Steven T. Reed, OD, American Optometric Association's president, overviews the 2024 highlights and how the organization plans to extend success into 2025.

Practice Compliance Solutions, CodeSAFEPLUS, Practice Resource Management, and EyeCode Education have formed Practice Performance Partners.

Walline, OD, PhD, FAAO, states that the best way to learn the benefits of artificial intelligence for your practice is to stay on top of continuing education attendance.

The company sits at spot 43 for “its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power."

Focused inSights 2024: Frame Buyers found that 78% of providers display between 200 and 1200 frames on their boards, with 70% of providers updating their inventory quarterly.

The webinar will overview new offerings, details about the show’s updated brand and new exhibit hall layout, special events, and announcements regarding this year’s keynote speaker and other main stage sessions.

One of the new resources are Spanish closed captioning on educational videos to expand their reach to Latin American countries.

This year was brimming with advancements in eye care.

Practice owners testify to the importance of trying new things, not being afraid to fail, and utilizing community as a resource when starting up a new practice.

Optometrists weigh in on the importance of building patient loyalty.

Don’t mistake financial feasibility as the sole decider in employee enrollment.

AOA members can receive a $1500 Visa gift card after signing up with Barti and being live on the platform for 3 months.

Jessica Steen, OD, FAAO, Dipl-ABO, discussed ophthalmic considerations for patients undergoing treatment with antibody drug conjugates for gynecologic cancers at this year's conference.

Sometimes it takes several tries before settling into an inclusive practice that’s right for you.

Roya Attar gives an overview of her presentation, "Decoding the Retina: The Value of Genetic Testing In Inherited Disorders," presented with Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, FAAO, FORS, ABO, ABCMO.

LGBTQ VA patients may miss appointments due to fear of discrimination

Approximately 40 fellows to share insights and takeaways they gain from the Flom program.

Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO; Selina McGee, OD; and Ian Ben Gaddie, OD, FAAO; delve into how optometry has changed in the past year.

Comfort, vision, freedom from glasses, and convenience were cited as benefits of wearing contact lenses by survey participants.

An optometrist describes her journey as the first retina optometrist in Colorado.

Miriam Korik, OD, and Justin Kwan, OD, FAAO, discuss the shift of myopia management from a specialty to a vital aspect of primary care optometry, emphasizing the need for more practitioners to integrate effective strategies and collaborate for better patient outcomes.

Showcasing your practice’s eyewear collections plays a huge role in your success and helps differentiate you from your competitors.

Danielle Crull, ABOM, details Truffles' story and new initiatives she has taken on to destigmatize glasses and patching for children.

According to the American Optometric Association, there are more than 7700 licensed practicing optometrists in 6 states affected by the hurricanes.

With transportation hurdles, lack of eye care providers and practices, and economic disadvantages working against rural patients, vision initiatives are getting creative to ensure they still receive care.

Danielle Crull, ABOM, of A Child's Eyes discusses what is now possible at her glasses dispensary that was not previously possible without Truffles.

Truffles the Kitty has helped put A Child's Eyes patients feel more at ease when being fitted with glasses while taking social media by storm.

Justin Kwan, OD, FAAO, shares his journey from optometrist to myopia management advocate and provides some tips for getting started on your own journey.