The data shows the number of optical retail outlets per 10,000 population in selected European countries in 2017. In this year Cyprus had the highest number of retail outlets with 2.54 optical retail outlets per 10,000 population. This was closely followed by Belgium with 2.39 optical retail outlets per 10,000 population.
Optical retail outlets specialize in dispensing and fitting eyewear and contact lenses. Optometry in the European Union is regulated and subjected to review according to the legal provisions of optometry establishments in each individual country.
