Practice Management

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."

The survey’s results were released by Bausch + Lomb last month and revealed that many participants did not know their symptoms were dry eye-related.

Both seasoned and newer practice owners share their insights for preventing burnout through practice management.

Diabetic eye care expert A. Paul Chous, OD, MA, FAAO, shares insights on patient care and research.

Networking and skill sharing are just some of the building blocks to developing a professional community.

How myopia management reinvigorated me and my practice.

The launch of the interactive vision curriculum kit series aligns with National Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, which is recognized in August.

TEAM-OGS gives practices more fundraising opportunities to end preventable blindness and vision impairment globally throughout the year.

Educating parents of pediatric patients starts with getting staff on the same page.

Ambient listening and transcription provide promising impact on the patient care experience.

The UOA offers networking opportunities with over 140,000 spectacle and contact lens opticians.

Reflecting on big optometric wins keeps eye care in perspective.

Charissa Lee, OD, MBA, FAAO weighs in on the important role a diversity, equity, and inclusion perspective can play in leadership roles in optometry.

Over 60 eye care professionals from all 50 states were selected to help shift the focus of pediatric myopia care from correction to comprehensive treatment.

A patient's ethnicity and race should be considered when assessing risk factor and changing management plans, according to Ruth Shoge, OD MPH, FAAO.

Harmonize your vision in Nashville.

LGBTQ patients are more at risk for not receiving health care due to fear of discrimination.

Award winners will be announced at the NORA 2024 Conference from September 19-22 in Kissimmee, Florida.

One of the resources provided by the partnership is a Dry Eye Wheel, which provides mitigation, measurement, and management processes to inform the treatment of dry eye disease.

Christina Schiller, OD, Blake Jarrard, OD, and Christopher Herring, OD, were this year’s recipients.