As the CEO of ODMA, l am very proud to report the success of ODMA17 in July. It was a jam-packed three days with an array of new interactive features, major networking events and strong educational content, including revamped masterclasses and spotlight seminars. We started the three days with the feature fashion parade in Martin […]
The Optometry industry has had many signals that consolidation in the industry is underway and that private equity may play a more active role going forward. Private equity owned companies are of the view that the eye care market is highly fragmented and ripe for consolidation and vertical integration. The implications of these consolidations happening […]
Many independent practices have been asked to explain to their customers why they have a greater than expected out-of-pocket cost for their services than through their Health Insurers own outlet. When the customer is advised to refer back to their insurer the Insurer’s hotline staff blame the independent Optometrist saying it is their fault and […]
