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The numbers are in: patients, providers & communities are best served by private practice.💯 “Recent years have seen our healthcare system experience record levels of provider burnout, ever-increasing cost of care and deterioration of overall quality of care. Though these trends may seem grim, a deeper look finds promise in private practice.” ICYMI: Part 1 of my latest article series in Review of Optometric Business explores the public health economics of eyecare by evaluating of stakeholder benefits across modes of care and assessing the role of private practice optometry in modern healthcare. (Stay tuned for Part 2 which will provide insight into how to set yourself and your practice up for success across your business lifecycle.🚀) #optometry #businessbuilder #eyesoftheworld Akrinos, LLC GRT Summit Vision Week NYC American Optometric Association

🌟 By Jeffrey Sonsino, OD, FAAO, Dipl AAO: In the ever-evolving field of optometry, the introduction of advanced technologies can significantly enhance patient care and practice efficiency. 💡✨ Discover how one such innovation has proven invaluable for practices that focus on complex contact lens patients. 👓💖 Stay ahead in the game and elevate the patient experience! https://lnkd.in/e6baeSQt https://lnkd.in/eHAWNQHH #optometry #optometristsofinstagram #optometrist #optometrists #eyecare #eyedoctor #eyedoctors #ECPI #ods #practiceowner

I recently gave some insights in an article in collaboration with Featured in Optometry Magazine on "The Benefits of Staying Current on Optometric Trends for Patients." Thanks for including my insights! Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eMEr92uQ

#optometrists, how do you keep up with all the new tools and technology in eye care? I admit I have severe FOMO regarding what's new in our industry 🙃 It's easy to get overwhelmed. Not only are new treatments and technologies continuously introduced in our industry... There are dozens (perhaps hundreds?) of magazines, journals, newsletters, blogs, podcasts, and social media feeds delivering research and clinical content. For example, here is a list of "content couriers" in the eye care industry that I try to keep up with: Trade publications/magazines and newsletters: -Review of Optometry -Modern Optometry -Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses -Review of Optometric Business -Optometry Times -Optometric Management -Contact Lens Spectrum -Optometric Physician Newsletter -2020 Glance Newsletter -Significant Findings Newsletter -Review of Myopia Management -Review of Presbyopia -Women In Optometry -Optometry Advisor -Optometric Insights Peer Reviewed Journals: -The Journal of Medical Optometry -Clinical Insights in Eyecare (Journal of American Academy of Optometry) -Optometry and Vision Science -Survey of Ophthalmology -Ophthalmology -JAMA Ophthalmology -Clinical Ophthalmology -Contact Lens and Anterior Eye -Acta Ophthalmology -British Journal of Ophthalmology -The Ocular Surface -Current Opinion in Ophthalmology -American Journal of Ophthalmology -Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology -Retina -Cornea : The Journal of Cornea and External Diseases -Glaucoma -Eye & Contact Lens And these lists don't include the podcasts and social media feeds we frequent daily. How do we find and know what is best for our patients and our profession? My goal is not to miss a thing and to figure out what will truly help my patients and my practice. And I'd like to share what I find with you, my colleague in eye care. That's why I've started a biweekly newsletter that provides curated resources, thoughtful insights, and practical tools for personal and professional growth. Each edition will include: ✅ My favorite links for the week ✅ Book recommendations ✅ Journal article summaries ✅ Deep dives into important topics in our profession It's free, so sign up today: https://lnkd.in/gafGmwqR Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, FSLS Christopher Wolfe Aaron Werner, O.D. Dr. Cheryl Chapman Justin Kwan, OD, FAAO Jeff Michaels, OD, MBA, FAAO Dr. Alan N. Glazier Andrew Morgenstern, OD, FAAO, FNAP Christopher Lopez, O.D. American Academy Of Optometry American Optometric Association Jennifer Stewart April Jasper Dr. Darryl Glover

For optometrists, practice growth often means balancing exceptional patient care with savvy business strategies. We've collected some optometry practices that are leveraging innovative approaches to boost patient engagement and practice efficiency. Here are key growth strategies for 2024-2025: ✅ AI for OCT Analysis: Enhancing diagnostics with OCT analysis.The strategy chosen by William Fruchtman ✅ Dry Eye Specialization: Advanced tools for diagnostics and targeted treatments by Dr. Shane Swatts ✅Aesthetic Optometry: Adding profitable, patient-centered services by Dr. Janelle Davison ✅Patient-Centered Care: Integrating virtual showrooms for eyewear by Melissa Richard ✅ Concentration on glaucoma management. The strategy was chosen by James Deom O.D, M.P.H Check out the full article on Altris AI for more insights! https://lnkd.in/d8SQWDpu

Optometry Times shared our latest research in its Vision Expo West wrap up. Check out the story and then download your free copy of "Disrupting the Dropout Dilemma: Practical Steps to Keep Patients in Contact Lenses," including insights from our 2024 Visionaries. https://bit.ly/4juA2S5

Optometry Dx: Anterior and Posterior Segment Findings Obscure Diagnosis Presented by Katelyn Neillands, OD (Metropolitan Vision Correction Associates, Warby Parker) A new patient — a 42-year-old White man — presented to the clinic for his, reportedly, first ever eye exam. He had a chief complaint of decreasing vision, specifically in the left eye, for a period of 1 month. What's the diagnosis? Find out here ➡️: https://bit.ly/3D0gswr #OptometryDx #Optometry #Optometrist #MedicalCaseStudy #CaseStudy #EyeCare #EyeHealth #AnteriorSegment #PosteriorSegment #EyeExam #Vision

Albert Pang, OD, FIAO, says that after practicing in a private setting for over 20 years, he realized that some patients came to him with symptoms that could not be treated with traditional refractive correction. Dr. Pang said it became apparent that he needed to provide these special patients with a neuro-rehab optometry service. Here is how he did it. https://lnkd.in/eKCApT8V #optometry #optometrist #optometrists #ODS #eyecare #NeuroRehab #eyedoctor #eyedoctors #neurorehaboptometrists

Patients with presbyopia report that a daily disposable multifocal lens provides them with improved intermediate and near vision, according to a 5-center study published in Clinical Optometry (Dove Medical Press). Although comfort outcomes are important for contact lens wearers, meeting visual needs is of greater concern in this patient population, the report suggests. Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wLLDg #Presbyopia #DailyDisposableMultifocalLens #Vision #ContactLens #ContactLensWearers #Optometry #EyeCare #EyeHealth #Optometrist