Being a newly licensed optician has been rewarding since I've passed my boards. There is always something new to learn. I had an immediate sense of relief and added confidence when I opened the letter to discover I passed.

2017 is over, now it is time for optical offices to start checking their numbers. Was there an increase in revenue? Are we purchasing the best frames for the office location? Is the lab you use overpriced? Is the office itself over or under priced on fees? All of these are valid questions and to be evaluated quickly. The same applies to the doctor’s office. We are all trying to build our practices. What can we do to make it easier?

There’s an internet eyewear retailer whose advertising claims to dispel the “myths” of internet eyewear purchases. Here’s one. “Myth: Online glasses compromise on quality. While there are certain online retailers that sell less-than-quality products, there are plenty of low quality products at retailers that sell at brick and mortar locations. All you need to do is make sure you do your research.” Was that supposed to be reassuring?