Ophthalmic Goods Merchant Wholesalers
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 42346 directly.
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Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of professional equipment, instruments, and/or goods sold, prescribed, or used by ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain. Census publishes this definition under NAICS 423460, the only detailed industry in this group.
Illustrative examples
- Binoculars merchant wholesalers
- Optometric equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers
- Ophthalmic frames merchant wholesalers
- Sunglasses merchant wholesalers
- Ophthalmic lenses merchant wholesalers
Which code does this activity belong in?
Ophthalmic goods merchant wholesalers distribute equipment and supplies specifically prescribed or used by eye care professionals including ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians. The boundary with medical, dental, and hospital equipment wholesalers lies in the specialization; while that code covers general medical equipment and supplies, ophthalmic goods wholesalers focus exclusively on vision-related products such as lenses, frames, and ophthalmic instruments. Sunglasses and binoculars merchant wholesalers are classified here based on their optical nature, distinguishing them from general photographic equipment wholesalers.
Written for NAICS 423460, the only detailed industry in this group.