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High-Touch vs High-Volume: In this week’s episode of Power Hour, host Eugene Shatsman sits down with Dr. David Moore, President of Moore Eye Center, and Dr. Julia Zyrina, Founder of Pine Vision Care, two doctors who are both building exceptional practices, but in fundamentally different ways.

Every year at Vision Expo, companies make massive promises about the “future of optometry.”
But as a practice owner, you don’t need more hype; you need solutions that are real, scalable, and useful.
In this special Innovators Edition of the Power Hour recorded live at Vision Expo, Eugene Shatsman sits down with three executives attacking the future of the profession from three completely different angles: surgical business models, patient-centric retail, and all-in-one operational technology.

$4.8M Stolen by a Trusted Employee: Protecting a business means being willing to ask uncomfortable questions, review systems regularly, and accept that even well-run organizations are not immune to risk. That mindset shift (from assuming everything is fine to actively verifying systems) may be one of the most valuable takeaways from the entire conversation.

Owner Burnout and Frustration in Optometry: In this episode of Power Hour, host Eugene Shatsman sits down with Allison Kraemer (VP of Client Services, The Power Practice) & Dr. Brian Spittle (Peer Engagement, The Power Practice) to talk openly about the real version of burnout in private practice; the kind that doesn’t just affect the owner, but quietly spreads through the entire organization.

Hiring in Optometry: Staffing is still the #1 issue in practices, but what if the sustainable fix isn’t another job post?
What if it’s understanding who you’re hiring (before you hire them) and knowing how to develop them once they’re on your team?

The Eyecare BOSS System (Business, Optimization and Scalability System) is a structured operating framework built specifically for independent optometry practices that want to grow without chaos.

AOA Leaders Summit 2026: The Battles, Wins, and Priorities Shaping Optometry

The economics of practice ownership are evolving. Technology is accelerating. Legislative conversations are becoming more complex, and the expectations placed on doctors continue to shift.

People, Technology, and Strategy.

Three pillars that shaped how Dr. Solomon Gould built a scalable medical model, developed high-performing teams, and grew without sacrificing patient experience.

Vision Council 2025 Industry Data: Exam Volume Declines, Spending Shifts & What’s Next for 2026

Private Equity Pulled Back in 2025: How Buyers Actually Value Optometry Practices in 2026

2025 wasn’t business as usual in optometry M&A.

Fewer buyers, more deal scrutiny, softer multiples, and a growing number of practice owners asking the same question: “Is my practice worth what I think it’s worth?”