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The Hawaiian Eye and Retina Meeting is a yearly event that brings eye health professionals together in an exotic setting. It’s a unique opportunity...
As a vision insurance broker, you create value by helping clients explore a wide range of products that can contribute to improving their eye health...
Early detection and diagnosis of glaucoma protects your patients against serious vision loss. As you know, many people with early-stage glaucoma...
While the pandemic is over, working from home remains the new norm for many of us. Whether full-time or part-time, working from home has many...
There are more options than ever when it comes to sunglasses, with tinted lenses emerging as a popular choice for fashion and comfort. These glasses...
Children and teens can benefit from wearing contact lenses, especially if they practice sports or feel self-conscious about their appearance....
Technology is transforming the U.S. optometry industry at a dizzying pace. For optometrists, staying abreast of the latest trends is more important...
Students with blindness or vision impairments can encounter a number of challenges in a traditional classroom environment. Not being able to access...
Vision care brokers need to be creative to reach their target audience in today's crowded market. Finding the right prospects and getting their...
Technology can be an amazing learning tool that allows for highly personalized and engaging experiences. However, screen time is an issue among...
From personalized learning to remote experiences, digital devices are at the core of the modern classroom experience. However, because of this, many...
As an employer, it’s important to create a safe and comfortable work environment. With employees spending a significant portion of their workday...
More patients than ever opt for contact lenses as a discreet and more natural alternative to eyeglasses. However, navigating the different types of...
The visible light spectrum includes different wavelengths with varying properties. Blue light, which comprises light with a wavelength of 390 to 500...
Blue light from digital screens is a rising eye health threat. Wearing blue-light glasses is proving to be an effective line of defense against the...
Keeping up with the latest vision coverage trends will help brokers adapt to the changing needs of their target audience. Let's take a closer look...
Digital screens are an integral part of the day for most American workers and students, translating into high exposure to blue light. If you've been...
Digital devices have become an integral part of the modern workplace. For employees, computer and phone usage creates an environment that can affect...
Contact lenses are a popular alternative to eyeglasses for those with refractive vision errors. In the following blog post, we'll explore the...
Students spend as many as seven hours a day in a classroom. This environment is crucial to learning and student well-being. Teachers are using...
Your health needs change with age, including your eye health. For seniors, keeping up with annual eye exams and addressing eye health issues early...
Children rely on their senses to explore, grow, and learn. From recognizing familiar faces to developing their memory, sight plays a crucial role in...
How do you consistently deliver a great patient experience? The most successful optometrists take a deliberate approach to optimizing patient...
Building strong patient relationships results in better experiences and outcomes for eye health patients. As an optometrist, you can grow your...
Interprofessional communication plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive and patient-centered care. Effective communication among healthcare...
In the classroom, every student's journey is different. Some face hidden hurdles in the form of vision-related learning difficulties. However,...
3 MIN. READ In the digital age, people spend more time with their eyes fixed on various devices' screens. This increase in screen time has...
6 MIN. READ We often associate decreasing vision with aging, but eye health issues are common in school-age children. As an educator, you can make a...
4 MIN. READ Healthy vision among students is a top priority for teachers and a lofty, commendable goal. This blog explores the ease and benefits of...
Childhood myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common eye health condition that makes far-away objects appear blurry to children. Experts believe it...
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...
As an employer, you may wonder, “Are vision plans worth it?” Yes, vision plans are valuable employee-benefit solutions that can benefit both your...
Smart contact lenses are still in the early stages of development, but they hold enormous potential for the future. They can monitor and manage...
An eye exam is a crucial aspect of maintaining good eye health. It involves a series of tests that assess a person's visual acuity, depth...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the economic cost of major vision problems is projected to increase to $373 billion by...
For individuals and families in Oklahoma and nationwide, eye care health is a significant concern. Brokers play an essential role by helping...
In 2022, California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a measure giving optometrists in the Golden State the legal authority to perform laser eye surgery and...
With the advancement of digital devices and the amount of time we now spend in front of them, many people are dealing with eyestrain and fatigue. As...
Since 1900, the percentage of Americans over 65 has almost quadrupled. Yet, only a handful of these individuals live in institutional settings....
Eye health is essential to our overall wellness, and employee vision plans are an increasingly popular option for employers. However, do employees...
The eye care industry is constantly evolving, so providers should stay abreast of the latest trends to be successful in their practice. Here are...
Genetic ophthalmology (GO) is an emerging field that could provide more effective treatment for genetic eye diseases such as glaucoma. However, GO...
There are many factors needed to make a successful optometric business, and while efficient documentation may seem like just a small part it is a...
As a broker, you need to maintain a diverse product portfolio so you can help companies build packages adapted to their needs and budgets. Tracking...
Eyewear and contact lenses are vital to the optometry field. Keeping this in mind, doctors should be aware of the purchase costs of these goods to...
One question that optometrists should consider is, “When patients walk into your optometry office, how do you want them to feel?” Naturally,...
Native American Heritage Month celebrates a rich culture and educates people about issues unique to the Native American community. It’s an...
In the healthcare benefits industry, brokers are essential in helping small businesses find plans. Smaller companies might not have the resources or...
You want the best for your employees, but searching for eye care in Oklahoma and in any state, isn’t always the easiest thing to do. New regulations...
A routine inventory of your benefits package can tell you where you may be able to reduce spending and, equally importantly, can also ensure that it...
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You might be wondering about the link with vision health. The truth is that a simple eye exam can sometimes...
For eye doctors in Tulsa OK, as well as other states, a regular review of the plans you’re currently accepting, and their ins and outs, is something...
When trying to reduce healthcare spending, employers who offer employee benefits in the state of Oklahoma, as well as anywhere else, should be aware...
The pandemic has sped up the digital transformation. Many professionals are embracing the virtual world because they realize connections matter....
Top 10 Ways eGuide - Vision Care Direct Makes a Broker’s Job EasierOur eGuide is chocked full of ways Vision Care Direct can simplify working with a...
A person with diabetes in the workplace checking their blood sugar level using a lancet device.
Remote Patient Monitoring is a game-changer for diabetes management. Learn more about RPM and how employers can improve health outcomes for employees.
Understanding how to prevent myopia is critical as myopia rates soar. Regular eye exams and managing screen time can help. Consider recommending Vision Care Direct (VCD) plans.
Optometrist marketing can boost visibility for your practice and help generate steady revenues. Get started with some proven social media marketing techniques.
As you gear up for another school year, now is the perfect time to consider incorporating some best practices for supporting eye health in your...
Children learn primarily through what they see. As a result, healthy vision is directly linked to academic performance, making eye health an...
For students, summer break is an opportunity to try new activities, spend more time outdoors, and learn outside the classroom. While relaxing and...
Did you know that eyewear prescriptions are typically only good for a year or two? After that, the prescription can become outdated and fail to...
It's time to take your brokerage business to the next level with effective content marketing! As you know, developing a strong online presence is...
Many vision diseases are degenerative, including glaucoma, cataracts, AMD, and even some refractive errors that worsen if left untreated. Because of...
