Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Venue: ONe eighteen
Address: 111 W Main St
Midland, MI 48640
United States
Study Group Topic:

Helping Patients Say Yes—For the Right Reasons
Practical Strategies to Improve Eyewear & Contact Lens Capture Rates
Independent practice owners face increasing pressure from online retailers, corporate competitors, and tightening margins. Yet most patients still prefer to buy from the doctor they trust—if the recommendation feels clear, personalized, and valuable.
Research consistently shows that patient decisions are driven less by price and more by trust, clarity, and perceived value. When doctors and teams communicate recommendations with confidence and alignment, capture rates increase, staff morale improves, and patient outcomes strengthen.
This session focuses on practical, ethical, and sustainable strategies to improve eyewear and contact lens capture rates—without feeling salesy or compromising clinical integrity. We’ll explore how small communication shifts can dramatically increase patient buy-in while reinforcing your role as a trusted healthcare provider.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to network with peers, gain valuable knowledge, and elevate your practice to new heights. See you there!
IMD Facilitator: Dr. Peter Tacia
Sponsored By: Bausch + Lomb
Open to Independent Practices Only.
ODs are allowed to register up to 2 non-OD staff members, those in managing roles are recommended. No more than 2 staff members permitted per practice.
