SPOTLIGHT -
This week in optometry: April 24-April 28
Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of April 24-April 28.
Practical management EP 14: Your practice-purchase checklist
Hear from Maria Sampalis, OD, on what to have on your checklist when purchasing a practice.
FDA approves CT LUCIA 621P Monofocal IOL from Zeiss
The aspheric, monofocal, single-piece C-loop IOL from Zeiss compensates for a range of spherical aberrations to minimize decentration and lens misalignments.
This week in optometry: April 17-April 21
Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of April 17-April 21.
Over 65 million units of contact lens and eye care materials recycled through recycling initiatives
The ONE by ONE Recycling program has collected more than 65 million units of used contact lenses, top foils and blister packs since its launch in 2016.
Practical management EP 13: Things to look for in a practice when purchasing
Maria Sampalis, OD, shares what she likes to look for in a practice when looking to purchase.
Eyes on the future: Meet the female deans leading optometric education
Women head 42% of schools of optometry.
This week in optometry: April 10-April 14
A look back on what happened in optometry during the week of April 10-April 14.
Applications open for AAOF Allison Summers Pediatric Pilot Grant Program
Those interested and eligible should submit their letter of intent by May 1, 2023.
Practical management EP 12: Factors & indicators to watch out for when considering a practice purchase
As we near the end of this practice management series, Maria Sampalis, OD, discusses factors and indicators to watch out for when considering a practice purchase.
New myopia control spectacle lens technology to be presented by SightGlass Vision at COOC
The technology will be shared at the International Congress of Ophthalmology and Optometry China (COOC) conference in Shanghai April 14-16, 2023.
Prevent Blindness partners with Lumata Health to provide more resources
The partnership addresses a major gap in delivering resources for patients with vision impairment or blindness, including a new focus on mental health care delivery.
This week in optometry: April 3-April 7
A look back on what happened in optometry during the week of April 3-April 7.
Black EyeCare Perspective announces third annual signing day event
The annual signing day is part of BEP's mission and pipeline efforts for Black students in optometry.
Practical management EP 11: Knowing you're in a good place to purchase a practice
As we continue our conversation on practice management, Maria Sampalis, OD, gives pointers on evaluating a practice for sale and how to know if you are in a good investment spot.
Prevent Blindness designates April as Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month
Women are at higher risk of eye disease than men.
This week in optometry: March 27-March 31
A look back on what happened in optometry during the week ofMarch 27-March 31.
Practical management EP 10: Getting started with marketing
In this week's podcast episode with Maria Sampalis, OD, shares how she got started with her practice's marketing.
VEE 2023: Starting the dual-wear conversation with patients
Jennifer Tsai, OD, tells us how to start the conversation with patients about dual-wear, and the benefits of this from the patient and provider perspective.
VEE 2023: Corneal cross-linking in the 21st century
Mitch Ibach, OD, FAOO, tells us about the current corneal cross-linking treatments, as well as those on the horizon.
This week in optometry: March 20-March 24
A look back on what happened in optometry during the week of March 20-March 24.
VEE 2023: Legal perspective on keratoconus management
Katie Gilbert-Spear, OD, JD, MPH, gives an overview on the importance of referring keratoconus patients to receive FDA-approved corneal cross-linking.
Practical management EP 9: Understanding the difference between branding & marketing
In this week's podcast episode with Maria Sampalis, OD, hear how to differentiate between branding and marketing.
MOJAVE phase 3 study results published
The second pivotal phase 3 data on NOV03 (perfluorohexyloctane) show that NOV30 consistently met primary endpoints for signs and symptoms of dry eye disease associated with Meibomian gland dysfunction.
VEE 2023: Hear what's new with Lumenis
Catch up on what to expect from Lumenis.
This week in optometry: March 10-March 16
A look back on what happened in optometry during the week of March 10-March 16.
Practical management EP 8: First steps to increase net revenue
Maria Sampalis, OD, shares first steps to get started in increasing net revenue in your practice.
SECO 2023: Sleep disorders impact eye disease
Paul Chous, MA, OD, FAAO, shares key highlights from his 2023 SECO presentation looking at sleep disorders and how they play a role in eye disease.
This week in optometry: March 3-March 9
A look back on what's happened in optometry during the week of March 3-March 9.
Practical management EP 7: Tips to succeed in increasing revenue
Continuing the conversation on practice management, Maria Sampalis, OD, shares tips on how to succeed in increasing revenue.