Landlord of 20 Years Forces a Decision to Move

For 20 years, Bedford Eye Care was located in the same mall. Toby Mandelman, OD, selected it as a place to start her practice soon after the Bedford, Nova Scotia, mall came under new ownership that reinvigorated it and practiced there for 10 years as the practice grew.

New Owner, New Space

Nina Doyle, OD, FAAO, bought an existing practice last summer, but in many ways it felt like she was launching a brand new one.

Setting Goals and Reaching Them

During optometry school Julie Dolven, OD, said it was her plan to work in a private practice and become a partial owner within five years.

10 Tips for Examining ASD Patients

By Lauretta Justin, OD, Orlando, Florida—Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as by unique strengths and differences.

Building a Bigger Team

By Stephanie Lyons, OD, of Chicago, Illinois—I opened my practice in 2011 with a goal of building a family-friendly practice in an urban environment.

POP-UP POLL: It’s Allergy Season – RESULTS

As spring pops into bloom, how are you managing patients with ocular allergies?

POP-UP POLL: Sunny Days Call for Sunnies – RESULTS

Nearly 61 percent of the respondents to the most recent WO Pop-up Poll said that they own at least four pairs of sunglasses.

POP-UP POLL: Summertime Schedules – RESULTS

Do you plan to take off this summer?

POP-UP POLL: Income Streams – RESULTS

About one-quarter of ODs who responded to the survey say that they have more than one paying role.

Make the Message Clear: Under New Ownership

The practice Adriana Palumbo, OD, bought last summer is housed in a house.