Practice Ownership

The loans can be used for practice expansion and renovations, purchases of existing practices, funding for retinal imaging equipment, and more.

Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, FAAO, said that you don't need to have a leadership title to take on a leadership role.

The Ontario Health Coalition has gathered evidence such as proof of payment and patient reports from 50 patients for the formal complaint.

The Encompass platform works to integrate with other third-party applications for cloud-based practice management and electronic health records software solutions.

The ophthalmology platform Optegra operates more than 70 eye hospitals and diagnostic facilities in 5 European markets.

Reed will be honored with the Doctor of Ocular Science honorary degree in part of the college’s 2025 commencement.

What to know about legislative moves that have been made through May this year.

Rhue and Canto-Sims tackle the problem of many optometry practices losing significant revenue due to ineffective follow-up systems.

Rhue and Canto-Sims discuss the benefits of implementing a contact lens management system that can help improve lens sales at your practice.

How to establish a seamless contact lens service for your patient while maximizing efficiency, stellar patient experience, and continued practice profitability

Jamie Kuzniar, OD, FAAO, FSLS, has found her niche in specialty contact lenses and individualized care at her practice, Elevate Eye Care + Eyewear.

The Vision Council report highlights providers’ expectations and the perceived impact of economic factors including tariffs, inflation, staffing and hiring, and technological integration including telehealth and artificial intelligence.

The Retina Institute of Illinois is led by 9 physicians who have been providing comprehensive eye care in Illinois for almost 25 years.

HB 1352 will take effect in August 2025 with additional provisions to roll out based on plan renewals, contract changes, or by January 1, 2026.

Alysse Henkel, vice president of Research and inSights at The Vision Council, advised that expanding budget and mid-market frame options may help improve frames sales.

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.

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

The award program includes Transitions Healthy Sight Ambassador, Eyecare Practice of the Year, Retailer of the Year, and Channel Partner of the Year awards.

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.

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.