What are the job outlooks for optometry in the next 5-10 years?
In the US, according to the Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-2011 edition Optometrists: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos073.htm Job Outlook Employment of optometrists is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2018, in response to the vision care needs of a growing and aging population. Excellent job opportunities are expected. Employment change. Employment of optometrists is projected to grow 24 percent between 2008 and 2018. A growing population that recognizes the importance of good eye care will increase demand for optometrists. Also, an increasing number of health insurance plans that include vision care should generate more job growth. As the population ages, there will likely be more visits to optometrists and ophthalmologists because of the onset of vision problems that occur at older ages, such as cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. In addition, incr
