In Europe, one out of four eye examinations were provided by an Optometrist in 2020. However, most eye examinations were provided by a professional other than an Optometrist or an Ophthalmologist, or a combination of professionals.
Which profession normally provides eye examinations in Europe?
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European Council of Optometry and Optics. (October 8, 2020). Which profession normally provides eye examinations in Europe? [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 06, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/711067/eye-exams-ophthalmologists-in-european-union-eu/
European Council of Optometry and Optics. "Which profession normally provides eye examinations in Europe?." Chart. October 8, 2020. Statista. Accessed May 06, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/711067/eye-exams-ophthalmologists-in-european-union-eu/
European Council of Optometry and Optics. (2020). Which profession normally provides eye examinations in Europe?. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 06, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/711067/eye-exams-ophthalmologists-in-european-union-eu/
European Council of Optometry and Optics. "Which Profession Normally Provides Eye Examinations in Europe?." Statista, Statista Inc., 8 Oct 2020, https://www.statista.com/statistics/711067/eye-exams-ophthalmologists-in-european-union-eu/
European Council of Optometry and Optics, Which profession normally provides eye examinations in Europe? Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/711067/eye-exams-ophthalmologists-in-european-union-eu/ (last visited May 06, 2024)
Which profession normally provides eye examinations in Europe? [Graph], European Council of Optometry and Optics, October 8, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/711067/eye-exams-ophthalmologists-in-european-union-eu/