Thriving in Rural America: Unlocking Success by Leveraging Powerful Resources

Aimée McBride, OD

Tommy Pinkston, OD

This post is sponsored by Vision Source

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Discover valuable insights as Dr. McBride and Dr. Pinkston practicing in a rural setting and how their partnership with Vision Source has contributed to their success.

Since teaming up as practice owners in 2016, Dr. McBride and Dr. Pinkston have witnessed the flourishing of Haywood Family Eyecare in collaboration with Vision Source. Initially a solo practice in Waynesville, North Carolina, it has expanded into a thriving three-doctor clinic with nine exam lanes.

In the whitepaper, discover:

The unique challenges and rewards of practicing in a rural setting
How rural practices foster professional growth and strong patient relationships
Business advantages of practicing in a rural setting
Best practices for standing out against the competition, facilitating patient loyalty and word-of-mouth referrals
How Vision Source supports independent optometrists in rural settings

Watch the video and download the whitepaper to gain insights and learn if rural optometry is the right path for you and how to optimize your potential with support and resources from Vision Source.

Download the whitepaper below to read their story and learn more about practicing in a rural setting.

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Thriving in Rural America: Unlocking Success by Leveraging Powerful Resources

Learn how Drs. McBride and Pinkston developed a thriving three-doctor clinic with nine exam lanes, in collaboration with Vision Source.

About Aimée McBride, OD

Dr. McBride attended Clemson University, where she graduated at the top of her class in Biosystems Engineering. She obtained her optometric education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry, where she was Valedictorian. Throughout her education, Dr. McBride received specialized training in ocular disease, contact lenses, pediatrics, and refractive and cataract surgery co-management. In addition, she was able to participate in many community service activities, including providing free vision care for low-income patients and traveling to Honduras to provide free eye examinations. Her favorite part about being in eye care is getting to know the people in her community.

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About Tommy Pinkston, OD

Dr. Pinkston is a native of Florida and attended the University of Florida for his undergraduate education. He received his Doctorate of Optometry from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

After graduation, he completed a residency in ocular disease and refractive surgery at Woolfson Eye Institute in Atlanta, Georgia, where he co-managed cataract, cornea and refractive surgery patients. Dr. Pinkston relocated to Western North Carolina in 2016. Dr. Pinkston believes the key to great eye care is a continued focus on communication with each individual patient.

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