Review of Optometric Business

Photo Credit: Getty Images By Roman Somogy, OD Sept. 8, 2026 For many new ODs, private practice ownership can feel intimidating, if not completely out of reach. I understand that feeling. Before optometry, I planned to build a career in the U.S. military. During the final stages of the process, I learned I was ineligible because of a vision condition in my left eye, one I didn’t even know I had until an optometrist detected it.

Sept. 8, 2026 Professional Eye Care Associates of America (PECAA) recently concluded its first A/Eye Certification Course: Intelligent Tools for Private Practice. With more than 150 participants, the course provided practices with the foundational knowledge and practical guidance for using AI to support practice efficiency and long-term growth.

Sept. 8, 2026 Barti Software today announced the launch of Quinn Patient Assistant, a new AI patient assistant feature that lets eyecare providers and staff ask any question about a patient’s record, including exams, insurance, orders, claims, appointments or clinical notes, and get an instant answer without digging through the patient profile.

By Bethany Fishbein, OD September 8, 2026 I’ve written before about Loom being one of my top productivity hacks. Two years later, it’s still something I use all the time, enough to get (hopefully good-natured) eye rolls from staff and occasionally clients. A recent situation in our office has it front of mind again. It’s something I’m using almost daily and recommending for a variety of reasons for practices I work with. About four months ago, one of our managers had a serious family emergency.

Photo Credit: @madisoneyecare via Instagram Sept. 8, 2026 As families settle into the school year, new research from Alcon reveals a gap between parents’ perceptions of the value of contact lenses and current wear among young people.

Photo credit: Getty Images By Maggie Fernandez September 4, 2026 Over the past 18 years, I’ve had the honor of interviewing hundreds of optometrists. Each story is unique, and I enjoy shining a spotlight on these doctors and the many pathways to success in this profession. It can be easy to pick a side and label one approach “right” or “wrong” with so many options.

Photo Credit: International Sports Vision Association Sept. 2, 2026 In recognition of Sports Eye Safety Month, Latinos en Optometry has published a new Cultural Responsiveness blog exploring how sports can help eyecare professionals engage Hispanic and Latino patients and families in conversations about vision, performance, safety and eye health.

Dr, Brandon McChesney wants patients of all ages, and especially the kids, to feel comfortable during every visit. Photo Credit: Dr. McChesney. By Brandon McChesney, OD Sept. 1, 2026 Depending on where you’re located, school is either just about to start or already underway. The back-to-school season brings many children and their families into our practice for exams.

By Darren Minnich, OD Sept. 2, 2026 I believe it was Peter Drucker who authored many books related to modern management and he is noted for the phrase “What gets measured gets managed.” I’ve always believed that if you want to improve a practice, you first have to be willing to measure it.

Photo credit: Getty Images A closer look at the options in the presbyopia drop market and practical prescribing advice By Kyle Klute, OD August 31, 2026 Is the market ready for presbyopia drops? Are we, optometrists, the real bottleneck in this seemingly vast and untapped market of presbyopes? I attempted to answer those questions last month in my column Is the Presbyopia Drop Market Ready?