• January 9, 2025
• FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
• Press Contact: IDOC® 203-853-3333

January 6, Trumbull, CT – IDOC, an alliance of 3,000+ independent optometrists, continues to grow and innovate to provide exceptional support and service to their members. IDOC’s National Conference, The Connection, is set to run February 13-16, 2025, outside Austin, Texas, and will offer exceptional opportunities for IDOC Members and IDOC Vendors alike.

A few new optometric companies join IDOC’s expansive vendor portfolio providing value in critical categories and will be exhibiting at The Connection for the first time this year.

IDOC’s newest partnerships include:

• Avulux provides migraine and light sensitivity glasses that use advanced lens technology to filter out harmful light wavelengths allowing a better quality of life for migraine sufferers.
• Bellinger House brings an eccentric flair to the eyewear industry through innovative, colorful designs. Today, the brand is world-renowned for creating eyewear that truly stands out.
• My Business Care Team is founded by optometry owners for optometry owners, focusing on taking care of the practice’s phones, insurance, administrative tasks, and much more.
• Optase offers a wide selection of dry eye management solutions and treatments catering to all types of patients.
• Optisource provides a full range of optical supplies, equipment, and accessories at reasonable prices.
• Quantum Optical delivers resources for training and continuing education needs, offering live and online CE courses for a variety of roles in the practice.
• TEEM makes using virtual assistants easy, solving the challenge of hiring and retaining qualified, cost-effective staff, outside of the office.

These dynamic partners expand IDOC’s vendor portfolio to over 65 partners providing pricing discounts, rebate programs, resources and support exclusively for IDOC members.

“We are thrilled to welcome our newest vendors into the IDOC Vendor Portfolio and provide our members in person access at The Connection 2025,” said Ilana Thombs Carlisle, Director, Strategic Partnerships of IDOC. “Their contributions to optometry are a perfect complement to the themes of innovation and growth at this year’s conference. Attendees will not only gain invaluable insights from our expert speakers but also have the chance to explore new and current partnerships and discover cutting-edge products, services, and support that will help shape the future of their practice.”

IDOC encourages all members to attend the National Conference, The Connection. The theme for this year’s conference, “Ignite Your Vision,” reflects IDOC’s commitment to empowering independent optometrists to succeed through innovation, autonomy, and growth.

Register Today!

Don’t miss out on the chance to Ignite Your Vision with new partners, new ideas, and new opportunities at The Connection 2025. Register today and join IDOC in Round Rock, Texas on February 13^th – 16^th for an event designed to spark growth, innovation, and success. Registration closes January 22^nd.

For more information or to register, visit IDOC’s event website.

About IDOC
For the past 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. For more information about IDOC, call (203) 853-3333 or visit IDOC.net.