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Smart Expense Management for ODs

As the industry continues to evolve, independent eyecare practices are navigating a difficult financial landscape marked by challenges across nearly every area of administration. Amid shifting patient expectations, economic pressures, rapid technological advances and heightened […]
Dr. KerriAnn Coombs
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Business Growth With Clinical Freedom

For many independent optometrists, the path to practice ownership is driven by a desire to provide the best clinical care on their own terms. For KerriAnn Coombs, OD, her commitment to excellent patient care began when she […]
PECAA Members at Annual Meeting
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Photo Gallery: 2026 PECAA Annual Meeting

For members who attended, thank you for joining us at this year’s Annual Meeting! From meaningful conversations and shared ideas to new connections across our community, your participation made this event exceptional. We hope you […]
Annual Meeting attendees listening to live music
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Annual Meeting Draws Record Number of Attendees

Boca Raton, Florida – Professional Eye Care Associates of America (PECAA) brought together more than 1,200 private practice professionals, strategic vendor partners and industry leaders for its Annual Meeting themed “Connecting Your True North to […]
Brain with wires
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AI in Eye Care

A Conversation with Dr. Keshav Bhat As artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in optometry become ever more prevalent, independents are meeting the moment by adopting technologies that support enhanced practice efficiency and patient care. Keshav Bhat, […]