Optometrists
http://www.firstresearch.com
Profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent news and developments,
industry trends, risks, and opportunities, and include a five-year industry forecast. Profiles are
updated quarterly and include:
American Optometric Association
Information resources available from this organization include:
Caring For The Eyes of America: A Profile of the Optometric Profession
http://www.aoa.org/x4753.xml
Report provides insights into the current state of the optometric profession, with topics covered
including ophthalmic market size and service provider market shares, consumer trends, eye care
and eye wear costs, optical dispensing, third-party and managed care coverage, optometric income
trends, new technologies, and more
AOA State of the Profession Survey
http://www.aoa.org/x4753.xml
Biannual state of the profession survey summarizes research and data from other AOA surveys, with
topics covered including ophthalmic market size and service provider market shares, optometric
workforce, eye examinations and other professional services, consumer survey results, optometric
income, third-part/managed care, and ophthalmic lenses and frames. Survey is available to members
only.
Optometrists
http://www.ibisworld.com
Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry growth forecast, with special
focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect an industry and
its performance. Report sections include:
Sample industry report is available free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Optometrists
http://www.bls.gov/optometrists.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education
and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All
information is available free online.
Industry Market Research Reports
Optometrists
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In-depth business market research reports include information on market size and market segmentation;
marketing strategy; product and market forecasts; business trends, risks, and opportunities; key participant
profiles; market share data; and more. Summary abstract and detailed table of contents for each market
research report is accessible free online.
Industry Market Analysis Reports
Optometrists
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "621320"
Industry statistics for optometric practices include industry sales and sales trends, market size
and market share by sales class, average company sales and sales per employee, staffing and employment
trends, business start up activity and failure rates, and other business statistics on a national,
state, and metropolitan area level. Sample market analysis reports can be viewed free online.
More Industry Research and Analysis
For more business research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's, Freedonia Group, Euromonitor,
and other sources—including key business statistics, market research and analysis, and business trends
and forecasts for a wide range of industries, see
Industry Overview,
Issues, Trends, and Outlook.
Industry Financial Ratios
Optometrists
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "621320"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail,
balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios for optometric practices.
Reports are available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business
start up versions. Sample financial reports with detailed financial ratio analysis can be viewed free
online.
American Optometric Association
AOA Economic Survey
http://www.aoa.org/x4753.xml
Biennial economic survey provides net income data for self-employed optometrists and optometrists
employed by other professionals or organizations, with net income data broken out by practice type,
years in practice, and gender. Survey also includes information on practice gross income, selected
practice expenses, hours worked, patient visits, exam volume, and staffing levels. Survey is available
to members only.
Jobson Medical Information LLC
Practice Performance Assessment
http://www.jobsonresearch.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=58
Practice performance analysis allows users to compare their financial and operating performance with
other similar size independent optometric practices. Detailed table of contents and selected excerpts
from prior reports can be viewed free online.
More Industry Financial Analysis
For more business financial information and analysis available from Integra Information, RMA Annual Financial Statement Studies, and other sources—including financial statements, financial ratios, and other key performance indicators and benchmarks for a wide range of industries, see Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios.
Review of Optometry
Annual Income Survey
http://www.revoptom.com/category/d/income_survey/
Annual income survey provides gross revenue and net income data for self-employed optometrists and
optometrists employed by other professionals or organizations, with survey data broken out by practice
type, employment setting, and years in practice. Survey results can be viewed free online.
American Optometric Association
AOA Economic Survey
http://www.aoa.org/x4753.xml
Biennial economic survey provides net income data for self-employed optometrists and optometrists
employed by other professionals or organizations, with net income data broken out by practice type,
years in practice, and gender. Survey also includes information on practice gross income, selected
practice expenses, hours worked, patient visits, exam volume, and staffing levels. Survey is available
to members only.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Optometrists
http://www.bls.gov/optometrists.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education
and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All
information is available free online.
Officer Compensation ExpenseSee "
BizMiner Industry Financial Ratios" above for report including this data.
Five-year comparative financial analysis details officer compensation expense in both dollars and as a percentage of sales. Available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample financial reports can be viewed free online.
More Compensation and Salary Data
For more compensation and salary survey data available from ERI Economic Research Institute, PayScale, Salary.com, and other sources—including average salary, salary range, incentive compensation, and employee benefits information for a wide range of jobs and industries, see Compensation and Salary Surveys.
The Health Care Group
Goodwill Registry
http://www.thehealthcaregroup.com/ Select "Products
- Annual Surveys"
The Goodwill Registry compiles transaction data on the intangible values of medical, dental, and other
health care practices. Each reported transaction includes location, purpose, gross income, overhead
percentage, and goodwill value in both dollars and as a percentage of gross income. Individual specialty
information is also available for purchase online in "Products - Goodwill Registry Online" section.
BVMarketData
Private Company Sales Transactions Databases
Pratt's Stats® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/PSAdvSearch.asp
BIZCOMPS® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/BIZAdvSearch.asp
Free "Visitor Search" allows users to search thousands of private company sales transactions by SIC Code, NAICS Code, or business description for comparable business sale transaction data, including revenue, earnings, and EBITDA multiples. Data can be purchased as a single report or by subscription.
More Business Sale Transaction Data
For more business sale transaction data available from BizBuySell®, Done Deals, Mergerstat, Public Stats™, and other sources for a wide range of industries, see Business Valuation Multiples and Merger & Acquisition Transaction Data.
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