Optometry practices pair clinical exam equipment with a retail optical dispensary, each requiring capital. Funding covers diagnostic gear, frame inventory, and the build-outs that grow both sides of the practice.
What optometry practices use funding for
- Diagnostic equipment: OCT, autorefractors, and phoropters
- Frame and lens inventory for the optical shop
- Exam-lane and dispensary build-out
- Practice management and EHR software
- Working capital and practice acquisition
How much can you borrow?
Optometry practices typically borrow $25,000 to $500,000 — equipment financing for diagnostic gear, inventory and working capital for the optical shop, term/SBA loans for build-outs.
The cash-flow challenge for optometry practices
Advanced diagnostic equipment like OCT is expensive, and the optical dispensary ties up cash in frame and lens inventory. Insurance and vision-plan reimbursements can lag, adding a receivables gap.
Tip: The optical dispensary is a profit center — funding a strong frame inventory can lift revenue per patient meaningfully.
Best financing options
Diagnostic equipment fits equipment financing; frame inventory suits working capital or a line of credit. Build-outs and acquisitions suit a term loan or SBA loan.
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Fund your optometry practice
Diagnostic gear, frame inventory, or a build-out — funding for both sides.
Check My Funding OptionsFrequently asked questions
How do optometrists finance diagnostic equipment?
OCT, autorefractors, and other diagnostic gear are financed as equipment, with the machines as collateral, spreading cost over their useful life.
Can I fund optical frame inventory?
Yes — working capital or a line of credit funds the frame and lens inventory that drives dispensary revenue.