Battles Ahead!

Way back in 2009 I made a prediction.  In that blog post, I spoke about forces at work to eliminate the very need for optometrists .  While my discussion at the time was about eyewear, little did I know that similar forces would threaten refractive exams.   A look back over the past five years proves […]

President’s Message: Tomorrow is Today

Whether 35 or 70, regardless of your age or how long you’ve been in practice, the time is now to begin thinking and planning for your exit. Why? Simply stated, sooner or later you will leave your practice. It’s inevitable! It may happen tomorrow, the result of catastrophe. Or it may be more than 20 years away and simply a dim light in the distance. Regardless, successful transition takes many years of preparation. And for one very important reason, it’s not something that should be left until retirement is just around the corner.

Let’s Make a Deal!

VSP Vision Care and Johnson & Johnson Vision Care’s Vistakon division recently announced that they are partnering to offer VSP

Buy Your Own Darn Popcorn!

The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) represents the country’s leading pharmaceutical research and biotechnology companies.  PhRMA's members are "devoted to inventing medicines that allow patients to live longer, healthier, and more productive lives." Among other activities, PhRMA establishes guidelines for its member's participation and sponsorship of educational activities and other events at industry […]