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Contact Information:
American Optometric Association
Research & Information Center
243 N. Lindbergh Blvd., Floor 1
Saint Louis, Missouri 63141
E-mail: RIC@aoa.org

If there is any statistical information related to optometry that you cannot locate, or there is a service you are interested in that is not outlined here, we encourage you to contact the RIC to find out how we may be able to assist you.



    Frequently Asked Questions

    Income

    1. Does the AOA have income information for optometrists based on gender?
    2. Does the AOA have income information for optometrists during their first year?
    3. What are the average gross billings and practice expenses for an optometric practice?
    4. What is an optometrist’s average net income?
    5. Does the AOA have income information by state and city?

    Optometrists, Staff and Patients

    1. What is the gender distribution among practicing optometrists?
    2. What percentage of patients are covered by insurance plans?
    3. How many paraoptometrics are employed in the average optometry practice?
    4. What is the most commonly employed position in an optometry practice?

    New Technology

    1. How many optometrists are using electronic health record (EHR) systems?
    2. How many optometrists are e-prescribing?