From Start to Finish: Technology-Driven Practice Aids Efficiency
Original Article Published in Vision Source OD magazine. Learn more about Vision Source here. Ryne Wood, OD, who started his eye care career as a clinical technician at Leet Eye Care in 2007, says he has never practiced without Marco equipment. After his graduation from the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry in 2011, he […]…
Technology for Enhanced Patient Experience and Practice Efficiency
Original Article Published in Vision Source OD magazine. Learn more about Vision Source here. When Tom Nye, OD, of Vision Source® Hamilton in Ohio, brought in his first Marco TRS automated refraction system about 20 years ago, he was confident that equipping one of his two lanes would be enough. But as he began to see […]…
10 questions you need to ask when considering the purchase of a wavefront aberrometer/corneal analyzer
What are the questions you should ask when you are considering buying a wavefront aberrometer/corneal analyzer for better surgical and refractive outcomes? 1. Does the instrument have 5 modalities? When considering a wavefront corneal analyzer, ask if it includes auto refraction/keratometry, placido disc corneal topography, mesopic/photopic pupillometry, angle kappa measurement, and the assessment of the […]…
10 questions you need to ask when considering the purchase of a digital refractor
What are the questions you need to ask when you are considering the purchase of a digital refractor? You are making a key decision . . . NEVER allow the manufacturer to diminish or dismiss any question you may have. 1. Under the Hood What operating system is used by the refraction system? How often […]…
I Don’t Have All Day… Increasing Efficiency Without Jeopardizing the Patient Experience
By Jennifer L. Stewart, OD In optometry, we often think that more is better – bigger offices, larger staff, more frames in the dispensary – but when it comes to exam time, is longer really best? Optometrists pride themselves on providing a great patient experience. We invest in beautiful offices, spend time training our staff […]…
[Webinar Recording] Building Your Vision: Design and Aspire
One of the challenges of being a practice owner is the sheer number of decisions we make on a daily basis, and being confident we are making the right choices for our businesses, staff, and patients. During this webinar, Dr. Jennifer Stewart will help you define the purpose, goals, and culture of your practice in […]…
The Art of the Story: How Storytelling Can Help Your Practice Thrive
By Jennifer L. Stewart, OD As business owners, we are always looking for ways to improve. How can we attract new patients, improve optical sales, increase ancillary testing, and overall increase our revenue? While we often focus on the details and the facts, telling our patients a story may be the optimal way to success. […]…
UC Davis Health Welcomed Patients to New State-of-the-art Ernest E. Tschannen Eye Institute Building
UC Davis Health welcomed patients earlier this month to its new, state-of-the-art Ernest E. Tschannen Eye Institute Building, a new innovative facility dedicated to advancing world-class eyecare and offering hope for sight restoration through advanced technology, pioneering research and leading eyecare clinicians. Marco Lombart is honored to have worked with this incredible clinic to make their vision […]…
Consider the Optics: The Ultimate Slit Lamp Buying Guide
If you’re expanding your practice, or the hottest holiday toy the last time you bought equipment was the Furby, it’s probably time to purchase new slit lamps. But often, without the immediate need for additional units, slit lamp upgrades can go overlooked. Slit lamps can last a very long time. There are no moving parts, […]…
Laser Vitreolysis for Safe and Effective Treatment of Vitreous Floaters
According to data from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), vitreous floaters affect up to 4% of the global population, which equates to over 300 million people worldwide. “Floaters” are due to opacities in the vitreous gel in the posterior section of the eye. They are uncommon in youth, but occur with aging of the […]…