to Use Medical Billing for Optometry to Grow Your Practice
As an ambitious optometrist or investor in the optometry industry, you naturally want to get the most out of your practice, whether you have an existing practice or are looking to open your first. An effective way to maximize your profits is to implement medical billing for optometry. With

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

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

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,

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

How To Sell Your Optometry Practice and Find the Right Buyer
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

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

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