Career
Path Forecast
 According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics,
ophthalmic laboratory technicians are expected to experience employment
growth of seven percent from 2006 - 2016, about as fast as the average
for all occupations.
Demographic trends make it likely that many more Americans will need
vision care in the years ahead. Not only will the population grow, but
also the proportion of middle-aged and older adults is projected to
increase rapidly. Middle age is a time when many people use corrective
lenses for the first time, and elderly persons usually require more
vision care than others. However, the increasing use of automated
machinery will temper job growth for ophthalmic laboratory technicians.
Note: Some resources in this section are provided by the US Department
of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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