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Optical lab management software has always been essential for manufacturing workflows: coordinating production, exchanging data…
Running an optical practice involves more than just clinical excellence. These days, if you want…
Your Ultimate Guide to Vision Expo West in Las Vegas, Preparation, Must-Sees, Insider Tips, Plus…
Running a multi-location optical business isn’t just about providing an excellent eyecare experience at each…
Looking for an optical lab management software (LMS) that fits your lab? Whether you’re running…
Top Website Providers for the Optical Industry Whether you’re an independent optician, an optometrist looking…
Standing out online in a competitive market like the eyecare industry is essential for optical…
After years spent collaborating closely with optical labs around the globe, I’ve seen firsthand that…
Top Practice Management Systems for Opticians Looking for the best software for optometrists and optical…
It’s no secret that in today’s digital world, there’s a high chance that your customers’…
New technology is emerging every day, and as the optical industry continues to evolve, one…
Patients expect seamless, efficient, and personalised experiences at every stage of the eyecare journey, from…
The eyecare patient journey is evolving, and customers are no longer choosing a practice based…
As a Dispensing Optician (D.O.) who practiced for 20 years and having spent over a…
Choosing the right optical Lab Management Software (LMS) is one of the most critical decisions…
When labs ask me where to start to improve turnaround time, I consistently highlight three…
The Vision Council reported that lenses generated $17.2 billion in prescription market value in 2024,…
Effective eye care and optical appointment scheduling is critical for the smooth operation of any…
As eyecare professionals, we’re the guardians of sight, entrusted with protecting our patients’ vision across…
In the UK and Ireland while school-aged children undergo vision screening for amblyopia at enrolment,…
Have you ever imagined being able to control multiple aspects of your optical lab management…
When it comes to managing efficiencies day-to-day in practice, an often-underutilised asset is your practice…
Bringing clarity to the complexity of optometry is a monumental task. The use of technology…
Introduction An exploration of evidence into spectacle dispensing reveals there is a lack of research…
Though transitioning to a new software for eye clinics may seem daunting at first, the…
Introduction Acute-onset diplopia, or double vision, can pose a significant challenge in clinical optometry which…
The eyecare industry is constantly evolving, as are the expectations of patients. Technology has allowed…
All optical practices are uniquely complex. Each practice has different workflows, particular examination techniques, various…
Within eyecare, effective patient education and communication is paramount for fostering understanding. Effective communication is…
As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to prepare for a well-deserved vacation. Closing your…
In the digital age, data security is a paramount concern across industries. The eyecare sector…
Have you heard about the new Google Analytics 4? It’s the latest version of the…
When a potential customer of your lab types “lens surfacing”, “AR coating”, or “optical lab…
As winter fast approaches, now is a great time to organize the remainder of your…
In recent times myopia management has attracted significant interest from researchers and eyecare practitioners, with…
Summer is finally here! Now is the time to organize your Social Media calendar. Having…
The emergence of new therapies to limit myopia progression offers eyecare practitioners (ECPs) the opportunity…
While for many, myopia is an optically corrected inconvenience (1), for an ever-increasing minority, myopia…
In 2020 eCommerce skyrocketed as consumers began shopping online more than ever before. COVID-19 and…
Virtual Try-On, or simply VTO, is an augmented reality tool that enables website visitors to…
Lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin preferentially accumulate in neural tissue, including the macula, where they form…
You have probably heard of Google My Business (GMB), but are you taking advantage of…
Since the 13th century when spectacles were invented as a replacement for reading stones, the…
The demand for optical businesses to raise their online profile and offer omnichannel services has…
Up to 50% of people in the Northern Hemisphere suffer from Dry Eye Disease (DED),…
In The Global Impact of COVID-19 on Eyecare and Eye Health – Part 1, we explored…
Ransomware is to data as Glaucoma is to Optometry. One steals away data as the…
PPC or pay-per-click advertising is a highly effective way to get interested or ready-to-buy customers…
The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has had an immediate and dramatic impact on eyecare….
In Part 1 of Freeform: A brief history, I covered some of the evolution of…
Managing the eyecare needs of a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Assessing the eyes…
Effective Communication: The Key to Success in Myopia Management – Part 1 I have seen…
In Part 1 of this blog, we explored the rationale for a public health approach…
The management of myopia is typically practitioner-led by professionals and innovative eyecare softwares. Currently, the standard…
COVID-19 has reshaped 2020, the year of vision in more ways than could have been…
In 20 years, will optometry as we know it exist? Will there be a role…
On a social media site, a question came up about how to accurately figure out…
The global prevalence of myopia has reached unprecedented levels and current projections indicate that about…
Every patient’s journey will vary depending on their ocular needs. Whether they require an OCT…
Eyecare practitioners gather vast amounts of patient data during consultations. This data represents a significant…
Big Data refers to extremely large data sets that can be analysed to reveal patterns,…
Have you read part one? Technology has transformed the way practices operate. Despite the leaps forward,…
Additional Benefits of Macular Pigment Supplements? The carotenoids lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin preferentially accumulate in…
The Internet is a jungle. Your patients are often enticed away by different practices or…
The aetiology of myopia is multifactorial, involving interplay between environmental and genetic factors. The recent…
Diet is an important determinant of ocular health. In fact, a healthy diet is a…
It is widely accepted that diet is a major contributor to good health. The use…
Texting or SMS, the “Short Messaging Service”, is the most effective means of corresponding with…
As noted in a 200th anniversary article for the New England Journal of Medicine, “Disease…
These are exciting times for professionals involved in delivering comprehensive eye care. Training is better,…