All independent optometry Articles
-
147General ManagementOur Membership Model Puts the Patients and Practice First
We knew we wanted more than insurance could offer our patients—and our practice. So we built something different. By Gabriel Davila, OD,...
-
172News BriefsDr. Contact Lens Makes Inc. 5000 List for Fourth Straight Year
Optometric technology company recognized for three-year revenue growth August 11, 2026 Dr. Contact Lens today announced it has been ranked for the...
-
176News BriefsABB Optical Group and RevolutionEHR Announce Insurance Verification Integration
RevCheck by ABB Verify integrates insurance verification into RevolutionEHR for a seamless practice workflow July 29, 2026 ABB Optical Group and RevolutionEHR...
-
243News BriefsThe Eye Consortium Adds 17 Partners to Independent Vendor Ecosystem
June 4, 2026 The Eye Consortium (TEC) has announced the addition of 17 new vendor supplier partners to its expanding national ecosystem....
-
333FinancesProduction, Salary, Per Diem: How Associate Optometrists Get Paid
Understanding the hidden mechanics behind three common pay structures By Andrawis Zada, OD May 5, 2026 As an optometrist who has worked...
-
317News BriefsBarti Expands AI Suite With Two New Products
April 2, 2026 Barti, the first AI-powered operating system built exclusively for independent eye care, was selected to participate in Vision Expo’s...
-
346MarketingElevate Your Practice Visibility With Creative Cross-Promotion
A guide to local market synergy By Pamela Miller, OD, FAAO, JD, FNAP March 31, 2026 We often forget our practices are...
-
476News BriefsVIEW Optometry Launches Doctor-Led Alliance to Strengthen Independent Eye Care
New alliance offers private practice optometrists in the U.S. tools for profitability and a strategic home for sustainability amid industry challenges Feb....
-
1.2KStaff ManagementCreating a Legally Compliant Employee Manual for Your Optometry Practice
Handbook essentials aligned with EEOC, NLRB and ADA By Stuart Oberman, Esq. Jan. 9, 2026 An employee manual is one of the...
-
1.1KFrom Our EditorsInside The Numbers: Important Practice Metrics To Monitor For Growth
Consider these practice metrics to monitor as you look at 2025 performance and make goals for 2026 By Maggie Fernandez Nov. 26,...
-
6.4KFinancesWhat Eye Care Demand & Optical Industry Numbers Say About Your Future as an Independent OD
Numbers-based look at the future of independent optometry.
-
712News BriefsApplications Open for 2026 Golden Opportunity Award for Emerging Optometrists
2026 Golden Opportunity Award now accepting applications Oct. 28, 2025 The American Optometric Association (AOA) Foundation—Optometry Cares® and PERC Alliance have announced...
-
1.0KProfessional DevelopmentCEO Mindset Part 1: Define Your Vision
Define your vision: the first step in developing a CEO mindset By Nick Lillie, OD Nov. 3, 2025 COLD START TO CEO...
-
1.1KGeneral ManagementIndependent OD Survival: How I Got to $2,500-$3,000 Per Specialized Care Patient
Independent optometry survival strategies.
-
1.0KFinancesPhantom Stock Agreements for Optometrists: A Strategic Associate Retention Tool
A practical alternative to equity for associate retention and practice succession By Stuart Oberman, Esq. Oct. 22, 2025 As the competition for...
-
3.3KInstrumentsThe In-Office Laser Procedures That Generated $60,000 in Reimbursement in Our First Year
Adding optometric laser procedures to your practice.
-
905News BriefsNew Loan Program to Support Private Practice Growth
New financial help for private practices.
-
1.8KNews BriefsEHR/PM System Announces Integration with CL Ordering and E-Commerce Platform
A technology integration that may boost CL profitability.
-
1.5KStaff ManagementMy Practice Survives Without Me Every Summer. That’s the Point.
Creating a practice you can step away from.
-
1.5KNews BriefsNew ECP Income Study Results: How Does Your Income Compare to Other ODs?
New ECP income report available.
-
1.6KCold StartChoosing the Right Name for My Practice: What I Learned
Strategizing the perfect practice name.
-
2.3KManaged CarePart 4: Impact of Ending Dependence on Managed Care
Impact of ending reliance on managed care.
-
1.9KCold StartTaking My Cold-Start Optometry Practice to 25% Growth—and the Secrets Behind Profitable Success
Empowering cold-start growth.
-
2.0KGeneral ManagementKey Analytics to Look at to Forecast the Future of Independent Optometry
A numbers-based look at the future of independent optometry.
-
1.6KGeneral ManagementDetails on the Advertising You’re Up Against & Why Eyewear Sales Won’t Save You
Alternative to focusing on traditional eyewear sales.
-
1.8KGeneral Management3 Mistakes We Corrected to Create a Practice with $634 Per-Patient Revenue
Improving patient experience & profitability by correcting practice management mistakes.
-
1.8KFinancesOutdated Practice Appraisals and My Passion for Independent Optometry
Optometry practice appraisal and cash flow optimization.
