October 1, 2024
Leadership/Management Articles
October 1, 2024
LEADING OFF: CEO Challenge My challenge for you this month: Conduct an experiment (that will probably fail)
By STEVE VARGO, OD, MBA
October 1, 2024
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty: Choose Your Wording Carefully
By Joseph Munsell, OD
October 1, 2024
INSPIRE. LEAD. SUCCEED. Believing in belief
By DORI M. CARLSON, OD, MAL, FAAO
September 4, 2024
New Paradigm Shifts in Hiring
By Evan Kestenbaum
August 30, 2024
LEADING OFF: Paraoptometric month celebrations can be unique, educational, and build anticipation
By Shannon Simcox, contributing editor
August 30, 2024
LEADING OFF: Introducing Conexiant: Elevating Optometric Management to New Heights
August 30, 2024
LEADING OFF: CEO Challenge — My challenge for you this month: Create a disgruntled patient protocol
By STEVE VARGO, OD, MBA
August 30, 2024
OD to OD: Access your 'Acres of Diamonds'
By APRIL JASPER, OD, FAAO
July 24, 2024
Productivity Hacks to Create Balance and Efficiency
By CARRIE JACOBS, COE, CPSS, OCS
July 1, 2024
OD to OD: To listen is to understand
By APRIL JASPER, OD, FAAO
July 1, 2024
INSPIRE. LEAD. SUCCEED: The power of positivity
By DORI M. CARLSON, OD, MAL, FAAO
July 1, 2024
Running a 90-day review
By PATRICIA FULMER, OD, FAAO
July 1, 2024
VIEWPOINT: Three lessons and three outtakes
By JIM THOMAS
July 1, 2024
LEADING OFF: Creating a dry eye disease clinic
By JULIE MCLAUGHLIN, OD, DIPABO
July 1, 2024
LEADING OFF: CEO Challenge — Integrate AI to boost efficiency and productivity
By STEVE VARGO, OD, MBA
June 3, 2024
OD to OD: What makes a doctor become cherished?
By APRIL JASPER, OD, FAAO
June 3, 2024
STAFFING: Onboarding optometric staff successfully
By PATRICIA FULMER, OD, FAAO
June 3, 2024
AS I SEE IT: Empowering staff to become leaders
By Jessilin M. Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO
June 1, 2024
INSPIRE. LEAD. SUCCEED: For ODs, Washington, D.C., never gets old
By DORI M. CARLSON, OD, MAL, FAAO
June 1, 2024
LEADING OFF: Dr. Reed — from the AOA’s strategic planning to historic preservation
By Robert Stoneback, associate editor
May 1, 2024
INSPIRE. LEAD. SUCCEED: For the love of a good snowstorm
By DORI M. CARLSON, OD, MAL, FAAO
May 1, 2024
CEO Challenge: Create practice efficiencies
By STEVE VARGO, OD, MBA
April 1, 2024
LEADING OFF: CEO Challenge: Let your mind wander
By STEVE VARGO, OD, MBA
March 27, 2024
Mini-Refresh Part 4: Streamlining Workflows
By Gina M. Wesley OD, MS, FAAO
March 1, 2024
Inspire. Lead. Succeed: Inspiring Future Leaders
By DORI M. CARLSON, OD, MAL, FAAO
March 1, 2024
NEW OD: Glaucoma 101 in practice
By KRISTIN O'BRIEN, OD
March 1, 2024
OD to OD: 'THINK BIG'
By APRIL JASPER, OD, FAAO
March 1, 2024
LEADING OFF: CEO Challenge: Shorten your exam times
By STEVE VARGO, OD, MBA
January 1, 2024
OD to OD: What do you mean?
By APRIL JASPER, OD, FAAO
January 1, 2024
Inspire. Lead. Succeed. A new year in bite size pieces
By DORI M. CARLSON, OD, MAL, FAAO
November 1, 2023
LEADING OFF: CEO Challenge: My Challenge for You This Month: Use Public Speaking to Market Your Practice
By STEVE VARGO, OD, MBA
May 1, 2023
LEADING OFF: CEO CHALLENGE: My Challenge for You This Month: Hire a Virtual Assistant
By STEVE VARGO, OD, MBA
May 1, 2023
Inspire. Lead. Succeed.
By DORI M. CARLSON, OD, MAL, FAAO
April 1, 2023
Resolve Conflicts Among Staff
By JENNIFER JABALEY, OD
April 1, 2023
Inspire. Lead. Succeed.
By DORI M. CARLSON, OD, MAL, FAAO
March 1, 2023
LEADING OFF: CEO CHALLENGE: Make Your Office Fun!
By STEVE VARGO, OD, MBA
March 1, 2023
Inspire. Lead. Succeed.
By DORI M. CARLSON, OD, MAL, FAAO
January 1, 2023
LEADING OFF: CEO CHALLENGE: My Challenge for You This Month: Sharpen Your Interviewing Skills
By STEVE VARGO, OD, MBA
January 1, 2023
Inspire. Lead. Succeed.
By DORI M. CARLSON, OD, MAL, FAAO
November 1, 2022
Become the Cream of the Crop
By KRISTIN O'BRIEN, OD
November 1, 2022
LEADING OFF: Optometric World Remembers Dr. Art Epstein
By Robert Stoneback, associate editor
November 1, 2022
LEADING OFF: CEO Challenge: My challenge for you this month: Improve office efficiency
By STEVE VARGO, OD, MBA
November 1, 2022
Inspire. Lead. Succeed.
By DORI M. CARLSON, OD, MAL, FAAO
October 1, 2022
Teach Ocular Emergency Triage to Your Staff
By SARAH MAHMOUD, OD, Walter O. Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO
October 1, 2022
Use Clear Communication for Patient Adherence to Glaucoma Treatment
By DANICA MARRELLI, OD, FAAO
October 1, 2022
OD to OD
By APRIL JASPER, OD, FAAO
October 1, 2022
LEADING OFF: CEO Challenge: My challenge for you this month: Assess Your Leadership Style
By STEVE VARGO, OD, MBA
October 1, 2022
Inspire. Lead. Succeed.
By DORI M. CARLSON, OD, MAL, FAAO
September 1, 2022
SPECIAL SECTION: CORPORATE OPTOMETRY TODAY: Talent Management
By Maria Sampalis, O.D.
September 1, 2022
LEADING OFF: Optometrists Shout Out Professors Who Made an Impact
By Shannon Simcox, contributing editor
September 1, 2022
LEADING OFF: CEO Challenge: My Challenge for You this Month — Read One Business Book a Month
By STEVE VARGO, OD, MBA
September 1, 2022
Inspire. Lead. Succeed.
By DORI M. CARLSON, OD, MAL, FAAO
August 1, 2022
Viewpoint
By Jim Thomas, editorial director
August 1, 2022
BUSINESS: iBusiness
By TIMOTHY EARLEY, OD
August 1, 2022
BUSINESS: Optical
By Jessilin M. Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO
August 1, 2022
Inspire. Lead. Succeed.
By DORI M. CARLSON, OD, MAL, FAAO
July 1, 2022
OD to OD
By APRIL JASPER, OD, FAAO
July 1, 2022
BUSINESS: iBusiness
By TIMOTHY EARLEY, OD
July 1, 2022
BUSINESS: New OD
By KRISTIN O'BRIEN, OD
July 1, 2022
Inspire. Lead. Succeed.
By DORI M. CARLSON, OD, MAL, FAAO
June 1, 2022
OD to OD
By APRIL JASPER, OD, FAAO
June 1, 2022
LEADING OFF: CEO Checklist: My challenge for you this month: Have your staff train you!
By STEVE VARGO, OD, MBA
May 1, 2022
OD to OD
By APRIL JASPER, OD, FAAO
May 1, 2022
Viewpoint
By Jim Thomas, editorial director
May 1, 2022
LEADING OFF: CEO Checklist: My Challenge for You This Month: Utilize a Scribe
By STEVE VARGO, OD, MBA
May 1, 2022
Reflections
By Ernie Bowling, OD, MS, FAAO
April 1, 2022
Solve Staffing Shortages
By Lindsey Getz, Contributing Editor
April 1, 2022
Onboard Existing Staff for New Ownership
By ANDREA BONNER, CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
April 1, 2022
Recruitment and Beyond: How Alliances Assist Staffing
By Robert Stoneback, associate editor
April 1, 2022
OD to OD
By APRIL JASPER, OD, FAAO
April 1, 2022
LEADING OFF: How to Best Examine Autistic Children, Given Their Exceptionalities
By ANDREA BONNER, CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
April 1, 2022
CLINICAL: Contact Lenses
By Susan A. Resnick, OD, FAAO
April 1, 2022
BUSINESS: iBusiness
By TIMOTHY EARLEY, OD
March 1, 2022
Acquire Medication Adherence
By JUSTIN HOLT, O.D.
March 1, 2022
OD to OD
By APRIL JASPER, OD, FAAO
March 1, 2022
Viewpoint
By JIM THOMAS
March 1, 2022
LEADING OFF: Optometrist Wins Top Literary Award for Children’s Book
By JENNIFER KIRBY, FEATURE WRITER
March 1, 2022
LEADING OFF: CEO CHALLENGE: My challenge for you this month: Ask your staff what they would like to change
By STEVE VARGO, OD, MBA
March 1, 2022
LEADING OFF: LESSON FROM THE PRACTICE: Focus on Collaboration with Other Doctors
By Micaela Crowley, OD
March 1, 2022
CLINICAL: Dry Eye
By Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO
March 1, 2022
CLINICAL: Glaucoma
By AUSTIN LIFFERTH, OD, FAAO
March 1, 2022
BUSINESS: iBusiness
By TIMOTHY EARLEY, OD
March 1, 2022
BUSINESS: New OD
By KRISTIN O'BRIEN, OD
March 1, 2022
BUSINESS: Social Media
By OM staff
January 1, 2022
How Has Covid-19 Affected Your Patients?
By CHRIS LIEVENS, OD, MS, PHD, FNAP, FAAO, PAMELA LOWE, OD
January 1, 2022
Prevent Contact Lens Dropout
By MELANIE DENTON DOMBROWSKI, OD, MBA, FAAO
January 1, 2022
OD to OD
By APRIL JASPER, OD, FAAO
January 1, 2022
Viewpoint
By JIM THOMAS
January 1, 2022
LEADING OFF: AMD: How to Talk to Patients About Modifiable Risk Factors
By ANDREA BONNER, CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
January 1, 2022
LEADING OFF: Three Questions Determine Low Vision Struggles
By OM staff
January 1, 2022
LEADING OFF: CEO CHALLENGE: My Challenge for This Month: Upgrade Your Questions
By STEVE VARGO, OD, MBA
January 1, 2022
LEADING OFF: New England College of Optometry Developing Hybrid Program
By OM staff
September 1, 2021
Get Staff Involved in Practice Revenue
By Melanie Weis, OD
September 1, 2021
O.D. to O.D.
By APRIL JASPER, OD, FAAO
September 1, 2021
Viewpoint
By JIM THOMAS
August 1, 2021
O.D. to O.D.
By APRIL JASPER, OD, FAAO
August 1, 2021
LEADING OFF: Optometry's Meeting Updates O.D.s on Goal of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
June 1, 2021
LEADING OFF: CEO Challenge: My Challenge for You This Month: Lead Without Being Loud
By STEVE VARGO, OD, MBA
May 1, 2021
LEADING OFF: CEO Challenge: Humanize Your Practice
By STEVE VARGO, OD, MBA
April 1, 2021
LEADING OFF: Schedule Wind-Down Time to Stomp Out Practice Stress
April 1, 2021
LEADING OFF: CEO Challenge: Empower Your Employees
By STEVE VARGO, OD, MBA
March 1, 2021
LEADING OFF: CEO Challenge: Train Opticians on "Selling"
By STEVE VARGO, OD, MBA
Optimize Your Scheduling System with the First Patient of the Day
By Evan Kestenbaum
Guiding Eye Care Professionals to Effective Leadership
By Lauren Balterman, Evan Kestenbaum
Financial Management: Budgeting, Planning and Growth in the New Year
By Evan Kestenbaum
The 6 Habits of Growth: A Path to Personal and Professional Excellence
By Evan Kestenbaum
Improve Patient Outcomes by Changing How You Communicate
By STEVE VARGO, OD, MBA