Improving patient eye care through clinical scribing
Three years ago, I was approaching burnout. I was seeing 18-20 patients per day in my optometry clinic and I thought my fingers were going to fall off from constant charting. Patient care was suffering because I spent more time in front of the computer screen than I did talking to patients. When I chose […]
Good investments result in high profits
Sometimes deciding what areas to invest in feels as random as a game of spin the bottle. While there is an element of chance in any new business improvement or expansion, finding out what has worked for others can give valuable insight. Here are the top three recent investments that have given us the greatest […]
2 ratios all optometry business owners should know
Whether you own five percent of an optometry practice or 100 percent, running a small business does not have to be overwhelming or difficult to know if it is successful. To help determine the business’ level of success—or if your efforts are even worth it, use these two essential ratios. After all, the last thing […]
Appalled – The state of unfairly compensating an employed optometrist
Through Partners in Profit, I have had the privilege of coaching hundreds of optometrists in their careers. The most common request for advice comes from employed optometrists looking to buy into or purchase a practice. They want my unbiased opinion of their situation. They have nothing to lose with my opinion and I have nothing […]
Work smarter not harder – Maximize high demand seasons
A wise person once asked, “Who makes the best business partner?” Dumb, lazy person. Dumb, hard worker. Smart, lazy person. Smart, hard worker. Most of us would pick the smart, hard worker. However the wise person will choose a smart, lazy person any day. The smart, lazy person will figure out a way to get […]
What the experts don’t say about Managed Vision Care Plans
As a practicing OD who sees patients 3.5 days a week and manages a large multi-location practice with one other owner, I find my primary job is making decisions. As owners, my partner and I have the responsibility to make key decisions that will impact the health of the practice immediately and for years to […]
What should a CEO know about contact lenses and UPP?
The buzz acronym these days is UPP. With the Unilateral Pricing Policy, businesses must charge a minimum price for a product. This UPP was introduced for the newest and most innovative brands of contact lens, so eye care professionals could take the time to educate, fit, and prescribe these breakthrough lenses for their patients without […]
Optometry Staff Compensation Averages
How well do you pay your staff? Studies have shown that job satisfaction is key to keeping staff in your optometry practice, but money is a close second. Successful optometrists who are also the CEOs of their practice know the importance of compensating staff fairly and equitably for their market while continuing to be a […]
3 ways to retire from optometry at 50
Is that not our goal? For some optometrist, practicing is for the love of the game. For others, it is a means to an end. Whether you are passionately practicing optometry or using it to retire early or travel more, retiring by 50 is in your grasp. Many graduating optometry students fear the reality of […]