Decoding the Toxic Workplace
Dealing with a toxic workplace can drain you of your mental and physical energy really fast. Gender discrimination, passive-aggressive communication, forced overwork, etc., are all signs of a toxic work environment. Whether you have felt toxicity spreading among your employees or are trapped in a toxic optometry practice yourself, protecting your mental health should be…
Read MoreMillennials and Optometry | How Eye Care is Changing Because of Millennials
There is an effect of generation on the eye care industry that is changing expectations from optometry clinics. Millennials and optometrists have an important correlation since there are steady changes happening in technology, practice management, work-life balance, and patient care already. What Does Optometry Look Like Right Now? . The eye care industry is predominantly…
Read MoreThe True Value of an Optometry Sales Rep
Optometry sales reps are also known as practice advocates, growth advisors, territory representatives, and practice development coaches. No matter the name, they always want to get chatting with the optometrist. While a lot of ODs may avoid a meeting with optometry sales reps, it may be because they don’t know the real value they can…
Read MoreTraditional Employed vs. Independent Contractor: The good, the bad and the differences
Traditional Employed vs. Independent Contractor: The good, the bad and the differences This article was written by Dr Pamela Blade. Welcome! You have explored all your options and think corporate optometry is the right fit for you. As you investigate the different practices you are interested in you may notice that some positions appear to…
Read MoreHow to Boost Your Immune System during COVID-19 Crisis
The COVID-19 crisis has impacted countries all over the globe in unimaginable ways. People are being advised to maintain social distancing and stay inside their homes as much as they can. Healthcare workers fighting the virus on the front lines are at a greater risk of illness as they’re almost constantly exposed to the virus…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Exposure in Your Office. Is it Covered by Malpractice Insurance?
Optometrists are essential healthcare workers that continue to provide eye care to patients even during critical times. They need to keep the health and safety of their staff and patients as a top priority and take extra precautions that are in accordance with the CDC’s patient care guidance. Many states have their own guidelines for…
Read MoreHow the COVID-19 Pandemic Will Affect Our Careers.
It goes without saying that COVID-19 that started out as a pandemic is going to have a ripple effect on our lives, careers, and the global economy as many non-essential businesses have been closed and people have been told to stay home and maintain social distancing. While everyone is either taking online classes or working…
Read MoreMaximize Your Time during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Ever since COVID-19 has been declared a global pandemic, small businesses, in particular, are facing the brunt of it as most people are choosing to stay inside. Instead of waiting till the crisis is over, we need to look for ways to make sure our businesses can survive in these uncertain times. As an optometrist,…
Read MoreNew Grads Guide to Job Searching
You’ve finally graduated from college, you’ve made it through those tough 4 years, taken all the exams possible, studied hard and you survived it. Congratulations! The excitement to just jump into your field of study and start doing what you love and worked so hard towards is immense, but where do you start? There are…
Read MoreThe Realities of a New Sublease OD
While there are many perks to being a sublease optometrist, going from zero experience professionally to starting your own practice can be scary, and rightfully so. Let’s debunk some myths about opening your own optometry clinic when you’re fresh out of school. You Will Be Your Own Boss Since you will be subleasing, you’ll technically…
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