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Australia’s optometry industry is in upheaval as corporate giants like Specsavers and OPSM now control 75% of the market, pushing optometrists to prioritize sales over patient care. Docs report being pressured to meet aggressive billing targets, rush appointments, and even turn away sick patients—sometimes even facing pay cuts or public shaming for low sales. One standout: a new “MediKing” title awarded for top billing. Frustrated, over 2,600 optometrists are uniting to unionize, arguing that profit-driven retail models clash with healthcare ethics. While official bodies say there’s no proof harm is occurring, the tension between commerce and care is growing—and could endanger both patients and practitioners.

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