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Clinical Practice of Optometry

The Clinical Practice of Optometry report focuses on diagnosis and care of the optometric patient during 2011. Key data is presented on the percentage of optometrists who provided care for refractive surgery patients, diabetic patients, anterior segment disorders, and posterior segment disorders. Data is also presented on the average number of patients diagnosed with the given condition or disorder per optometrist and the average number of patients treated or co-managed for a given condition or disorder. Information is also provided on advanced procedures as well as medication prescriptions provided to patients by optometrists. Many of the questions on the 2011 Clinical Practice Survey are identical to questions previously asked on the AOA Scope of Practice Surveys. When applicable and available, trending data for such questions are provided.

Contents of the 2011 Clinical Practice Survey reports include:

Characteristics of responding optometrists
In-office services
Refractive surgery patients
Prescribed number of oral/topical agents
Diagnosed and treated anterior & posterior segment disorders
Money received from Medicare DMEPOS

Reports available from the 2011 Survey include:

Executive Summary - This free publication is available for immediate download in PDF format and provides an overall summary of key results from the 2011 survey

Download the Executive Summary

Optometry Report - This 34-page publication presents results from the 2011 survey in narrative format with the support of 25 figures and tables to present important findings. This report may be purchased through the AOA Online Store, and is available in PDF format (item RB1-O1D), on CD (RB1-O1C), or Print (item RB1-O1P)
Detailed Analysis Report - This 110-page detailed comprehensive report employs limited narrative, and includes tabulations and graphics for further statistical analysis. Through the use of 131 figures and tables, this report utilizes cross tabulation to enable the user to monitor trends in the optometry profession specific to his or her practice characteristics, including AOA membership status, gender, employment situation, practice type, years in practice, and U.S. Census Region. This report may be purchased through the AOA Online Store, and is available in PDF format (item RB1-D1D), on CD (item RB1-D1C), or Print (item RB1-D1P)

View the Table of Contents, List of Figures, and List of Tables

Survey report pricing information

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