Practice Management

In this first episode of a practice management series with Maria Sampalis, OD, learn about the importance of a brand for your optometric practice.

A look back on what's happened in optometry during the week of Jan. 14-Jan. 19.

Two leaders in optometry are coming together to expand their suite of services for independent practices.

Diagnosing and treating dry eye and meibomian gland dysfunction can be the foundation for practice growth—and patient satisfaction.

Lessons can be learned from each patient experience, even the strange ones.

Leo Semes, OD, FAAO, shares key highlights from his EyeCon 2022 presentation, "Advances in therapies for retinal disease."

A meditation on the effects of putting off doctors' orders.

Ruth Shoge, OD, MPH, FAAO, shares key takeaways from her EyeCon 2022 presentation, "Diversity in practice, creating an inclusive and equitable workspace."

Justin Schweitzer, OD, gives a brief overview of his EyeCon 2022 presentations, reflecting on pipeline advancements made in optometry in 2022.

Adam Ramsey, OD, shares key takeaways from his presentation on diversity, equity, and inclusion in you optometry practice, which he presented during EyeCon 2022.

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

As technology advances and choices grow, you need to personalize patients’ options.

Combining products and resources in creative ways can help grow your business.

Advanced planning is the key for the most successful practice transitions as well as realizing the highest return on investment on the sale.

Parres Wright, OD, FAAO, shares highlights from her discussion, "DEI Building Blocks, its foundational concepts understanding diversity, equity, and inclusion in optometry," which she co-presented during AAOpt 2022.

Brad Sutton, OD, FAAO, FORS, shares highlights from his discussion titled, "Retinal imaging grand rounds," which he co-presented during the 2022 American Academy of Optometry meeting.

World Sight Day is upon us and RestoringVision has issued a lofty but doable goal: help solve the global vision crisis.

In honor of World Sight Day, optometrists and ophthalmologists reflect on what today means to them.

DigitalOptometrics President discusses the pioneering abilities of telemedicine and how the company is paving a new way for doctors to see patients of varying needs.

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

Janelle Davison, OD, shares highlights from her VEW 2022 presentation, "Intersection of dry eye and beauty: design, build and brand a profitable dry eye spa."

At Vision Expo West 2022, Valerie M. Kattouf, OD, shares her best practices for managing prescription formulas for pediatric patients.

Valerie M. Kattouf, OD, shares key highlights and takeaways from her 2022 Vision Expo West presentation titled "Myopia Control."

Jason Compton, OD, shares highlights from his VEW 2022 presentation, "Marketing for specialty lens practice."

Mike Brown, OD, MHS-CL, FAAO, shares how the significance of a pocket watch and Helen Keller serve as important lessons in patient care for ODs.

Establish a program in your practice during this Wild West phase of tech.

Dedicating part of your practice to a pediatric patient base allows you to have fun, as well as continue growing your practice.

Optometry Times' editor Kassi Jackson speaks with Lauretta Justin, OD, founder of Optometry Divas, and Lisa Hornick, OD, recipient of Optometry Divas' Thought Leader of the Year 2022 award.