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National complete-pair rate declined from 28% to 26% (2023-2025).
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Top 10% of practices achieve 50% or higher complete-pair rate.
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One-third of practices fall below a 20% rate.
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Northeast region averages 19%, West averages 31.4%.
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Only 9.5% of complete-pair patients buy a second pair.
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Managed vision care influences complete pair rates.
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Internal practice processes drive performance.
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Practices should benchmark and improve systems for better rates.
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