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New to Practice

Are you new to practice? Or a soon to be optometry school graduate? Here, you will find peer-to-peer guidance and resources that can help you on your journey as a new OD. 

From practice management tips, to professional growth strategies, to clinical pearls, "New to Practice" offers insights and easy-to-implement tools to help you build a successful career. 

A photo of optometrist Essence Johnson, Executive Director of Black Eyecare Perspective and Director of Healthcare Careers at Uplift Education.

Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Matter in Optometry

For those just entering the profession, Dr. Essence Johnson shares ways to build a culture of DEI within your practice and beyond.

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Five Strategies I Used to Open My Private Practice

From hiring the right team to identifying a unique blueprint of patient care, Dr. Manveen Bedi describes her journey in opening her private practice cold.

A young optometric associate providing an eye exam and myopia management services for a school-aged girl.

An Article for Associates Part 3: Myopia Management

Dr. Dave Anderson describes how associates can successfully add myopia management services to an optometric practice.

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An Article for Associates: Part 2

Dr. Dave Anderson shares how associates can transform great ideas into action plans to grow a niche within their practices.

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An Article for Associates

From boosting a practice’s bottom line to mirroring its core values, Dr. Dave Anderson offers associates an owner-doctor’s view on how to get your efforts noticed.

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The Future of Optometry

Drs. DeAmbra Boucher, Lynn Hellerstein and Jennifer Lyerly share how they create opportunities for young ODs.

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5 Tips for Effective Communication with Patients

How you come across can be as important as what you're saying. Dr. Emilie Seitz offers ways to help ensure that your patient interactions lead to better outcomes for everyone.

the headshot of optometrist Aaron Neufeld of ODs on Finance

How to Address and Eliminate Student Loans in 3 Steps

Dr. Aaron Neufeld shares key steps to help students get started in the right financial direction when it comes to their optometry school student loans.

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