How many independants ?

[idispense]

Does anyone have a breakdown by Province of the number of Independant Optical stores in Canada and also the same berakdown for the number of independant Optometrists in Canada by Province ?

[uncut]

*crickets*

I hope I'm not the last one left standing! LOL

[eyemanflying]

Does anyone have a breakdown by Province of the number of Independant Optical stores in Canada and also the same berakdown for the number of independant Optometrists in Canada by Province ?

I do...breakdown of what though? You can't break down independant optical stores or independant OD's any further.

[Chris Ryser]

That is as far as it goes............................






3231 - Opticians





Type of work

Opticians fit clients with prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses, assist clients in the selection of eyeglass frames, arrange for the production of eyeglasses or contact lenses and mount lenses in eyeglass frames. Student opticians and opticians who are managers of optical retail outlets are included in this group.

http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC/English/...spx?val65=3231


Examples of Occupational Titles

Contact lens fitter;
contact lens technician;
dispensing optician;
ophthalmic dispenser;
optician

[eyemanflying]

I have a compiled list of almost 8000 across the country. It includes retailers, chains, MM's, manufacturers, labs, OD's and OPT's. Great for marketing.