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How Should Glasses Fit Your Face?

A man smiling and trying on glasses in a store while being assisted by an optician or optometrist.

The way you wear your glasses and sunglasses can have an impact on your eyesight and how much protection your eyewear offers. The right frame for protective eyewear is one you will use consistently, and learning how glasses fit your face can help with your overall comfort and satisfaction. Your glasses fit your face best […]

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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

An optometrist holding a pair of prescription glasses as she smiles and looks directly at the camera

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

A man outdoors holding a polarized sunglasses directly into the sun.

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?

A close-up of a woman applying eye drops to her eyes.

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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