This industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having the degree of O.D. (Doctor of Optometry) primarily engaged in the independent practice of optometry. These practitioners examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye and associated structures as well as diagnose related systemic conditions. Offices of optometrists prescribe and/or provide eyeglasses, contact lenses, low vision aids, and vision therapy. They operate private or group practices in their own offices (e.g., centers, clinics) or in the facilities of others, such as hospitals or HMO medical centers, and may also provide the same services as opticians, such as selling and fitting prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses.
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Go to: | No change 2002 to 2007 | No change 1997 to 2002 | 2002 Economic Census and other data sources |
2007 NAICS | 2002 NAICS | 1997 NAICS |
Corresponding Index Entries |
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621320 | 621320 | 621320 | Doctors of optometry (ODs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics) |
621320 | 621320 | 621320 | ODs' (doctors of optometry) offices (e.g., centers, clinics) |
621320 | 621320 | 621320 | Optometrists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics) |