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5 Ways to Enhance Your Optometric Practice in 2023
Practice growth is a priority for many Oklahoma vision care providers. Although the average provider’s income in Oklahoma is close to $57/hour, the regional income lags behind other parts of the country. Staying ahead of the curve and continuously improving your optometric practice is essential for providing exceptional patient care and growing your business. Practitioners […]
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Why You Should Care About the Optometrist/Eye Doctor Face-Off
In 2022, California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a measure giving optometrists in the Golden State the legal authority to perform laser eye surgery and some other advanced procedures. It was a victory for ophthalmologists in the ongoing eye doctor or optometrist debate. Framing the Issues For optometrists, the veto mainly involved bad timing. In July […]
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Experts Anticipate Vision Care Market Growth
Between 2022 and 2032, experts predict that the vision care market in the United States will steadily expand by more than 7% per year. So, the $89 billion domestic market will almost double and become a $169 billion domestic market. These same experts expect the international market to expand even faster over the next ten […]
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VCD Supports Legislation Against Potential Abuses in Vision and Dental Care
Control of the vision and dental care markets by a few major plan providers have been detrimental to patient care. Congress will soon review proposed legislation to change the status quo and prevent potential abuse in vision and dental care. The Dental and Optometric Care (DOC) Access Act is a bipartisan effort to regulate insurers […]
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May 2022: Allergy Season Begins
Spring is here! It’s good to see warm weather and longer daylight hours again. However, for many, spring is synonymous with allergy symptoms. Did you know that seasonal allergies can affect vision health? Our blog post for the month is all about the effects of allergens on the eyes. We also discuss solutions for managing […]
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April 2022: Keep America Beautiful Month
It’s April and we’re celebrating Keep America Beautiful Month at VCD. We’d like to draw attention to eyewear and the importance of recycling old frames. We understand that upgrading eyewear regularly is important since vision health needs change over time. However, discarded frames contribute to the growing problem of plastic pollution. As a broker, you […]
