Has anyone else noticed that good optical help is getting hard to find? It seems the last few years that opticians and optically trained people are getting scarce. I have also heard that schools are not turning as many out and that the boards are being held for fewer and fewer people. Can anyone shed some light on why opticianry isn't the "hot prospect" it was before?

I also feel that more and more optical businesses are opening and the people aren't there to meet the demand. I may be totally off base here, but I would appreciate any input you may have.

Recently, we have been hiring people with no experience and teaching them optics and nurturing them toward licensure and certifications. We are creating opticians!