Practice Management

Private Equity Managers Turn to ODs to Boost Efficiency

After acquisitions of ophthalmology practices, a recent analysis noted an increase of nearly one optometrist per clinic and a 24% expansion in patient volume by ODs.
10/03/2023

How to Handle Non-Ocular Emergencies in Your Practice

Preparation is paramount. Here’s how to gear up for these unexpected events so that you can react appropriately in your clinic.
04/15/2023

AOA Argues Proposed Changes to FTC Eyeglass Rule are Misdirected

The updates “don’t reflect real-world marketplace conditions,” failing to caution consumers against online retailers or consider how small business optometry practices may be affected.
03/22/2023

Restrictive Drug Formularies: How to Beat the Odds

When insurers stack the deck against you and your patients, you can still play a winning hand.
03/15/2023

Developing a Constructive Approach to Case History

From pre- to post-exam, learn how to retrieve, document and use this information to optimize patient care.
02/15/2023

2022 Income: Work Smarter, Not Harder

With optometry seemingly stabilizing after a volatile period, ODs have been tasked with implementing sustainable strategies and solutions for a more profitable future.
12/15/2022

Prepare Employees for Myopia Visit Increase

To keep up with demand, researchers recommend upskilling current employees and tools to reduce chair time.
06/24/2022

Adding Lasers to Your Practice

Learn how you and your staff can prepare to incorporate this service when your state adds it to the clinical scope.
06/15/2022

Bringing Incisions and Injections to Your Clinic

This article—the first of a four-part series on optometric scope expansion—discusses how to incorporate these services into your practice flow.
05/15/2022

Spruce Up Your Practice

Focus on new additions that can set you up for further success.
02/15/2022

Upcoming Events

December 8-9, 2023

West Coast Optometric Glaucoma Symposium
Location: Omni La Costa, Carlsbad, California
Program Chairs: Murray Fingeret, OD, and Robert N. Weinreb, MD
Earn up to 12 LIVE COPE Credits (COPE Accreditation Pending)

Register here

December 9-10, 2023

Retina Update 2023
Location: Omni La Costa, Carlsbad, California
Program Chairs: Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, FAAO; Steven Ferrucci, OD, FAAO
Earn up to 11 LIVE COPE credits (COPE approval pending)

Register here

December 14, 2023

Addressing a Major Gap in the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease
Location: Virtual
Presenters: April Jasper, OD, and Mitch Ibach, OD
Webinar: 10:00pm ET

Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb

Register here