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As shown in the following tabulation, 50 percent of optometrists were employed in offices of optometrists in 2010:
| Offices of optometrists | 50% |
| Self-employed workers | 22% |
| Offices of physicians | 13% |
| Health and personal care stores | 8% |
| Outpatient care centers | 2% |
Most optometrists work full time. Some work evenings and weekends to suit patients’ needs.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition