Summary - Canadian Industry Statistics

Definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the private or group practice of optometry. These practitioners provide eye examinations to determine visual acuity or the presence of vision problems and to prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses and eye exercises. They may also perform those services provided by and optician such as selling and fitting prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses.

Exclusions

Establishments primarily engaged in:
prescription eyeglass and contact lens selling and fitting (see 446130 Optical goods stores).