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As I See ItEp. #110 Thinking About What You Can Do For Your Patients (OPAAT #58)In this episode, Dr. Jeff and Dr. Susan continue their discussion in their OPAAT series of lessons from their book, One Patient at a Time.2022-06-2826 minAs I See ItEp. #109 Using the GAP Review to Enhance Your Strategic GoalsOn this episode, we talk about the 4th key part of our strategic process: the GAP review.Learn how the GAP review can enhance and improve your management strategies and mission for your workplace.2022-06-2119 minAs I See ItEp. #108 The Makings of Great Leadership Part 2 (With General H. Brent Baker)In this second episode of our leadership series, we continue our discussion with General Brent Baker on the important aspects of leadership and decision making.2022-06-1433 minAs I See ItEp. #107 The Makings of Great Leadership (With General H. Brent Baker)Is leadership born or made? This and many other questions on leadership and it's application are brought into the light by our special guest, General H. Brent Baker. General Brent Baker is the author of Orders from the General: Leadership Advice from a Two-Star General, and is an approach to leadership from a military perspective. You're not going to want to miss this next installment in our leadership series.2022-06-0726 minAs I See ItEp. #106 Facilitating a Great Meeting (With Jim Goodloe)What does it take to have a great and engaging meeting? In this episode, we talk to Jim Goodloe. Jim is an IAF Certified Professional Facilitator, aiming to bring your company to the next level by facilitating engaging meetings and partnering with leadership to make your meetings more efficient and more effective. If you would like to contact Jim about whether you could use a professional facilitator in your workplace, you can reach Jim at his website: www.facilitatingci.com.2022-05-3138 minAs I See ItEp. #105 Surgical Options for Managing Cataracts and Glaucoma with MIG's (With Dr. Mark Kroll)2022-05-1718 minAs I See ItEp. #104 What Are The Different Cataract Surgery Implant Options? (With Dr. Mark Kroll)In this episode, we talk to our Chief Surgeon Dr. Mark Kroll to discuss the several different kinds of implant options you can request when you get cataract surgery.2022-05-1020 minAs I See ItEp. #103 An Introduction to Dr. Mark KrollToday on the show, we have our in-house surgeon Dr. Mark Kroll with us. Dr. Kroll is a specialist in cataract surgery and is back in Tennessee and providing our patients with excellent in-house care. Welcome, Dr. Kroll!2022-05-0311 minAs I See ItEp. #102 How is Cataract Surgery Performed? (with Dr. Mark Kroll)Cataract surgery has come a long way since your parents or grandparents had it done. And it DOES make a difference who does your surgery. Listen as Dr. Keg discusses how surgery is performed with Dr. Mark Kroll.2022-04-2620 minAs I See ItEp. #101 Vuity Eyedrops for Reading!Dr. Camille Barberic reviews early clinical experiences from our patients who have been prescribed the new eye drop for reading.2022-04-1918 minAs I See ItEp. #100 Introducing Dr. Camille Barberic! (With Dr. Barberic)Dr. Camille Barberic is a new doctor to the practices. Learn more about her, her clinical experience and why she is a dog lover!2022-04-1215 minAs I See ItEp. #99 Work and Home Life Balance: Is Remote the Way to Go? with Ms. Shara Carter., LPC, MHSP, M.A.Ed.You will be working from home. Sounds great to a lot of us, yet is it really? Dr. Jeff discusses the pros and cons of behavioral and mental health with with Shara Carter., LPC, MHSP, M.A.Ed.2022-04-0532 minAs I See ItEp. #98 Mental Health & Vision Therapy Connections with Ms. Shara Carter., LPC, MHSP, M.A.Ed.Dr. Jeff discusses mental health for us, our teens and our friends. Interestingly, there may be a related vision component. Guest: Shara Carter., LPC, MHSP, M.A.Ed.2022-03-2931 minAs I See ItEp. #97 Living with DiabetesDr. Jeff and patient Julie O. discuss the surprise of being diagnosed with diabetes and making lifestyle adjustments2022-03-2222 minAs I See ItEp. #96 Myopia Control: What Do Parents Want to Know? With Dr. Aimee JacobsDr. Jeff and Dr. Jacobs discuss current research and questions parents ask about Myopia control.2022-03-1532 minAs I See ItEp. #95 Glaucoma Treatment—Lower eye pressure without using eye drops?Dr. Brady discusses Durysta®, an easily implantable long term release of glaucoma medication that lowers eye pressure2022-03-0923 minAs I See ItEp. #94 Exciting Staff Meetings (OPAAT Lessons 50-53)This week, Dr. Jeff and Dr. Susan talk about the importance of hyping up your staff meetings and how even doctor to staff relationships can play an important role in the morale of your practice.2022-03-0121 minAs I See ItEp. #93 Introducing Dr. Robin BradyDr. Robin Brady is one of our new doctors. Learn more about him, his clinical experience and why he roots for the wrong football team!2022-02-2216 minAs I See ItEp. #92 — Cataracts: What Are They, Who Gets Them and What Do We Say to Patients? (with Dr. Susan)Does everyone get cataracts? If so, why did my grandma not get them until age 89, but I have been diagnosed at age 55? Dr. Jeff and Susan discuss cataracts, their diagnosis and how we discuss this with patients.2022-02-1520 minAs I See ItEp. #91 — Luscious Lashes: What Choices Do I Have? (with Renee Turtoro)Thicker, darker, longer has always been the goal. And today, we have many more choices. What’s a girl to do and how do we keep the eyelashes (and eyes) healthy? Dr. Keg discusses some of these questions with aesthetician Renee Turtoro.2022-02-0827 minAs I See ItEp. #90 — Improving Patient Access and Flow (With Chentelle and Kayla)What do time to third appointment (TTT) and Cycle time (cycle) have to do with monitoring and improving patient care? Listen as Dr. Keg, front office, and technical managers discuss both needs as priorities for our practices.2022-02-0129 minAs I See ItEp. #89 — Staff Meetings: Weekly Focus on Our Team — One Patient at a Time: Lessons 47-49Recognizing our staff is a key component of every staff meeting. In this episode, we go through the process as well as the different incentives we provide to our high performers!2022-01-2521 minAs I See ItEp. #88 — Staff Meetings: Weekly Focus on Patients One Patient at a Time: Lessons 45-46Learn how we keep the focus on patients every week. Even when you are not around!2022-01-1820 minAs I See ItEp. #87 Ptosis and Blepharoplasty Surgery — With Dr. Kelly EvermanIn this week's episode, we sit down with Dr. Kelley Everman and talk to him about those pesky eyelids— why do they droop, and what can we do about it?If you have questions about today's episode or would like to reach out to Dr. Everman, you can check out his practice's website at www.eliteoculoplastics.com.2022-01-1142 minAs I See ItEp. #86 OPAAT Lesson 38: Beliefs and BehaviorsA direction is not a destination without execution. You as a leader set the direction and destination. The behaviors and beliefs you and your people demonstrate with each interaction connect the big Mission to each person's actions. That is true alignment. In their eye care business, Dr. Susan and Jeff use a BB card to reinforce the key beliefs and behaviors. Do you have a card for your team?2022-01-0419 minAs I See ItEp. #85 OPAAT Lesson 37: One Mission, Five Important GoalsIt is the time of year when we all set goals...or should. Yet where are those goals taking you? What is your Mission and purpose? This is the time to connect what you want to achieve to who you are, what you believe and where you want to be. Your Mission must live and be shared. See how Dr. Keg and his offices make their mission live and the goals they use to lead to Mission Accomplished.2021-12-2820 minAs I See ItEp. #84 A Key Discussion with Dr. Gary GerberFriend of the program, Dr. Gary Gerber, (previous episodes on nearsighted control,) talks with Dr. Jeff about a different "key" pursuit. Playing the piano in rock bands with rock legends!2021-12-2121 minAs I See ItEp. #83 You Could Save a Life This Year: Using QPR Training To Give Hope to Others Considering SuicideJust as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR (Question, Response, Refer) learn how to understand mental health, recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis, and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Today we talk to Mindy Tate and Marianne Schroer about the very high suicide rate in Williamson County, and how QPR Training and other strategies can bring those numbers down.2021-12-1434 minAs I See ItEp. #82 - Zebrafish are Helping to Lead the Charge in Repairing Your Eye — With Dr. Jim PattonIn today's episode, we sit down and speak with Dr. Jim Patton of Vanderbilt University. Dr. Patton has been researching how certain retinal stem-cells in zebrafish are able to regenerate and repair themselves after being damaged. If this ability can be applied to humans, it could prove to offer eye-saving treatment for many and is an exciting look into the future of optical regeneration and eye care.2021-12-0740 minAs I See ItEp. #81 You May Have Presbyopia: Here's How to Keep it From Affecting Your Life.Presbyopia (or farsightedness) is a common condition that eventually happens to everyone's eyes. Thankfully, advancements in technology and medicine have made it easier than ever to have the effects of presbyopia mitigated. In this episode, Dr. Jeff walks through presbyopia and it's subsequent treatments, including technologies that are well on the way to help you see in those dark and dim restaurants again.2021-11-3018 minAs I See ItEp #80 Sharing Thanksgiving with Our PatientsWe look forward at our practices to sharing a Thanksgiving lunch with all of the doctors, staff and some of our patients. Patients? Yes, a tradition at Cool Springs and Donelson EyeCare is to invite patients to join our teams for a Thanksgiving lunch on the day before the holiday. It is one way we stress how thankful and lucky we are to provide care for a tremendous community of patients.2021-11-2309 minAs I See ItEp #79 We Can See Signs of Diabetes Part III with Dr. Arrindell from Tennessee RetinaIn this encore presentation Dr. Kegarise and Dr. Everton Arrindell of Tennessee Retina discuss the treatment of diabetic retinopathy, both now and in the future.2021-11-1630 minAs I See ItEp #78 We Can See Signs of Diabetes Part II with Dr. Arrindell from Tennessee RetinaIn this rerun of episode 24, Dr. Jeff Kegarise discusses diabetes with Dr. Arrindell. Dr. Arrindell grew up in the Virgin Islands, went to college at Michigan State, went to medical school at the University of Iowa, and completed his residency at the University of Michigan. Dr. Arrindell and some of his fellow medical professionals founded a practice called Tennessee Retina in 2008. Dr. Arrindell's practice is well known for quality care and advanced high level research into retinal issues and diseases.November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and Diabetic Eye Awareness Month. Dr. Jeff discusses how there is a lot of t...2021-11-0932 minAs I See ItEp #77 - Diabetes and the Eye: Diabetic Eye Disease MonthDr. Keg discusses how diabetes affects the eyes and what eye doctors watch for when examining eyesin patients with diabetes.2021-11-0230 minAs I See ItEp #76 - 075 - Treatment of Styes, Bumps and Cancer of the Eyelids with Dr Kelly Everman2021-10-1839 minAs I See ItEp #75 - Len Serafino and Dr. Jeff on Writing Exploits2021-09-2336 minAs I See ItEp #74 - Dr. Jeff and Lisa Richardson Discuss Coat's Disease2021-09-1422 minAs I See ItEp #73 - What is Old is New Again - The Classic AO Frame DesignDr. Jeff and Stephanie Moore discuss our new optical line AO – The classic and legendary designs worn by JFK, Doug McArthur, Neil Armstrong and others.2021-09-1321 minAs I See ItEp #72 - Look In The Mirror - The Mission Must Live2021-09-0919 minAs I See ItEp #71 - Our Mutual Pursuit of Improved HealthcareDr. Jeff and Margie Godfrey, Executive Director & Founder, The Institute for Excellence in Health and Social Systems (IEHSS), talk about her recent work with healthcare improvement.2021-09-0736 minAs I See ItEp #70 - Will I Get It?Ep #70 - Will I Get It?2021-08-2432 minAs I See ItEp #69 - Doctor Jeff and Doctor Steve Tuck talk SCOTCH!Ep #69 - Doctor Jeff and Doctor Steve Tuck talk SCOTCH!2021-08-1129 minAs I See ItEp #68 - Stephanie Moore on The Bachelorette...with Dr. JeffEp #68 - Stephanie Moore on The Bachelorette...with Dr. Jeff2021-08-0835 minAs I See ItEp #67 - Transferring and Receiving a Call, Rinse and RepeatEp #67 - Transferring and Receiving a Call, Rinse and Repeat2021-08-0319 minAs I See ItEp #66 - Back to School, Don't Wait for Your Child to ComplainEp #66 - Back to School, Don't Wait for Your Child to Complain2021-07-3026 minAs I See ItEp #65 - New Patient Cards & Notes, You're Always Welcome HereEp #65 - New Patient Cards & Notes, You're Always Welcome Here2021-07-3026 minAs I See ItEp #64 - Our Mutual Pursuit of Improved HealthcareEp #64 - Our Mutual Pursuit of Improved Healthcare2021-07-1543 minAs I See ItEp #63 - Dr. Kelly Talks About Functional VisionEp #63 - Dr. Kelly Talks About Functional Vision2021-07-0827 minAs I See ItEp 62 - Honesty is the Best PolicyEp 62 - Honesty is the Best Policy2021-06-2923 minAs I See ItEp #61 - Double Take & Doctors Should Make House CallsEp #61 - Double Take & Doctors Should Make House Calls2021-06-2220 minAs I See ItEp #60 - Current Methods of Treatment for Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) with Dr. Ryan CapouchEp #60 - Current Methods of Treatment for Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) with Dr. Ryan Capouch2021-06-2144 minAs I See ItEp #59 - The Facts About FloatersEp #59 - The Facts About Floaters2021-06-0928 minAs I See ItEp #58 - Onboarding New Team Members with Paige PantallEp #58 - Onboarding New Team Members with Paige Pantall2021-06-0328 minAs I See ItEp #57 - I Will Show You to the Bathroom and Back + Murphy's Law of Clinical CareEp #57 - I Will Show You to the Bathroom and Back + Murphy's Law of Clinical Care2021-05-2516 minAs I See ItEp #56 - Common Questions about CataractsEp #56 - Common Questions about Cataracts2021-05-2027 minAs I See ItEp #55 - Myopia Control, Truth about Nearsighted Vision with Dr. Aimee JacobsEp #55 - Myopia Control, Truth about Nearsighted Vision with Dr. Aimee Jacobs2021-05-1237 minAs I See ItEp #54 - Dr. Jeff talks with Dr. Gary Gerber about the Myopia EpidemicStudies show that genetics and the environment play a role in the population becoming more “myopic”.
In the next 30 years, 50% of the total population will be myopic.
Your eyeball continues to grow as you age. When the eye is growing faster than it should, we can’t correct it….we can compensate for it. One of the symptoms of being myopic is having distance vision or being nearsighted.
While our devices have been in our hands over the last 13 years or so, this epidemic has been growing for 30+ years.
The larger the eye gets, the higher likelihood of rise for eye dise...2021-05-0639 minAs I See ItEp #53 Dr. Kelly - Management of Traumatic Brain InjuriesEp #53 Dr. Kelly - Management of Traumatic Brain Injuries2021-05-0537 minAs I See ItEp #52 - Meet Hannah Nordlund - Office Manager of Donelson Eye Care"Ep #52 - Meet Hannah Nordlund - Office Manager of Donelson Eye Care"2021-04-2722 minAs I See ItEp #51 - Am I a Good Candidate for Lasik Surgery?Ep #51 - Am I a Good Candidate for Lasik Surgery?2021-04-2038 minAs I See ItEp #50 - Sports Vision Protect, Correct, EnhanceEp #50 - Sports Vision Protect, Correct, Enhance2021-04-1940 minAs I See ItEp #49 - Dr. Jeff and Dr. Jane Choi talk Allergy, Asthma and SinusesBarometric pressure are some people's worse triggering factors. It's allergy season and Dr. Choi educates us what's she seeing the most of at her practice and gives our listeners big insights on "allergies", in general.
* Is there a dog out there for your specific allergy profile?
* Are wearing masks helping with allergenic exposure?
* Does changing your clothes and taking a shower, really help?
* Should I drink almond milk?
* When should my child try peanuts?
Dr. Choi answers so many frequently asked questions and helps Dr. Jeff understand what happens when you are new to the area and what happens when...2021-04-1343 minAs I See ItEp #48 Dr. Jeff and Paige Pantall discuss Healthy Contact Lens WearPeople do some very interesting things with their contacts and their solution.
In this episode, Paige and Dr. Jeff will educate you all things contacts lenses. We are proud to provide care to thousands of contact lens wearing patients and we strive to educate them on new technologies and advances in contacts.
We hear in this episode that some people.....ok, I can't even type it. Listen and learn the "correct" way to take care of your eyes, while using contacts!
It's very important that you have an annual eye health and wellness visit one time every single year.We...2021-04-1229 minAs I See ItEp #47 Our Annual All Office Strategic ReviewGathering your entire team and going through every element of your business to ensure that there is alignment is so vital. Any organization that wants to grow and have a team that is loyal to their vision must state their vision, set goals that challenge the teams. In our case, we start with patient care. We strive to offer the absolute best healthcare experience for every patient we see.
It's very important that you have a comprehensive eye health and wellness visit one time every single year.We can see so much more today, just by looking into your eyes.
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...2021-04-1030 minAs I See ItEp #46 Dr. Jeff & Cole Discuss Strategy - It’s a Process Not an EventIn this episode, Dr. Jeff shares some of his secret sauce on how to build strong foundations in your organization.
Spoiler alert - it starts with being completely transparent and making sure your team understands your "why" and fully understands the values and mission of the company. When you have alignment, you'll really see the change taking place in your organization and throughout your team.
It's very important that you have an annual eye health and wellness visit one time every single year.We can see so much more today, just by looking into your eyes.
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HostDr. Jeff Kegarise (https...2021-03-3128 minAs I See ItEp #45 What's New in Optical, Meet NWA and RossStyles change. What people like and don't like, change. But our focus on patient care will never change. Our services must continue past the exam room and we have to meet our patients where they are in their life. That may present itself in green frames or stark white cat-eye frames or they be readers. Regardless, we have over 1,200 pairs of glasses for you to choose from.
Our opticians are styling celebrities, female executives, kids, moms, grandmothers, and everyone in between. It's very important that you have a comprehensive eye health and wellness visit one time every single year.
We c...2021-03-2439 minAs I See ItEp #44 COVID-19, 12 Months LaterEp #44 COVID-19, 12 Months Later2021-03-1729 minAs I See ItEp #43 Dr. Jeff Discusses 2020 & Advances Part 2Ep #43 Dr. Jeff Discusses 2020 & Advances Part 22021-03-1220 minAs I See ItEp #42 Dr. Keg Discusses 2020 & Advances Part 1Ep #42 Dr. Keg Discusses 2020 & Advances Part 12021-03-1110 minAs I See ItEp #41 And I Would Do Anything for You, But I Can't Do That & MeatloafEp #41 And I Would Do Anything for You, But I Can't Do That & Meatloaf2021-03-0221 minAs I See ItEp #40 Dr. Jeff & Dr. Tuck Talk COVID-19 - 12 Months LaterEp #40 Dr. Jeff & Dr. Tuck Talk COVID-19 - 12 Months Later2021-02-2429 minAs I See ItEp #39 Dr. Keg & Dr. Waymire Discuss Dry Eyes Part 2Ep #39 Dr. Keg & Dr. Waymire Discuss Dry Eyes Part 22021-02-1641 minAs I See ItEp #38 Dr. Jeff & Dr. Waymire Discuss Dry Eyes Part 1Sponsored by Upneeq - the first and only FDA-approved eye drop for treatment of droppy eyelid (acquired blepharoptosis) in adults2021-02-0942 minAs I See ItEp #37 When Should My Child Have Their 1st Eye Exam?In this episode, Dr. Jeff and Cole discuss children and their first eye exam.
Why does the eye doctor want to see you child? Doesn't the pediatrician "do all that"?What age should I bring me child in for their exam?How much will this cost me?
Dr. Jeff answers those questions and describes
* eye health
* binocularity
* refractive state
Spoiler - it's free!2021-02-0226 minAs I See ItEp #36 Education Is a Part of Care & Certainty Is More Valued Than UncertaintyEp #36 Education Is a Part of Care & Certainty Is More Valued Than Uncertainty2021-01-2623 minAs I See ItEp #35 Introduction to Katie Johnson - Practice Administrator, #BOSSEp #35 Introduction to Katie Johnson - Practice Administrator, #BOSS2021-01-2030 minAs I See ItEp #34 Personal Info is as Important as Medical InfoEp #34 Personal Info is as Important as Medical Info2021-01-1319 minAs I See ItEp #33 Glaucoma Treatment & What You Need to KnowEp #33 Glaucoma Treatment & What You Need to Know2021-01-0642 minAs I See ItEp #32 A Conjunctivitis Did Not Just Walk in the Door & I can Hear you - Why Aren't You Taking Care of Me?Dr. Jeff & Cole discuss FSA and HSA.
FSA = flexible spending account
HSA = health savings account
FSA are not very flexible - majority of them to term. They will not roll over and when the year is over, your benefits are gone.
Most HSAs will roll over.
People get busier around the holidays and with benefits running out - we are seeing an additional number of patients in the office. Eye care practices see an influx of patients in the last few weeks of the month (December) as ‘some’ people wait until the last minute to get their annual eye exam.
Less...2020-12-2922 minAs I See ItEp #31 Glaucoma - The Facts, Answered Questions and What to Look ForDr. Jeff and Cole discuss Glaucoma, what signs may be presented when you get Glaucoma.
What’s your cupping?It may not be what you think it is. Dr. Jeff introduces the visual of the doughnut and why your cupping is so important.
Dr. Jeff answers questions that our patients are asking us on a monthly basis.
Can you get Glaucoma from your mom and dad?Yes
Can you get Glaucoma from your neighbor?No
What conversation am I having with my mother / grandmother, that will help us notice signs?Patients, for the most part, don’t have pain. They also...2020-12-2239 minAs I See ItEp #30 Dr. Keg and Ginger Colwell Discuss the Difference in Medical Insurance and Vision BenefitsEp #30 Dr. Keg and Ginger Colwell Discuss the Difference in Medical Insurance and Vision Benefits2020-12-1440 minAs I See ItEp #29 Stephanie Moore and Dr. Jeff Talk Etnia Barcelona, Styles & TrendsEp #29 Stephanie Moore and Dr. Jeff Talk Etnia Barcelona, Styles & Trends2020-12-0718 minAs I See ItEp #28 Help Me Up So I Don't Do Down, Have Someone In Charge of Care & Wait, Don't Walk So Far and So FastEp #28 Help Me Up So I Don't Do Down, Have Someone In Charge of Care & Wait, Don't Walk So Far and So Fast2020-11-3019 minAs I See ItEp #27 You Do A Lot-Make Sure Your Patients Know It & Greeting the Patient IN the Reception RoomEp #27 You Do A Lot-Make Sure Your Patients Know It & Greeting the Patient IN the Reception Room2020-11-2516 minAs I See ItEp #26 Macular Degeneration & Genetic Testing with Paige PantallEp #26 Macular Degeneration & Genetic Testing with Paige Pantall2020-11-2521 minAs I See ItEp #25 We Can See Signs of Diabetes Part III with Dr. Arrindell from Tennessee RetinaDr. Jeff Kegarise discusses diabetes with Dr. Arrindell. Dr. Arrindell grew up in the Virgin
Islands, went to college at Michigan State, went to medical school at the University of Iowa, as
well as did his residency at the University of Michigan. Dr. Arrindell and some of his fellow
medical professionals founded a practice called Tennessee Retina in 2008. Dr. Arrindell's
practice is well known for quality care and advanced high level research into retinal issues and
diseases.
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and Diabetic Eye Awareness Month. Dr. Jeff
discusses how there is a lot of talk in the...2020-11-1329 minAs I See ItEp #24 We Can See Signs of Diabetes Part II with Dr. Arrindell from Tennessee RetinaDr. Jeff Kegarise discusses diabetes with Dr. Arrindell. Dr. Arrindell grew up in the Virgin
Islands, went to college at Michigan State, went to medical school at the University of Iowa, as
well as did his residency at the University of Michigan. Dr. Arrindell and some of his fellow
medical professionals founded a practice called Tennessee Retina in 2008. Dr. Arrindell's
practice is well known for quality care and advanced high level research into retinal issues and
diseases.
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and Diabetic Eye Awareness Month. Dr. Jeff
discusses how there is a lot of talk in the...2020-11-1332 minAs I See ItEp #23 - We Can See Signs of Diabetes Part IEp #23 - We Can See Signs of Diabetes Part I2020-11-1322 minAs I See ItEp #22 Introduction to Performance Vision TherapyDr. Jeff Kegarise introduces Performance Vision Therapy. Dr. Kegarise introduces Holli Weaver
who works with Performance Vision Therapy at Cool Springs Eye Care and Donelson Eye Care.
Performance Vision Therapy is essentially physical therapy for the eyes.
There are three main areas where a patient would need vision therapy. Those are, lazy eye
issues, muscle or functional issues in the eye, commonly associated with reading, and the eye
brain relationship, which has to do with visual processing.2020-10-2732 minAs I See ItEp #21 Dr. Jeff Talks Football with Ron, his DadDr. Jeff Kegarise has Ron Kegarise on As I See It. Ron Kegarise is Dr. Jeff’s father. Ron
Kegarise has previously appeared on As I See It to discuss metallurgy in eyecare. Dr. Jeff
Kegarise takes this episode to discuss one of his personal interests with his father, football. Dr.
Jeff discusses with his father the most memorable of the Heisman Trophy winners he has
witnessed throughout his lifetime.
Ron Kegarise discusses some of the younger players throughout his lifetime who have been
more of the memorable Heisman Trophy winners for him. Dr. Jeff and Ron Kegarise are very
fo...2020-10-2023 min
Hosted by Dr. David Derose“The Eyes Have It" with Dr. Jeff KegariseGuest: Jeff Kegarise, OD, Optometrist, Co-author, “One Patient at a Time: The K2 Way Playbook for Healthcare & Business Success”
Description: Are new technologies jeopardizing our eye health? Can simple strategies help preserve your vision? Optometrist, Jeff Kegarise, answers these questions and more about eye health—as well as providing insights into running a successful health care office or non-health-related business.
For More Information: www.theK2Way.com2020-10-1958 minAs I See ItEp #20 Welcome to the Office & It's a Reception AreaDirector of Marketing Cole Evans introduces One Patient At a Time Lessons 5 & 6. The novel One Patient At a Time is now available on Amazon. This book is not specifically only for Optometry, this book is applicable to all healthcare fields and professionals.
Lesson 5 is titled “Welcome To The Office”. Dr. Jeff discusses the importance of knowing your patients names, and calling your patients by their name. Dr. Jeff and Cole Evans discuss the importances of personalization with every patient that walks into the practice. This is to make every step of the way feel comfortable and personal for the patient.
Dr...2020-10-0917 minAs I See ItEp #19 Smile You Say That & Greet Everyone with a Smile and Make Eye Contact“One Patient At a Time should be required reading for students at every medical, dental, and optometry school” - Dr. Tuck
Dr. Tuck is a hospitalist, he specializes in hospital medicine. He recognizes the concepts discussed in One Patient At a Time are relevant to not only the outpatient sector of healthcare but hospital care and primary care as well. Dr. Tuck appears in a previous episode.
Cole Evans discusses lessons 3 & 4 of One Patient At a Time… “Smile When You Say That” & “Greet Everyone With a Smile and Make Eye Contact”. Dr. Jeff believes in the power of simplicity, this lesson is simp...2020-09-2912 minAs I See ItEp #18 Putting Patients First & Answer the Phone Is An OpportunityCole Evans, Director of Marketing introduces Jeff Kegarise, and discusses the previous episode that introduces Dr. Jeff and Dr. Susan’s book “One Patient At a Time”. Cole and Dr. Jeff begin to discuss relationships within the field and how the provider patient relationship begins from the very first interaction with the patient. Dr. Jeff is passionate about having an impact on patients before they even enter the office.
Cole and Dr. Jeff discuss how important patient reviews are to them at Cool Springs and Donelson Eye Care. Dr. Jeff and Dr. Susan want their patients to know that they come f...2020-09-2911 minAs I See ItEp #15 Introduction to One Patient at a TimeCole Evans introduces Dr. Susans and Dr. Jeff's book and new publication, “One Patient at a
Time”. Dr. Jeff discusses why himself and his wife Susan decided to write a book in the midst of
running multiple eye care practices. Dr. Jeff explains that he wanted to share his experiences in
his quest to make every single one of his patients feel special. Dr. Jeff and Dr. Susan have built
their practices on making patients feel as if they are the only patient every time they visit the eye
care practices. Dr. Jeff and Dr. Susan decided to co-author a book...2020-09-2110 minAs I See ItEp #14 Dr. Kegarise Discusses Metallurgy in EyecareDr. Jeff brings on a special guest, his father Ron Kegarise. Dr. Jeff Kegarise discusses
metallurgy and its uses in the field of eyecare. Dr. Jeff and Ron Kegarise discuss the main
elements and metals used. They discuss the properties of stainless steel and the features that
make stainless steel the material of choice for most.
Dr. Jeff and Ron discuss the different materials used and the transferability of COVID-19 among
these materials. Stainless steel is commonly used in the medical field. Ron informs us of the
unique property that copper possesses, in which COVID-19 has tremendous difficulty surviving
on t...2020-09-0827 minAs I See ItEp #13 Discussing Optical with Stephanie MooreStephanie Moore is the Regional Optical Manager at Cool Springs Eye Care and Donelson Eye Care. Stephanie grew up in Fort Worth Texas, and went to college for a period of time at Texas A & M. Stephanie Moore is the oldest of 3 children. She has one brother and one sister.
Stephanie has made it one of her missions to make sure opticals are calculated accurately and efficiently, while keeping in line with affordability for patients. Stephanie is ABO certified through the American Board of Opticianry.
Dr. Jeff and Stephanie discuss the different styles of frames and designers from different countries ar...2020-08-3145 minAs I See ItEp #12 Dr. Keg Discusses Neurolens with Dr. ShieldsDr. Jeff discusses the Neurolens and its dramatic effect on the improvement of headaches and migraines in patients. Dr. Evan Shields discusses his experience with the Neurolens and his own patients. In his experience some of his patients' migraines were completely eliminated. Some patients experience other symptoms aside from headaches such as light sensitivity, dizziness, and neck stiffness. Patients are often surprised that some of these symptoms are due to eye issues and nerve pain.
The Neurolens help alleviate discomfort that comes from the eyes not being properly aligned and focused. The Neurolens helps the eyes interact the same way.2020-08-2530 minAs I See ItEp #11 Get to Know Dr. Evan ShieldsDr. Evan Shields practices at both Cool Springs Eye Care and Donelson Eye Care. Dr Shields is the lead doctor over the Neurolens Program. Dr. Evan Shields grew up in Kentucky. Dr. Shields obtained his Bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State University. He went to Optometry School in Memphis Tennessee at the Southern College of Optometry. Dr. Shields met his wife in college through mutual friends. Dr. Shields and his wife have three children with one on the way due in December.
Dr. Shields started out in the music business, but decided he wanted to be in optometry during his...2020-08-2519 minAs I See ItEp #10 Get to Know Dr. Aimee JacobsDr. Amy Jacobs was born and raised in St. Louis Missouri. Dr. Jacobs obtained her
undergraduate degree from Lindenwood University. Dr. Jacobs attended the University of
Missouri for Optometry School. Originally Dr. Jacobs wanted to be a pharmacist and did a lot of
shadowing in different areas which is when she decided she liked optometry. Dr. Jacobs found
her love of eye care because of all the different aspects and areas of practice the field has to
offer. Dr. Jacobs and her husband Jimmy were high school sweethearts. They just recently had
a baby. Dr. Jacobs enjoys home design and...2020-08-1417 min