Hello,

I am currently a masters student, writing my thesis on competition between optometrists and opticians in the Netherlands. While I am not a native Dutch speaker, my writing/reading/speaking Dutch is good.

I would like to request if anyone may be able to provide me with some information or literature (in English or Dutch) about the problems between optometrists and opticians - - I would like to analyze the overlap between the 2 occupations; the growth of optometry in the Netherlands and how it is affecting opticians; and whether optometrists may be taking over opticians' jobs in the future.

Also, if anyone may be able to provide an explanation as to why opticians are NOT regulated (as optometrists and ophthalmologists are regulated).

I would greatly appreciate any information or assistance you could provide, as I am having difficulty finding literature on this subject.

Kind regards,

Barbara