title: Men and women optometrists: a profile of practice characteristics five and ten years after graduation.
abstract: This study profiles practice characteristics and work behaviors of men and women optometrists. A survey of all members of the 1973 and 1978 classes elicited a 44.8% response. The majority reported being in solo practice. They reported working approximately 40 hours per week. Average yearly net incomes for women, as compared to their male counterparts, were $1,475 higher for five-year optometrists and $2,175 lower for ten-year optometrists. There were no differences in time spent in various practice activities. All optometrists appeared to be significantly involved in other professional and community services.
mesh_terms: D005249:Fees and Charges; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009907:Optometry / Q000639:trends*; D011364:Professional Practice; D012737:Sex Factors; D014481:United States