The Offices of Optometrists industry is experiencing greater than average employment growth as of late. In 2014 the government estimated a total of 123,679 workers, then just 12 months later it had climbed to 127,820, an increase of 3.35%. Over the past 5 years this industry has recorded an accident rate of over 2 times (-100% more) the average for the Offices of Other Health Practitioners Industry.