The Optical Jedi: Your Guide to the Mysteries of Eyewear

04/21/2026

To all of my followers we are only 1 week away from@ in ! I look forward to seeing all of you there. If we’re old friends come say hi! If we’ve never met come say hi! Don’t miss my presentation Friday morning for with my great friend Let’s learn together at this great national event!!!

04/10/2026

My latest frame from and my great friend I matched this up with the from and a sapphire gradient tint overlayed on sapphire. today offers so many unique solutions. Stand out from the crowd and express yourself!

03/30/2026

When I hit the ice for I use these eyedrops give me near vision to correct my while i wear single vision distance from as a it’s key that I be able to track my blood sugar measurements while I play and this full near vision benefit allows me to live my life with no compromise in my distance or near vision.

03/27/2026

Let’s get into the weeds on and specifically when it comes to talking and helping them in the space. The needs of on a customer service front are unique not just because of their comfort with technology but even more importantly on the impact of on their childhood. About half the age group were in elementary or middle school, key social development years, when they were forced into quarantine. This has driven them to desire physical products and interactions. Knowing how to service that need will make you a better optician.

03/26/2026

Pretty exciting to finally see the brand new from and the dramatic reduction in compared to both and is very noticeable If you can attend an training event you can see it too before it becomes available.

03/16/2026

in if you have not signed up yet there is still time to join us for a VS exclusive training event on March 25 at the doubletree in Anaheim. It’s an incredible opportunity you don’t want to miss.

03/16/2026

My first season back playing in over 25 years was monumental at the my team won the championship today with an 8-4 victory. I had a goal and two assists for my personal best game this season. Thanks to the Rinks and for my killer championship beanie. Next season I’ll be at

03/12/2026

can be a legit thing when big international conventions like .expo are happening. No one wants to miss out on the camaraderie and innovations. But it’s also a time to reflect on how you can impact the business if in your region. What could you do to help make a smaller event happen in your backyard? How could you advance the industry directly for your patients and your colleagues?

03/10/2026

I was honored to share my thoughts

Eyecare Business connects with EB board member Ric Peralta, aka "the Optical Jedi," for The Inside View—a video series dedicated to exploring overarching conversations taking place across the industry.

Here, Peralta explores how rapid advances in specialized lens technologies, growing consumer awareness, and emerging wearable health solutions are reshaping the industry—creating both operational challenges and new opportunities for more personalized patient care: eyecarebusiness.com/multimedia/videos/the-inside-view/ric-peralta