My optometrist remarked that he pays his barber more to cut his hair than he typically earns from one of the major insurance plans for a vision screening. I expect that the licensure for barbers is stricter than that for optometrists.

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More information is needed about the markets. Generally, the licensure should be greater for an optometrist who can actually inflict physical harm. However, the forces of supply and demand may mean that the optometrist is operating in a very competitive market.

My Optometrist Remarked That He Pays His Barber More to Cut