IcareLabs 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 Eye Q Eyewear at a local YMCA. 

Just like millions of people worldwide, I was glued to the final round of the Masters Tournament on April 14, 2024. The winner, Scottie Scheffler, blew us all away with his poise and confidence, clinching his second green jacket in 3 years.

Social media has become an integral part of how we communicate, connect, and share information. For eyecare professionals (ECPs), leveraging social media platforms can be a powerful tool for building brand awareness, engaging with patients, and educating the public about eye health. However, it's essential to navigate this landscape thoughtfully and ethically to maximize its benefits. In this blog post, we'll explore how ECPs can effectively utilize social media to enhance their practice.

We've all committed to it, and the majority are sticking to it: "No lenses outside of ANSI Standards." As an industry, we rely on ANSI to define what's acceptable and what's not. If a pair of lenses meets ANSI Standards after being fitted into the frame, we can be confident that the patient will receive functional glasses.