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The New Executive Orders Impacting Management of the Pandemic
New measures aimed at saving lives during the pandemic.
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2.2KStaff ManagementCOVID Vaccine: Can You Require Employees to Get It?
Points to explore before requiring employees to be vaccinated.
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1.4KFramesThe Chemical-Free Frame Disinfection System Enabling Us to Clean 8 Frames in 40 Seconds
A new, more efficient & powerful way to disinfect frames.
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64Contact LensesContacts During COVID: 6 Opportunities You May Be Overlooking
By Jennifer L. Stewart, OD Jan. 20, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many things, including the number of patients we can...
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41Insights From Our EditorsManaging Recall to Bring Back Patients Who Missed Appointments During the Shutdown
By Mark Wright, OD, FCOVD, and Carole Burns, OD, FCOVD Jan. 20, 2021 Practices are still struggling to recall patients who missed...
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2.1KPractice Management ChannelThe Innovation that Exponentially Improved My Pandemic Exam Room
Enhancing safety--and preventing phoropter fogging.
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567Insights From Our EditorsWhat Do I Do Next to Manage this Ongoing Crisis?
By Mark Wright, OD, FCOVD, and Carole Burns, OD, FCOVD Jan. 13, 2021 Challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic keep coming. Here...
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3.1KInsights From Our EditorsI Got the COVID-19 Vaccination: What You Should Know About the Process
One OD's experience getting vaccinated against COVID-19.
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2.5KPractice ManagementWhat I Did When Employees Reported COVID Symptoms & One Tested Positive
What to do when staff has been exposed to or tests positive for COVID-19.
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3.0KNews Briefs ArchiveCOVID-19 Stimulus Bill: How it Affects ODs
Impact of the new stimulus package on ODs.
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1.6KContact LensesThe Contact Lens Offering Innovation for My Patients’ Lifestyles
A contact lens one OD swears by for helping patients with digital eye strain.
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2.4KPractice ManagementThe Frame Disinfection System Safeguarding My Patients & Keeping Us Going
A frame disinfection system that makes optical shopping safe for patients & practice.
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2.5KPractice ManagementAnswers to 4 Key Questions on Optimizing PPE & COVID Safety in Your Practice
Finding the best, most economical PPE for your practice.
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976The Optometric MinuteHow To Obtain 100% PPP Loan Forgiveness
Keys to achieving full forgiveness of PPP loans.
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244Patient ExperiencePreserving the Patient Experience During COVID: Top Points to Remember & Act On
Keys to ensuring an efficient, pleasant patient visit--despite a raging pandemic.
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2.1KNews Briefs ArchiveOptical Sales Decline: How Much of a Hit Are Sales Taking?
The latest--worrisome--numbers on U.S. optical sales.
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1.7KDoctor Patient Relations3 Ways to Exceed Patient Expectations During a Pandemic
How you can continue to wow patients during a turbulent time.
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1.7KDoctor Patient RelationsEmotions Behind the Mask: Using Eyes & Body Language to Gauge Patient Reactions
What the eyes & body tell us about patient emotions.
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1.4KInsights From Our EditorsCOVID ECP Impact Survey: What the Latest Findings Tell Us About What You Should Do Next
By Mark Wright, OD, FCOVD, and Carole Burns, OD, FCOVD Dec. 9, 2020 COVID-19 is still rampaging through the country, and putting...
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7.9KDoctor Patient RelationsTelemedicine: 7 Steps to Implement It in Your Practice
Key steps to making tele-optometry work.
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6.6KStaff ManagementSigns Your Staff Needs a Mid-Pandemic Morale Boost–and How to Do It
Giving employees what they need to serve patients during a challenging time.
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2.1KNews Briefs Archive4 Takeaways from Zenni’s Record Eyewear Sales During the Pandemic
Key lessons to be learned from Zenni's success during COVID.
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5.3KPractice ManagementPPE: Top Questions, Concerns & Insights from Your Peers
How practices are meeting the challenges of acquiring & using PPE.
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3.3KIssues in Optometry3 Tips to Improve Mask-Wearing Comfort
Easy ways to make wearing a mask more comfortable.
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6.5KOffice EnvironmentThe Sterilization Technology My Practice Has Added
A system to easily--and dependably--sanitize your office.
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3.0KFinancesPPP Long-Term Impacts: What We Still Don’t Know
Managing PPP loans, including how to handle the current uncertainty.
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1.8KThe Optometric MinuteHow to Ease Patient Anxiety During the Pandemic
Nov. 18, 2020 The pandemic is causing great anxiety for many people, including your patients. When they visit your practice they may...
