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Welcome to Optical
If you’re new to the industry, then this NEW DISPENSER supplement is for you. Optical is a great industry, and all of us at Eyecare Business Magazine are glad you’ve joined us. Here are just a few reasons why now is a great time to be in the biz.
IN DEMAND
You’re in demand. According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 67,600 opticians in the U.S. in 2012. The projected increase in demand between now and 2022 will result in an increase to 83,500 of you.
To increase your job prospects, The Department of Labor recommends an associates degree from an accredited program and/or ABO/NCLE certification.
For Real
If some of your friends are telling you retail is dead, here are a couple of stats to set them straight.
4%...of prescription eyewear (actually, a little less) is sold online. In other words, opticianry is a great field.
76%...of retailers who sell both online and in-store say that the combo customer is their most profitable and their best. In other words, brick and mortar is here to stay!
Who Wears Glasses?
| AGE GROUP | 18-34 | 35-44 | 45-54 | 55+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. population | 30.5% | 17.8% | 18.0% | 33.7% |
| Rx Wearers | 25.0% | 15.0% | 19.1% | 40.9% |
| Source: The Vision Council | ||||
Members ONLY!
If you’ve been in the business for five years or less, now’s the time to join the YPC…The Young Professionals Club.
Here’s what membership entitles you to:
Sign up for YPC at: visionexpoeast.com/Forms/Young-Professionals-Club-New-Dispenser-Sign-Up-Form/
New Dispenser is an insert to the April 2015 issue of Eyecare Business, a monthly magazine published by PentaVision LLC. For more information, contact Stephanie De Long at Stephanie.Delong@PentaVisionMedia.com.
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