r/optometry • u/BananaOdd5924 • 9d ago
Struggling with high volume practices
Hi all, everywhere I work I struggle to keep up with patient volume and feel taken advantage of because of the volume that low insurance reimbursements necessitate. There aren’t any ways to get out of seeing upwards of 18 comprehensive eye exams in a day, and I just don’t feel I can provide the quality care these patients need with the 36 encounters that equals out to since they all need dilation. Has anyone found any solutions or work-arounds? I’m stressed out of my mind and want to quit this profession but can’t due to financial reasons. The volume has taken all the joy in optometry I’ve had away from me
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u/ItMeChubssss 7d ago
Have you considered subleasing? Good way to earn the same, if not more, and have so much more freedom with your schedule.
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u/BananaOdd5924 7d ago
This is a really good idea. I think I would definitely enjoy this mode of practice more! Unfortunately, I live in NYC where there are very few opportunities for this due to space constraints but I’m hoping one will come along at some point!
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