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How to Remove a Stuck Contact Lens

A woman removing a contact lens on her left eye using her left hand, while looking in the mirror.

Contact lenses are a popular alternative to glasses for people who want clearer vision without having to rely only on frames. While they are generally safe, wearing contact lenses comes with risks, such as eye infections, irritation, and dry eyes. One of the most troublesome situations for contact lens wearers can be when a contact […]

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Optometry Practice Valuation: How to Calculate Your Practice Value

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As an optometrist, you have invested a significant amount of time, money, and effort into building your practice. To help your practice run at its full potential and safeguard the value of your investment, it is essential to know the true worth of your practice.  An optometry practice valuation is the process of determining the […]

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Optometry Practice Management: 10 Strategies for Hiring Great Employees

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When it comes to managing an optometry practice—or any business, for that matter—it’s important you have a team around you that you can trust. After all, you can’t do everything yourself! It’s essential for your practice that you do your due diligence when considering potential new employees. Fortunately, there are some key areas to focus […]

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How to Tell if Sunglasses Are Polarized

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You may think that choosing sunglasses doesn’t matter, but they have features that can make your vision clearer, your eyes more comfortable, and healthier. Some of the most popular and beneficial sunglasses include polarized lenses. They help eliminate glare, filter out harsh light, and come in a variety of styles. If you have a pair […]

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Can You Overuse Eye Drops?

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Eye drops can be an excellent treatment option for people looking to relieve mild eye discomfort. They can be used to help with common conditions like allergies, bacterial infections, dry eye disease, and even glaucoma.  With that in mind, it’s important not to overuse your eye drops and to follow the instructions provided on the […]

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Optometry Practice Appraisal: What Is Your Practice Worth?

A portrait of a female ophthalmologist standing in the clinic with crossed arms.

Whether you’re considering bringing a new partner into your optometry practice or getting ready to sell it, you’ll need to know what your practice is worth. But how can you tell? There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer for determining a valuation because each practice is unique. There are multiple methods, such as revenue stream or capitalization […]

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How to Prepare for an Eye Exam

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Eye exams are critical to maintaining eye health. To make the most of the time with your optometrist, preparing for your appointment can ensure you don’t forget essential questions or details to share. Bringing a list of questions, notes, and previous prescriptions can help start your eye exam armed with vital information. What to Bring […]

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How to Manage a Growing Team in Your Optometry Practice

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As an owner of an optometry practice, how you manage your business and a growing team can greatly impact your practice’s success and efficiency. As your team grows, challenges can arise, such as communication breakdowns, confusion about roles and responsibilities, and decreased productivity. It’s essential that leadership effectively manage the growth of the teams to […]

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