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Trends in Private Equity Acquisitions

Private equity firms are becoming a dominant force in the optometry field. But what does this trend mean for you? Current Trends to Watch Consolidation is on the Rise: More practices are merging to form larger, more competitive entities. Focus on Specialty Services: PE firms are particularly interested in practices offering niche services. Emphasis on […]

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Employee Retention Post-Acquisition: What Happens to Your Staff?

Your Staff Matters: Retaining Talent After a Sale One of the most significant concerns when selling your practice is the fate of your team. Your staff is the backbone of your practice, and their retention post-sale can make or break the transition. How PE Firms Approach Employee Retention Private equity firms understand the importance of […]

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Understanding Private Equity in Optometry: What You Need to Know

Private Equity in Optometry: A Rising Trend You’ve probably heard the buzz—private equity (PE) is making waves in the optometry world. More and more practices are being scooped up by these firms. But what does this mean for you, an optometrist and practice owner? Understanding the fundamentals of private equity can help you navigate this […]

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How to Make Your Practice More Attractive to Private Equity

Private equity values specialty care in optometry practices for a variety of reasons. In a recent podcast episode featuring Brett Davis, Executive Vice President at AEG Vision, it was discussed how having specialty care services such as myopia management, dry eye treatment, and scleral lenses can significantly increase the value of a practice in the […]

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How Private Equity Can Grow in Eye Doctor Practices

Private Equity has been a major force in Eye Doctor practices. But they are losing potential revenue because their practices (like most) struggle to sign up patients into specialty care such as myopia management or dry eyes. Squeezing more juice from current practices is going to become very important for PE Eye Doctor practices especially […]

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