Practice Management

Miriam Korik, OD, and Justin Kwan, OD, FAAO, discuss the shift of myopia management from a specialty to a vital aspect of primary care optometry, emphasizing the need for more practitioners to integrate effective strategies and collaborate for better patient outcomes.

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

Danielle Crull, ABOM, details Truffles' story and new initiatives she has taken on to destigmatize glasses and patching for children.

According to the American Optometric Association, there are more than 7700 licensed practicing optometrists in 6 states affected by the hurricanes.

With transportation hurdles, lack of eye care providers and practices, and economic disadvantages working against rural patients, vision initiatives are getting creative to ensure they still receive care.

Danielle Crull, ABOM, of A Child's Eyes discusses what is now possible at her glasses dispensary that was not previously possible without Truffles.

Truffles the Kitty has helped put A Child's Eyes patients feel more at ease when being fitted with glasses while taking social media by storm.

Justin Kwan, OD, FAAO, shares his journey from optometrist to myopia management advocate and provides some tips for getting started on your own journey.

NextGen Healthcare's NextGen Ambient Assist is able to recognize medical acronyms and provides automation for both uploading information into the EHR and deleting audio and transcripts to ensure patient privacy is protected.

At this year’s EyeCon, Dr. Adam Ramsey shared his passion for integrating the latest advancements in optometry into practice.

Easy Anayama offers tips and tricks for leveraging AI in your practice.

The Vision Council frequently releases research surrounding trends in various facets of the eye care industry, and Vice President of Research and Insights Alysse Henkel shares some highlights of recent reports.

Michele Andrews, OD, shares 3 pillars of a successful practice.

Dr. Glenda Aleman discusses the importance of diversity in practices and how Latinos en Optometry is attracting more Latinos to the industry.

Tips and tricks to show patients you care in order to stay competitive in today's optical market.

Adam Ramsey, OD, weighs in on the importance of authenticity when developing a social media following.

Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, gives inside scoop into some of the most exciting education opportunities at Vision Expo West, including the conference's "Case Files" series.

Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO, outlines the essentials to starting a speciality contact lens practice, including speciality competency and accessing resources.

The Contact Lens Institute research found that both new and long-term wearers of contact lenses were positively impacted by their eye care providers allowing adequate chair time during exams, among other factors.

Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, FSLS, shares her passion for myopia management and control at this year's Vision Expo West.

The study, conducted in July 2024, reported decreases in all areas of practice performance, including revenue, staff retention, and patient acquisition and retention.

Resources available during the month include a seminar series and course bundles.

AOA associate members have access to services, programs, educational materials, and discounts on event registration fees, according to a news release.

It's time for back-to-school eye exams, and host Miriam Korik, OD, teams up with Eyes Up host Damaris Raymondi, OD, FAAO, to chat about how to handle pediatric eye exams efficiently, thoroughly, and confidently.

The strike force involves more than a dozen medical and nonmedical professionals to help bridge the gap between failed vision screenings and follow-up examinations.

The programs make vision care more affordable and accessible for underserved communities.

UPTE states that although UC's proposal has improved from previous proposals, it still "leaves a lot to be desired."

Exploring myopia control treatment efficacy does not demand clinical complexity.