The Evolution of Eye Care: How VR is Shaping the Future The eye care industry is facing a crisis — a growing patient population and a declining number of eye care professionals. Heru · Follow 5 min read · Just now According to the journal Ophthalmology , by 2035 the demand for ophthalmologists is projected to increase by 24%, while the number of ophthalmologists is projected to decrease by 12%. That gap is expected to grow, as 60% of the current optometric workforce is planning to retire within the next decade. It’s also estimated that up to 60% of existing optometry clinics are understaffed, leading to what is called “dim” (less than 3 days of doctor coverage) or “dark” (zero days of doctor coverage) clinics. These clinics can lose […]
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