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Optometric Business Tracker

EB + GPN offer a fresh focus on industry data—exploring a specific aspect of the optometric practice with each issue. Here, GPN shares insights into polycarbonate lenses as a key lens opportunity for patients.

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  • Ron Krefman, OD

  • April 1, 2025

  • 2 min

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Clinical Scorecard: Optometric Business Tracker

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionPolycarbonate Lens Adoption
Key MechanismsDurability, UV protection, impact resistance
Target PopulationPediatric patients, young adults, middle-aged patients, older adults
Care SettingEyecare practices

Key Highlights

  • 77.75% adoption in pediatric patients due to safety concerns
  • 65% adoption in young adults influenced by style and cost
  • Less than 55% usage in middle-aged patients (ages 25-44)
  • 61.50% adoption among older adults (65+ years)
  • Importance of tailored marketing strategies for different age groups

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Assess patient age and lifestyle when recommending lenses

Management

  • Educate patients on the long-term benefits of polycarbonate lenses

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Track adoption rates across different demographics

Risks

  • Potential missed opportunities in middle-aged demographics

Patient & Prescribing Data

Children, young adults, middle-aged adults, older adults

Emphasize safety and durability for children; style and cost for young adults; reliability for older adults

Clinical Best Practices

  • Tailor marketing strategies to age-specific needs
  • Enhance eyecare provider education on product benefits
  • Communicate the advantages of polycarbonate lenses effectively

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Optometric Business Tracker

  • by Ron Krefman, OD

  • April 1, 2025

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