IDOC Optometry Practice Management & Alliance

Our members and employees
give us two thumbs up.

Ranked #1 in Member Satisfaction
2021-2022 Great Place to Work

Source: Out of the top ten most popular U.S.-based optometric alliances, IDOC ranked first among members as "Very Satisfied" in research conducted by Jobson Research in Q4 2020.

Retail Therapy from IDOC.

Take your optical department to the next level
with new IDOC Optical Services

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Is your practice missing out on the power of social media?

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engagement and referrals.

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Introducing IDOC HR Now,
powered by ThinkHR

Help your employees, and your practice, thrive.

IDOC HR Now is a new complimentary member benefit offering fast answers to your HR questions, and helping you stay ahead of changing requirements.

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We've enhanced IDOC Insider to better deliver the metrics that matter.

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Our members and employees
give us two thumbs up.

Ranked #1 in Member Satisfaction
2021-2022 Great Place to Work

Source: Out of the top ten most popular U.S.-based optometric alliances, IDOC ranked first among members as "Very Satisfied" in research conducted by Jobson Research in Q4 2020.

Our members and employees
give us two thumbs up.

Ranked #1 in Member Satisfaction
2021-2022 Great Place to Work

Why IDOC?

IDOC has a member base of over 3,000 independent optometrists, with more joining the alliance every day. We are dedicated to giving independent eye care professionals a competitive advantage and long-term success through industry-leading vendor savings programs, expert guidance from industry-admired consultants and unique networking opportunities with peers and thought leaders. With IDOC as an ally, independent optometric practice owners can discover their full potential and build the practice of their dreams.

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Membership

As an IDOC member, you can take advantage of a wide range of practice management tools, products and services — all designed to help you achieve your goals as an independent practitioner and business owner.

Membership with IDOC provides you:

Vendor Discounts & Savings

Expert Management Consultants

Business Analytics Technology

Education and Peer Networking

Membership also connects you with industry-leading partners:

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Membership options

IDOC ESSENTIAL

Connect. Save. Develop.

Independent practices of all sizes can benefit from group buying power and discounts, an important way to control costs and improve profit margins.

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IDOC ADVISOR

Assess. Consult. Advise.

Do you have aggressive growth goals? Add unlimited access to IDOC’s team of industry renowned consultants for thought leadership, guidance and expertise.

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IDOC SELECT

Maximize Profit. Optimize Efficiency.

Optimize benefits and savings from day one with the Select Plan, which offers share-based rebates with no growth requirement.

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We add value to IDOC membership every day.

Our expanded consultant driven service and data-driven product offerings are designed to help you address today's most important practice management issues — grounded advice and proven tools designed with your success in mind.

Leverage IDOC Insider^TM data and analytics to base strategic decisions on facts.

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Find and keep the best employees. IDOC HR Services offers proven staff hiring and management tools.

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Trust IDOC Navigation Services for unbiased sale, partnership and acquisition advice.

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Let IDOC Social Media help you drive more awareness, engagement and referrals.

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Leverage IDOC InsiderTM data and analytics to base strategic decisions on facts.

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Find and keep the best employees. IDOC HR Services offers proven staff hiring and management tools.

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Trust IDOC Navigation Services for unbiased sale, partnership and acquisition advice.

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Let IDOC Social Media help you drive more awareness, engagement and referrals.

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Events & Networking

Connect, collaborate, and learn with other independent eyecare professionals.

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IDOC Study Groups

Workshop: Building Practice...

Syracuse, NY

Monday, Sep 27, 2021 6:30 PM

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Birmingham, AL

Thursday, Sep 30, 2021 6:30 PM

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Building Practice Value...

Columbus, OH

Wednesday, Oct 6, 2021 6:30 PM

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Together Again! Celebrating...

Carson City, NV

Thursday, Oct 7, 2021 6:30 PM

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Meet Our IDOC Consultants

Nathan Hayes

Nathan Hayes joined IDOC with a solid background in the eye care industry and serves as IDOC's Practice Finance Consultant. Before Prima launched in 2011, he spent five years in business development for Red Tray and HMI Buying Group.

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Recent Blog Posts

Do You Know if Your COGS is High

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Amy Alvarez

Amy is well-versed in recruitment and hiring strategies for “hard to fill” roles, dealing with low productivity, helping encourage employee engagement, on-boarding, training, day-to-day management in a retail setting, employee relations, and much more.

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Recent Blog Posts

Meal Periods - Paid or Unpaid?

Confident, Competent Leadership...

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Maddie Langston

Maddie Langston brings extensive experience in marketing and sales administration and has developed strategies and platforms to drive sales for organizations in the fitness and business services industries.

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Recent Blog Posts

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First Impressions Matter – Use...

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Steve Vargo

Dr. Steve Vargo has 15 years of clinical experience, holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA), and is a published author and speaker. He serves as IDOC’s Optometric Practice Management Consultant and advises members in all areas of practice management and optometric office operations

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Recent Blog Posts

Many Of Our Patients Choose Us...

The Science Of Optometric Selling

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Ximara Vega

Ximara is an ABO Certified Optician with a background in retail management and over 10 years of experience in the optical industry. Ximara's areas of expertise are staff management, prescription interpretation and sales.

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Recent Blog Posts

P-R-O-C-E-S-S And It's Role In...

Managing Your Frame Boards, Easy...

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Nathan Hayes

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Recent Blog Posts

Do You Know if Your COGS is High

3 Traits of a Great Practice...

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Amy Alvarez

VIEW PROFILE

Recent Blog Posts

Meal Periods - Paid or Unpaid?

Confident, Competent Leadership...

SEE ALL BLOG POSTS

Maddie Langston

VIEW PROFILE

Recent Blog Posts

Key Social Media Marketing...

First Impressions Matter – Use...

SEE ALL BLOG POSTS

Steve Vargo

VIEW PROFILE

Recent Blog Posts

Many Of Our Patients Choose Us...

The Science Of Optometric Selling

SEE ALL BLOG POSTS

Ximara Vega

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Recent Blog Posts

P-R-O-C-E-S-S And It's Role In...

Managing Your Frame Boards, Easy...

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Optometry Practice Management Solution for Independent Optometrists – IDOC

As an independent optometrist you know the upsides: The freedom, the autonomy, the work life balance, but sometimes, being an independent optometrist can be incredibly difficult, as eye care practitioners are experts in optometry, but not nessessarily in managing an optometry...

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What our Members Have to Say

"IDOC's Consulting Services revolutionized my practice. My gross revenue grew 40% in 4 years and my net revenue grew 70% in 4 years because of IDOC’s Consulting Services."

Dr. Matthew Mitchell
Bluffton Family Eye Care
Bluffton, OH

"I look at IDOC as a big part of bettering my business, making purchases, keep accountable and to give new ideas. It’s a right hand for me."

Cindy Seemann
Design Vision Optical
Wauwatosa, WI

"My IDOC Employee Handbook far exceeds what I have been using for years. It is specifically tailored to my private practice, yet looks professional enough to fit into a business of any size. It is a must have!"

Dr. Richard Jabaley
Mountain Eye Clinic
Dahlonega, GA

"IDOC's Consulting Services revolutionized my practice. My gross revenue grew 40% in 4 years and my net revenue grew 70% in 4 years because of IDOC’s Consulting Services."

Dr. Matthew Mitchell
Bluffton Family Eye Care
Bluffton, OH

"I look at IDOC as a big part of bettering my business, making purchases, keep accountable and to give new ideas. It’s a right hand for me."

Cindy Seemann
Design Vision Optical
Wauwatosa, WI

Dr. Richard Jabaley
Mountain Eye Clinic
Dahlonega, GA

See how IDOC is helping independent ODs live the practice of their dreams

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For over twenty years, IDOC has remained committed to building a powerful community of independent optometrists, providing advanced practice management tools, advice and support systems that drive business growth. Membership plans include expert consulting, metrics-based business solutions, negotiated vendor discounts and peer-to-peer networking. IDOC works collaboratively with 3,000+ independent ODs to help them stay ahead of industry change and achieve their business vision, their way. IDOC is proud to be Great Place to Work-Certified™.