As an eye care professional, you have a responsibility to your patients to provide the highest standard of care. But your ophthalmic practice is also a business, and making sure that business stays profitable is just as important as delivering exceptional care when it comes to keeping your practice thriving. One of the biggest challenges you will face is choosing which pieces of equipment you need to be successful. With ophthalmic technology advancing at such a rapid pace, it can be difficult...

Your equipment is the lifeblood of your ophthalmic practice. Without it, you would be unable to examine, diagnose, and treat your patients to preserve their healthy vision. If some components stop working, or if a device breaks down altogether, your practice could lose significant revenue while you wait for your equipment to be repaired or replaced. As a result, patient satisfaction can suffer and referrals may drop off. Lucky for you, there are plenty of things you can do to extend the life...

According to the national Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), work-related musculoskeletal disorders, including repetitive motion injuries (or repetitive strain injuries) make up the "largest job-related injury and illness problem in the United States," accounting for one-third of all occupational health complaints.Repetitive motion injuries (RMIs) are the result of performing the same motions over and over again throughout the day, and while this type of impairment may not...

Advancements in ophthalmic technology continue to change the way eye care professionals examine and diagnose their patients, and digital imaging solutions are a prime example. Digital imaging has given doctors the ability to capture images of the human eye with more detail than ever before, allowing them to more effectively identify issues and treat each patient accordingly. Anterior segment imaging systems in particular are used to capture high-quality contrast images of the front portion of...