The Optometric Minute

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    Technology Update from the VM Global Leadership Summit

    Mark Wright, OD, FCOVD, ROB Professional Editor, reports on novel marketing approaches—and advances in electronic eyewear--presented at the premier conference on optical...

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    ICD-10: Embrace a Tool that Elevates Patient Care

    Scott A. Jens, OD, FAAO, CEO of Revolution EHR, encourages colleagues to embrace ICD-10 as a tool for being more accurate in...

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    Every Patient Deserves the Best

    Sam Silverblatt, OD, of Shreveport, La., believes that every one of his patients deserves the best in high-quality optical products. In presenting...

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    Keys to Building a Pediatric Practice

    Aleksandra Wianecka, OD, describes her success factors in growing a practice to be 40 percent pediatric: See the entire family, participate in...

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    Building the Co-Management Relationship

    Lori Landrio, OD, and Eric Donnenfeld, MD, FAAO, define the co-management relationship as one that is focused on delivering the best possible...

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    Understand Your Core Competency…then Outsource!

    Carl Spear, OD, FAAO, owner of Sight and Sun Eyeworks in Pensacola, Fla., advises that a practice must recognize what it is...

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    Developing a Low Vision Specialty

    Kristin Protosow, OD, FAAO, describes her chronology in developing a low vision specialty within a multi-doctor, multi-specialty practice. Working with low vision...

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    Practices of Distinction, Part 2: Efficiency, Accuracy, Empathy

    April Jasper, OD, FAAO, and Katie Gilbert-Spear, OD, MPH, outline the six attributes of an optometric practice that goes beyond being excellent--to...

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    Practices of Distinction: Six Attributes

    April Jasper, OD, FAAO, and Katie Gilbert-Spear, OD, MPH, outline the six attributes of an optometric practice that goes beyond being excellent--to...

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    How It’s Done: Developing a Leadership Team in Your Practice

    Mike Rothschild, OD, of LeadershipOD (www.leadershipod.com) describes the process he created for developing a leadership team within an optometric practice. This requires...

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    Keys to Success: The Multi-Specialty Practice

    Gwen Gnadt, OD, FAAO, of EyeVision Associates in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, has found that by hiring and developing specialists who can provide...

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    Seize Opportunities with a Contact Lens Specialty

    Madeline L. Romeau, OD, FAAO, of Dr. Romeau Eye Associates in West New York, NJ, finds great satisfaction in her specialty of...

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    Carl Spear, OD, of Sign and Sound Eyeworks in Pensacola, Florida, advises that any practice must operate from a sound and comprehensive...
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    Vision for Life: Creating a Holistic Eyecare Practice

    Aleksandra Wianecka, OD, has transformed a traditional practice in Babylon, NY, into a holistic eyecare practice with a mission of providing “Vision...

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    Make Instrumentation Your Patient Education Tool

    Jennifer H. Ong, OD, of Alameda, Calif., finds that taking the time to explain a patient's medical condition--and why certain tests are...

  • Developing a Medical Optometric Practice

    Madeline Romeu, OD, developed a medically based optometric practice over 30 years by making the eye health of her patients her primary...
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    Prepare for Health Care Reform: AOA Resources

    Christopher J. Quinn, OD, FAAO, a trustee of the American Optometric Association, encourages ODs to embrace changes that are coming with health...

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    Serving the Multicultural Community Into the Next Generation

    Madeline L. Romeu, OD, and her son Anthony D. Gurdak, OD, discuss from two generational perspectives how they serve the largely Hispanic...

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    In-House Lens Casting: Quality and Cost Savings

    Gordon G. Wong, OD, of GW Eye Associates in La Jolla, Calif., describes the advantages of an in-house lens casting system. The...

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    Office Design with the Patient in Mind

    Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, of EyeLux Optometry in San Diego, describes how his office is designed for optimal patient flow and efficiency....

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    Serving Your Community, Serving Your Patients

    Jennifer H. Ong, OD, of Alameda, Calif., reflects on her recent political campaign and finds connections between public service and service to...

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    Let Your Office Communicate Your Technology

    Eric White, OD, of Family Eyecare Center in San Diego, demonstrates how displays, instrumentation and informative artwork all communicate a cohesive message...

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    Three Case Studies: Use Technology to Present Eye Pathologies

    Ed Liu, OD, of Foothill Optometric Group in Pleasanton, Calif., reviews three case studies, showing how technology in advanced instrumentation can help...

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    Compute the Benefits of an In-Office Finishing Lab

    Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, of EyeLux Optometry in San Diego, describes how an in-office finishing lab provides the advantages of lens finishing...

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    Technology in Every Aspect of the Exam

    Ed Liu, OD, of Foothill Optometric Group in Pleasanton, Calif., integrates high-tech instrumentation in an office-wide system. The initial Rx reading, taken...

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    Never a Better Time to Practice Than Right Now

    Barry Farkas, OD, FAAO, of Drs. Farkas, Kassalow and Resnick in New York City, believes in recognizing groundbreaking innovations and quickly integrating...

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    Developing a Business Skills Set for Tomorrow’s OD

    David A. Heath, OD, EdM, president of SUNY College of Optometry, describes the school’s new program to offer an advanced graduate certificate...

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