http://www.usnews.com/opinion/econom...income-workers
The Timmons article is what I was referencing earlier, and has been discussed already on Optiboard, although it did not pick up much steam. It is written by a professor from outside the industry with little understanding of the work Opticians SHOULD do. He may be spot on, however, in describing the actual work now done. He is right, there is little rhyme nor reason to licensure, but there are 22 states that require a license, not 21 as the article states. As I have stated MANY times, and some have listened, we must have consistent standards across the country in EVERY jurisdiction to even begin to gain any real credibility. Unfortunately at every turn, it is not just the chains, but the OD leadership fights us as well, which is nothing more than a short-sighted turf battle.
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