patient care Archives - Review of Optometric Business

Cell Phones and Patient Care: Where Do We Draw the Line?

Oct. 7, 2026 How should practices handle cell phone use? The cell phone policy debate comes down to whether tighter restrictions that...

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News Briefs

Quinn Patient Assistant Gives Barti Users Instant Patient Answers

Sept. 8, 2026 Barti Software today announced the launch of Quinn Patient Assistant, a new AI patient assistant feature that lets eyecare...

An in-house membership model helps this practice deliver simpler, more personal eyecare for their patients.

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General Management

Our 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,...

Dr. Contact Lens Makes Inc. 5000 List for Fourth Straight Year

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News Briefs

Dr. 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...

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Myopia Management

Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation Brings Exams and Glasses to Students

June 5, 2026 The Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation (GLLF) reports serving nearly 70,000 patients from July 2024 through June 2025. GLLF provided...

Medical fundus photo of retinal pathology, hemorrhages, vein occlusion, macular degeneration

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Medical Model

Integrating PBM Into a Modern Optometric Workflow

How retinal photobiomodulation is helping practices move beyond passive AMD monitoring By Walker Shaffer, OD June 2, 2026 Low-level light therapy (LLLT),...

McCulley Optix Gallery exterior 1080x720

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Patient Engagement

Curated Trays and Digital Tools: Elevating Full-Circle Patient Care

Three changes that helped me turn a standard exam into a truly personalized experience By Melissa McCulley, OD May 28, 2026 When...

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Opinions

My Mom’s Laser Surgery Changed Her Life—and My View of Patient Care

By Julianna Dolinski, OD Feb. 2, 2026 I’ve always been fascinated by my mother’s eyes. Little girls often want to be just...

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General Management

Unlocking Profitability: How I Increased Revenue Per Patient to $1,562

Proven strategies to increase per-patient revenue.

Lori Blackmer, Owner, Picayune Eye Clinic in Picayune, MS.

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Finances

What Eye Care Demand & Optical Industry Numbers Say About Your Future as an Independent OD

Numbers-based look at the future of independent optometry.

Photo of Dr. Ada Noh and a staff member. Dr. Noh shares the lessons she learned from a book on creating a differentiating patient experience.

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Patient Engagement

Lessons From a New York Restaurant That Changed My Approach to Patient Care

Creating a differentiating patient experience.

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News Briefs

Bausch + Lomb Launches New GP Lens Portfolio

Options expand for patients in need of gas permeable contact lenses.

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News Briefs

ABB Labs Adds Avulux Lenses to Portfolio

Access has been expanded to Avulux lenses.

Shocked or disgusted woman covering her face with hands

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Staff Management

Workplace “Compliments” That Cross the Line: What Harassment Often Looks Like

Tips for avoiding sexual harassment in your practice.

Dr. Ben Palmer in the reception area of his practice which has both in-person and virtual employees.

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Staff Management

Leveraging Virtual Employees to Buy Back Your Time

Optimizing virtual employees.

Dr. Laurie Sorrenson confers with Practice Compliance Solutions. Dr. Sorrenson offers tips for assembling a team of consultants and mentors for when difficult challenges arise.

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From Our Editors

Knowing When to Ask for Help is Being a Good Leader

Assembling a team of management consultants and mentors By Laurie Sorrenson, OD, FAAO Sept. 3, 2025 As optometrists—and especially as practice owners—we’re...