OPH·THAL·PRE·NEUR

Trailblazers within the field of ophthalmology who, driven by their boldness and determination to challenge the status quo, champion the optimization of vision performance as the new standard of care while redefining the patient experience through services tailored to each individual’s unique needs.

Med school didn't teach you how to run a practice?
Don't worry, you're not alone.

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When it comes to building a practice, we’ve found that many (if not most) doctors don’t know where or how to start. And why should they?  Med school teaches medicine, not business.  

At OPHTHALPRENEURS™, we help ophthalmologists gain the skills they need to build and run successful private practices.  
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As strain on social healthcare systems drives ophthalmic procedures beyond public hospitals, surgeon confidence in adopting cutting-edge technologies remains a challenge, as revealed by the 2022 ESCRS Clinical Survey.

36%

of survey respondents perform lens procedures primarily in private hospitals or surgeon-owned clinics

10%

of their cases only, involve presbyopia-correcting IOLs.

18%

Of these, just 18% are toric versions, despite global estimates that one-third of the population has astigmatism.

It’s time to bridge the gap between practicing medicine and running a business. OPHTHALPRENEURS™ steps in with a unique focus on private and patient-pay ophthalmology. Join us to tackle challenges head-on through peer-to-peer education and immersive hands-on workshops.
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OPS 2024
Testimonials

"Brilliant vision. Brilliant execution. Brilliant collaboration. Congratulations on a job well done Ophthalpreneurs. A new community for all stakeholders is born and alive and well. Grazie!"

"This essence of camaraderie, networking, and a deep willingness to leave Stresa with our heads full of ideas has turned #OPS24 into something that, I insist, I find very hard to define! (because I simply have not lived it before!)."

"If all you care about is hearing the latest trends in Premium IOLs, the latest in glaucoma treatment, or watching live surgeries, please don’t come!"

"I found the relaxed environment extremely functional: the round tables, the right number of participants, the different professional backgrounds made networking very spontaneous and the feeling of being part of a community was already present on the first day."

"This was a fantastic meeting, thanks to your passion, dedication and ultimately, leadership. I look forward to watching this community grow and develop, and ultimately meeting again next year! Congratulations. This was a really significant achievement and milestone in the history of Ophthalmology!"

"Having all the participants in one room for most of the conference was great. The networking was excellent. It was also good to have everyone there focused on one objective."

OUR COMMUNITY

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Being an OPHTHALPRENEUR means that you’re a part of a community where ophthalmic business stakeholders come together to crowdsource solutions to common business problems like HR, marketing, leadership, management, training, IT, and others.  
OPHTHALPRENEURS provides a supportive, learning-driven environment to help ophthalmologists grow their practices.
Our laser-focused, collective approach to private, patient-pay ophthalmology can help you succeed in today’s dynamic health care landscape, drive market growth, and increase patient access to advanced technologies. Join us at OPHTHALPRENEURS, where learning, networking, and growth converge to shape the future of private ophthalmology.
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upcoming events

Mark Your Calendar: Exciting Upcoming Events

June 24th 2024
Convincing Conversations: Getting people to do what we need them to do

The "Convincing Conversations" webinar will explore strategies for effectively communicating and motivating your team, especially during periods of change. It will cover techniques for fostering open dialogue, building trust, and aligning team goals with practice objectives. Attendees can participate in the discussion, sharing their experiences and gaining insights on how to handle resistance and drive positive outcomes in their practice.

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Online (Virtual Event)
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10 - 13 April 2025
OPS 2025

This event is a special gathering for everyone in the patient-pay ophthalmic sector. Our aim? To provide a platform for genuine networking, deep insights, and engaging workshops that tap into the nuances of business ownership that are overlooked as part of medical school training.

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Taormina, Italy
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Our Manifesto

OPHTHALPRENEURS is a league of trailblazers, a community of stakeholders of private and patient-pay ophthalmology who are committed to elevating private practice and revolutionizing patient care with real-world business acumen and entrepreneurial expertise.

Our mission is clear: to equip private ophthalmologists with the knowledge, resources, and support they need to excel as practice owners. We crowdsource solutions to common business problems, ensuring no ophthalmologist navigates the journey alone.

OPHTHALPRENEURS  fosters an environment of trust and continuous learning by bringing together surgeons, industry stakeholders, and subject matter experts who share the same vision, passion, and commitment to creating an exceptional patient experience and ensuring more patients gain access to advanced eye care technologies. The backbone of medicine is built on relationships—with our teams, our patients, and our communities. Together, we can be a catalyst for change, shaping the future of private ophthalmology practice one collaboration at a time.

Join the OPHTHALPRENEURS  movement and leverage our collective and dynamic community of like-minded individuals who transcend the traditional boundaries of ophthalmic practice and are passionate about sparking excitement, fueling innovation, and paving the way for patients to access new innovations and technologies. Collectively, we can ignite revolutional change in private ophthalmology practice.