When selecting the right furniture and equipment for your practice, you spent a lot of time considering the comfort, convenience, and well-being of your patients—but what about for yourself? Running a thriving practice means you spend a lot of time sitting down, especially during surgical procedures, and the right stool can go a long way toward providing the support you need to perform at your best and help prevent pain and discomfort at the end of the day. Have you considered swapping your...

As the number of new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases continues to rise in the United States, social distancing has become the new way of life for many of us. The term, which now holds a place in our everyday vocabulary, refers to the practice of staying at least six feet apart from others and avoiding large gatherings and crowded places in an effort to help prevent the spread of infection. In your vision care practice, you have no doubt implemented social distancing protocols to safeguard your...

In the wake of the recent coronavirus outbreak, businesses across the country are dealing with the ramifications of social distancing and widespread "shelter-in-place" mandates. With more than one million confirmed cases of COVID-19 in over 200 countries worldwide, preventing the spread of infection is paramount, but the consequences are beginning to take a toll. Businesses that rely on direct human contact, including vision care practices, have been forced to make some tough decisions. Eye...

Advancements in ophthalmic technology are changing the way modern eye doctors diagnose and treat everything from cataracts to diabetic retinopathy. What does that mean for your exam lane? It means the “cutting-edge” equipment you bought when you first opened your practice—or even just 5 or 10 years ago—is likely out of date. This may send the wrong message to your patients, who want to know they are getting the most accurate diagnosis to safeguard and maintain their healthy vision. If you...