The Tiger Institute’s Weekend in Nashville was informative, insightful, and inspiring. The rapid fire format of sessions allowed for a wide array of topics to be discussed while keeping the conference interesting, interactive and entertaining. The conference conjures a call to action for ODs & practice managers to streamline practice operations while optimizing clinical outcomes & revenue opportunities in a dynamic retail & healthcare environment.
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O.D., Cullman, AL
The best part of the Weekend in Nashville program is hearing how our practice can be run as a business, regardless of size, & still maintain our high level of service that we will not compromise. We now have a mentor to help us become much more efficient & profitable.
- P., GF
O.D., Raleigh, NC
Thank you so much that was a huge help. Your courses have proved to be extremely beneficial in helping me prepare for the COT thank you Kind regards.
-S.G., COT
COT prep
Very nice course – organized and easy to utilize. It’s a convenient way to obtain much needed credits. Thanks
- C.B., COT
Course organization
The study material was well presented, allowing me to cover all the necessary information needed first hand.
- COMT
Study materials
I LOVED my course! It was extremely helpful in refreshing my memory on performing refractions, since I have been out of the work-force for such a long time! I now feel confident to begin refracting once I start my new job.
Prep Course Student
General prep course
Thanks! This was just what I needed.
Anonymous
Refraction course
Great Job. Very Well Done! Clear And Easy To Understand!
Prep Course Student
General prep course
This review was exactly what I needed to increase my skill and confidence.
COT Prep Test Student
COT prep
Best comprehensive review I have ever seen.
M.K., COT
COA/COT prep
Very nice course – organized and easy to utilize. It’s a convenient way to obtain much needed credits. Thanks
C.B., COT
Course organization
The study material was well presented, allowing me to cover all the necessary information needed first hand.
N.M., COMT
Study materials
Very, very helpful.
S.S., COA
Overall helpfulness
Great review for me.
A.L., COA
Review aspect
Good review!
G.R., COT
Review aspect
I think you did a nice job of covering the basics.
S.H., Clinical Supervisor
Basics coverage
Thank you so much that was a huge help. Your courses have proved to be extremely beneficial in helping me prepare for the COT thank you Kind regards
S.G., COT
COT prep
Helped me a lot in studying for upcoming COT exam
V.P., COA
COT exam prep
I thought the [COT Review] course was very helpful and easy to follow
K.C., COA
COT review
I did purchase the COA review course a few years ago and I know this helped me in passing…
M.P., COA
COA review
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Y.S., COT
COT review
Very helpful info on the test
K.C., COT
Test info
It’s a very useful program.
C.C., COA
Program usefulness
Dr. Scott Edmonds
Dr. Scott Edmonds is the senior partner of Edmonds Eye Associates in Philadelphia and a member of the medical staff at Jefferson/Magee/Moss Rehabilitation Hospital. He is the Emeritus Co-Director of the Low Vision, Contact Lens and Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service at Wills Eye Hospital. He is the former Chief Eyecare Officer at United Healthcare. He is a clinical professor at Western University of Health Sciences- College of Optometry, a member of the adjunct faculty of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus/Drexel University and a member of the Allied Medical staff of the Lankenau Hospital. He has written and lectured extensively on clinical and public health topics.
A 1976 graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a1980 graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Dr. Edmonds is a past President of the Philadelphia Optometric Society, the Chester Delaware Optometric Society and the 1988 President of the Pennsylvania Optometric Association. On the national level, he has served as the Chairman of a number of committees for the American Optometric Association and has completed two terms on the American Council on Optometric Education.
Dr. Edmonds was honored by the Pennsylvania College of Optometry as the Preceptor of the Year in 1983. He was honored as the Optometrist of the Year in 1985 by the Philadelphia Optometric Society and again in 2008 by the Chester-Delaware Optometric Society. He was the honored as the Pennsylvania Optometric Association Optometrist of the Year in 2008. He was 2015 APEX Award winner for Publication Excellence in the category of Social Media Blog Content and the 2016 winner of the Dr. Jerry P. Davidoff Memorial Award for Leadership Service.
Extensive Senior Executive Experience in the Eye Care Industry, both Internationally and Domestically. Entrepreneurial approach to business with experience in ownership and management of both start-up and established businesses. A solid foundation in Finance, Accounting, Deal Negotiations, Mergers and Acquisitions. Bilingual (Japanese). Certified Public Accountant.
Business & Executive Experience
2017 – 2025
Senior Vice President – Business Development, Keplr Vision, LLC, NY, NY. Private equity backed roll-up in the Eye Care Space. Oversight of acquisitions from the founding of the company to the present, involving 278 locations and representing over $600 million acquisition spend.
2014 to 2017
Vice President – Acquisitions, Eye Care Partners, LLC, St. Louis, MO. Private Equity backed roll-up. Managed all aspects of the acquisition process representing over $200M acquisition spend.
1997 to 2013
Owner & CEO, Thoma & Sutton Eye Care, LLC, Cincinnati, OH.
22 retail locations with Ophthalmic Lab and RGP Contact Lens Manufacturing Lab. Ranked 42nd in the nation. Sold to Eye Care Partners, LLC in 2014.
1995 to 1996
Executive Vice President, Visual Options, Inc., London, UK Oversight of acquisitions in the USA of Ophthalmology and Optometric offices.
1989 – 1996
Manager of the International Division, Paris Mike, Inc., Tokyo, Japan. Managed the international investments of this $1.2 Billion public traded company. Extensive holdings in the UK, USA, Australia, France, and Hong Kong.
1992 – 1996
President and CEO, Lens Lab, Inc., Louisville, KY. Wholly owned subsidiary of Paris Miki, Inc. (see above). This was a troubled investment of Paris Miki. Managed all aspects of this 21-store optical chain to a successful conclusion and sale to LensCrafters.
1986 – 1989
Certified Public Accountant, Price Waterhouse Coopers, Phoenix, AZ. Started in Audit and moved into Mergers & Acquisitions.
Other Business Activities:
2008 to 2013
International Consultant/Advisory Board, Adlens, LTD, Oxford, UK Adlens is a technology innovation company that develops variable focus lenses.
2002 to 2012
Founding Member/Board Member, SbioMed, Inc, Provo, UT Raised initial capital. Involved with EPA Regulatory Approvals, negotiations with various Government Agencies, including Military Joint Acquisition Program.
2008 to 2022
Advisory Board Member, Strawb, Inc., Tokyo, Japan Strawb, Inc. specializes in developing and bringing new technologies to market.
1983 to 1989
Liason, Utah State Economic Development Office, Salt Lake City Served as Liason representing the State of Utah assigned to numerous Japanese Government, Business and Press Officials. Worked directly with Senator Orrin Hatch on several projects.