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Optometry and optical industry in the UK

Statistics report on the optometry and optical industry in the United Kingdom (UK)

This report presents a range of statistics and facts about the optometry and optical industry in the United Kingdom. Included within are chapters about ophthalmologists, optometrists, frequency of eye tests for individuals, and the sales of corrective equipment such as spectacles.

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Ophthalmologists

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  • Basic Statistic Number of optical retail outlets in selected European countries 2020
  • Basic Statistic Number of opticians in selected European countries 2020
  • Premium Statistic Number of optometrists/ophthalmic opticians in the United Kingdom (UK) 2010-2025
  • Premium Statistic Number of dispensing opticians in the UK 2010-2025
  • Basic Statistic Number of ophthalmic medical practitioners in England 2004-2019
  • Basic Statistic Share of ophthalmic practitioners in England 2008-2018, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Number of ophthalmology doctors employed by the NHS in Wales 2007-2018
  • Basic Statistic Wales: number of ophthalmic practitioners 2003-2019, by gender
  • Basic Statistic Number of ophthalmic medical practitioners in Northern Ireland 2017-2024
  • Basic Statistic Number of dispensing opticians in Northern Ireland 2004-2017

Optometrists

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  • Premium Statistic Number of optometrists per population in Europe 2020
  • Basic Statistic Number of optometrists in selected European countries 2020
  • Basic Statistic Number of optometrists in England 2004-2019
  • Basic Statistic Share of optometrists in England 2008-2018, by gender
  • Basic Statistic Number of optometrists in Northern Ireland 2017-2024
  • Premium Statistic Opticians and optometrists registered with the general optical council in the UK 2023

Eye tests

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  • Basic Statistic Eyesight tests through the national health service in England 2000-2020
  • Premium Statistic Eyesight tests through the national health service in England 2017-18, by eligibility
  • Premium Statistic NHS eyesight tests of children aged 15 years and under in England 2007-18
  • Basic Statistic NHS eyesight tests conducted in England 2007-2020, by practitioner
  • Basic Statistic Individuals assessed for low vision in Wales 2020-21, by age group
  • Basic Statistic Frequency of eye testing in Wales 2021
  • Basic Statistic Reasons for not having eyes tested more frequently Wales 2018/19
  • Premium Statistic NHS General Ophthalmic Service vouchers in Scotland 2023/24 by claim
  • Premium Statistic NHS General Ophthalmic Service vouchers in Scotland 2023/24, by claimant
  • Premium Statistic Scotland: reasons for supplementary eye examinations in 2023/24
  • Premium Statistic Scotland: referrals for eye examinations in 2023/24
  • Premium Statistic Scotland: number of eye examinations 2006-2024

Corrective equipment

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  • Basic Statistic People who wear spectacles in Europe 2020
  • Basic Statistic People who wear contact lenses in Europe 2020
  • Basic Statistic Spectacles sales value in the United Kingdom (UK) 2010-2022
  • Basic Statistic Single focal spectacle lens sales volume in the United Kingdom (UK) 2010-2022
  • Basic Statistic Corrective spectacle lens sales volume in the United Kingdom (UK) 2010-2022
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