IDOC's 2025 benchmarks from 175-plus independent OD practices put median practice net at 31% of revenue as variable costs fell for the first time since tracking began.
|Articles|September 1, 2010
Vision Expo West retooled for more benefit to optometrists
Vision Expo West in October in Vegas will offer some exciting new continuing education and technology.
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Las Vegas-International Vision Expo West (VEW) 2010 will be held Oct. 7 to 9 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center here, with a variety of programs and continuing education sessions as well as some exciting new uses of technology.
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