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Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 | 8am PST/11am EST (4hrs FREE CEs)
Glaucoma Summit Part 2: Advancing the Scope of Care
Gain insights from leading experts on how to implement the latest technologies, interpret complex cases, and develop management strategies that not only improve patient outcomes but also position your practice as a premier destination for advanced glaucoma care.
✅ Glaucoma Grand Rounds: Rapid-Fire Cases and Clinical Pearls (98888-GL) John Berdahl, OMD & Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO | CE Hour 1-2
👥 Expert Discussion Panel: Part 1 ($300 Raffle) | John Berdahl, OMD & Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO
✅ Advanced Glaucoma Management: Exploring MIGS and Innovative Treatment (Pending) Nora Lee Cothran, OD, FAAO | CE Hour 3
👥 Expert Discussion Panel: Part 2 ($400 Raffle) | Nora Lee Cothran, OD, FAAO & Mitch Ibach, OD, FAAO
✅ Perimetry Primer: Fundamentals of visual fields (98982-GL) Mitch Ibach, OD, FAAO | CE Hour 4
👉 ODs on Finance Member Rate: FREE | 🎥 Recording AVAL TO REGISTERS ONLY x 4 weeks
Sunday, Jan 25, 2026 | 8am PST/11am EST (4hrs FREE CEs)
Dry Eye Summit: Building a Profitable Practice
Learn how to turn dry eye care into a key revenue stream for your clinic. We will dive into cutting-edge treatments, in-office procedures, and business strategies that help boost patient outcomes and your bottom line. Hear from industry leaders and walk away with ready-to-implement protocols that grow both care and cash flow.
✅ The Latest Advancements and Technology in Dry Eye (Pending) Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO | CE Hour 1
✅ You, Me and Ocular Surface Disease (Pending) Tom Kislan, OD | CE Hour 2
👥 Expert Discussion Panel: Part 1 ($300 Raffle) | Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO & Tom Kislan, OD
✅ Inflammation in Dry Eye: Gut, Nutrition, and Health (Pending) Mila Ioussifova, OD, FAAO | CE Hour 3
👥 Expert Discussion Panel: Part 2 ($400 Raffle) | Mila Ioussifova, OD, FAAO & Pam Theriot, OD, FAAO
✅ All About the Lids: Blepharitis and Rosacea (Pending) Pam Theriot, OD, FAAO | CE Hour 4
👉 ODs on Finance Member Rate: FREE | 🎥 Recording AVAL TO REGISTERS ONLY x 4 weeks
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Retirement & IRS Limits Comparison: 2025-2026
As we approach 2025, retirement contribution limits including 401(k)s, 403(b)s, SIMPLE IRAs, SEP-IRAs, HSAs, and FSAs, have been adjusted modestly due to stabilized inflation rates. While catch-up contributions for those aged 50+ remain indexed to inflation, the IRS has postponed a Secure Act 2.0 provision requiring high earners ($145,000+ in Social Security wages) to make Roth-only catch-up contributions until 2026. Notably, starting in 2025, individuals aged 60-63 can contribute the greater of $10,000 or 50% more than the standard catch-up amount, providing an opportunity to boost retirement savings during peak earning years.
The Ultimate Optometrist’s Financial Guide to ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Tax Plan
With the newly signed 2025 tax law (an extension of the Trump Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions), we have a host of updates that can directly impact high-income optometrists like us. Regardless of your political leanings, these tax changes present opportunities, and a few caveats. that matter for your bottom line.In this detailed article with factual citations, I’ll break down the key provisions of H.R. 1 (119th Congress): informally called the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (the Trump Tax Plan extension), and explain in first-person how each can affect your finances.
The Practice Owner’s Financial Overview: A Comprehensive Percentage Breakdown Guide of COGS, Operating Expenses, & Net
KEY POINTS: (1) Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) typically ranges from 26% to 32% of gross revenue, varying by practice focus (retail vs. medical). (2) Operating Expenses often break down into: Staff (18-24%), OD Payroll (14-20%), Occupancy (5-8%), and Marketing (1-2%). (3) Net Income falling within 27-35% of gross revenue indicates solid profitability and efficient…
Methods of Valuing an Optometry Private Practice: A Comprehensive Guide
Valuing an optometry private practice is essential for many purposes, whether it be the sale or purchase of a practice, partnership buy-ins, securing loans, or planning for retirement. Ultimately a practice sells for a price that both the buyer and seller deem to be equally fair. However, there needs to be a starting point. Determining a fair value requires a detailed understanding of the business’s financials, market conditions, and intangible assets. Here, we explore several commonly used methods for valuing an optometry private practice, each with its unique considerations.
Optometrist 📊 Income Report 2025 | Largest Sample Size 2,203+ ODs
We’re thrilled to share our largest Optometry Income & Salary Survey yet-2,203 doctors provided insights on key factors like student loan ROI for students, fair compensation, and the true impact of annual income on our profession. This year, we normalized earnings by days worked to give a clearer picture of each OD’s real income potential. What You’ll…
Annual Report 2024: In Review, and a Look at 2025!
Overview Dear ODoF Community! Can you believe it’s already one month into 2025? First, we would like to acknowledge that annual reports normally go out at the beginning of the year, however with so many moving parts and exciting projects we had to delay this a bit – our apologies in advance! In 2024, we…
16 End-of-Year Financial Checklist For Optometrists in 2024
As 2023 draws to a close, it’s vital for optometrists to focus on financial planning for a stable and prosperous future. This checklist, designed for eye care professionals, will guide you through key year-end financial tasks. While not every item may apply to your practice or personal finances, reviewing each one ensures you don’t miss important opportunities or obligations.
What Should I Do First? A Complete Step-By-Step Guide For Optometrists
Here is a “Guideline” list of financial steps that we hope will get you started, but should be adjusted to your own personal situation as an optometrist.
10 Practical Strategies to Pay Off a $221K+ Optometry Student Loans in Less Than 5 Years (Updated for 2024)
KEY POINTS: Avoid “Doctor Lifestyle”: Live like a student a bit longer to build financial stability, even after graduating. Shift Your Mindset: Stop making excuses and take charge of your financial future by learning and applying financial principles. Refinance Loans to a lower rate with a goal to pay it off in 5-10 years. Stick…
Overview of the Optometry Student Loan Market: June 2024
With the incoming class of new optometry doctors entering the profession last month, new graduates today are facing a steeper hill regarding their student loans. The latest 2023 Optometry Income Report shows an average student loan debt of around $230,000, with about 8% of doctors having a debt burden exceeding $300,000.
2024 Optometrist Income Report
With increasing student loan debts, an ever changing economy, and a profession that continues to withstand disruption – many optometrists begin to question their associated worth as practitioners. While the old phrase “comparison is the thief of joy” rings true in certain facets, comparison to get a true sense of trends in salary, debt load…
Annual Report 2023: In Review, and a Look at 2024!
In the next reading, you’ll discover metrics that mirror our community’s overall progress, along with the resources and offerings this growth has enabled us to continue providing. Next, we’ll transparently outline the methods ODs on Finance employs to generate revenue. Lastly, we’ll offer you a sneak peek at some major projects we’re embarking on for 2024, aiming to further our profession and assist every OD in achieving financial freedom.
The Optometrist’s Guide To Student Loan Refinancing
Optometrists often accumulate multiple loans from federal and private lenders to fund their doctor education, which results in an average debt load of $220,000. The majority of these loans are federal loans which have an average interest rate of 5.5-6.8%.Then the majority of doctors will end up refinancing their student loans to save thousands of dollars in interest. Here is your comprehensive guide to the student loan refinancing process and understanding how underwriting works.
How To Achieve Over 90% Capture Rate With Retina Widefield Script
As practitioners, we understand the importance of retinal imaging, and we need to be able to clearly explain that value to our patients. I’ve found that communication is key with patients – before, during, and after their appointments. This helps to eliminate any questions, and it ensures that they’re not only on board with the…
Creative Approaches To Acquire An Optometric Practice
Approaching the acquisition of your first practice with a little creativity may open up additional opportunities for acquisition at a more reasonable cost of investment. We are all used to the approach of identifying a practice for sale and buying it. Gone are the days when banks easily lent money, that borrowed cash was affordable, and the price of practices for sale was attainable to a new solo practice optometrist
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