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 […]
What Are the Benefits of a Business Partnership?
Running a successful business—especially in the modern day and age—can be difficult to do alone. As a business owner, you may constantly need to find new strategies to gain a competitive edge over the competition and maximize your own chances of success. One of the strategies often used is a business partnership. But what are […]
How to Remove a Stuck Contact Lens
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 […]
Optometry Practice Valuation: How to Calculate Your Practice Value
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 […]
Can Your Eye Doctor See Floaters?
If you’ve ever experienced eye floaters, you may wonder if your eye doctor can see them during an eye exam. The answer is yes, they can. During your appointment, your eye doctor can observe the floaters in your eye and check the health of your retina. Floaters are usually not a cause for concern. They […]
Optometry Practice Management: 10 Strategies for Hiring Great Employees
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 […]
How to Tell if Sunglasses Are Polarized
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 […]
Finding an Eye Doctor Near You: What to Look For
Choosing an optometrist should go beyond a quick Google search—while the closest eye care clinic may be a short walk or drive away, their doctors may not be the best fit for you and your eye health. The goal of finding an optometrist is not only to see them for an eye exam once but […]
Can You Overuse Eye Drops?
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 […]
Optometry Practice Appraisal: What Is Your Practice Worth?
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 […]