All Ronald P. Snyder Articles
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449Patient EngagementThe Importance of First Impressions in Clinical Practice
By Ronald P. Snyder, OD, FAAO March 19, 2026 First impressions can make or break a practice. That said, I’d like to...
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695Patient EngagementA Clinical and Personal Reflection on Macular Holes
Seeing through the patient’s eyes By Ronald P. Snyder, OD, FAAO Nov. 4, 2025 During my 50 years of practice as an...
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822Software Solutions/EHRWhat You Need to Know About Sharing Patient Records
FAQs about Kno2 By James E. Grue, OD, Ronald P. Snyder, OD, FAAO Oct. 1, 2025 In February 2014, Carequality was launched....
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1.3KPatient EngagementMaking an Outstanding First Impression on Patients With Help from AI
AI assistance in wowing patients.
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1.4KPatient EngagementTurn Your Patients into Raving Fans
Giving patients an experience worth returning to.
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2.3KCoding and BillingIntegrating Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) into Your Practice
How effective SDOH documentation can improve care and profitability.
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1.6KGeneral ManagementCommon Emergency Situations that Happen in OD Offices—and How to Handle Them
Emergency preparedness in eye care.
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1.2KSoftware Solutions/EHRAI-Powered Auto-Scribe: Should You Be Using One?
Enhancing efficiency and patient care.
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1.4KCo-ManagementHow the Decision to Do (or not do) Meibography Impacts Your Dry Eye Services
Importance of meibography in dry eye treatment.
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1.6KDry Eye And AestheticsWhy is Dry Eye Treatment Across Practices So Variable?
Trends in dry eye treatment practices across optometry practices.
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3.7KPatient EngagementEmpowering the Patient
Providing outcome-based healthcare by empowering the patient.
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2.0KCo-Management
What Does “Full-Scope Optometry” Mean to You?
Practicing full-scope optometry in the age of healthcare reform.
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1.2KPatient EngagementWhat 1 Big-Box Retailer Can Teach Independent ODs About Customer Service
The value of a prudent, yet liberal, return & refund policy.
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1.9KCo-ManagementWhen Other Doctors View Your Records, What Do They See?
Ensuring the exam information you share is accurate.
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1.6KCo-ManagementWhat Does It Mean to be Part of a Patient Care Team?
Teaming with other healthcare providers to ensure the best patient outcomes. By James E. Grue, OD, Ronald P. Snyder, OD, FAAO, and...
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3.6KGeneral ManagementWhat is FHIR & Why Does It Matter to Your Practice?
Complying with an important new standard.
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3.3KContact LensesHow to Convert CL Fee Inquiries to Appointments
Turning telephone shoppers into patients.
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2.6KCo-ManagementSocial Determinants of Health: Examples of Questions to Ask to Create Patient-Centered Care
How to learn about all the factors impacting care outcomes.
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3.0KCo-ManagementThe Future of Eyecare Data May Be Here, Thanks to a New Project
Improving the sharing of eyecare data for better patient outcomes.
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5.6KFrames4 Steps to Avoid Remakes from Outside Eyeglass Rxs
Easy ways to reduce remakes--even from outside Rxs.
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3.5KCo-ManagementHow New Proposed Rule for Implementing 21st Century Cures Act Will Affect Your Practice
Preparing for a new rule that will impact your practice.
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6.7KMedical ModelGrowing Diabetic Eyecare: 4 Critical Patient Conversations
Key conversations to build your diabetic eyecare services.
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6.0KCo-ManagementEliminate this Outdated Habit to Spur Significant Practice Growth
A habit that could be costing you many doctor referrals.
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3.4KCo-ManagementBe Sure to Take This With You When Introducing Yourself to PCPs
An easy way to wow PCPs who can send you patients.
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2.9KCo-ManagementThe Most Important Thing to Do to Create Powerful Referral Relationships
A key action to take to grow your doctor-to-doctor referrals.
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5.1KCo-ManagementThe Assumptions You’re Making that Lead to Poor Patient Outcomes
Moving past faulty assumptions to provide a higher level of care.
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2.4KCo-ManagementDo These 2 Things to Significantly Improve Your Cataract Patients’ Experience
Ensuring your cataract patients have a positive experience.
