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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.
Job prospects. Excellent job opportunities are expected over the next decade because there are only 19 schools of optometry in the United States, resulting in a limited number of graduatesabout 1,200each year. This number is not expected to keep pace with demand. However, admission to optometry school is competitive.
In addition to job growth, the need to replace optometrists who retire will also create many employment opportunities. According to the American Optometric Association, nearly one-quarter of practicing optometrists are approaching retirement age. As they begin to retire, many opportunities will arise, particularly in individual and group practices.
Is the AOA really that bad of an organization that they would purposefully lie like this? I used to think the bls was filled with accurate information.
Job prospects. Excellent job opportunities are expected over the next decade because there are only 19 schools of optometry in the United States, resulting in a limited number of graduatesabout 1,200each year. This number is not expected to keep pace with demand. However, admission to optometry school is competitive.
In addition to job growth, the need to replace optometrists who retire will also create many employment opportunities. According to the American Optometric Association, nearly one-quarter of practicing optometrists are approaching retirement age. As they begin to retire, many opportunities will arise, particularly in individual and group practices.
Is the AOA really that bad of an organization that they would purposefully lie like this? I used to think the bls was filled with accurate information.