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Frame Inventory: Less Is More or More Is Better?

Written by Frames Data | September 24, 2026 at 1:15 PM

Is a large frame inventory the better business strategy? Jennifer Stewart, OD, and Bobby "Chip" Wood, OD, take opposing sides of the debate.

The frame inventory debate comes down to whether a tightly curated frame board that reduces choice overload or a larger selection that captures more patient needs is the better business strategy. The Divide, a point/counterpoint series from Review of Optometric Business, explores two sides of the conversation. 

  • A smaller, highly curated frame inventory can improve cash flow, simplify management and make the shopping experience easier for patients.
  • A larger, diverse frame inventory can better match different budgets, styles and lifestyles while helping the optical capture more sales opportunities.

Read the full article at Review of Optometric Business.