Optometrist and Eye Clinic Financial Model (10 Year Financial Forecast)

This Optometrist and Eye Clinic Financial Model Template has been built for use by anyone looking to model out their Optometrist and Eye Clinic financials over a 10 year period. This model includes all the key variables you would need to consider with operating your Optometrist and Eye Clinic including specific metrics you can track on Revenue by Service (Eye Exams, Prescriptions for Glasses and Contact Lenses, Treatment of Eye Conditions, Management of Chronic Eye Diseases, Vision Therapy, Low Vision Services, Contact Lens Fitting and Specialty Lenses and Pediatric Eye Care); as well as key costs in running the Clinic (COGS for Eyewear, Labor Costs of Optometrists and Technicians, Lab Costs, Supplies Costs and other operational costs).

Users will easily be able to navigate the model with all input fields highlighted in Blue font. These models are designed to be the perfect financial tool for business owners to use to make decisions for their Optometrist and Eye Clinic as well as provide a snapshot of how the business is currently performing and what the forecasts look like to stakeholders (investors, internal stakeholders).

Revenue & Direct Costs Assumptions

Starts with basic model questions on Start date of the model, Corporate tax rate.

Revenue assumptions are the anticipated factors that drive a company’s income generation over a specific period. These assumptions form the basis for financial projections and are crucial for planning and decision-making. In our model we have included detailed inputs for different Revenue categories including Eye Exams, Prescriptions for Glasses and Contact Lenses, Treatment of Eye Conditions, Management of Chronic Eye Diseases, Vision Therapy, Low Vision Services, Contact Lens Fitting and Specialty Lenses and Pediatric Eye Care. Each category has an input driver of # of Patient Visits and Average Selling or Treatment Price depending on the service offered.

Direct Costs assumptions are the costs directly attributable to a company’s Revenue and we have included inputs on the likely direct costs for an Optometrist and Eye Clinic including Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) for Eyewear, Labor Costs for Optometrists and Technicians, Lab Costs, Supplies Costs.

Operating Expenses Assumptions

Operating expense assumptions are typically based on historical data, industry benchmarks, market trends, and management’s judgment. They are crucial for estimating the total cost of running the business and for determining profitability. Like revenue assumptions, it’s important to regularly review and adjust operating expense assumptions to reflect changes in the business environment and ensure the accuracy of financial forecasts. In our model we have included detailed inputs on Operational Staff Costs (Front Desk/Reception, Practice Manager/Office Manager, Billing and Administrative Staff, Other Support Staff), Typical Optometrist and Eye Clinic related Operational Expenditure items including Utilities, Maintenance & Repairs, Insurance, Marketing & Advertising, Supplies & Office Consumables, Rent, Software and Technology (EHR, Scheduling, Billing), however, you can add any other expenses you think may be relevant to your business in this sheet. 

Capex Assumptions

Capital expenditure (Capex) assumptions refer to the anticipated investments a company plans to make in long-term assets, such as property, equipment, and technology, over a specific period. These assumptions are crucial for financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, as they impact the company’s cash flow, profitability, and growth prospects. We have included a Detailed list of likely Initial Costs for an Optometrist and Eye Clinic founder including Diagnostic Equipment (Autorefractor, Slit Lamp, Fundus Camera, OCT Machine, Phoropter), Optometry Office Furniture and Fixtures, Technology and Software, Eyewear Inventory, Renovations and Leasehold Improvements, Signage and Other Capex costs. We have included a Fixed Asset Register that has the relevant capex items above listed with assumed useful lives for depreciation purposes. We have also given an assumption on Capital Structure (i.e. if Capex Purchases were funded entirely through Equity or Debt). 

Monthly Projections (10 year period)

We have broken down projections on a Month by Month basis when projecting Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement items. The monthly projections are provided over a 10 year time frame. This is particularly useful for businesses looking at month-on-month trends and insights in the business, which leads to better decision making and also better budgeting should there be a need to either raise more capital, pursue growth opportunities from excess capital or pay down interest bearing debt. Monthly projections also help a business ascertain what performance may be seasonal in nature when looking at growth projections on a month-over-previous-year’s-month basis.  

Annual Projections (10 year period)

The model has Annualized Financial Projections of Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement over a 10 year time frame. Annual projections provide an excellent overview of expected revenues, expenses, profits, cash flow, and other key financial metrics for the upcoming year. Annual projections are essential for strategic planning, budgeting, fundraising, and performance evaluation for any company at any stage of their business cycle. 

Optometrist and Eye Clinic Metrics & Ratios

Optometrist and Eye Clinic specific metrics including Revenue by Service Category, Costs as a % of Revenue, Profitability Ratios, Liquidity Ratios, Asset Turnover Ratios provided. 

Summary of Financial Statements (10 year period)

Summarized Financial Statements over a 10 year time frame helps for better snapshots of financial performance. Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement all provided. 

Charts

Charts available including Profitability Analysis, Costs as a % of Revenue and Use of Funds Chart.

Depreciation Schedule

Detailed Depreciation Schedule shows additions / disposals to the Fixed Asset Register of the business. Sections included for Diagnostic Equipment (Autorefractor, Slit Lamp, Fundus Camera, OCT Machine, Phoropter), Optometry Office Furniture and Fixtures, Technology and Software, Renovations and Leasehold Improvements and Signage. 

Debt Schedule

Debt schedule provided with interest rate assumptions and payback period assumptions included. 

Equity Schedule

Equity schedule provided with assumptions on all investments into the business by investors or owners.