Innovation isn’t just reshaping tech—it’s transforming eye care, and your practice can be at the forefront. Ruth Yomtoubian, innovation leader at VSP, joins Eugene Shatsman to discuss the cutting-edge trends shaping eye care’s future. Fresh from CES, the world’s largest tech show—she reveals how AI, data, and multi-sensory tech are redefining healthcare and why optometrists need to take notice. 

Hiring good staff is hard. Keeping them? Even harder. 

Staff turnover, burnout, and lack of reliability and engagement are part of a challenge that most practices face today: an ever-present staffing puzzle.  

Every practice owner understands the cost of making a change, but what about the cost of staying exactly the same?  

How will the economy shape your practice in the next five years? In this live-recorded episode of Power Hour, host Eugene Shatsman and industry expert Dr. Jason Lake break down the economic trends and cost management strategies that will define the future of optometry. Recorded after attending a series of impactful industry lectures on economic forecasts, tariffs, and inflation, this episode brings you real-time insights tailored for optometry professionals. 

Optometry is evolving, and the data is clear - 2025 is the year to take action.

In this week’s Power Hour, Eugene Shatsman hosts Ashley Mills, CEO of The Vision Council, and Alysse Henkel, VP of Research & Insights, to uncover two game-changing topics: the revamped Vision Expo East 2025 and exclusive, hot-off-the-press industry data.

Industry leader Jamie Rosin scaled his practice to over 50 locations and grew revenue by millions. Want to learn the exact strategies he used? Keep reading.  

This episode is all about driving exponential growth in optometry practices - not through guesswork or big leaps, but through small, impactful changes in critical areas. Together, host Eugene Shatsman and Jamie reveal the strategies, metrics, and behaviors that transform a $1M practice into $1.65M while minimizing costs and maximizing profitability. 

Optometry has transformed significantly over the last 13 years, but are you adapting quickly enough? In the first episode of Season 13 of Power Hour, host Eugene Shatsman sits down with the show’s original host, Dr. Gary Gerber, to reflect on the past, unpack lessons learned, and craft a plan for 2025.

Are you leaving revenue on the table? 

In this week’s Power Hour, Dr. Chris Wolfe reveals how rethinking your metrics can transform your practice. This isn’t just about working harder - it’s about uncovering the hidden potential in your patient care and business strategy. Dr. Wolfe explains how to use key metrics like revenue per OD hour, patient lifetime value, and prevalence data to uncover hidden growth opportunities in your practice. 

What if the key to growing your practice was reimagining your entire approach to business? In this episode of Power Hour, host Eugene Shatsman welcomes Ross Bernstein, a renowned business strategist and keynote speaker who has worked with Fortune 500 companies and top organizations worldwide. Drawing from over 25 years of experience and lessons learned from interviewing thousands of top athletes and business leaders, Ross delivers practical, actionable strategies to help you rethink how you approach practice growth. 

Are you ready to rethink how your practice generates revenue per patient? Most strategies focus on optical sales, capture rates, or multiple pair promotions - but what if there’s a completely different way to approach it? Dr. Todd Cohan shares his exact formula for transforming comprehensive exams into significant additional revenue through his unique strategy.