Careers in Optometry

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The paper researches the opportunities in this section of the country for beginning a career in optometry. The writer studies the demographics of the region, the income distribution, availability of health care providers, and the level of spending related to the eye care profession. The paper shows how these factors can indicate whether or not the region is an attractive one for this profession.

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"In general, Florida has a higher population of older residents growing at a faster rate than the nation as a whole. In addition, while Florida has a somewhat lower per capita income than the United States, the Ft. Lauderdale area has a significantly higher per capita income at $27,129 in 1996. Florida also has a higher percent of its population living below the poverty level than the nation as a whole. The following table identifies key demographics for the United States as a whole and the state of Florida for 1996 (Health Care System Datasource, 1999, pp. 99, 104)."

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