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Eye.Talk.Tech.Eye.Talk.Tech. | Episode #13 - Just Do Something: The Myopia MindsetIn this episode of Eye.Talk.Tech, Dr. Griffin Christensen and Dr. Thomas Aller, explore the evolution of myopia treatment and Dr. Aller’s influential “Any Plus, Any Place” philosophy. Dr. Aller shares key clinical insights, research experiences, and practical perspectives on overcoming barriers to myopia management, emphasizing why it’s critical for practitioners to take action and use today’s available tools to help slow myopia progression in children.Key TakeawaysDr. Aller emphasizes the importance of local retina control in myopia treatment.The 'Any Plus, Any Place' philosophy allows for flexible lens designs.Children adapt quickly to new lens desig...
2026-02-0335 minEye.Talk.Tech.Eye.Talk.Tech. | Episode #12 - From Readers to Real Solutions - The New Category in LensesIn this episode, Dr. Griffin Christensen and Kelly Rosemann discuss the innovative VisuPro lens by HOYA, designed to address the unique needs of pre-presbyopic patients aged 35 to 45. They explore the lens's technology, its market gap, and how it differentiates practices. The conversation emphasizes the importance of educating both patients and providers about the benefits of VisuPro, as well as the future potential of this new lens category.Key TakeawaysThe lens addresses specific needs of patients aged 35 to 45.The design combines single vision simplicity with progressive technology.
2026-01-1620 min
Optometric Insights Media#189 The OI Show - What the FDA was thinking when it came to Sydnexis and Atropine with Dr. Alan Glazier and Dr. Mile BrujicSend us a textPetition · Urgent Call for U.S. Children to Have Access to an FDA-Approved Low-Dose Atropine - United States · Change.orgAbout Dr. GlazierDr. Glazier is the founder and visionary behind FluoreSCENE Group, the eye care industry's most highly engaged media org. He is founder of Shady Grove Eye and Vision Care, a large medical model practice in Rockville, MD. Honors and accomplishments include selection as one of the 50 most influential optometrists by his peers, 250 “innovators in Optometry by PCON magazine, Maryland Optometrist of the year in 2017. Dr Gla...
2026-01-1333 minEye.Talk.Tech.Eye.Talk.Tech. | Episode #11 - Redefining Systemic Health Detection - Life-Saving InsightsIn this episode of Eye.Talk.Tech., host Dr. Griffin Christenson sits down with Dr. Rupe Hansra discusses the transformative potential of oculomics and AI in eye care, emphasizing the eye's unique ability to provide insights into systemic health. He explains how advancements in technology, particularly robotic devices and AI models, can enhance diagnostic accuracy and facilitate early detection of diseases. Key TakeawaysOculomics leverages the eye to derive healthcare insights.AI can enhance early detection of systemic diseases.Robotic devices improve data consistency in eye exams.The eye is the only organ that allows real-time blood vessel observation.Healthcare...
2025-12-1232 minEye.Talk.Tech.Eye.Talk.Tech. | Episode #10 - Virtual reality perimetry isn’t theoretical anymore, it’s measurable.In this episode of Eye.Talk.Tech., host Dr. Griffin Christenson sits down with Dr. Eric Schmidt, OD, F.A.A.O President of Omni Eye Specialists. He is the immediate past President of the Optometric Glaucoma Society and currently serves as Assistant Chief Medical Officer for Kepler Vision. Dr. Schmidt is widely recognized for his leadership in glaucoma care, clinical research, and his forward-thinking approach to emerging diagnostic technology. A newly published systematic review has taken a deep, evidence-focused look at commercially available VR perimetry devices. Cutting through marketing claims to evaluate what holds up against the Humphrey...
2025-11-2633 minEye.Talk.Tech.Eye.Talk.Tech. | Episode #09 - The Loyalty Engine: Membership Tech & Predictable Patient FlowIn this episode of Eye.Talk.Tech., Dr. Griffin Christenson talks with Jordon Comstock, Founder and CEO of BoomCloud, about how technology-enabled patient membership programs are reshaping practice finances and patient loyalty.They unpack the challenges of insurance dependency on margins and morale, the business strategy of predictable recurring revenue, and how BoomCloud's software helps ODs build, manage, and scale these subscription models. They also discuss why membership patients (the "supercharged cash pay patient") are the most profitable and loyal patient type.Discover how a loyalty mindset, combined with clear, budget-friendly packaged...
2025-11-1333 minEye.Talk.Tech.Eye.Talk.Tech. | Episode #08 - Re-imagining Optometry Education Through Technology with Dr. PurcellIn this episode of Eye.Talk.Tech., Dr. Griffin Christenson talks with Dr. Howard Purcell, President & CEO of the New England College of Optometry, about how technology and new learning models are reshaping optometric education.They unpack NECO’s tech pilots: Hybrid OD Pathways, AI-driven tutoring, Sponsored Pathways that reduce student debt, AI tools for business and salary negotiation to close gender gaps, and why oculomics may place optometry at the center of systemic healthcare.Discover how early tech adoption, combined with empathy and clear communication, enables schools and clinicians to train more ef...
2025-11-0533 minEye.Talk.Tech.Eye.Talk.Tech. | Episode #07 - Precision Fitting in Speciality Lenses: Beyond Trial and ErrorIn this episode of Eye.Talk.Tech, Dr. Griffin Christenson talks with Randy Kojima, leading expert in corneal topography and specialty lens design, about how next-generation diagnostics are transforming clinical precision.They explore the evolution of corneal mapping, the rise of scleral lenses, and how data-driven tools like the Medmont Meridia Vantage topographer enhance fitting success, efficiency, and patient communication.Learn how technology is helping eye care professionals see more, fit smarter, and deliver better outcomes in every exam.More insights at odsontechnology.com
2025-10-0728 minEye.Talk.Tech.Eye.Talk.Tech. | Episode #06 - Patient Perception is Real Vision: VisuPro in PracticeAt Vision Expo West 2025, HOYA shifts from booths to conversation. Dr. Griffin Christenson and Michael Gatti unpack VisuPro, an Advanced Focus lens bridging single vision and progressive care, plus binocular vision fundamentals , and why patient perception is real vision.Sponsored by HOYA Vision Care.
2025-09-1128 minEye.Talk.Tech.Eye.Talk.Tech. | Episode #05 - Prof. Brian Holden’s Legacy: Technology & Global OptometryIn this episode, Dr. Griffin Christenson sits down with Dr. J.C. Aragón, OD, to reflect on the enduring impact of Professor Brian Holden, a scientist, humanitarian, and global force in elevating optometry. As a close colleague and friend, Dr. Aragón shares how Prof. Holden’s innovations from silicon hydrogel contact lenses to sustainable eye care systems continue to shape how technology and partnerships expand access to vision worldwide.Optometry Giving Sight will honor Professor Brian Holden at the Founders Award Dinner on October 7, 2025, the evening before the Academy meeting.👉 Details & tickets:https://givingsight.org/news/brien-holden-founders-award-dinner/Key Tak...
2025-08-2628 minEye.Talk.Tech.Eye.Talk.Tech.| Episode #04:Tech-Driven Color Vision Diagnostics for Proactive Care &Practice GrowthIn this episode, Dr. Griffin Christenson interviews T.J. Waggoner, CEO of Wagner Diagnostics and color vision expert, to explore the intersection of color vision and technology. TJ shares his personal experience with color vision deficiency, how his father pioneered pediatric screening, and the digital innovations reshaping testing accuracy and practice revenue.Key Takeaways:Personal Inspiration: TJ’s color vision deficiency sparked his career and inspired his father’s first pediatric screening test.Digital Accuracy: Wagner’s computerized test standardizes scoring and detects both red-green and tritan defects.Remote Monitoring: Digital platforms enable at-home tracking of disease progression, improv...
2025-07-1629 min
Eye Give a Damn!The Power of Lifelong Learning in OptometryIn this episode, Dr. Allen sits down with Dr. Sweta Das, Clinical Assistant Professor at SUNY College of Optometry, to talk about what it truly means to be a lifelong learner in the world of eye care and beyond. From her early days studying ophthalmic technology in Ottawa to her current role teaching and practicing in New York, Dr. Das shares how curiosity, humility, and routine shape both her personal growth and her clinical approach.
Together, they dive into the pressure that healthcare professionals often face to “know everything,” and how embracing the unknown, with the support of research, referrals, and...
2025-07-1640 min
Eye Give a Damn!Emergency Eye CareIn this episode, Dr. Allen sits down with Dr. Alison Bozung to explore the high-stakes world of emergency eye care. As a practicing optometrist in Bascom Palmer’s 24/7 ophthalmic emergency department and director of their optometry residency program, Dr. Bozung brings a wealth of clinical expertise, and a candid look at what it takes emotionally to thrive in such an intense environment.
Together, they share practical tips for handling urgent eye cases, the importance of fast but thoughtful decision-making, and how clinicians can balance compassion with efficiency. Dr. Bozung also opens up about the emotional toll this type of work ca...
2025-07-0945 min
Eye Give a Damn!Passing the Torch at Optometry Giving Sight | Dr. Allen Interviews Lois Schoenbrun & Donna MikuleckyPassing the Torch at Optometry Giving Sight | Dr. Allen Interviews Lois Schoenbrun & Donna Mikulecky
In this inspiring episode of the podcast, Dr. Joseph Allen sits down with two visionary leaders in global eye care: Lois Schoenbrun, outgoing Executive Director of Optometry Giving Sight (OGS), and Donna Mikulecky, who had just stepped into the role.
With over three decades of nonprofit leadership, Lois reflects on her journey—from leading the American Academy of Optometry to guiding OGS through a time of global need. Together with Donna, they explore the mission and future of Optometry Giving Sight: to support sustainable, optometry-led programs th...
2025-07-0243 min
Eye.Talk.Tech.Eye.Talk.Tech | Episode #03 - From Exam Room to Algorithm: How an OD Scaled Ortho-K the Smart WayIn this episode, Dr. Griffin Christenson interviews Dr. Sukhdev Gill, OD, FIAOMC, to explore his career evolution from a general optometric practice to a full-scale myopia management clinic, and how a personal need to save time with custom lens design led to the creation of Doctor’s Own Design, a software platform built to simplify Ortho-K.Dr. Gill delves into how diagnostic technology, education, and community initiatives (such as the AAOMC and Vision by Design) are transforming the way optometrists approach myopia control. He discusses the growing urgency of the myopia epidemic and what it will take to empower ev...
2025-07-0124 min
Eye.Talk.Tech.Eye.Talk.Tech. | Episode #01 – Rapid-Fire Glaucoma TechnologyIn this episode of the Eye.Talk.Tech podcast, Dr. Griffin Christensen is joined by glaucoma specialist Dr. Justin Schweitzer for a deep dive into the technology transforming glaucoma diagnosis and treatment.They discuss:✅ The evolution of visual field testing✅ How VR technology is improving patient comfort✅ Advancements in SLT laser procedures✅ The future of continuous IOP monitoring✅ The potential of AI in optometric care👉 Whether you're an optometrist, tech-forward ECP, or just passionate about innovation in health care, this conversation is packed with real-world insight and forward-looking ideas.🔍 Key Takeaways:Objective data is critical in glaucoma care.New visual field...
2025-06-1010 min
Eye.Talk.Tech.Eye.Talk.Tech. | Episode #02 - Bionic Eyes: From Science Fiction to RealityIn this episode of Eye Talk Tech, Dr. Griffin Christensen interviews optical engineer Cory Boone about the fascinating world of bionic eyes. They discuss the technology behind bionic eyes, including retinal and cortical implants, and the current state of clinical trials. Boone explains how these devices work, their limitations, and the potential future of vision enhancement technologies, including Neuralink's contributions. The conversation also touches on the patient experience and the challenges of creating devices that can replicate or enhance human vision.
2025-05-3010 min
Eye Give a Damn!High-Volume Contact Lens Fitting & Practice Growth | Dr. Jason ComptonIn this episode of Eye Give a Damn, Dr. Allen sits down with Dr. Jason Compton — contact lens guru, business owner, and passionate AOA volunteer — for an inspiring and practical conversation that covers the full spectrum of private practice success.
Dr. Compton shares his journey of returning to the community where he was raised to open a clinic in a highly competitive area. He dives into how he builds strong patient relationships, leverages internal marketing strategies, and fosters a culture where everyone on the team understands and promotes the services they offer, especially when it comes to contact lenses and myop...
2025-04-2531 min
Eye Give a Damn!Mastering Dry Eye: Building a Specialty Clinic and Advanced MGD StrategiesIn this episode of Eye Give a Damn, Dr. Allen chats with Dr. Jessilin Quint, an optometrist, speaker, and industry leader known for her innovative approach to dry eye care.
Dr. Quint shares how she built a successful dry eye treatment spa within her private practice, Smart Eye Care in Maine, designing it to feel more like a spa than a traditional clinic. From curating a relaxing patient experience to implementing cutting-edge treatment protocols, Dr. Quint walks us through how she’s made dry eye a standout service that both patients and staff are excited about.
If you’re thinking abou...
2025-04-2435 min
Eye Give a Damn!Visionary Perspectives: The Future of Optometry, Eye Health, and NutritionIn this episode of Eye Give a Damn, Dr. Allen is joined by Dr. Neal Troyer — optometrist, educator, and co-founder of the Eyecare Republic — for a powerful conversation about the future of eye care and the deeper connections between vision, nutrition, and wellness.
They discuss why Dr. Troyer helped launch a new independent ECP alliance and the challenges facing traditional optometry in the age of tech and telehealth.
With a shared passion for how lifestyle impacts eye health, Dr. Allen and Dr. Troyer also dig into the science behind nutrition and its role in preventing conditions like macular degeneration, diabetic reti...
2025-04-2349 min
Eye Give a Damn!Marketing, Branding & Standing Out as an Eye Care ProfessionalIn this episode of the Eye Give a Damn Podcast, Dr. Allen sits down with Trudi Charest, also known as The Eye Care Marketer, to talk all things marketing, personal branding, and how eye care professionals can thrive in today’s digital world.
Whether you’re an OD who owns a clinic or just looking to build your personal brand, this conversation is packed with actionable insights. Trudi shares strategies for social media, tips on how to show up online authentically, and why branding matters even if you’re not the business owner.
Trudi brings a powerhouse resume: she’s a licens...
2025-03-2844 min
Eye Give a Damn!How to Improve Patient Communication & ConnectionIn this episode of the Eye Give a Damn Podcast, Dr. Allen sits down with licensed optician and industry consultant Jackie O’Keefe Lincoln, who brings 43 years of wisdom and experience to the table. From her unexpected start in the field to speaking on stages and consulting in clinics, Jackie shares insights that will change the way you think about patient care.
They dive into:
👓 How to build trust between doctors, staff, and patients
💬 Why communication is key to a great glasses experience
🤝 The power of a meaningful handoff between team members
🌍 How to be culturally aware and truly welcome patients
Wheth...
2025-03-2141 min
Eye Give a Damn!Personal Branding in Optometry – Featuring Dr. Darryl GloverIn this episode, Dr. Joseph Allen (@DoctorEyeHealth) sits down with Dr. Darryl Glover to discuss the power of personal branding in optometry. With a career spanning multiple roles—including eyewear consultant, optometric technician, office manager, and optometrist—Dr. Glover shares how his diverse experience shaped his entrepreneurial journey and helped him build a standout brand in the eye care industry.
Dr. Glover introduces his B.R.A.N.D. framework (the “secret sauce”) offering practical strategies for optometrists and optometry students looking to establish their personal brand, expand their reach, and elevate their careers.
Tune in to learn:
✅ How personal branding c...
2025-03-1339 min
Eye Give a Damn!#47 Eye Give a Damn about Access to Care with Dr. Andrew KempAndrew Kemp, OD, FAAO, is a Clinical Assistant Professor at University of Houston College of Optometry and AOA’s 2022 Optometric Educator of the Year Award winner, who is providing hands-on education in a community-based clinic. Working with optometry students at a clinic in Dallas, Dr. Kemp is proud to provide a wide variety of care to an underserved population. His goal as an educator is to foster an environment where students are comfortable asking questions, going through the process, and making decisions in a clinical environment. His personal passions include glaucoma care, specialty contact lenses, and billing and coding.
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2024-12-1235 min
Eye Give a Damn!#46 Eye Give a Damn about Specialty Contact Lenses with Dr. David KadingIn this discussion with Dr. Joseph Allen ( @DoctorEyeHealth ) he shares how getting fired from his first OD job was one of the best things that happened to him. He also discusses his journey to reinvent himself within the dry eye space to help his specialty contact lens patients. Learn about his practice’s core values, GIFTS: Generosity, Initiative, Faithfulness, Teamwork and Simplicity. Dr. Kading also goes in depth on how he uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a variety of ways from marketing and social media to practice metrics and ideas for articles.
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2024-11-2740 min
Eye Give a Damn!#45 Eye Give a Damn about AI in Eye Care with Dr. Roya AttarRoya Attar, OD, MBA, DHA, is a professor and director of optometric services at the Department of Ophthalmology, University of Mississippi Medical Center. For instance, Dr. Attar utilizes AI to manage her emails and as a scribe to help her focus on her patient while the program takes notes and fills in the EHR, which she reviews afterward. She discusses some of her favorite AI programs and different ways they can be incorporated into your daily professional and personal life. Like any other new technology, she feels AI will augment healthcare professionals’ ability to diagnose, manage and treat patients. She...
2024-11-1451 min
Eye Give a Damn!#44 Eye Give a Damn about the Future of Optometry with Maggie Dunn As the AOSA president at The Ohio State University College of Optometry, Maggie Dunn has worked alongside members of the Ohio Optometric Society to advocate for the profession. She discusses her passion for scope expansion and meeting with legislators to educate them on all that optometry students are learning and what optometrists are doing in practice. Her philosophy for speaking to elected officials is: “Speak from the heart and speak the truth.” Maggie shares her thoughts on how she and her cohorts feel about entering school during the pandemic, private practice, practice ownership, private equity, board scores, and more.
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2024-10-3139 min
Eye Give a Damn!#43 Eye Give a Damn about Collaborative Retinal Care with Drs. Diaz and ShechtmanJ. Daniel Diaz, MD, and Diana Shechtman, OD, FAAO, work side by side at Retinal Consultants of Miami. In this episode, Dr. Allen interviews them both to learn how they work together to serve their patients. Dr. Diaz and Dr. Shechtman agree that success starts with mutual respect and trust in each other and feel that collaborative care is the only way forward. Listen in as they discuss their backgrounds and the patient population they serve. They also share their thoughts on how other optometrists and ophthalmologists can collaborate to better serve their patients.
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2024-10-1739 min
Eye Give a Damn!#42 Eye Give a Damn about Ocular Nutrition with Professor John NolanListen in as they discuss the benefits of vitamins, supplementation, and lifestyle changes for preventing and slowing down many diseases, including age-related macular degeneration. Professor Nolan is a world-renowned scientist and researcher based in Waterford, Ireland where he established the Macular Pigment Research Group and founded the Nutrition Research Centre Ireland. His current research interests include the study of key nutrients for cognitive function, ocular nutrition, and brain health with a major goal of identifying ways to reduce risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Topics include, but aren’t limited to, carotenoids, antioxidants, lutein, zeaxanthin, meso-zeaxanthin, blue light, and macular pigm...
2024-10-031h 19
Eye Give a Damn!#41 EGAD! Making a Difference with Dr. Jill SaxonDr. Jill Saxon shares with Dr. Joseph Allen how her officer training in the Navy helped her become the leader she is today and she shares the story of a specific soldier that helped inspire her to think big and give back. She then transitioned to private practice in her hometown in New Jersey, where she had the opportunity to work with Bausch + Lomb as a consultant. Eventually, B+L approached her with the opportunity to join full time. She discussed her 10 years in industry and its global impact on optometry and patient care, starting with her early input...
2024-09-2040 min
Eye Give a Damn!#40 EGAD: Keratoconus with Dr. Melissa BarnettMelissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, was involved early in the development of scleral lenses and is now considered a legend in specialty contact lens fitting. In fact, she was one of the authors to publish the first contemporary scleral lens textbook in 2017. She also spent four years in an ophthalmology practice, where she became certified in California to treat glaucoma. Currently, she serves as the Director of Optometry at UC Davis in Northern California. She believes every optometrist should get involved with their local and state optometry associations. Today, she is clearly passionate about discussing keratoconus with colleagues and patients...
2024-09-0541 min
Eye Give a Damn!#39 Eye Give a Damn about Pediatric Optometry with Dr. Viola KanevskyViola Kanevsky, OD, was born in the former Soviet Union, but after a family “adventure” they settled down in New York City when she was a child. Like most optometrists, she worked in several modes of practice early on, but today, she owns a specialty pediatrics practice in Manhattan. She loves seeing children and considers it “play time” rather than an exam. Her advice for working with kids is to think outside of the box, be patient, and follow their lead. She shares her tips on how to fit infants and small children with specialty contact lenses (psst... The secret i...
2024-08-2248 min
Eye Give a Damn!#38 Eye Give a Damn about Continuing Education with Dr. Mile BrujicMile Brujic, OD, FAAO, is an international optometric educator with over 2000 lectures given to date. For 22 years, he has been with the same practice, where he’s now one of the partners. He shares with Dr. Joseph Allen how he entered the speaking world by developing dry eye and contact lenses CE courses for opticians. His keys to success include putting in the hard work to truly master the content and a commitment to getting raw, honest feedback and taking it to heart to improve. Working with industry partners, he’s had the opportunity to conduct research and consult on c...
2024-08-0848 min
Eye Give a Damn!#37 Eye Give a Damn about Ocular Surface Disease with Dr. Cory LappinDr. Cory Lappin knew as an optometry student that he found his passion for dry eye, cornea and anterior segment disease as his fellow students commonly complained about symptoms of dry eye. After completing his residency at Cincinnati Eye Institute, he was fortunate to join Phoenix Eye Care and Dry Eye Center of Arizona, where he was mentored by the legendary Dr. Art Epstein. Since publishing the Ultimate Guide to Dry Eye, Dr. Lappin has continued to pursue his passion for writing and educating, putting an emphasis on scientific literacy. Dr. Lappin’s passion for the advances in ocular su...
2024-07-2552 min
Eye Give a Damn!#36 Eye Give a Damn about Patient Relationships with Dr. Mark SchaefferMark Schaeffer, OD, FAAO, was born into eyecare and worked every job possible in the family practice before going to optometry school after earning an undergrad degree in marketing. As part of MyEyeDr, Dr. Schaeffer is the Clinical Excellence Captain, helping onboard new doctors in the group. He firmly believes that optometrists need to prioritize their expertise and invest in “chair time” with each patient to provide education and create value. Listen in as he and Dr. Allen discuss their approach to patient care, helping them understand the “why” behind their recommendations. Finally, they discuss how excited they are about th...
2024-07-1142 min
Eye Give a Damn!#35 Eye Give a Damn about Neuro-optometry with Dr. Jacqueline Theis Currently practicing at a multi-disciplinary brain injury center in Virginia, Dr. Theis discusses her personal journey to finding her clinical subspecialty. As an athlete who suffered a lot of concussions when she was younger, she had trouble reading for more than five minutes at a time. Then, while exploring other fields during her pre-med studies, she had her first visit with an optometrist who prescribed prisms and changed her career path. The doctors discuss various brain injuries and other neurological disorders, including the importance of creating a referral network and addressing the patient’s overall physical and mental health. Dr...
2024-06-2048 min
Eye Give a Damn!#34 Eye Give a Damn about DED Research & Innovation with Dr. Walt WhitleyDr. Whitley wears many hats as a practicing optometrist at Virginia Eye Consultants, where he also serves as Director of Professional Relations and Education and Regional Medical Director. Since graduating around the same time Restasis hit the market, Dr. Whitley has been at the forefront of recent research and innovation in the diagnosis and treatment of dry eye disease. In fact, he’s been involved in more than a dozen clinical trials and enjoys lecturing to share his key learnings. Dr. Whitley shares his dry eye workup including patient assessment and various testing he may or may not do ba...
2024-06-0627 min
Eye Give a Damn!#33 Eye Give a Damn about Glaucoma with Dr. Justin SchweitzerJustin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO, is a leader at Vance Thompson Vision in Sioux Falls, SD, focused on managing glaucoma, anterior segment disease, and pre-operative cataract and glaucoma care alongside his surgical partners. Since Dr. Schweitzer sees glaucoma diagnosis as a puzzle with multiple pieces beyond pressure, they discuss the latest in diagnostic tools, medications, drug delivery systems, at-home monitoring, and surgical procedures. They also consider the difference between patient-based treatments compared to physician-based interventions, such as SLT and MIGS. Finally, they discuss the importance of managing ocular surface disease to improve quality of life for patients and the potential...
2024-05-2329 min
Sandbox Stories - The PodcastSandbox Story - Interview of Dr. Alan GlazierA 1993 graduate of NECO, Dr. Alan Glazier has spent a career in Optometry as an entrepreneur. He worked in his dad’s practice in his early days along with many other roles that found him starting businesses. He learned business insights along the way, and credits his height for his accomplishments. He self-taught to become a marketing expert, which led him to become the founder of the most prolific online community for Optometry, called ODs on Facebook. He’s an inventor, but also knows that failure is part of the road. Dr. Glazier built a fantastic private practice, and also went...
2024-05-1556 min
Eye Give a Damn!#32 Eye Give a Damn about Optometry's Best Kept Secret with Dr. Frances BynumDr. Bynum discusses the importance of incorporating new technologies and always learning to deliver the best care to your patients -- and build your practice and business. She realized early on that she had to be good at a lot things because referrals aren't always easy or convenient for her patients. She has developed strong relationships with other healthcare professionals in her town and surrounding communities to build her network. Dr. Bynum is excited for the future of optometry and the opportunities available to the next generation of optometrists.
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2024-05-1046 min
Eye Give a Damn!#31: Eye Give a Damn about Myopia Control with Dr. Brianna RhueDr. Brianna Rhue's passion for myopia control runs deep as she grew up in a family of myopes and is married to a neuro-ophthalmologist who shares her passion for myopia research. From how to discuss myopia with parents to the latest research on atropine, these docs dig deep into the diagnosis, discussion, and current and future treatments for this growing epidemic. For more information on the STAR Study, visit: https://www.sydnexis.com/pipeline Key moments: 1:32 Guest Intro 2:48 Family history of myopia and its impact on Dr. Rhue’s journey 6:07...
2024-04-2539 min
Eye Give a Damn!#30 Eye Give a Damn about Taking Care of Patients with Dr. Julie RodmanWhile optometry school was a last-minute decision for her, Dr. Julie Rodman knows it was the best decision she ever made. During her residency at the VA, she discovered her passion for working with students and watching them grow. Today, as a professor at Nova Southeastern University, she teaches the retina course and serves as the Chief of the Broward Eye Care Institute, exposing her students to a wide variety of pathologies in the real world. She also spent several years as the residency education coordinator and now runs a resident case report contest for the Optometric Retina Society...
2024-04-1140 min
Eye Give a Damn!#29: Eye Give a Damn about Access to Care with Dr. Sherrol ReynoldsDr. Sherrol Reynolds has three key passions: diversity and representation, mentorship, and high-quality eye health care. This has led her to become a strong voice in optometry focused on advocating for the profession’s role in overall healthcare with a goal of increasing communication and collaboration between optometrists and other members of their patients’ healthcare team. She has won numerous awards and held several key leadership positions for the National Optometric Association, Optometric Retina Society, the National Eye Institute, Prevent Blindness, and the Florida Optometric Society. As a leader in diabetes and diabetic retinopathy education, she is changing the narr...
2024-03-2742 min
Eye Give a Damn!#28 Eye Give a Damn about Entrpreneurship with Dr. Joshua DavidsonDr. Joshua Davidson has a clear passion for eye care and his patients as an optometrist, which has led him to help solve their problems through innovation and product development. He has become a national expert on Dry Eye Disease and specialty contact lenses. While seeing 30-50 dry eye patients a day and discussing the importance of drinking water, he realized there was a hole in the market. He pulled together a few doctors to formulate a drink mix specifically to help dry eye patients. He discusses the entrepreneurial journey with Dr. Joseph Allen and shares the lessons he...
2024-03-1439 min
Eye Give a Damn!#27: Eye Give a Damn about Dry Eye Disease with Dr. Pam TheriotAfter getting her first pair of glasses at age 12 and seeing the individual leaves on trees for the first time, Pam knew she’d be an optometrist. As an adult, she struggled with her own dry eyes, which led her to focus on helping others alleviate their symptoms. Today, Dr. Pam Theriot advocates for 4 simple steps for a daily hygiene routine: Hydrate, Harmonize, Heat, Heal. Listen in to hear how Dr. Theriot is sharing her knowledge with the masses through her clinic, her book and now the metaverse: https://theomniverse.city/dry-eye-metaverse/Learn more about Dr. Pam Th...
2024-02-2935 min
Eye Give a Damn!#26: Eye Give a Damn about Overcoming Obstacles with Dr. Cecelia KoettingWhen it comes to overcoming obstacles, Dr. Cecelia Koetting likes to tackle them head on. In her mid-thirties while training for a marathon, she was diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer right before the world shut down for COVID. Luckily, her attitude has always been to never ask “why me?” but to find a path forward and roll with it. Her experience battling cancer led her to try to connect with each patient on a more human level. As for optometry and patient care, if Dr. Cecelia Koetting doesn’t have an answer to a question, she dives in to figure...
2024-02-1533 min
Eye Give a Damn!#25: Eye Give a Damn about Exercise & Ocular Health with Dr. Mike CymborMichael Cymbor, OD, FAAO, radiates with a passion for optometry, especially when it comes to the connection between exercise, muscle mass, and ocular health. He discusses the research and how different types and intensities of exercise should be considered for different conditions. He knows each patient will have a different reaction to “you should exercise more,” so he makes sure to meet them where they are regarding their exercise routine. Dr. Cymbor truly enjoys mentoring optometry students, as well as tapping into his creative side, which led to the creation of hid video: “Night of the Living DEModex.”
2024-02-0157 min
Eye Give a Damn!#24: Eye Give a Damn about AMD & Diabetic Retinopathy with Dr. Jeffry GersonJeffry Gerson always knew he wanted to be in the medical field, but having an aversion to blood and finding a positive role model led him to pursue optometry. Today, he practices at a collaborative OD/MD practice and is a prolific lecturer and writer who enjoys encouraging young people to explore optometry. He also partners with industry to help advise on new products and technologies, treatment protocols, and patient care. Over the years, he has developed a clear passion for the retina, especially caring for patients with age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. When it comes to patient...
2024-01-1842 min
Eye Give a Damn!#23: Eye Give a Damn about Ocular Aesthetics with Dr. Janelle DavisonIf you’ve ever dreamed of owning your own optometry private practice, developing a niche, inventing a new product, or giving back to the community, then take some time to be inspired by Dr. Janelle Davison’s story. Like many others, she found her path to optometry by speaking to her own optometrist then finding a mentor who was doing everything she wanted for her own life – owning a practice, growing a family, teaching, and loving life as a doctor. In 2010, She cold opened her own practice in Georgia and has never looked back. She and her business partner, who is...
2024-01-0439 min
Eye Give a Damn!#22: Eye Give a Damn about Mastering Myopia with Dr. Shalu PalTorn between math and medicine as an undergrad, Shalu Pal shadowed 10 different types of doctors to figure out which one was truly happy but didn’t find the joy she was seeking. Then, she walked into her optometrist’s office and heard laughter coming from patients, staff and doctor. At that point, she knew she had found her path forward. After optometry school in Southern California, Dr. Shalu Pal first specialized in specialty lenses at her residency in Oklahoma, which led to expanding her interests to dry eye disease, ocular aesthetics, and myopia management. Today, she focuses on her “why” o...
2023-12-1435 min
Eye Give a Damn!#21: Eye Give a Damn about Diversity & Education with Dr. Parres WrightParres Wright, OD, FAAO Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Diplo ABO (aka DoctorEyeHealth)
Eye Give a Damn hosted by Dr. Joseph Allen is produced by FluoreSCENE Media.For more information on Dr. Joseph Allen visit https://doctoreyehealth.com/Visit https://odcommunity.com/ to learn more about FluoreSCENE Media.
2023-11-3038 min
Eye Give a Damn!#20: Eye Give a Damn about Optometry's Community with Dr. Alan GlazierFor more information about Optometry Giving Sight, visit: https://givingsight.org/Key Moments:2:41 Dr. Alan Glazier’s background story4:30 The launch of a “little group” called ODs on Facebook7:12 Blazing your own trail in optometry9:38 Managing the largest online community of optometrists11:15 Being mission led with ODs on Facebook12:10 Giving back with Optometry Giving Sight15:33 Expanding on ODs on Facebook to fill unmet needs 17:39 Presbyopia research 29:12 Protecting your ideas with patents34:58 Accepting how each OD choices to practice...
2023-11-0937 min
Eye Give a Damn!#19: Eye Give a Damn about Understanding Our Value with Dr. Brianna RhueDr. Brianna Rhue, co-founder of Dr. Contact LensDr. Joseph Allen, also known as Doctor Eye HealthKey Moments:1:40 – Brianna Rhue’s backstory3:39 – Her private practice journey from associate to “soul” ownership7:58 – The genesis of Dr. Contact Lens12:15 – The Dr. Contact Lens patient experience14:37 – Building a technology company and driving change20:12 – The value of investing in yourself, your team and your practice22:55 – Learning from other industries and treating the patient also as a consumer31:48 – The biggest fear and hope for the future of optometry
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2023-10-2636 min
Eye Give a Damn!#18: Eye Give a Damn about Optometric Education with Dr. Melissa TregoDr. Melissa Trego is a clinician, researcher, educator, and administrator who earned an OD as well as a PhD in cellular and molecular biology. As the Dean of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University and past president of the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO), she discusses some of the opportunities and challenges the world of academic optometry faces today. Dean Trego’s passion for optometric education is palpable and her main goal is to ensure her faculty and students have everything they need to succeed. She is truly inspired by the expansive breadth and depth of...
2023-10-1134 min
Eye Give a Damn!#17: Eye Give a Damn about Innovations in Retina with Dr. Mohammad RafieetaryMohammad Rafieetary, OD, FAAO, has practiced for nearly 30 years at Charles Retina Institute in Tennessee and Mississippi. He loves being about to closely co-manage his patients alongside his Retina Specialist MD colleagues, including his own son who recently joined that practice. Dr. Rafieetary has always been on the cutting edge of innovations in retina and is excited to see how advanced imaging and AI will continue to impact the future of patient care. The doctors discuss the challenges of caring for patients with diabetes and the new tools and treatments on the horizon. Most importantly, Dr. Rafieetary is passionate about...
2023-09-2838 min
Eye Give a Damn!#16: Eye Give a Damn about Dry Eye with Dr. Hardeep KatariaDr. Hardeep Kataria
Eye Give a Damn hosted by Dr. Joseph Allen is produced by FluoreSCENE Media.For more information on Dr. Joseph Allen visit https://doctoreyehealth.com/Visit https://odcommunity.com/ to learn more about FluoreSCENE Media.
2023-09-1440 min
Eye Give a Damn!#15: Eye Give a Damn about Private Practice with Dr. Tim EarleyThe combination of a summer gig working for a local optometrist and a family history with eye disease led Tim Earley to pursue a career in optometry. He married a fellow PCO optometry student and moved to Ohio to build their family and a successful private practice career centered around a strong commitment to his community. Dr. Earley is now an accomplished and passionate lecturer and educator, as well as the director of the Bright Eyedeas Vision Clinic offering free eye exams and eyeglasses to people in need. Dr. Allen and Dr. Earley discuss the realities of decision making in...
2023-08-3145 min
Eye Give a Damn!#14: Eye Give a Damn about OCT-A and the Retina with Dr. Carolyn MajcherCarolyn Majcher, OD, FAAOJoseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Diplo ABOFluoreSCENE Media
Eye Give a Damn hosted by Dr. Joseph Allen is produced by FluoreSCENE Media.For more information on Dr. Joseph Allen visit https://doctoreyehealth.com/Visit https://odcommunity.com/ to learn more about FluoreSCENE Media.
2023-08-1733 min
Eye Give a Damn!#13: Eye Give a Damn about Lasers & Politics with Dr. Nathan LighthizerDr. Nathan Lighthizer is an Associate Dean & Professor at the Oklahoma School of Optometry and a founding member of the Intrepid Eye Society. He is a top-notch lecturer who has a passion for diagnosing and treating ocular disease and performing advanced ophthalmic and laser procedures. He is also an advocate for scope expansion as part of the future of optometry, which leads to the discussion around how politics doesn’t always follow logic. Get inspired to get involved. Listen in as Dr. Joseph Allen ( @DoctorEyeHealth ) sits down with Dr. Lighthizer on this episode of Eye Give a Damn!
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2023-08-0326 min
Eye Give a Damn!#12: Eye Give a Damn about Patient Advocacy & Public Policy with Dr. Dorothy HitchmothDr. Dorothy HitchmothDr. Joseph AllenFluoreSCENE Media
Eye Give a Damn hosted by Dr. Joseph Allen is produced by FluoreSCENE Media.For more information on Dr. Joseph Allen visit https://doctoreyehealth.com/Visit https://odcommunity.com/ to learn more about FluoreSCENE Media.
2023-07-2045 min
Eye Give a Damn!#11: Eye Give a Damn about Private Practice with Dr. Julie HelmusDr. Julie HelmusDoctor Eye HealthFluoreSCENE Media
Eye Give a Damn hosted by Dr. Joseph Allen is produced by FluoreSCENE Media.For more information on Dr. Joseph Allen visit https://doctoreyehealth.com/Visit https://odcommunity.com/ to learn more about FluoreSCENE Media.
2023-07-0645 min
Eye Give a Damn!#10: Eye Give a Damn about E-Commerce with Dr. Harbir SianDr. Joseph AllenDr. Harbir SianFluoreSCENE Media
Eye Give a Damn hosted by Dr. Joseph Allen is produced by FluoreSCENE Media.For more information on Dr. Joseph Allen visit https://doctoreyehealth.com/Visit https://odcommunity.com/ to learn more about FluoreSCENE Media.
2023-06-2248 min
Eye Give a Damn!#9: Eye Give a Damn about Pediatric Eye Care with Dr. Elsa SheererDr. Elsa Sheerer Dr. Joseph AllenFluoreSCENE Media
Eye Give a Damn hosted by Dr. Joseph Allen is produced by FluoreSCENE Media.For more information on Dr. Joseph Allen visit https://doctoreyehealth.com/Visit https://odcommunity.com/ to learn more about FluoreSCENE Media.
2023-06-0855 min
Eye Give a Damn!#8: Eye Give a Damn about Glaucoma & Ocular Disease with Dr. Jessica SteenDr. Jessica SteenDoctor Eye HealthFluoreSCENE Media
Eye Give a Damn hosted by Dr. Joseph Allen is produced by FluoreSCENE Media.For more information on Dr. Joseph Allen visit https://doctoreyehealth.com/Visit https://odcommunity.com/ to learn more about FluoreSCENE Media.
2023-05-2534 min
Eye Give a Damn!#7 Eye Give a Damn about AMD with Dr. Amanda LeggeAmanda Legge, ODDoctor Eye HealthFluoreSCENE Media
Eye Give a Damn hosted by Dr. Joseph Allen is produced by FluoreSCENE Media.For more information on Dr. Joseph Allen visit https://doctoreyehealth.com/Visit https://odcommunity.com/ to learn more about FluoreSCENE Media.
2023-05-1152 min
Eye Give a Damn!#6 Eye Give a Damn about Personal Financial Freedom for ODs with Dr. Vitto MenaVittorio Mena O.D., M.S. is the sports vision director at Optical Academy in Clifton, NJ. He graduated from Seton Hall University with both a B.S. in Biology and an M.S. in Microbiology. He received his professional degree from Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University in 2014. He is professionally licensed in both life/variable annuity insurance and investments. He holds his 2-14, Series 6, and Series 63 financial licenses. https://odsonfb.com/user/vittorio-mena/https://optical-academy.com/Eye Give a Damn! Hosted by Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Diplo ABO Dr...
2023-04-2754 min
Eye Give a Damn!#5: Eye Give a Damn about Scleral Lenses with Dr. Brooke Messer https://www.vancethompsonvision.com/doctors/brooke-messerhttps://doctoreyehealth.com/
Eye Give a Damn hosted by Dr. Joseph Allen is produced by FluoreSCENE Media.For more information on Dr. Joseph Allen visit https://doctoreyehealth.com/Visit https://odcommunity.com/ to learn more about FluoreSCENE Media.
2023-04-1347 min
Eye Give a Damn!#4: Eye Give a Damn about Financial Planning for Optometrists with Evon Mendrin, CFP, CSLPwww.optometrywealth.comwww.doctoreyehealth.com
Eye Give a Damn hosted by Dr. Joseph Allen is produced by FluoreSCENE Media.For more information on Dr. Joseph Allen visit https://doctoreyehealth.com/Visit https://odcommunity.com/ to learn more about FluoreSCENE Media.
2023-03-281h 01
Eye Give a Damn!#3: Eye Give a Damn about Dry Eye and Neurotrophic Keratitis with Dr. Jeff VaranelliJeff Varanelli, OD, FAAO, Dipl. AAO, ABO, ABCMOFrom his early days in laser surgery to working with an ophthalmologist, Dr. Varanelli found his passion for the anterior segment to help his patients improve their overall eye health. For more than a decade, Dr. Varanelli has been an enthusiastic educator on all things related to dry eye and ocular surface disease. He is now taking the lead in Neurotrophic Keratitis (NK). Beyond herpetic eye disease, learn about other causes of NK and how to detect it, classify stages, and treat it more proactively. The doctors also discuss...
2023-03-1540 min
Eye Give a Damn!#2: Eye Give a Damn about Myopia and Blue Light Research with Dr. Lisa OstrinEpisode 2: Lisa Ostrin, OD, Ph.D, FAAO, FARVODr. Lisa Ostrin teaches human gross anatomy, advanced vision science and physiological optics at the University of Houston College of Optometry. She also runs a research lab focused on blue light and the environmental and behavioral factors that contribute to the increasing prevalence of myopia. Hear how school faculty is discussing the impact of COVID on the student experience and clinical studies and how academia will likely be transformed forever as a result, including the use of Instagram and TikTok to reach her students. Finally, “geek out” a little bit...
2023-02-2850 min
Eye Give a Damn!#1 Eye Give a Damn about The Future of Optometry with Dr. Nick ColatrellaNick Colatrella, OD, FAAO, Dipl. AAO, ABO, ABCMOIn this first episode of Eye Give a Damn, Dr. Allen sits down with Dr. Nick Colatrella, his personal mentor and colleague. Dr. Colatrella discusses the challenges of practicing at the highest extent of his license while being at the frontlines of scope expansion for optometry through his involvement with the AOA. From their shared experience and frustrations with insurance and vision plans to how private equity is impacting private practice; the doctors go deep into the future of optometry. Learn more about Dr. Nick Colatrella here: h...
2023-02-1649 min
Eye Give a Damn!Eye Give A Damn with Dr. Joseph AllenWelcome to Eye Give a Damn! – a new podcast series from Dr. Joseph Allen. After building a loyal following on YouTube as @DoctorEyeHealth to educate the general public about eye health, Dr. Allen is now taking a deeper look inside our profession. He discusses the challenges and opportunities facing optometry with colleagues who are on the frontlines. Eye Give a Damn hosted by Dr. Joseph Allen is produced by FluoreSCENE
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2023-02-1510 min
Nerdy Optometrist55. Being a trailblazer with Dr. Alan Glazier" Soren Kierkegaard once said: Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards" Dr. Alan Glazier's favorite quote. It's always exciting and inspiring to sit across a visionary who is constantly pushing everyone to do better. Dr. Alan Glazier needs no introduction and is surely a trailblazer who has inspired several people in our industry to always try to do something new and different while also giving back to the community. It was a sheer pleasure and honor to learn more about him as a person above and beyond optometry.
2022-08-0635 min