Practice Management

IDOC has partnered with 12 new vendors in the eye care industry and assisted Books & Benchmarks, expanding its rebate, discount, practice support, and other resource options for its members.

Members of the University Professional and Technical Employees CWA Local 9119 drew picket lines on February 6 and 7 to protest unfair labor and bargaining practices upheld by University of California.

Promotion of Integrated People-centered Eye Care and highlighting the need for an international approach to eye care initiatives is this year’s World Optometry Week topic.

A report by Technavio indicates that lifestyle changes will increase eyewear sales across the globe.

Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of December 18-December 22.

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.

Alice Sterling, an optometrist with Florida Eye Clinic, draws on her 8 years of service on the Florida Board of Optometry to present and explain the evolving jurisprudence issues relevant to Florida optometrists during EyeCon 2023.

Fitting the right lens requires a detective's mindset.

Is telemedicine through retinal images a solution to earlier intervention and increased access to care? Fortunately—and unfortunately—yes.

ONE by ONE and Biotrue Eye Care Recycling programs from Bausch + Lomb have collected over 464,100 pounds of used contact lens materials that would have otherwise been sent to a landfill.

A free online software, EyeMedsNow offers ECPs access to an extensive database of prescription and OTC medications.

AI may play an important role in patient communication and treatment.

Optometrists must consider the experience of the person in the chair.

Bringing awareness, understanding, and embracing mental health care gives clinicians the space to best support and empower their patients, as well as themselves.

Understanding the role of virtual staff and considering the pros and cons.

Easy Anyama shares key takeaway points from "Vision care in the age of ChatGPT" and "Advances in AI and diagnosis for BIPOC populations" at Vision Expo West 2023 in Las Vegas.

The Contact Lens Institute and The Vision Council presented a sneak peek of its forthcoming report, “The Culture Calculation: Data-Backed Behaviors for Contact Lens Success,” which will be published in mid-October 2023.

Addressing issues prior to referral will facilitate the referral process and enable more efficient care for your patient as well as maximize outcomes.

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

At NOA 2023, Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, spoke to us about Dr. Contact Lens, a practice management tool that allows patients to reorder lenses online, sends reminders for followup appointments, and more.

Maria Richman, OD, FAAO, and Harvey Richman, OD, FAAO, FCOVD, met with Optometry Times to discuss their presentations on rehabilitation of a patient who suffered from issues of vertical vision after a stroke, as well as integrating patient care with the business model.

Lessons learned from the exam room.

Both are critical to successful treatment, but how can optometrists help?

Many physicians are concerned and seeking advice on whether to move money from local banks to larger banks.

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

My experience has not always been easy, but it has always been fulfilling.