Posts Tagged ‘optometry’
The future of Optometry will include Telemedicine.
You might think the practice of tele-optometry has been necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic. That because everything is going down the virtual route, it only makes sense for some aspects of the healthcare industry to follow suit. The truth is, tele-optometry has been around since retinal imaging was taken at the VA almost 20 years…
Read MoreWhat Does Your Pre-Test Room Say About Your Practice?
THE STORY BEGINS We have been a part of many acquisitions and office overhauls, and one of the first things that begs for our attention is that often overlooked area of the office… the pre-test room. If the annual eye exam experience is a story, the pre-test room is your opening chapter. It is here…
Read MoreHow to Build Racial Equity at Work
Optometry is an important niche in healthcare where professionals are responsible for finding solutions to bad eyesight and diagnosing eye diseases. As in all other industries, racial equity at work is vital in the field of optometry. The effort to end structural and systemic racism should be led from the top and permeate to all…
Read More10 Obsessions to Becoming a Successful OD.
Becoming a successful OD is not as easy as you would think. It takes quite a dedicated person to reach that milestone. A lot of people may even give up along the way or become tired of their businesses. But you have to know that it isn’t just luck that gets you the golden ticket.…
Read MoreNo Mentor, No Problem!: How to Become Self-Made in Eye Care.
You don’t need to have a family member that was or is in the eye care industry or an extensive network, income or mentor to become a self-made optometrist. A self made OD didn’t have success given to them, they went out and got it! All you need to learn is how to invest money…
Read More5 Ways to Bring Out the Best in Your Office Manager
Maintaining a successful optometry practice is just as challenging as building one from the ground up. A capable office manager could prove to be a big help, but only if they’re properly managed. If your optometry practice is riddled with administrative hiccups and daily issues adversely affecting productivity, it’s a sign that you need to work on your…
Read MoreOptometry Practice Compensation: How to Do It Right
Managing optometry practice compensation can be quite a daunting task. It involves a careful review and thorough analysis of finances, market salary, individual employee performance, overall business costs, and more. As is with most businesses, compensation is one of the major expenses of all optometry practices. Unfortunately, many optometrists have a hard time managing their…
Read MoreNew OD: Knowing Your Worth
Studying optometry and becoming a certified optometry doctor is no small achievement. It is now time to venture into the field and look for a job to kick start your career. Practical learning is different from theoretical knowledge. As a new graduate, you still have a lot to learn with experience, but don’t let that…
Read More5 Ways To Manage Stress At Your Optometry Practice
The modern optometrist has to deal with an influx of patients, manage their staff, and may have to raise a family at the same time. On top of that, they have to invest in state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to keep up with the latest trends. These are just some of the factors an optometrist may have…
Read MoreYour Work Environment Matters. Inside look to Bailey Nelson
The great leadership guru Simon Sinek has said, a company’s Culture and Values need to be more than something written on a wall at corporate headquarters. It needs to be lived and nurtured by everyone. From my initial conversations with the cofounder and the leadership team to now working and meeting people in every role…
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