Inbox Your 2023 Predictions and More Letters to the Editor for February Published 3 years ago on February 1, 2023 By INVISION Staff Invision February 2023 Issue Share Tweet My fearless prediction: Q1 will be a bit “off” but by the second half of the year things will be strong! — James W., Lilburn, GA We had a down year in 2022, not at all our norm… We moved twice, lost staff, were shorthanded, etc. So we’re ready to have an amazing 2023. And I look forward to every issue of your magazine! — Susan K., Phoenix, AZ I’m looking forward to seeing my colleagues at the 100th SECO meeting in Atlanta in March 2023. I’ve been attending this meeting for the past 35 years. — Robert E., Oakland Park, FL This will be a year of trying to find a balance between maintaining the highest possible standards but keeping costs and overhead down. — Steve B., Milwaukee, WI As costs from vendors continue to grow, we need ways to compete with online sales, leverage our best discounts and support independent optometry/opticianry. — Annette P., Allen Park, MI With the economic downturn and inflation we’re just hoping to maintain. — Jennifer L., Dansville, NY I think 2023 is going to be challenging as we see patients hold on to their money a bit more (I saw this starting toward the end of 2022 and definitely carrying into 2023) while our operating costs go up. It will take constant vigilance, evaluation, and creativity to ensure we are still recommending what is best for our patients while at the same time being cognizant that we may need to offer value options at times. 2023 I believe is going to require a lot of adaptability. — Amber Fritsch, OD, Precision Eye Care, Mt. Juliet, TN Related Topics:Featured INVISION Staff Since launching in 2014, INVISION has won 35 international journalism awards for its publication and website, including the prestigious Neal Award for Best Single Issue in 2019. Contact INVISION's editors at [email protected]. click to Comment(Comment) Up Next Your Thoughts on Vision Expo East and More Letters to the Editor for March Don't Miss About the Big Survey and More of Your Letters to the Editor SPONSORED VIDEO Essilor® Stellest® Lenses You may like Winter Sales, Short Staffing and More of Your Letters to the Editor For March Don’t Save Money and More of Your Letters to the Editor For February Your Thoughts on The Big Survey and More of Your Letters to the Editor Promoted Headlines Iconic Style, Reimagined: Palm Optical’s Newest Eyewear Collections Spring Buying Spotlight The Suite Life Visionix Advertisement Latest Trending Videos Columns8 hours ago Why Consistency, Not Innovation, Is the Real Opportunity in Optometry Business & Practice Management9 hours ago When Social Media Success Starts Disrupting the Practice… Photo Gallery10 hours ago Iconic Style, Reimagined: Palm Optical’s Newest Eyewear Collections Press Releases14 hours ago Eyefinity Encompass Adds New Features and Expands TriZetto Partnership Press Releases3 days ago California Optometrists Back Legislation Targeting Eye Care Gap for Medi-Cal Children Best Practices3 weeks ago Best Practices: Matt Rosner on Building a Specialty Practice Photo Gallery3 weeks ago These 9 Frames Show Why Fit Is the Real Statement Photo Gallery4 weeks ago 8 New Releases Bringing Edge, Energy and Innovation Photo Gallery10 hours ago Iconic Style, Reimagined: Palm Optical’s Newest Eyewear Collections Photo Gallery3 days ago Spring Buying Spotlight Sponsored Content2 weeks ago Essilor® Stellest® Lenses Best Practices3 weeks ago Best Practices: Matt Rosner on Building a Specialty Practice Best Practices2 months ago Best Practices: Storytelling in Eye Care Practices Best Practices2 months ago Best Practices: Building a Better Practice Through Continuous Training Best Practices3 months ago Best Practices: Adam Cherry on Lens Selection Advertisement SubscribeBULLETINS Get the most important news and business ideas for eyecare professionals every weekday from INVISION. Advertisement Advertisement Most Popular Photo Gallery10 hours ago Iconic Style, Reimagined: Palm Optical’s Newest Eyewear Collections Photo Gallery3 days ago Spring Buying Spotlight Sponsored Content4 days ago The Suite Life Cover Stories5 days ago 32 Small, Smart Changes That Can Have a Big Impact on Your Business Photo Gallery1 week ago 16 Images That Show Why McCulley Optix Gallery in Fargo, ND Was Named One of America’s Finest Optical Retailers Columns3 days ago Is It Really a ‘No,’ or an ‘I Don’t Know?’ Business & Practice Management3 days ago Brainstorm Smarter and Other Tips for March Products4 days ago Eyewear That Exudes Soft Power and Absolute Certainty of Itself