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Anagram’s perspective on the vision care industry.

Anagram’s perspective on the vision care industry.

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Staffing optometry: Adapting to the Great Resignation

Staffing optometry: Adapting to the Great Resignation

The Great Resignation is presenting problems for all kinds of business. Optometry staffing has become increasingly difficult. But what if the solution didn't include hiring?

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Comparing Varilux vs. Hoya progressive lenses

Planning on escaping the eyewear monopoly? Hoya offers lenses that can help you do it. Here are how they compare with Varilux progressive lenswear.

Vision Expo East 2022: Eye care returns to New York City

Vision Expo East was back in New York City in 2022. So how did it go? Read more to find out through Anagram's eyes!

How your website can help you increase your new patient reach

Websites are increasingly important tools for helping ECPs find new patients. Here's how to get the most out of yours.

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Nikon progressive lenses vs. Varilux progressives

Nikon is the new kid on the block. Essilor's Varilux has cornered much of the market. But how do they compare?

How to increase optical sales: Tips and advice for opticians

Looking for ways to increase optical sales? These tips will help you highlight your frame lines and boost your sales!

How to become an out-of-network provider

Our complete guide to dropping vision plans and becoming an out-of-network provider.

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Staffing optometry: Adapting to the Great Resignation

The Great Resignation is presenting problems for all kinds of business. Optometry staffing has become increasingly difficult. But what if the solution didn't include hiring?

Comparing Varilux vs. Hoya progressive lenses

Planning on escaping the eyewear monopoly? Hoya offers lenses that can help you do it. Here are how they compare with Varilux progressive lenswear.

Comparing Varilux and Shamir progressive lenses

Eyewear is eye care. As an eye care professional you need to ensure each patient has lenses that fit their unique needs. How do Shamir and Varilux stack up?

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Unplugging from vision plans with ODs on Finance

Watch as we discuss the problem with vision plans, how to drop them and how you can guarantee success out-of-network.

Earn a few dollars more: What is independent eye care?

The obvious answer? Independent eye care is any practice that is owned locally and isn’t subject to corporate rules or limitations. But we think it's more than that.

A price list full of dollars: But not much sense

Price lists negotiated between vendors and optical buying groups or alliances can help ECPs control costs. But how do you find one?

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How your website can help you increase your new patient reach

Websites are increasingly important tools for helping ECPs find new patients. Here's how to get the most out of yours.

For the love of optical: Online buying habits and private practice

Some private practice owners seem to have trouble translating their own spending habits to their customers’ experiences. Are you one of them?

5 holiday success strategies for your optical

The holidays are here and they bring plenty of opportunities to improve patients' buying experiences!

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Yikes! I was exposed to COVID at the eye doctor

When it comes to keeping patients safe from COVID, what you're doing is working; we have proof!

Coronavirus guidance for ECPs: All our blogs in one place

All of our advice for ECPs on running their business amid the coronavirus pandemic; all in one place.

Physical therapy's role in COVID-19 recovery

Physical therapists are playing an essential role in COVID-19 recovery.

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Finding purpose and support: An antidote to burnout

Burnout is real and pervasive, but is it inevitable?

What it means: HMSA drops vision plan and brings EyeMed to Hawaii

HMSA is dropping its vision plan in favor of EyeMed. What does HMSA bringing in an outside vision plan mean for your practice and your patients?

Diversity in optometric care: Striving toward equitable eyecare

In order to improve diversity in optometry, we should focus on serving underrepresented areas, and new optometrists can help lead the charge.

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5 ways to prosper with Prosper

Anagram Prosper is here. But how do you use it? We break down how to prosper with Prosper here.

Introducing Prosper: Offer patients instant rebates for free

Instantly generate rebates for patients on eyewear you're already selling!

The good, the bad and the ugly of rebates

Rebates have the potential to strengthen patient relationships and boost sales. Unfortunately, most rebates are set up to be a hassle. So how can ECPs make sure rebates work for their patients?

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Vision Expo East 2022: Eye care returns to New York City

Vision Expo East was back in New York City in 2022. So how did it go? Read more to find out through Anagram's eyes!

What we're thankful for at Anagram

At Anagram we're grateful for a lot of things this year. Here are a few of them.

Patch is now Anagram: What the new name means

Patch is now Anagram. What does that mean? Click here to find out...

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5 holiday success strategies for your optical

The benefits rush: Help patients use end-of-year vision benefits

5 ways to prosper with Prosper

Introducing Prosper: Offer patients instant rebates for free

Earn a few dollars more: What is independent eye care?

A price list full of dollars: But not much sense

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