All professional development Articles
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574Practice ManagementHow I Navigated My Top Challenges as a Practice Owner to Double Per-Patient Revenue Within 5 Years
Challenges of starting an optometry practice.
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1.7KOffice Environment4 Trips, 4 Improvements that Transformed My Practice
Taking a cue from masterful hospitality businesses.
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374Staff ManagementThe Mindset Change that Vastly Improved My Ability to Manage Employee Termination
Employee termination best practices.
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2.1KInsights From Our EditorsWhat Are Critical Non-Essentials?
Strategies for eyecare practice growth By Thanh Mai, OD Feb. 19, 2025 These are the tasks you don’t strictly have to do,...
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1.5KFramesAre Your Opticians Selling from their Own Pocketbook?
Prejudging patients' ability to purchase high-value eyewear.
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205Patient ExperienceHow Disneyland’s Magic Can Cast a Spell on Your Practice’s Profitability
Disney-inspired patient experience.
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983Staff ManagementHow Firing the Bad Apples Can Enhance Employee Satisfaction & Profitability
Maintaining employee satisfaction.
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794Staff Management12 Actions to Take to Retain Talented Employees
Retaining your best employees.
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688Insights From Our EditorsHow to Achieve Your New Year Mental Health & Money Goals
New Year goals for optometrists: improving mental health and work-life balance By Vittorio Mena, OD, MS Jan. 22, 2025 As 2025 begins,...
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384News Briefs ArchiveDry Eye Institute Goes On Demand & Kicks Off Inaugural Road Event at Death Valley
Educational program for delivering advanced dry eye care.
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741Insights From Our EditorsFrom Surface to Substance: The Art of Meaningful Goal Setting
Setting meaningful goals for optometry practices By Bethany Fishbein, OD Jan. 8, 2025 It’s the second week of January– have you set...
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837News Briefs ArchiveWhat Do Review of Optometry’s Latest Income Survey Results Reveal?
Understanding earnings disparities among ODs
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530Insights From Our EditorsAre You Being Stolen From? What Happened to Me & How to Avoid It Happening to You.
Safeguarding your optometry practice against embezzlement By Laurie Sorrenson, OD, FAAO Jan. 2, 2025 In business, there’s a saying: “You’ve either been...
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1.8KPractice ManagementYear-End Review: Saying Thank You & Noting What to Do Better Next Year
Expressing gratitude & conducting year-end review.
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457News Briefs ArchiveOutdoor Adventure & COPE CE Conference in Death Valley Coming Up Soon
A unique event for independent-minded ODs.
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1.3KPractice ManagementThe Out-of-the-Box Thinking & Data Analysis Propelling 10%+ Per-Patient Revenue Increase
Optometry practice growth strategies.
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562Professional Development10 Business Books to Make Every Day Black Friday in Your Practice
Books with tips for year-round profitability and happiness.
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801Insights From Our EditorsStrategic Planning for Success: A Practical, Results-Focused Approach
Strategic planning for optometry practices By Bethany Fishbein, OD Nov. 13, 2024 This time of year, many of my conversations with practice...
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478News Briefs ArchiveWhat Inspired You to Become an Optometrist?
Reasons for choosing a career in optometry.
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2.0KProfessional DevelopmentThe Most Effective Way to Maximize Learning from Business Books in Your Optometry Practice
Professional development through book reviews.
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741Co-ManagementThe Groundbreaking Collaboration Between ODs & OMDs that Could Transform Myopia Management
OD & OMD collaboration for myopia management.
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2.3KPractice TransitionsThe Partner Connecting ODs to New Networking & Career Development Opportunities
A chance to maximize relationships with other ODs.
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3.7KPractice ManagementDo You Have the “Grit” to Grow a $1 Million Practice?
Developing the perseverance to achieve significant success.
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3.4KInsights From Our Editors9 Personal Habits to Acquire to Help Both Yourself & Your Practice
By Mark Wright, OD, FCOVD, and Carole Burns, OD, FCOVD Nov. 17, 2021 Michael Gerber says in his E-Myth practice management book...
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2.3KNews Briefs ArchiveThe AOA’s New Way of Defining “Doctor of Optometry”
A change in how the profession of optometry is defined.
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9.4KPractice ManagementThe 1 Key to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Practice
Building a $ million+ practice, including the key philosophy to keep in mind.
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5.9KPractice ManagementDiversity, Equity & Inclusion: The Industry Partner Helping My Practice Do Much Better
Promoting diversity, equity & inclusion in optometry--and in your own practice.
