Practice Management

Hiring & Training Newbie Opticians in Your Practice

Opticians spend almost as much time with patients as the ODs. Hiring a new optician can be nerve-wracking, especially if the candidate is...

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Practice Management

Stop Patients from Flaking with These Proven Strategies

It's no secret that missed appointments are a source of frustration to every eyecare practice. Missed appointments waste staff time,...

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Practice Management, Practice Efficiency, Technology

7 Solutions to Take Your Eye Care Practice to the Next Level

Increasing efficiency and boosting profits are the biggest goals for any business, but creating a strong and profitable optical dispensary...

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Practice Management, Optical Dispensing, Coding & Billing

5 Questions Every Eye Care Practice Should Ask Themselves

It takes a lot of work just to develop, manage, and maintain a practice. So considering what to do when you want to take your practice to...

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Practice Management, Marketing and Social Media

How to Generate More Patients for Your Optometric Practice

Growing your patient base in optometry can be a challenge when you consider direct, local competitors as well as online glasses and contact...

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Practice Management, Staff Management

Training Small Eyecare Practices on a New PM System

Small practices don’t usually get to enjoy the budget and resources that large practices have access to. When it comes to training with a...

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Practice Management, Uprise EHR & PM

Is Your Staff Disrupting Your Patient Scheduling?

Your appointment schedule defines your day. In an optometric practice, having a full schedule means more money that you can use to invest...

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Practice Management, Practice Efficiency, Resources

How to Keep Your Most Valuable Eyecare Practice Employees

When you land a valuable and loyal employee in your eyecare practice it's important to be able to meet their needs and keep them around for...

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Practice Management, Practice Efficiency, Resources

5 First-round Interview Questions To Ask When Hiring An Optometrist

The staff you hire is a reflection of how you deliver care to your community. The wrong hire for any position in your optometric practice...

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Practice Management, Resources, Technology

The Financial Guide: Investing as an Optometrist

Some practices, especially those that have had about 5-10 years to establish themselves within their community, find themselves with an...

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Practice Management, Resources

Opening an Optometry Practice Cold

Like many entrepreneurs, optometrists can work toward the goal of starting and owning an independent practice one day. The benefits of...

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Practice Management, Resources, Business Management, Staff Management

NEW EBOOK: Building an Adaptable Eyecare Practice

Uncertainty is tough on a practice owner. On top of taking swift action to preserve the financial life of your practice, optometrists need...

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Practice Management, Uprise EHR & PM

Things Patients Want From a Patient Portal

The use of a patient portal in your eyecare practice will have a lot of benefits for both you and your patients. But sometimes, practices...

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Practice Management, EHR Software

6 Ways Patient Chat Elevates Eyecare Practices

Consumers lead busy lives with many options and value convenience. Due to this, not only do eyecare practices often lose frame sales to...

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Practice Management, EHR Software

The Intersection of Eyecare Technology & Profitability

Most optometrists and office managers can see how the right technology helps make every day easier and more efficient for both the staff...

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Practice Management, EHR Software

Productivity When Your Eyecare Practice is Closed

Sometimes an OD has to leave their practice if they're sick, have an emergency, attending a conference or event, or the government is...

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