
Diana Canto-Sims, OD, did the digging on private label eyewear companies so you don't have to.
Dr. Canto-Sims is CEO and founder of La Vida Eyewear, designed for Latinos by a Latina. She is a member of Transition Optical’s advisory board and Change Agent group.

Diana Canto-Sims, OD, did the digging on private label eyewear companies so you don't have to.

Rhue and Canto-Sims tackle the problem of many optometry practices losing significant revenue due to ineffective follow-up systems.

Rhue and Canto-Sims talk about the value of contact lens patients, financial insights, and key benefits of implementing a contact lens management system.

Rhue and Canto-Sims discuss the benefits of implementing a contact lens management system that can help improve lens sales at your practice.

How to establish a seamless contact lens service for your patient while maximizing efficiency, stellar patient experience, and continued practice profitability

Showcasing your practice’s eyewear collections plays a huge role in your success and helps differentiate you from your competitors.

Bridging cultural and community gaps will provide quality eye care for all.

As 2023 draws to a close, it’s the perfect time for practice owners to reflect on the past year’s successes and challenges while gearing up for a fresh start in the new year. Here’s a to-do list that private practice physicians can do in the last 2 weeks of December for a prosperous year ahead.

What 1 doctor did to increase their capture rate to over 80%.

Diana Canto-Sims, OD, sat down with Optometry Times®' assistant managing editor Emily Kaiser to talk about her role on the founding board of Latinos en Optometry (LEO).

Implement this strategy in your practice to sell higher-end frames and increase revenue.


Your employees are your greatest allies; building a team the right way from the very beginning is the foundation of your success.

A robust online presence is crucial if you’re looking to acquire new patients, grow your practice, and increase revenue.

Diana Canto-Sims, OD, discusses co-op funds with Alessandro Baronti, the president and CEO of the DeRigo Rem.

Tips to effectively market your practice using co-op funds

Live from Vision Expo East in New York, a look at Tura's new line of glasses: Glemaud.

The most important step is relaying your brand's story.

Live from Vision Expo East, Optometry Times' Diana Canto-Sims, OD speaks with EyeCarePro's Keyanna Ingram

Following three tips in communication ensures a win-win for patients and physicians

A patient presents with ocular issues from the overuse of contact lens for months

Add a niche product, get creative with marketing, and collaborate with local businesses to bounce back





Even though the loss of revenue or fear of the loss of revenue is the reason ODs wish at times to join online glasses sales, consider five reasons why online glasses sales may not be in the best interest of the OD.

If you have not yet received a bad review, it is coming. It is only a matter of time. Have you Googled your practice recently? Anyone with a smartphone, social media account, or an email account can go online and rant about anything-including your practice.

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