Dispensary conversion · revenue uplift
Optical Capture Rate Calculator
Measure dispensary conversion from exams to eyewear sales and model revenue impact.
Optical capture rate is the single strongest predictor of optometry practice profitability. This calculator measures conversion and models revenue upside from improved dispensary performance.
- Capture Rate = Patients Purchasing Eyewear ÷ Total Exam Patients × 100
- Target 55–72% for above-median profitability
- Each 5-point capture improvement can add $50K–$120K annual revenue
Built for practice owners and optical managers tracking dispensary KPIs.
Source: BizMetricsHQ 175+ optometry practices (2025–2026). Methodology
Dispensary Metrics
Annual Optical Revenue
$1,837,440
Capture status: healthy
Revenue Uplift (Annual)
$316,800
Margin Uplift (Annual)
$183,744
Monthly Purchases
319
Target Purchases
374
Industry Benchmarks
Optical Capture Rate
55 – 72%
Average Optical Ticket
$350 – $650
Premium Lens %
35 – 55%
Frame + Lens Revenue
50 – 65% of total
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Median $1.35M annual revenue — percentile distribution and revenue mix.
- Optometry Profit Margins
Healthy range 22–26% net margin with strong optical capture.
- Optometry Owner Compensation
Solo owner median $235K total compensation.
- Optometry Practice Valuation
EBITDA multiples 4.5×–6.5× at transaction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good optical capture rate?
Target 55–72% optical capture for above-median profitability. Practices below 50% capture struggle on exam-only margins. Top operators achieve 65–72% through optician training and in-practice eyewear positioning.
How important are eyewear sales to optometry profitability?
Eyewear sales are critical — frames and lenses represent 50–65% of revenue at profitable practices. Optical capture rate above 60% is the single strongest predictor of above-median net margin.