The Optometric Minute
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4.4KAdd Aesthetic Optometry Services to Your Practice
Dec. 6, 2017 Optometrists can capture new opportunities in the emerging field of aesthetic optometry, says Bridgitte Shen Lee, OD, of Vision...
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3.9KUse Advanced Technology to Provide Patients with the Best
Nov. 29, 2017 Eric White, OD, of Complete Family Vision Care Optometry in San Diego, cites the OCT as the leading technology-based...
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3.5KDoes Tracking Performance Metrics Increase Practice Value?
Nov. 22, 2017 Having ready access to key practice performance metrics is essential in any practice sale–and practices that regular track such...
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3.5KOptimize OD and Staff Performance By Tracking Metrics
Nov. 15, 2017 A dashboard tracking system like Glimpse enables an OD-owner to pinpoint areas for OD and staff improvement, says Michael...
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4.7K3 New Practice Models for Changing Times
Nov. 8, 2017 The challenging economics of delivering eyecare and eyewear, combined with emerging technologies, are spawning new models of optometric practice....
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3.2KMake Time and Space for the Medical Model
Nov. 1, 2017 Brigitte Shen Lee, OD, is ramping up the medical aspects of her practice, both in services provided and time...
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Dashboard Management System: How to Get the Most Out of It
How to optimize dashboard management systems.
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3.2KStructure Your Exam Hours, Don’t Be a “Mouse on the Wheel”
Oct. 25, 2017 Laurie Sorrenson, OD, FAAO, and Ryan Powell, OD, discuss ways in which they can avoid being the “mouse on...
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2.9KHighlights from the Academy of Optometry: New Technologies to Improve Care and Grow Your Practice
Oct. 18, 2017 The recent Academy of Optometry meeting in Chicago was a busy forum for the latest clinical findings, new products...
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5.1KUrgent Care Centers: Threat or Opportunity?
Sept. 27, 2017 Optometrists have an opportunity to educate patients to visit their practice instead of an urgent care center, or hospital...
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4.9KCan Myopia Be Eradicated?
Sept. 20, 2017 Gary Gerber, OD, and Kevin Chan, OD, MS, FAAO, of Treehouse Eyes, discuss their quest to “rid the world...
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3.0KMake Strategic Decisions Based on Data
Sept. 13, 2017 Haley Perry, OD, and Jeffrey Swafford, OD, discuss how they use a daily dashboard of performance metrics to make strategic...
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2.4KCreate an Opportunity for Someone with Unique Talents
Sept. 6, 2017 Beverly Bianes, OD, and John C. Pack, OD, believe that the unique skills and qualities of a person can...
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2.6KTop Ways a Practice Owner Can Learn from a New Associate
August 30, 2017 Eric White, OD, of Complete Family Eyecare Optometry in San Diego, believes that mature ODs should add associate ODs...
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2.4K“Build Your Practice with a Network of Colleagues”
August 23, 2017 Building a network of ODs within your greater community provides opportunities to improve your skills and services and build...
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3.4KImprove Practice Performance with Dashboard Management
August 16, 2017 Ryan Witt, OD, and Jason Shanks, of Chittick Family Eye Care, measure all aspects of their practice’s performance on...
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4.0KPractice Full-Scale Optometry in Rural Communities
August 9, 2017 Laurie Sorrenson, OD, FAAO, and Ryan Powell, OD, discuss the under-served needs of rural communities. They recommend that OD...
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2.9KWhy Do Patients Need ODs? Because of the Value We Provide.
August 2, 2017 Eric M. White, OD, poses a tough question: “With smartphones, telemedicine and online eyewear reconfiguring consumer access to vision...
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3.6K“TAYE Works, Let’s All Support It!”
July 19, 2017 It’s in optometrists’ interest to encourage state associations to support the Think About Your Eyes (TAYE) campaign, says Sue...
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3.8KDefend and Expand Optometric Scope of Practice
July 12, 2017 Kenneth Daniels, OD, FAAO, Dipl., ABO, and Dave Anderson, OD, offer insights at this year’s AOA Optometry’s Meeting in...
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4.3KDeliver an Awesome Patient Experience, and Measure to Make It Happen Every Time
June 28, 2017 Laurie Sorrenson, OD, FAAO, and Ryan Powell, OD, believe you must create a wow experience for the patient, which...
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3.0KEmploy Technology to Meet Unique Patient Needs
June 21, 2017 Jennifer Lyerly, OD, an associate at Triangle Visions Optometry in Cary, N.C., says you can accommodate the 21st century...
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3.3KInvest in Your Practice By Buying Your Real Estate
June 14, 2017 Owning the building and land where you practice is a profitability-builder, says John C. Pack, OD. Learn how to...
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5.5KSimple Ways to Deliver Great Value to Patients
June 7, 2017 Eric M. White, OD, believes that building value with patients depends on doing little things right. He e-mails a personalized thank you...
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5.3KNew Technology to Help Your Low-Vision Patients
May 31, 2017 Bryan Wolynski, OD, has built a low-vision specialty within his practice, and he incorporates the OrCam system, which allows...
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4.5KDeliver the “Wow” and Measure It, Too
May 24, 2017 Laurie Sorrenson, OD, FAAO, says it’s not enough just to meet patient expectations. She and her staff seek to...
