Practice Management

Building a Top-Flight Staff

A successful optometry practice requires a dedicated, passionate team and effective leadership. Here’s how to land ideal candidates and foster a positive office environment to keep them there long-term.

04/15/2024

Optometric Scope: Breaking Down Barriers

Here’s how ODs are challenging old boundaries—and what they can do once freed from them.

03/15/2024

Patient Portal Reminders May Help Re-Engage “No-Show” Patients, Study Finds

Sending EHR messages within one business day of a missed appointment doubled the likelihood of a rebooking.

02/27/2024

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