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Optometric Insights MediaThe OI Show: Dr. Walt Whitley: What’s New in MGD Beyond Heating and Squeezing?Send us a textThanks for your interest in this podcast. Please read this important program information before listening. Access to the post-test and to claim credit for participating is included below.Activity OverviewThis PER® Spectives™ podcast features a discussion among 3 optometrists on challenges and unmet needs associated with traditional treatments for meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD)-related dry eye disease (DED) — and opportunities for MGD treatment that may come with new and emerging topical therapies. In addition, the panel discusses myths and misconceptions that may affect outcomes in patients with MGD-DED. This program is de...2023-08-0717 minOptometric Insights MediaThe OI Show: The Ins and Outs of Lubricating Eye Drops with Dr. Selina McGeeSend us a textThanks for your interest in this podcast. Please read this important program information before listening. Access to the post-test and to claim credit for participating is included below.Activity OverviewThis PER® Spectives™ podcast features a discussion among 3 optometrists on concerns related to the use of preserved eye lubricants for patients with dry dye disease. In addition, the panel discusses developments in components within these products to support the ocular surface, including trehalose and hyaluronic acid. This program is designed to help clinicians better match specific eye lubrication products to ind...2023-07-3113 min
Science SocietyProgrammable Colloidal Self-Assembly and Foldamers with Dr. BrujicIn this riveting episode, Dr. Brujic delves into the fascinating world of particle self-assembly. We discuss a groundbreaking model system of colloidal droplet chains that leverage programmable DNA interactions to direct their folding into distinct geometries. As Dr. Brujic explains, it is possible to watch these droplets in real time and space, enabling researchers to unravel the rules of folding. Dr. Brujic describes the power of controlling the order in which interactions occur to guide folding into unique structures, termed "colloidal foldamers." We examine the capabilities of simple alternating sequences and explore how these sequences create a...2022-10-192h 20Optometric Insights Media#72 The OI Show: Escaping the Mountain: How to Get Out of Student Debt Quickly with Dr. Rachel WrubleSend us a text2022-02-2217 minOptometric Insights Media#71 The OI Show: Corneal Cross-Linking with Dr. Marc BloomensteinSend us a textIn this episode we are joined by Dr. Marc Bloomenstein where he will give his perspective on refractive surgery and corneal crosslinking. Marc Bloomenstein OD, FAAODr. Marc R. Bloomenstein is a 1990 graduate of the University of California at Los Angeles with a degree in Biology. He received his optometric degree from the New England College of Optometry in 1994. After graduation Dr. Bloomenstein finished a residency in secondary ophthalmic care at the Barnet Dulaney Eye Center in Phoenix, Arizona. He received his fellowship from the Ameri...2022-02-1514 minOptometric Insights Media#70 The OI Show: Insane in the Membrane with Dr. Jeff VaranelliSend us a textIn this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Jeff Varanelli, and going to get insane in the membrane on the optometric insights show. This is a growing area of interest within eyecare. Both ophthalmology and optometry are embracing this treatment as a viable option for appropriate patients. We will do a deep dive into this and discuss a clear clinical guidance. If you're someone who wants to grab some clinical pearls, this episode is for you! Dr. Jeff will share the most common conditions that would benefit from amniotic membranes and how to...2022-02-0813 minOptometric Insights Media#69 The OI Show: Optometric Education Consultants with Dr. Greg CaldwellSend us a textIn today’s episode we are joined by Dr. Greg Caldwell to discuss Optometric Education Consultants (OEC). The philosophy of The Optometric Education Consultants (OEC) is to help optometrists enhance care of their patients through timely, clinically pertinent, and highly interactive education. OEC assembles top clinical educators to deliver high-quality COPE-approved continuing education in a relaxed, comfortable setting.About Dr. Greg CaldwellGreg Caldwell, O.D., is a 1995 graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. He completed a one-year residency in primary care and ocul...2022-02-0112 minOptometric Insights Media#25 The Myopia Podcast: Randy Kojima: Using Topography to Predict Myopia Management SuccessRandy Kojima is the Clinical Research and Development Director for PrecisionTechnology based in Vancouver, Canada. He also serves as Research Scientist andClinical Instructor at the Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove,Oregon. Additionally, he is a clinical advisor to Medmont Instruments in Melbourne,Australia.Randy has published numerous articles and submitted posters on various contactlens related topics as well as been a contributing author in a number of text bookchapters. He lectures globally and enjoys sharing insights, methods and researchwith eye care colleagues...2022-01-1221 minOptometric Insights Media#68 The OI Show: Open Your Eyes with Dr. Kerry GelbSend us a text2022-01-1126 minOptometric Insights Media#24 The Myopia Podcast: Dwight Akerman: Treating Myopia Holistically2022-01-0530 minOptometric Insights Media#67 The OI Show: Dr. Marsha Malooley: Do Multifocal IOLs really work?Send us a text2022-01-0416 minOptometric Insights Media#23 The Myopia Podcast: Oliver Woo: How to Set Yourself Up as Myopia Managerto be updated..2021-12-1521 minOptometric Insights Media#66 The OI Show: Meibomian Gland and Contact Lens Wear with Dr. Andrew PuckerSend us a textAbout Dr. Andrew Pucker:Dr. Pucker earned his OD, MS, and PhD degrees from The Ohio State University, and he is currently an Assistant Professor and the Director of Clinical Research and Myopia Control at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Pucker has been the Principal Investigator of a National Eye Institute funded project related to myopia development, and he currently manages other funded projects related to refractive error, dry eye, and contact lenses. He is a Fellow and Diplomate of the American Academy of Optometry...2021-12-1415 minOptometric Insights Media#22 The Myopia Podcast: Dr. Ariel Cerenzie: Setting prices in Myopia ManagementAbout Dr. Ariel Cerenzie:Ariel Cerenzie is an optometrist, myopia management enthusiast, and recent mother who frequently speaks, writes, and consults on the science and clinical integration of myopia management. Through sharing her expertise, she hopes to help others seamlessly incorporate myopia management as the standard of care in their practice. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and Scleral Lens Education Society. In addition, she is the secretary for her local optometric society and an active member of the North Carolina Optometric society. Where to find...2021-12-0828 minOptometric Insights Media#65 The OI Show: Goggles in Glaucoma with Dr. Mitch IbachSend us a textAbout Dr. Mitch Ibach:Dr. Mitch Ibach is a fellowship-trained optometrist at Vance Thompson Vision in Sioux Falls, SD since 2014. Dr. Ibach specializes in anterior segment surgical care including cataracts, corneal diseases, glaucoma, and refractive surgeries. Dr. Ibach maintains a large collaborative glaucoma clinic that focuses on long-term disease care. Dr. Ibach has participated in numerous FDA and industry sponsored clinical trials in the areas of cataracts, cornea, glaucoma, and refractive surgery. He is a member of the American Optometric Association and a fellow of the American...2021-12-0718 minOptometric Insights Media#21 The Myopia Podcast: Dr. Maria Liu: Challenges of Topographies and its benefit in Orthokeratology2021-12-0127 minOptometric Insights Media#64 The OI Show: Rocket Fuel for Growth with Dr. Jason ComptonSend us a textOn this episode of The OI Show, we're joined by Dr. Jason Compton to talk about rocket fuel for growth. About Dr. Jason E. Compton:Dr. Jason E. Compton graduated from the SUNY State College of Optometry and completed his residency at the Wilmington Delaware VA Medical Center. Dr. Compton owns a private practice ‘Compton Eye Associates’ in the New York City area. Dr. Comptonserves as Assistant Adjunct Faculty for the SUNY State College of Optometry. Dr. Compton is a council member of the American Optometric Association’s Contact L...2021-11-3012 minOptometric Insights Media#20 The Myopia Podcast: Craig Norman: Where to Find Myopia Management EducationAbout Craig Norman:A clinician for over 4 decades, he has been involved in the development andevaluation of numerous products and technologies in the soft, GP and scleral lenscategory. Until the summer of 2018 he was the founding Director of Research atthe Michigan College of Optometry, Ferris State University where he remains onthe adjunct faculty.From its inception in 2002 through 2018 he was a Founder and EducationCommittee Chairman of the Global Specialty Lens Symposium.Mr. Norman has been a Consulting Editor to the Contact Lens...2021-11-2417 minOptometric Insights Media#63 The OI Show: The Healthcare Crisis in America with Dr. Justin ManningSend us a textAbout Dr. Justin Manning:Dr. Justin Manning is the Executive Vice President of Professional Strategies at Healthy Eyes Advantage, where he directs all member strategy, member benefit development, and education. In addition, he leads HEA’s National Advisory Board and Ambassador teams and hosts the PracticeAdvantage podcast. Prior to joining HEA, he founded The Keratoconus and Scleral Lens Institute at Bettner Vision in Colorado Springs, and eyeLeader, a consulting company focused on leadership development, technology in eyecare, and population health.He has consulted for Eyefinity, AEG Vi...2021-11-2327 minOptometric Insights Media#19 The Myopia Podcast: Dr. Elise Kramer and Dr. Stephanie Woo: Conversations with Kids and Parents about Myopia Management2021-11-1723 minOptometric Insights Media#62 The OI Show: Implementing New Dry Eye Technologies into Practice with Dr. Christopher WolfeSend us a textAbout Dr. Christopher Wolfe:Dr. Christopher Wolfe is a graduate of Northeastern State University Oklahoma College ofOptometry. While in school, he served as president of the American Optometric StudentAssociation, where he represented over 6,000 members. He is currently the Chair of the American Optometric Association’s State Government Relations Committee and the Legislative Chair for the Nebraska Optometric Association. In 2013 and 2015 he was awarded Young Optometrist of the Year for the Nebraska OptometricAssociation. In 2016 he was awarded the Optometrist of the Year for...2021-11-1619 minOptometric Insights Media#18 The Myopia Podcast: Dr. Eef van der Worp: Preventing Myopia Before it Starts2021-11-1026 minOptometric Insights Media#61 The OI Show: Strengths Finder and How to Use them to Make Yourself and the People Around You Better with Dr. Lindsay SicksSend us a textAbout Dr. Lindsay SicksDr. Sicks graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University in 2006 with a BA in Biology. She received her OD from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2010 and went on to complete a residency in Cornea and Contact Lenses at Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry. While in Oklahoma, she was certified in and performed therapeutic anterior segment laser and minor surgical procedures. Currently, Dr. Sicks serves as an attending optometrist for third- and fourth-year interns in the Cornea Center for Clinical Excellence fitting specialty contact lenses...2021-11-0917 minOptometric Insights Media#17 The Myopia Podcast: Dr. Jeff Walline: Are Higher Add Powers better with Soft MultifcoalsAbout Dr. Jeff Walline:Jeffrey J. Walline, OD PhD is the Associate Dean for Research at The Ohio State University College of Optometry. He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry, and he received his Master’s and PhD degrees from The Ohio State University College of Optometry. Dr. Walline has led several pediatric contact lens studies, and he is the Study Chair of the Bifocal Lenses In Nearsighted Kids (BLINK) Study, a National Eye Institute-sponsored randomized clinical trial to investigate the myopia control effects of...2021-11-0322 minOptometric Insights Media#60 The OI Show: Lasers in Eyecare and Advanced Optometric Procedure with Dr. Lindsey BullSend us a textAbout Dr. Lindsey Bull:A Certified Ocular Disease Trained Optometrist currently practicing at EyeCare Associates of South Tulsa, where she enjoys utilizing the skills she has been trained for, including anterior segment laser procedures, in office surgical procedures and treatment of a wide variety of ocular diseases. In addition to her daily practice Dr. Bull is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and is active in the American Optometric Association and the Oklahoma Association of Optometric Physicians.Dr. Bull has received a number...2021-11-0218 minOptometric Insights Media#59 The OI Show: Buying in an MD Practice with Dr. Vin DangSend us a textBuying in an MD practice as an OD is not a path most of people in the optometry space which is why we are truly honored to share with you in this episode of The OI Show the incredible story of how Dr. Vin Dang ended up in a practice he is currently in. 𝘌𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘥𝘦 𝘏𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵: His incredible story of taking on a challenge to accept an offer from a practice in a location he never heard of. What made him decide to buy in the practice. The mission and vision of his practice. The quality of an ophthalmology practi...2021-10-2718 minOptometric Insights Media#16 The Myopia Podcast: Dr. Monica Jong: Innovative Research on Myopia Treatments🔖 Innovative Research involves looking for solutions – either to known, or sometimes to undefined needs. It’s essentially an investment in technology and future capabilities which is transformed into new products, processes, and services.We are truly grateful to be joined by Dr. Monica Jong the former executive director International Myopia Institute on this episode of The Myopia PodcastLet’s pick her brain and know the things that we need and we want to know about innovative research on myopia treatments.In this episode we will learn: 📍 Why myopia is considered a disease now...2021-10-2027 minOptometric Insights Media#58 The OI Show: WE LOVE EYES with Dr. Tanya GillSend us a textDo you put off getting your eyes checked? Eye conditions and other health problems can be detected in the early stages through regular eye tests at least every two years. An eye test could detect treatable eye conditions up to four years earlier.Yet many people don’t get their eyes tested until their eyesight deteriorates. So don’t lose sight of what’s important. Show your eyes some love. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Tanya Gill.She will share with us an exciting story o...2021-10-1923 minOptometric Insights Media#15 The Myopia Podcast: Ran Yam: Using Eye Tracking for Axial Measurements and Myopia GlassesAbout Ran Yam:Ran Yam, CEO and co-founder.Ran has decades of experience in developing optical systems and medical devices for different industries such as defense, optical communication, semi-conductors and ophthalmology . In his previous position as VP R&D for Visionix, a global leader in eye care solutions, he was responsible for developing innovative, cutting edge eye diagnostics products that are available globally. Ran holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering (Cum Laude) from the Israeli Technion and has nine patents to his name.Novasight: https://nova-sight.com/2021-10-1320 minOptometric Insights Media#57 The OI Show: Diabetes Eyecare with Dr. Paul ChousSend us a textAbout Dr. Paul Chous:Dr. Paul Chous completed his undergraduate education at Brown and UCIrvine, and then received his Masters and Doctorate of Optometry degrees fromUC Berkeley. Paul has a private practice specializing in diabetes eye care andeducation in Tacoma, WA. He is the author of Diabetic Eye Disease: LessonsFrom a Diabetic Eye Doctor, which was included in the “Top 12 DiabetesBooks” by Diabetes Update magazine in 2004. He is editorial advisor to Reviewof Optometry and Optometry Time...2021-10-1213 minOptometric Insights Media#14 The Myopia Podcast: Craig Norman: Lawsuits in Myopia Managment, Myopia in Ophthalmology, and 3 years from nowAbout Craig Norman:A clinician for over 4 decades, he has been involved in the development andevaluation of numerous products and technologies in the soft, GP and scleral lenscategory. Until the summer of 2018 he was the founding Director of Research atthe Michigan College of Optometry, Ferris State University where he remains onthe adjunct faculty.From its inception in 2002 through 2018 he was a Founder and EducationCommittee Chairman of the Global Specialty Lens Symposium.Mr. Norman has been a Consulting Editor to the Contact...2021-10-0729 minOptometric Insights Media#56 The OI Show: Eye Tracking Technology with Ran YamSend us a textAbout Ran Yam:Ran Yam, CEO and co-founder.Ran has decades of experience in developing optical systems and medical devices for different industries such as defense, optical communication, semi-conductors and ophthalmology . In his previous position as VP R&D for Visionix, a global leader in eye care solutions, he was responsible for developing innovative, cutting edge eye diagnostics products that are available globally. Ran holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering (Cum Laude) from the Israeli Technion and has nine patents to his name.Novasight: https://n...2021-10-0520 minOptometric Insights Media#13 The Myopia Podcast: Monica Jong: 400 Definitions for Myopia and the International Myopia InstituteAbout Dr. Monica Jong:Assistant Professor, Discipline of Optometry, University of Canberra, AustraliaAsia Optometric Myopia Academy (AOMA) AdvisorVisiting Fellow, School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales,SydneySecretary of the Refractive Error Working Group, International Agency for the Prevention ofBlindnessFormer International Myopia Institute (IMI) Executive Director, BHVI SydneyMonica is a graduate from the Optometry program at the University of Melbourne, whereshe also completed her PhD investigating the structure and function relationship usingoptical coherence...2021-09-3022 minOptometric Insights Media#55 The OI Show: Not Getting Crossed with Dr. Cecelia KoettingSend us a textAbout Dr. Cecelia Koetting:Dr. Koetting practices at the secondary tertiary surgical center Virginia Eye Consultants in Norfolk, VA. Her primary focus is ocular disease specializing in anterior segment and corneal disease, neuro-optometry, and peri-operative care. She also partakes in clinical research and the maintenance of the referral network alongside the practices other optometrists. Dr. Koetting serves as the Externship Director and is adjunct faculty for several schools and colleges of optometry.Dr. Koetting is fellow in the American Academy of Optometry, a diplomate of...2021-09-2813 minOptometric Insights Media#12 The Myopia Podcast: Matt Oerding: 3 Principles to Grow Your Myopia Management Practice, GMAC, Treehouse EyesAbout Matt Oerding:Matt Oerding is an executive with 25 years of experience with Novartis, General Mills andGeneral Electric. He has held leadership roles in marketing, strategy and general managementin the U.S., Europe and Asia.Passionate about making a difference in people's lives, Matt has focused on the eye care sector since 2001. Over the last 20 years, Matt has launched new contact lens products globally, led R&D pipeline efforts for new eye care devices, and been a country general manager with full P&L accountability...2021-09-2227 minOptometric Insights Media#54 The OI Show: Dr. Contact Lens with Dr. Brianna RhueSend us a textAbout Dr. Brianna Rhue:Brianna Rhue earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona before earning her Doctorate of Optometry at Nova Southeastern University. She completed her residency at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami and is a partner at West Broward Eyecare in South Florida. Dr. Rhue is passionate about health care technology, myopia management, specialty contact lens fits and practice management. She enjoys sharing her love for technology and myopia management through speaking engagements to help optometrists understand business, technology and new areas...2021-09-2126 minOptometric Insights Media#11 The Myopia Podcast: Dr. Justin Kwan: From Private Practice to Coopervision Myopia GuruAbout Dr. Justin Kwan:Dr. Justin Kwan is a 2009 graduate of Berkeley and went on to do a contact lens and dry eye residency at SCCO. He taught and saw patients there for eight years before moving to Chicago three years ago. In April 2020, he transitioned to CooperVision full time in the role of senior manager, myopia management. In his 12 year career, he has given over 100 hours of continuing education. Dr. Kwan is the current president of the Chicago North Side Optometric Society, chair of the Fellows Doing Research SIG of the Academy, and...2021-09-1525 minOptometric Insights Media#53 The OI Show: Range in Optometry with Dr. Mark SchaefferSend us a textAbout Dr. Mark Schaeffer:Dr. Mark Schaeffer serves as Clinical Field Manager at MyEyeDr inBirmingham, Alabama where he practices full scope optometry. Inaddition to his clinical work, he is affiliated with severalpharmaceutical companies in consulting for ocular disease andcontact lenses. Dr. Schaeffer is the author of multiple articles thathave appeared in various journals. He has served as a moderatorfor EyeTubeOD and has given several COPE-approvedpresentations. He is a Founding Member of the Intrepid...2021-09-1413 minOptometric Insights Media#10 The Myopia Podcast: Dr. David Kading: Implementing Myopia Management into PracticeIn this special episode of the Myopia Podcast, Dr. David Kading shared his previous webinar called Implementing Myopia Management into Your Practice. Resources Website Mentioned:Euclid System: https://euclidsys.com/practitioners2021-09-0849 minOptometric Insights Media#52 The OI Show: How to Utilize iPad to Help Improve Binocular Vision and Myopia Practice with Ilse HomanSend us a textAbout Dr. Ilse Homan:Ilse obtained her B. Optom degree at Rand Afrikaans University (RAU) in 2005, has completed various additional Paediatric and Binocular Vision Courses and is qualified in Ocular Diagnostics. She was also amongst the first group of South African Optometrists who passed the theoretical portion of the Ocular Therapeutics Course (with distinction), in collaboration with State University of New York (SUNY).Learn more about Eyeli: https://eyeli.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EyeliApp/2021-09-0724 minOptometric Insights Media#9 The Myopia Podcast: Dr. Eef van der Worp: Create a Customized Approach to Your Myopia ManagementIn this podcast, Dr. Eef Van Der Worp talks about creating a customized approach to Myopia. People with Myopia can see clearly when it’s close to them but all distant objects appear blurred. This is a common condition that affects an estimated 25% of Americans.Inside the podcast you will learn the following: The importance of axial length in Myopia managementThe reason why the axial length was allocating but the refractive air was not changing.What's the best optical intervention? How to know if we have to switch treatment?What is multifocal ortho...2021-09-0128 minOptometric Insights Media#51 The OI Show: Hate Your eHR Less with Dr. Kelly KerksickSend us a textNowadays, electronic devices and software have become part of our daily life. We can all agree that it gives us a fast and convenient way of living in a world of technology. So how EHR helps contribute to providing higher quality and safer care for patients. In this podcast, Dr. Kelly Kerksick will talk about Revolutionary EHRInside the podcast, you will learn about the following:What are the changes since then? What are the advantages of using electronic health records over paper?What are the innovations that wi...2021-08-3117 minOptometric Insights Media#8 The Myopia Podcast: Maria Liu: How They Do Myopia Management in China2021-08-2523 minOptometric Insights Media#50 The OI Show: Podcast Recap with Dr. Dave Kading and Dr. Mile BrujicSend us a text2021-08-2411 minOptometric Insights Media#7 The Myopia Podcast: Dr. Elise Kramer and Dr. Stephanie Woo: Marketing Your Myopia Management2021-08-1824 minOptometric Insights Media#49 The OI Show: Why Things Get so Foggy with Dr. Maria WalkerSend us a text2021-08-1713 minOptometric Insights Media#6 The Myopia Podcast: Randy kojima: Topographies to Enhance Myopia Managementto be updated2021-08-1120 minOptometric Insights Media#48 The OI Show: Profit in Practice with Dr. Mick KlingSend us a textAbout Dr. Mick Kling:Dr. Michael A. (Mick) Kling is a leadership trainer, consultant, speaker, writer, innovator and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Impact Leadership, which provides leader- ship, culture and business consulting for the eye care community. In addition to his role with Impact Leader- ship, Mick is the founder and CEO of lnvision Optometry, one of the largest, single location optometric practices in San Diego, California. He has developed a notable reputation for providing conscientious and impactful advice, an...2021-08-1019 minOptometric Insights Media#5 The Myopia Podcast: Dwight Akerman: Business Models of Myopia ManagementAbout Dr. Dwight Akerman:Dr. Dwight Akerman serves as the Chief Medical Editor at Review of Myopia Management, the world's most widely subscribed myopia journal. He is an internationally recognized senior healthcare leader with extensive experience in myopia management, peer education & communications, medical marketing, innovation, financial management, and M&A/business development & licensing.Dr. Akerman was the Vice President & Global Head of Professional Affairs & Business Development for Alcon before retiring from this role in 2019. He has published widely and is a frequently invited peer educator...2021-08-0431 minOptometric Insights Media#47 The OI Show: Engineering Your Dream Practice from the Ground Up with Dr. Kerry GieddSend us a textAbout Dr. Kerry Giedd:Kerry Giedd, OD, MS, FAAO is a founding partner of Eola Eyes, a private group practice in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Giedd has served as a clinical investigator, consultant, and speaker for companies within the vision care industry, including Bausch + Lomb, CooperVision, Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Alcon, and Allergan. Her practice has been nationally recognized as the recipient of CooperVision’s Best Practices Award and Vision Monday’s Design and Retail Excellence (DARE) Awards. She has been published in vision care industry trade journals and...2021-08-0310 minOptometric Insights Media#4 The Myopia Podcast: Mark Bullimore: Is Myopia a Disease, does it cause impairment, and why each diopter mattersAbout Mark Bullimore:Professor Bullimore is an internationally renowned scientist, speaker, and educator based in Boulder, Colorado. He received his Optometry degree and PhD in Vision Science from Aston University in Birmingham, England. He spent most of his career at the Ohio State University and the University of California at Berkeley and is now Adjunct Professor at the University of Houston. He is Associate Editor of Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics and the former Editor of Optometry and Vision Science. His expertise in myopia, contact lenses, low vision, presbyopia, and refractive surgery means that...2021-07-2831 minOptometric Insights Media#46 Catching Early Keratoconic Cornea with Dr. John GellesSend us a textAbout Dr. John Gelles:Dr. Gelles is the director of the specialty contact lens division of the Cornea and Laser Eye Institute and the CLEI Center for Keratoconus in Teaneck, NJ. He is an assistant clinical professor at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, and an adjunct clinical professor at State University of New York College of Optometry, Illinois College of Optometry, and New England College of Optometry. He is a PROSE clinical fellow and a fellow of the Contact Lens Society...2021-07-2717 minOptometric Insights Media#3 The Myopia Podcast: Jeff Walline: Why Atropine in Myopia ManagementWhy do we think Atropine works? If you think it is because of accommodation, think again. We also discuss concentrations and the studies leading to how I use atropine in my practice. Also, Jeff speaks about a recent study talking about what your patients will experience when they use atropine. Jeff's work in the area of Myopia has been so influential in my myopia practice. About Dr. Jeff Walline:Jeffrey J. Walline, OD PhD is the Associate Dean for Research at The Ohio State University College of Optometry. He received his Docto...2021-07-2126 minOptometric Insights Media#45 Developing a Cash Pay Model with Dr. Caity MorrisonSend us a textAbout Dr. Caity Morrison: Dr. Morrison is the owner of In Focus: Specialty Contact Lens & Vision Solutions, a private practice in Scottsdale, Arizona that specializes in contact lenses for advanced ocular conditions and comprehensive care for difficult visual cases. After graduating from the New England College of Optometry in Boston, Dr. Morrison completed a Cornea & Contact Lens Residency at SUNY College of Optometry in New York City. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO), a Fellow of the Scleral Lens Society (FS...2021-07-2019 minOptometric Insights Media#02 The Myopia Podcast | The History of Myopia Management with Patrick CarolineToday we are honored to have Patrick Caroline about the history of Myopia Management. About Mr. Caroline: Mr. Caroline serves as Associate Professor at Pacific UniversityCollege of Optometry in Forest Grove Oregon. He is a Fellowmember and Diplomat of the Cornea and Contact Lens Section of theAmerican Academy of Optometry. For the past thirty years Patrickhas served as a contributing editor for the Contact Lens Spectrum.He has published over 360 papers on a wide range of contact lenstopics and has lectured extensively...2021-07-1429 minOptometric Insights Media#44 The New Category of Correcting Vision Up Close with Dr. Shane KannarSend us a textAbout Dr. Shane Kannar:Shane R. Kannarr, OD, practices in Pittsburg, Kansas. He opened Kannarr Eye Care in 2009. The practice has grown into a busy three doctor-three location practice. Much of this growth can be attributed to embracing patient needs first and foremost and utilizing technology to differentiate the practice. Dr. Kannarr has lectured regionally and nationally to both staff and colleagues on a variety of optometric topics including: contact lenses, disease, and practice management. He is on the medical staff at two local hospitals. Duri...2021-07-1313 minOptometric Insights Media#1 Introduction to The Myopia Podcast with Dr. David KadingAbout Dr. David Kading:Dave Kading has been recognized by his peers as one of the top 50 most influential optometrists of all time, as a top innovator in eyecare, and in 2017 was listed among the top 10 practices in eyecare. His progressive and forward thinking approach to healthcare and tech work to bring about a new and fresh perspective. He consults with healthcareand technology companies around the world to help them see what thefuture might bring.Dr. Kading completed his specialty training in Custom Contact lenses and...2021-07-1310 minOptometric Insights Media#43 Genetic Testing for Keratoconus with Dr. Melissa BarnettSend us a textAbout Dr. Melissa Barnett:Dr. Melissa Barnett is a principal optometrist at the University of California, Davis Eye Center in Sacramento and Davis, California. She is an internationally recognized key opinion leader, specializing in dry eye disease and specialty contact lenses. Dr. Barnett lectures globally and publishes extensively on topics including dry eye, anterior segment disease, contact lenses and creating a healthy balance between work and home life for women in optometry. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, a Diplomate of the American...2021-07-0818 minOptometric Insights Media#42 All About the Lids with Dr. Susan GromackiSend us a textAbout Dr. Susan Gromacki:Dr. Susan J. Gromacki is an internationally-recognized clinician, lecturer, and author on the topics of the cornea and contact lenses. In practice for 27 years, she graduated with honors from the University of Notre Dame and The Ohio State University College of Optometry and completed a residency in hospital-based optometry with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. She has presented over 675 professional lectures and publications and has served as Contributing Editor of Contact Lens Spectrum, Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, Contemporary Optometry, an...2021-07-0615 minOptometric Insights Media#41 How to Invent a Blockbuster Scleral Lens and Optometry School's Scleral Lens Education with Dr. Jason JedlickaSend us a textAbout Dr. Jason Jedlicka:Dr Jedlicka is an Associate Professor at Indiana University School of Optometry, and the Director of the Cornea and Contact Lens Service. He is a Diplomate in the American Academy of Optometry's Cornea, Contact Lens, and Refractive Technologies Section, a past President of the Scleral Lens Education Society, and a Fellow and board member of the Contact Lens Society of America. He is the developer of the Zenlens family of scleral lenses and is a consultant to Bausch and Lomb. He is the 2021 rec...2021-06-3015 minOptometric Insights Media#40 Eyes on Eyecare with Dr. Matt GellerSend us a textAbout Dr. Matt Geller:Dr. Geller is the co-founder and CEO of CovalentCreative - an independently owned, eyecare professional-only, digital marketing agency that provides content, creative, and technology services for forward-thinking eyecare organizations CovalentCreative is the parent company of EyesOnEyecare.com - a digital publication that focuses on providing clinical and career education to the up-and-coming generation of optometrists and ophthalmologists. Social Media:https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewgeller/https://www.instagram.com/drmattgeller/Eyes on Eyecare:Website: http://eyesoneyecare.c...2021-06-2911 minOptometric Insights Media#39 Life Outside Optometry and How to Develop a Work-Life Balance with Dr. Roya HabibiSend us a textAbout Dr. Roya Habibi:Dr Roya Habibi is a University of California, Berkeley trained optometric doctor with a specialized focus on Dry Eye Disease and Specialty Contact Lenses. As a practicing doctor at a multi-disciplinary practice in Seattle, WA, Dr Habibi founded and serves as the Director of the Center for Eye Comfort. Within her specialty clinic, Dr Habibi is focused on treating and truly understanding dry eye disease and its effects on her patients. In clinic, she incorporates advanced diagnostic testing and empirically proven treatment options to...2021-06-2325 minOptometric Insights Media#38 All Things OCT with Dr. Joe PizzimentiSend us a textAbout Dr. Joe Pizzimenti:Dr. Joseph Pizzimenti is a full-time faculty member and tenured Professor at the Rosenberg School of Optometry at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, TX. He earned his Doctor of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry. Dr. Pizzimenti completed a residency Ocular Disease and Rehabilitative Optometry at the University of Houston. He is a Fellow of both the American Academy of Optometry (AAO) and the Optometric Retina Society (ORS), serving as ORS President from 2012- 2014. Dr. Pizzimenti’s t...2021-06-2211 minOptometric Insights Media#37 How to Impliment Lipiflow into Practice with Dr. Andy FischerSend us a textAbout Dr. Andy Fischer:Andrew Fischer attended Indiana University and after three years of undergraduate courses, was admitted into the Indiana University School of Optometry where he graduated in 2018. In optometry school he served as the President of the IU Optometric Student Association. In 2019, Dr. Fischer completed a residency at Specialty Eye in Seattle, Washington with a focus in corneal disease, specialty contact lenses, and dry eye disease. He was nominated for and received the George Mertz Contact Lens Residency Award for his achievements during hi...2021-06-1622 minOptometric Insights Media#36 Revolutionizing the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Algorithm of Dry Eye Disease with Dr. Doug DevriesSend us a text2021-06-1512 minOptometric Insights Media#35 How to Grow Your Instagram Through Engaging Contents with Tyler MatheniaSend us a textAbout Tyler Mathenia:Tyler Mathenia is part of Midwestern University Chicago College of Optometry class of 2021. Raised in Missouri, Tyler hopes to stay within the state and work in a private practice to provide care to his hometown. Tyler has an active optometry-based social media presence and enjoys spending his free time with his wife and their French bulldog, Louie.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futureoptometrist/2021-06-0914 minOptometric Insights Media#34 What's New in Dry Eye and Glaucoma with Dr. Walt WhitleySend us a textAbout Dr. Walt Whitley:Walter Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO serves as the Director of Referral Services and Residency Program Supervisor at Virginia Eye Consultants in Norfolk, Virginia where his practice encompasses ocular surface disease, glaucoma, surgical co-management, clinical research and the supervision of an extensive referral network. Additionally, Dr. Whitley serves as the Director of Professional Relations for CEI Vision Partners (CVP) whose focus is to maximize patient centered care through collaboration between eye care providers and the medical communities they serve. Dr. Whitley is a nationally...2021-06-0810 minOptometric Insights Media#33 Future Technology and Industry's Role in Optometry Education with Dr Paul KarpeckiSend us a textAbout Dr. Paul Karpecki:Dr. Karpecki received his doctor of optometry degree from Indiana University andcompleted a fellowship in cornea in Kansas City, in affiliation with thePennsylvania College of Optometry. He currently serves as Director of Corneaand External Disease at Kentucky Eye Institute in Lexington KY and for Center forSight in Carmel IN. He also serves as an Associate Professor at the KentuckyCollege of Optometry in Pikeville, and is the Medical Director for KEPLR Vision.Dr...2021-06-0230 minOptometric Insights Media#32 Medical Optometric Model with Dr. Leslie OdellSend us a textAbout Dr. Leslie O'Dell: Dr. O’Dell focuses on the management of ocular disease including glaucoma, dry eye, and diabetic eye disease as the Clinical Director of Medical Optometry America in York, PA. Dr. O’Dell graduated from Salus College of Optometry in 2003 and completed a residency at the Baltimore VA Hospital. She is a fellow in the American Academy of Optometry, a diplomate of the American Board of Optometry and a member of the Optometric Glaucoma Society, Tear Film, and Ocular Surface Society (TFOS), AOA and Cent...2021-06-0111 minOptometric Insights Media#31 How to Become a Scleral Lens and Myopia Management Specialist with Dr. Elise KramerSend us a textAbout Dr. Elise Kramer:Dr. Elise Kramer is a residency-trained optometrist in Miami FL who specializes in ocular surface disease and regular and specialty contact lens fitting.Her Doctorate degree was awarded in Optometry from the Université de Montréal in 2012 where she received a grant from the Scholarship Program of the Québec Ministry of Education for short-term university studies outside of Québec. Receipt of this scholarship award is based on academic performance. In the summer of her second year, she participated in a hu...2021-05-2623 minOptometric Insights Media#30 Eyes on Dry Eye with Dr. Damon DierkerSend us a textAbout Dr. Damon Dierker:Dr. Dierker is Director of Optometric Services at Eye Surgeons of Indiana and an adjunct faculty member at the Indiana University School of Optometry. He practices consultative optometry with special interests in ocular surface disease and retinal disorders. He has developed a dedicated dry eye clinic within his practice and helps colleagues across the country in this area as the creator of Dry Eye Boot Camp and co-founder of Eyes on Dry Eye. Additionally, he serves as President of the Indiana Optometric Association. 2021-05-2513 minOptometric Insights Media#29 The Future of Eyecare Education in Social Media with Dr. Jackie GarlichSend us a textAbout Dr. Jackie Garlich:Dr. Jaclyn Garlich is a graduate of the New England College of Optometry. After optometry school, she furthered her training by completing a residency in primary care and ocular disease at the St. Louis Veterans Affairs and obtained her Fellowship of the American Academy of Optometry in 2011. She is the owner of Envision Optometry in Boston and has a strong interest in treating dry eye. Dr. Garlich is also the editor of 20/20 Glance, an optometry newsletter that educates thousands of optometrists on the...2021-05-1918 minOptometric Insights Media#28 The Consulting Side of Eyecare with Craig NormanSend us a textAbout Dr. Craig Norman:A clinician for over 4 decades, he has been involved in the development and evaluation of numerous products and technologies in the soft, GP and scleral lens category. Until the summer of 2018 he was the founding Director of Research at the Michigan College of Optometry, Ferris State University where he remains on the adjunct faculty. From its inception in 2002 through 2018 he was a Founder and Education Committee Chairman of the Global Specialty Lens Symposium. Mr. Norman has been a Consulting Ed...2021-05-1812 minOptometric Insights Media#27 Disruptive Technology and Altering Optometry's Education Process with Dr. Howard PurcellSend us a textAbout Dr. Howard Purcell:Howard Purcell, OD ‘84, FAAO was named the College’s 13th president in July of 2018. Dr. Purcell brings to the position a wealth of experience in private practice, academia, and the optometric industry. He is well versed in evolving trends and technologies in healthcare and optometry in particular and brings this expertise to the presidency.Prior to his appointment as President, Dr. Purcell served as the Senior Vice President, Customer Development for Essilor of America. He was part of the Essilor team for 1...2021-05-1232 minOptometric Insights Media#26 Cosmetics in Optometry with Dr. Selina McgeeSend us a textAbout Dr. Selina McGee:Dr. Selina McGee is Founder and Owner of Precision Vision of Edmond, a boutique private practice that offers patients a wide range of optometric care via its dry eye center of excellence, specialty contact lens clinic and aesthetics suite. The practice also performs extensive pathology management and laser and minor surgical procedures. In 2018, Dr. McGee introduced eye rejuvenation services to help patients bothered by drooping eyelids or wrinkles around their eyes. In addition to her private practice, Dr. McGee is an Adjunct Assistant Professor...2021-05-1115 minOptometric Insights Media#25 The Future of Optometric Technology with Dr. Fayiz MahgoubSend us a textAbout Dr. Fayiz Mahgoub:To be updated.Where to find him:Augmented Vision Labs Website: https://augmentedvisionlabs.com/Instagram: @fayiz_m (https://www.instagram.com/fayiz_m)Facebook: Fayiz Mahgoub (https://www.facebook.com/fayiz.mahgoub)LinkedIn: Fayiz Mahgoub, OD (https://www.linkedin.com/in/fayizmahgoub/)2021-05-0517 minOptometric Insights Media#24 Full Scope Optometric Care with Dr. James DeomSend us a textAbout Dr. James Deom:James Deom is a 2014 graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. While in school he was the national AOSA president and was the first student to complete his OD and MPH concurrently while at PCO. Upon graduating, he joined Hazleton Eye Specialsits and has grown the office to three locations with a passion for providing full scope optometric care. He is the proud father of three children and his wife Jillian who is a practice Physical Therapist. 2021-05-0411 minOptometric Insights Media#23 How to Build a Referral-Based Practice from Scratch with Dr. Elise KramerSend us a textOn this episode of The OI Show, Dr. Elise Kramer shared with us how she got started and build her referral-based practice in less than 3 years. About Dr. Elise Kramer:Dr. Elise Kramer is a residency-trained optometrist in Miami FL who specializes in ocular surface disease and regular and specialty contact lens fitting.Her Doctorate degree was awarded in Optometry from the Université de Montréal in 2012 where she received a grant from the Scholarship Program of the Québec Ministry of Education for short-term uni...2021-04-2913 minOptometric Insights Media#22 Advanced Co-Management with Dr. Justin SchweitzerSend us a textAbout Dr. Justin Schweitzer:Dr. Justin Schweitzer specializes in advanced glaucoma, refractive surgical clinical care, and anterior segment pathology at Vance Thompson Vision. He received his professional training and Doctor of Optometry degree from Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, OR.In 2012 he pursued his dream to focus on glaucoma, advanced anterior segment surgery care and pathology, joining Vance Thompson Vision in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He earned Fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry in 2013, is the Optometric Externship Director at Vance Th...2021-04-2809 minOptometric Insights Media#21 Revolutionizing the Way We Fit Soft Contact Lens with Dr. Eef van der WorpSend us a textOn today's episode, Dr. Eef van der Worp is back to share with us ways to revolutionize fitting soft contact lenses. About Dr. Eef van der Worp :Eef van der Worp is an educator and researcher. He received his optometry degree from the Hogeschool van Utrecht in the Netherlands (NL) and has served as a head of the contact lens department at the school for over eight years. Eef received his PhD from the University of Maastricht (NL) in 2008. He now runs his own research & education consultancy 'Eye-Contact-Lens' w...2021-04-2728 minOptometric Insights Media#20 The Medical Side of Optometry with Dr. Art EpsteinSend us a textAbout Dr. Art Epstein:Arthur B. Epstein, OD, FAAO is a native New Yorker who grew up in the Bronx, NY. He received an O.D. degree from the State University of New York, State College of Optometry where he also was the college's first resident in ocular disease.After relocating to Phoenix, Dr. Epstein co-founded Phoenix Eye Care, PLLC. He heads the practice’s Dry Eye - Ocular Surface Disease Center – The Dry Eye Center of Arizona, and serves as its Director of Clinical Resear...2021-04-2312 minOptometric Insights Media#19 How to Setup a Multi Specialty Clinic with Dr. Barry EidenSend us a textOn this episode of The OI Show, we talk about how to have a multi-specialty clinic with Dr. Barry Eiden. Plus he gave us some tips on how to have work-life balance if you're practicing with your significant other. About Dr. Barry Eiden:Dr. Eiden is president and medical director of North Suburban Vision Consultants, Ltd., a multi-specialty group practice in the Chicago area. He is president and founder of the International Keratoconus Academy of Eye Care Professionals. Dr. Eiden is also co-founder and president of EyeVis Eye a...2021-04-2125 minOptometric Insights Media#18 What's New in Scleral Lens with Dr. Maria WalkerSend us a textDr. Maria Walker shares with us about the latest in Scleral Lens on today's episode of The OI Show. About Dr. Maria Walker:Dr. Maria Walker graduated from The New England College of Optometry with an OD/MS degree in 2013 and completed a Residency in Cornea & Contact Lenses at Pacific University in Portland, OR. She then joined the clinical faculty at the University of Houston College of Optometry and is currently part-time faculty while also completing her PhD, studying the effects of scleral lenses on the ocular s...2021-04-2012 minOptometric Insights Media#17 Ways to Crush It in the Scleral Lens World with Dr. Stephanie WooSend us a textAbout Dr. Woo:Dr. Woo is an adjunct professor at Midwestern University. Dr. Woo enjoys lecturing around the world on the subject of contact lenses and anterior segment ocular disease. Dr. Woo owns the Contact Lens Institute of Nevada, a clinic dedicated entirely to custom contact lenses. The Contact Lens Institute offers revolutionary technology such as the EyePrintProsthetic and sMap scleral topography to assist in complex clinical cases. In her spare time, Dr. Woo is an avid wine collector and is a Level 2 WSET Sommelier. 2021-04-1423 minOptometric Insights Media#16 Managing Retinal Diseases with Dr. Jeff GersonSend us a textAbout Dr. Jeff Gerson:Dr. Jeffry Gerson graduated from Indiana University school of Optometry in 1997, after which he went on to do a VA residency concentrating in low vision and ocular disease. He has been in several different practice settings, including a retina referral practice where he participated in several large clinical trials. Currently, Dr Gerson is in private practice that is a collaboration of both OD’s and MD’s. He see’s primary care patients, and has an emphasis on retinal care in his practice...2021-04-1311 minOptometric Insights Media#15 Myopia Management with Scleral Lenses with Dr. Karen CarrasquilloSend us a textToday's episode we are joined with Dr. Karen Carrasquillo to discuss about Myopia Management with Scleral Lenses plus many more!About Dr. Karen Carrasquillo:Dr. Karen G. Carrasquillo is Vice President of Clinical and Professional Affairs at BostonSight. In addition, she is an adjunct clinical professor at the New England College of Optometry, an adjunct clinical professor at the school of optometry, MCPHS University, Advisory Board member for the Gas Permeable Lens Institute (GPLI), Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO), Fellow of the Educational Society o...2021-04-0732 minOptometric Insights Media#14 What's New in Retina with Dr. Steven FerrucciSend us a textAbout Dr. Steven Ferrucci: Dr. Steven Ferrucci, a 1994 graduate of the New England College of Optometry, completed his Residency in Primary Care/Hospital Based/Geriatric Optometry at the Sepulveda VA Hospital in Sepulveda CA. He is currently Chief of Optometry at the Sepulveda VA Ambulatory Care Center and Nursing Home. He is also the Residency Director at his sight, and a Professor at the Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University. Dr. Ferrucci has lectured extensively, with a special interest in Diabetes, Diabetic Eye D...2021-04-0611 minOptometric Insights Media#13 Practice Metrics and How to Revolutionize Your Practice Performance with Mr Casey HedbergSend us a textIn this episode we have Mr. Casey Hedberg of ABB Analyze to talk about dashboarding, practice analysis and how to revolutionize your practice perfomance. About Mr. Casey Hedberg:Fresno State Graduate, Food Science Enology20+ years Vision Care experienceEntrepreneurFounder of Glimpse, Business Performance DashboardsFather of 4 (Reese, Beckham, Knox & Remy) Wife KristenLove to do crossfit and play soccerPresident of Beach LacrosseABB Analyze Website:https://www.glimpselive...2021-03-3120 minOptometric Insights Media#12 Important Key Factors to Scleral Lens Success with Dr. Daddi FadelSend us a textOn this episode, we have Dr. Daddi Fadel shares about the important key factors to Scleral Lens Success. About Dr. Daddi Fadel:Daddi Fadel DOptom, FSLS, FBCLA, FAAO, is a contact lens designer, a Pioneer of modern lens designs, and a specialist in contact lenses for irregular cornea, scleral lenses, myopia control, and orthokeratology. She speaks five languages; Arabic, French, English, Italian, and Greek. She studied optometry at Istituto Superiore di Scienze Optometriche (ISSO) in Rome (1998-2001), a four-year course achieved in three years with honors. 2021-03-3012 minOptometric Insights Media#11 How to Leave Your Office for a Year and Still Make Money with Dr. Justin BazanSend us a textIn today's episode, Dr. Bazan will shares with us how he left his office for a year and still make money. About Dr. Justin Bazan:Justin Bazan, OD, a 2004 SUNY grad, is the owner of Park Slope Eye in Brooklyn, N.Y., which he established cold in the summer of 2008. He pioneered the use of social media as a marketing tool to help build a successful practice. He is an avid industry writer and is a regular columnist in several trade publications. Dr. Bazan holds several industry...2021-03-2411 minOptometric Insights Media#10 Dr. Jeff Sonsino: The Inspiration Behind His Advocacy in Optometry & Getting Started with myEyerisSend us a textIn this episode, Dr. Jeff Sonsino shares with us the inspiration behind his advocacy in patient care and optometry and getting started with his company called myEyeris. About Dr. Jeff Sonsino:Jeffrey Sonsino, O.D., FAAO, is a partner in a high-end specialty contact lens and anterior segment practice in Nashville, Tennessee. For over 11 years, he was on the faculty at Vanderbilt University Medical Center's Eye Institute. Dr. Sonsino is a Diplomate in the Cornea and Contact Lens Section of the American Academy of Optometry (AAO), past-chairman of...2021-03-2312 minOptometric Insights Media#09 Dr. Stephanie Woo: How She Started a Specialty Lens Practice and Woo UniversitySend us a textOn this episode of The OI Show, Dr. Stephanie Woo shared with us how she started a specialty lens practice in small town US and how she helps other through Woo University. About Dr. Woo:Dr. Woo is an adjunct professor at Midwestern University. Dr. Woo enjoys lecturing around the world on the subject of contact lenses and anterior segment ocular disease. Dr. Woo owns the Contact Lens Institute of Nevada, a clinic dedicated entirely to custom contact lenses. The Contact Lens Institute offers revolutionary te...2021-03-1722 minOptometric Insights Media#08 Leadership in Optometry with Dr. Louise SclafaniSend us a textOn this episode, Dr. Louise Sclafani shared with us how she get started and how she broke the barrier for the women in Optometry. About Dr. Louise Sclafani: Louise A. Sclafani, OD, FAAO, FSLS ’89 ICO, served as Associate Professor of Surgery and Director of Optometric Services at University of Chicago from 1993-2017. Her main interests include contact lenses, corneal disease, and surgery co-management. She applies her experience of challenging hospital based care as Vice President of Professional Affairs for SynergEyes and continues to see pa...2021-03-1611 minOptometric Insights Media#07 Dr. Eef van der Worp: The First Optometrist in the Netherlands and a Contact Lens SuperstarSend us a textOn today's episode, we feel so honored to have with us one of the Contact Lens Superstars and the very first Optometrist in the Netherlands. About Dr. Eef van der Worp :Eef van der Worp is an educator and researcher. He received his optometry degree from the Hogeschool van Utrecht in the Netherlands (NL) and has served as a head of the contact lens department at the school for over eight years. Eef received his PhD from the University of Maastricht (NL) in 2008. He now runs his own...2021-03-1225 minOptometric Insights Media#06 Myopia Management with Dr. Jeff WallineSend us a textIn today's episode Dr. Jeff Walline shared with us how to manage Myopia better. About Dr. Jeff Walline: Jeffrey J. Walline, OD PhD is the Associate Dean for Research at The Ohio State University College of Optometry. He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry, and he received his Master’s and PhD degrees from The Ohio State University College of Optometry. Dr. Walline has led several pediatric contact lens studies, and he is the Study Chair of the Bif...2021-03-1013 minOptometric Insights Media#05 Vision Therapy Practice with Dr. Gina WesleySend us a textIn this episode of the OI Show, Dr. Gina Wesley shared with us about her Vision Therapy practice. About Dr. Gina Wesley:Dr. Gina Wesley started her practice cold in 2008 with the goal of creating a place that not only offered top notch care and patient experience, but served as a source of flexibility for her in her career and family life. She loves the business side of the practice as much as the clinical, and enjoys engaging in research and consulting within the profession. When a global pandemic...2021-03-0813 minOptometric Insights Media#02 The Largest Optometry Community on Facebook and the First Optometry TV with Dr. Alan GlazierSend us a textWe are honoured to have Dr. Alan Glazier as one of our first guests. In this episode he will talk about the largest OD community on Facebook and the first Optometry TV show. About Dr. Alan Glazier:Dr. Glazier is the founder and visionary behind ODs on Facebook, the eye care industry's largest and most highly engaged eye care organization online OR off, with over 43,000 members. He is the founder of Shady Grove Eye and Vision Care in Rockville, Maryland. He is a partner and business development...2021-03-0110 minOptometric Insights Media#03 How to Have a Good Patient Experience and Increase Referrals with Dr. Justin BazanSend us a textIn today's episode, Dr. Bazan will share with us how to have a good patient experience and increase patient referral. About Dr. Justin Bazan:Justin Bazan, OD, a 2004 SUNY grad, is the owner of Park Slope Eye in Brooklyn, N.Y., which he established cold in the summer of 2008. He pioneered the use of social media as a marketing tool to help build a successful practice. He is an avid industry writer and is a regular columnist in several trade publications. Dr. Bazan holds several industry positions...2021-03-0108 minOptometric Insights Media#04 Dry Eye Treatment Evolution with Dr. David KadingSend us a textIn this episode of the OI Show, we have Dr. Kading share with us the evolution of dry eye treatment. About Dr. David Kading:Dave Kading has been recognized by his peers as one of the top 50 most influential optometrists of all time, as a top innovator in eyecare, and in 2017 was listed among the top 10 practices in eyecare. His progressive and forward thinking approach to healthcare and tech work to bring about a new and fresh perspective. He consults with healthcareand technology companies around...2021-03-0109 minOptometric Insights Media#01 The Purpose of the Optometric Insights ShowSend us a textWelcome to the Optometric Insights Show, where we delve deep into the world of eye health, vision care, and everything in between. Hosted by Dr. David Kading and Dr. Mile Brujic, this podcast is dedicated to providing invaluable insights, expert opinions, and practical advice straight from the field of optometry.Whether you're a seasoned optometrist, an aspiring eye care professional, or simply someone passionate about maintaining optimal vision, this podcast is for you. Each episode features engaging discussions with leading optometrists, researchers, and industry specialists, covering a wide range of topics...2021-02-1902 min