Ron Meeker, OD

Practice Owner

Vestal Eye Care

About Ron Meeker, OD

Dr. Meeker has been in practice in his home town of Vestal, NY since 1985. He is a graduate of Colgate University and the University of California at Berkeley School of Optometry. He has been a Fellow of the American Academy since 1988 and was among the first group of optometrists to achieve Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry in 2011. Dr. Meeker was an early adopter of electronic health records, beginning in 1997.

After 35 years in active practice, Dr. Meeker is transitioning his legacy practice to a younger practitioner as he turns his attention to the next phase of his career. He looks forward to sharing his expertise with the eyeTHRIVE community, and assisting other practitioners in developing their best practices.

Expertise:

Recent From Ron

Exercise Can Fuel Success

The benefits of regular exercise are not only physical, but also mental. Check out some of the known payoffs of regular physical activity.

Why Analytics Will Help Keep Your Practice Momentum Growing

Even when your business is growing steadily, there are probably areas where improvement is needed. Dr. Meeker discusses the process of identifying places where you can build success.

How to Capitalize on Patient Complaints

When a patient complains, lead by example and view the complaint as an opportunity rather than a burden.

Optimizing the Doctor’s Time to Increase Revenue

Biggest gains are realized when the doctor is an active participant in improvement plans. These strategies can allow ECPs to use their valuable time most effectively:

Opportunities in the Return to Normal

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First Impression Fallout: Booking New Patients

Every practice should have a template for information that needs to be obtained before booking a new patient examination.