IcareLabs Blog

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division recently announced a proposed notice of rule-making to update and revise the regulations that govern the exemption of certain white-collar employees from minimum wage and overtime pay. These rules can directly affect your optical practice. 

The summer months can be challenging for the optical industry, with many customers on vacation or simply postponing their eye care needs. However, this period doesn't have to be a downturn for your business. By implementing strategic initiatives, you can turn the summer slump into a season of growth. Here are some effective tips to help you generate more business during the summer months.

We are proud to announce that as of June 26th, we've successfully installed our brand new MEI Racer Swift edger. This has been no small feat as we had to completely redesign a large section of the lab and carefully coordinate with all of our departments for over a year to accomplish this with no disruption to your patients' jobs. So why did we put so much effort into this? Find out in our latest blog.

The Federal Trade Commission finalized updates to its Ophthalmic Practice Rule, also known as the Eyeglass Rule, on Thursday, June 27. This marks the end of a thorough multi-year review aimed at boosting competition in the prescription lens market and empowering consumers with more choices.

Patient flow is a critical component of any healthcare practice, including optical clinics. Efficient patient flow ensures that patients receive timely care, enhances patient satisfaction, and improves the overall productivity of the practice. Here are some key strategies to improve patient flow in an optical practice:

We recently marked our 56th anniversary, a milestone made possible by our incredible customers and dedicated employees! This past year has brought challenges, surprises, new equipment, and a wealth of learning experiences, but we wouldn't have it any other way.

Our industry does a decent job of preaching the importance of sun-wear for adults, but when it comes to children, we seem to drop the ball. It's time we step up and educate parents on the significance of sun and UV protection for our little patients.

In our ongoing quest to always be America's easiest lab to work with, our amazing customer portal provides all of our customers with 24/7 access to everything they need. This includes Rx ordering, payments, statements, and more. One of the best features available is real-time job tracking as your work is going through our lab! This blog will explain the various codes you'll see on the job status screen and the estimated turnaround time.

IcareLabs was excited and honored to be named as one of 2024's best places to work in the Tampa Bay area. This outstanding accomplishment not only highlights our company's success, but also emphasizes its dedicated focus on the well-being and development of its employees.

I was honored to join our Operations Project Coordinator, Anita, to help fit and dispense glasses to children in need within our community with our partner EyeQ Eyewear at a local YMCA.