Optometric Business Tracker - Takeaways - MDSpire

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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    Polycarbonate lenses are highly durable and provide UV protection, making them a preferred choice in the eyecare industry.

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    Children show the highest adoption rate of polycarbonate lenses at 77.75%, primarily due to safety concerns.

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    Adoption of polycarbonate lenses drops to 65% among young adults aged 18-24, influenced by style and cost.

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    Usage of polycarbonate lenses falls below 55% for middle-aged patients aged 25-44, indicating a communication gap.

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    Older adults aged 65 and above exhibit a 61.50% adoption rate, valuing the impact resistance and reliability of these lenses.

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Optometric Business Tracker

  • by Ron Krefman, OD

  • April 1, 2025

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