Best Eyecare Podcasts (2026)

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Mindset, Metrics, and Meaningful Growth: How Dr. Fallon Patel Is Helping Practices Scale Smarter 33:15

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Before an optometry practice can grow in revenue, efficiency, or patient volume, it must first confront an uncomfortable truth: many eye care professionals are unknowingly holding their own practices back. In this episode of the Defocus Media Podcast, Dr. Fallon Patel challenges the long-standing beliefs that keep clinicians stuck, especially the i…

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Remembering my grandpa: 3 financial lessons learned from Grandpa and Grandma Scholz that can shape your relationship with money 36:19

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On this episode, I wanted to share a bit of a personal story about 3 lessons that I learned from my grandparents that have in large part shaped the money story and lessons that have guided my financial journey and how I view and use money money in my life. I hope this conversations gives you a benchmark and different viewpoint to compare your own m…

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086: Answering Listener Questions Inside an Earthship! 40:27

1d ago40:27

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In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld recaps the past year's worth of Natural Vision Vlogs and then shares the full audio version of the 12th Vlog filmed inside an Earthship where he reads and responds to a handful of comments and questions from YouTube. You can watch all 12 Natural Vision Vlogs published throughout 2025 …

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New Season, Proven Strategy - Gary Gerber and Eugene Shatsman talk about Must-Dos for 2026 59:27

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In this episode of Power Hour, Eugene Shatsman sits down with Gary Gerber to explore why growth stalls when practices run on autopilot — and how revisiting the basics can unlock revenue, efficiency, and sustainability without adding complexity.

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Dr. Jennifer Martin Maples: Start Your Year Centered 19:29

6d ago19:29

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Jennifer Martin Maples, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABO, suggests some strategies for setting—or resetting—goals for the year ahead. Scheduling rest and relaxation is essential to the effort, she notes.By Jobson Healthcare

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Rewind^3: Forget goal-setting and focus on purpose: a mindset conversation with Stephanie Bogan 1:18:40

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Welcome to this episode rewind of 20/20 Money! In keeping with tradition of years past, I'm bringing back this episode yet again. If you are a long-time listener of the show, I still think it's worth listening to these episodes and other repeat episodes, whether it's on my podcast or other podcasts, for two reasons. Number one, the host of the show…

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Visionary Voices: Be the Leader Others Want to Follow 17:26

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Be the kind of leader that people want to follow. Join this special episode of Visionary Voices, brought to you by Alcon. Kristen Brotherson, general manager, US Vision Care at Alcon, and Dr. Kristin Anderson, director of professional education and development, US Vision Care, discuss how distilling leadership principles into a mantra helps the tea…

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My most impactful books I read during 2025 (and the lessons I've learned) 53:28

15d ago53:28

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In this reflective episode, we'll explore the most impactful books I've read in 2025. From exploring personal growth and professional evolution to sharing insights on leadership and success, I'll share the themes that shaped my year. I'll discusses the challenges and triumphs of balancing identity and ambition, hopefully offering valuable takeaways…

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Millie Eyewear | Eyewear that Makes you Feel Like a Million Dollars 34:46

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In this episode of the Defocus Media podcast, Dr. Darryl Glover sits down with Long Huynh (optometry student at Indiana University School of Optometry) to unpack a story that feels both inspiring and relatable for anyone building something while still becoming who they are. Long is an optometry student with a creative background, and he’s also the …

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Why Diagnostic Tools Go Unused — and How to Make Them An Asset to your Practice with Dr. Mile Brujic 55:05

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operationally, and financially—is where most practices struggle. A Problem Most Practices Recognize Many practices invest in advanced technology with good intentions—better care, differentiation, growth. Yet months later, the equipment is used inconsistently, reserved for rare cases, or quietly avoided because it disrupts flow. Dr. Brujic explains …

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Leadership That Works: Applying the Working Genius Framework in Eye Care Teams 26:22

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In this episode of The 2020 Podcast, host Dr. Harbir Sian welcomes leadership consultant Nancy Dewald for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, team effectiveness, and how optometry practices can better execute ideas without burning out their teams. Drawing from her extensive experience in staff training and consulting, Nancy introduces listener…

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314 – Pop-Ups, Ice Skating, and Holiday HQ in Dunwoody – Mark Galvin with Discover Dunwoody 38:06

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Podcast 314 – Pop-Ups, Ice Skating, and Holiday HQ in Dunwoody – Mark Galvin with Discover Dunwoody Holiday HQ is Discover Dunwoody’s seasonal campaign to bring the magic of the holidays to every corner of our city. It rounds up light shows, pop-up bars, restaurant specials, and local shopping—all in one easy-to-use site with QR codes posted around…

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"INDEPENDENCE is a Long-Term Strategy, Not an Accident", "There is No SAFE LEVEL of Myopia" - Dr. Patrick Simard 37:47

20d ago37:47

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In this episode of The 20/20 Podcast, Dr. Harbir Sian sits down with internationally respected myopia management expert Dr. Patrick Simard for a wide-ranging, thought-provoking conversation recorded live at the OSI National Summit in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Dr. Simard—author, clinician, researcher, educator, and practice owner—shares his journey from …

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Visionary Voices: Dr. Carla Mack and Dr. Kristin Anderson 23:33

21d ago23:33

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In this special edition of Visionary Voices, brought to you by Alcon, Carla Mack, OD, MBA, FAAO, FBCLA, and Kristin Anderson, OD, FNAP, FAAO, discuss how mentors can help your journey of lifelong learning. Both share the experiences of how they've leaned on mentors and also become mentors to others in turn. Surrounding themselves with people who co…

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Dr. Chris Wolfe on Purpose, Failure, and Building a Sustainable Practice 1:01:54

21d ago1:01:54

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In this powerful episode of Play Chess, Not Checkers, Dr. Adam Ramsey sits down with Dr. Chris Wolfe—clinician, educator, entrepreneur, and one of the most respected voices in modern optometry—for a conversation that goes far deeper than practice management. What unfolds is a masterclass in resilience, purpose, leadership, and the responsibility op…

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The how and why of taking time (literally) out of the practice to work ON your practice with Drs. Julie Helmus & Paul Mormon, OD 1:05:12

22d ago1:05:12

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Almost every business owner knows they need to spend time working ON and not just IN their business. But what does it mean to take that concept to a whole new level by traveling and spending time outdoors with colleagues and strategic partners? Whether you choose to take time out of your business to work on your business and do it across town or ac…

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Dry Eye, Burnout, and the Social Media Blueprint with Dr. Shelby Brogdon 39:53

22d ago39:53

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In this Defocus Media Podcast episode, Dr. Darryl Glover welcomes Dr. Shelby Brogdon for a wide-ranging conversation that connects three topics many optometrists are thinking about right now: building a dry eye clinic, preventing burnout, and using social media in a way that actually supports (not drains) real life. Dr. Shelby Brogdon, Optometrist …

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Closing the 95% Myopia Gap: The Consult, the Close, and the Systems That Drive Growth — featuring Matt Oerding. 56:06

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When close rates stall around 30–40%, most teams blame price. What if the real issue is what happens after the appointment? Myopia management is no longer "up-and-coming." It's here, and it's big. In this episode of Power Hour, Eugene sits down with Matt Oerding, CEO & Founder of Treehouse Eyes, to unpack a market Matt describes as a untapped oppor…

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Finding Your Lane in Optometry with the Dapper Eye Doc 42:54

26d ago42:54

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From Winnipeg to Edmonton, from student to private practice owner, and from shy content creator to “Dapper Eye Doc,” this Depth Perception episode with Dr. Shaminder Dhaliwal is all about owning your path in optometry—and looking good while you do it. Born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Dr. Dhaliwal completed his optometry degree at ICO in Chica…

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Discovering Your GENIUS, Cultivating Leadership, and Bridging Generational Gaps - Nancy Dewald 28:16

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In this episode, Dr. Harbir Sian sits down with Nancy Dewald — renowned leadership consultant, owner of Lead Up Training & Consulting, consultant with Kleinman Performance Partners, and named one of Vision Monday’s Most Influential Women in Optometry. Nancy brings her extensive experience in staff development, leadership, and organizational culture…

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Why failure can be your friend with Dr. Chris Wolfe, OD 41:30

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Why failure can be your friend with Dr. Chris Wolfe, ODHow can failure be your friend, and why should you embrace failure? On this episode—which is actually me guest-hosting Dr. Chris Wolfe's podcast EyeCode Media—we discuss a journey Chris has been on for awhile, how he failed, and why he considers the failure a positive influence in his life. I s…

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Low-Dose Atropine Not FDA Approved: What the STAR Study Means for Today’s Myopia Control Practices 41:28

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The topic of low-dose atropine, not FDA-approved, has become one of the most important conversations in pediatric eye care this year, especially as clinicians turn to the STAR Study for clarity on atropine’s role in modern myopia control. Despite decades of global research supporting low-dose atropine and its widespread off-label use in the United …

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313 – Big Play ATL Opens This Week with Food, Games, and Fun for All Ages – Valerie Inglesby 18:52

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Podcast 313 – Big Play ATL Opens This Week with Food, Games, and Fun for All Ages – Valerie Inglesby Big Play ATL finally opens its doors this week, and Dunwoody locals are ready. This all-in-one entertainment center has been months in the making, and it shows. Who's ready for bowling, laser tag, mini golf, a full arcade, and a real restaurant, all…

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Twilight Revisited: Optometry, Cringe, and Cultural Impact 52:13

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The OD’ing on Movies Podcast returned with a fan-favorite episode—this time stepping into the blue-tinted, vampire-filled world of Twilight. Dr. Jacobi Cleaver and Dr. Jacob Wilson invited two special guests for this rewatch: social media creator and longtime Twilight fan McKenzie Richardson, and Jenny Orand, Dr. Wilson’s wife and unofficial pop-cu…

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312 – How Dunwoody High Counselors Support Every Student – Luke Ingram and Denise Spain 29:17

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Podcast 312 – How Dunwoody High Counselors Support Every Student – Luke Ingram and Denise Spain Dunwoody High might be a big school, but it doesn’t feel that way once you meet the counselors. With my son Micah heading there next year from Cornerstone Christian Academy, I wanted to learn what makes the transition smoother—for him and for other famil…

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How Gen Z Sees Contact Lenses: What Today’s Data Means for Eye Care 28:34

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Gen Z contact lens trends are reshaping how eye care professionals think about prescribing, communication, and practice branding. In a live episode of The 2020 Podcast recorded at Vision Expo West, Dr. Harbir Sian sat down with Contact Lens Institute Visionaries Jennifer Seymour, Dr. Jade Coats, and Andrew Bruce to unpack new research on Gen Z eye …

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How I Increased My Profit By 30% While Cutting Down Staff: Dr. Lauretta Justin & Eugene Shatsman 55:00

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What if cutting your staff dramatically could increase your profit margins by up to 30% with capture rates being at 78%? This week on Power Hour, Eugene sits down with Dr. Lauretta Justin, Founder of Optometry Divas and creator of The CEO of You, to unpack a transformation that starts with burnout and ends with clarity, profit, and purpose. After r…

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Burnout in Optometry 46:23

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kaleb Abbott to dive into his latest research on burnout in optometry. We explore what’s driving burnout in the profession, which practice settings are most affected, and practical strategies optometrists can use to protect their well-being and reduce burnoutBy maria

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From Trauma to CEO of You: Dr. Lauretta Justin on Building Peace, Purpose, and Profit 51:31

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In this episode of Play Chess, Not Checkers, Dr. Adam Ramsey welcomes Dr. Lauretta Justin—founder of Millennium Eye Center—for a real, layered conversation about becoming an optometrist, a business owner, and ultimately the CEO of your own life. What unfolds is not just a professional journey, but a blueprint for resilience, identity, and practice-…

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Euro-Clean, Eye-Safe Beauty: An Inside Look at Eyederm and Its Founder 16:49

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On this episode of WO Voices, Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, talks with Joshua Davidson, OD, FAAO, founder of Eyederm Cosmetics, to learn about his company. They discuss his doctor‑founded, “Euro‑clean” line of eye‑safe cosmetics and skincare and the company’s doctor‑driven approach to bringing those products into practices.…

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Failure and Risk (and why practice owners should embrace them) with Nathan Hayes 1:06:58

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ODs tend to be a pretty risk-averse group, which means failure and risk can be avoided or almost taboo topics. But risk is required for any type of return in life. So how should practice/business owners think about risk? If you're embarking on a new growth goals for your practice—like adding an associate doctor—how do you prepare for that investmen…

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Dr. Carolyn Majcher: The Importance of Early Detection of GA 18:50

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This editorially independent content is sponsored by Astellas. Carolyn Majcher, OD, FAAO, FORS, Director, Residency Programs and a professor at Oklahoma College of Optometry, notes how the conversation about geographic atrophy has changed with the introduction of complement inhibitor therapies. As most primary care optometrists have access to OCT t…

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The benefits of shifting your mindset from practice owner to CEO (and the 3 numbers to measure daily) with Dr. Brianna Rhue, OD 57:02

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So much of business ownership is about your mindset. So what happens when you take the cognizant approach to shift your mindset from a practice owner to a CEO? What are the necessary strategies you must incorporate into your life if you want accomplish more but yet do it in the same (or less time)? And how does this work when you try and build a te…

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085: Tracking Vision Improvement From Home Using EyeQue with Dr. John Serri 1:16:59

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In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher Nathan Oxenfeld interviews Dr. John Serri, the founder of EyeQue, which is a user-friendly home vision measuring device that enables you to track your own vision improvements at home without having to go to see an eye doctor for an expensive and potentially stressful eye exam. John shares the story be…

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Joy as a Leadership Strategy: Allegra Cohen on Mindset, Presence & Performance with Eugene Shatsman 52:44

2M ago52:44

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What if the biggest shift in your practice this year doesn't come from a new piece of equipment, a new hire, or a new plan — but from the way you train your brain to notice joy? In this episode of Power Hour, host Eugene Shatsman is joined by Allegra Cohen (TEDx speaker, author, and Chief Joy Officer of BRAVE LIFE) for a conversation that blends ne…

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Female Leadership in Eye Care 35:55

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In this episode, we explore the power of mental fitness to the resilience that shapes exceptional women leaders. This conversation delves into women’s leadership, the challenges they face and the strengths that uniquely position women to excel. We discuss everything from accidental entrepreneurship and innovative career pivots to emotional intellig…

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The 20/20 Podcast UNSCRIPTED: Authentic Optometry Conversations - Dr. Claudine Courey 32:33

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In this episode of The 20/20 Podcast, Dr. Harbir Sian reconnects with returning guest and dry-eye expert Dr. Claudine Courey, recorded live at the OSI Summit at White Oaks Resort in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The conversation is completely unscripted — a candid mix of clinical pearls, entrepreneurial insight, and authentic reflections on optometry, busin…

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Doc2Doc Podcast November 2025: FIXER Trial 24:08

2M ago24:08

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Send us a text This episode of the Doc2Doc podcast features Dr. Christopher Riemann of the Cincinnati Eye Institute. Dr. Riemann shares insights into the FIXER Trial, a Phase III study evaluating the use of methotrexate to prevent proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) in retinal detachment surgery. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of: ☑️T…

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311 – Why ATL Eyecare Feels More Like Family Than a Clinic – Dr. Tommy Koepke and Mary Anne Langman 26:47

2M ago26:47

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Podcast 311 – Why ATL Eyecare Feels More Like Family Than a Clinic – Dr. Tommy Koepke and Mary Anne Langman ATL Eyecare was built for Dunwoody by people who know and love this community. Dr. Tommy Koepke and his sister-in-law Mary Anne Langman built a clinic that puts relationships first and delivers care that actually feels like care. With Tommy's…

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If you think "sales" is a dirty word, this episode was made just for you. 34:45

2M ago34:45

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In this episode, Dr. Steve Vargo returns to talk about a topic many ODs quietly struggle with: the role of sales in patient care and practice performance. Inspired by a recent post he shared on LinkedIn, we explore why certain KPIs feel frustrating to improve and how a simple shift in perspective can change the way doctors think about influencing p…

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How I Built It: $4,000 Per Visit in a Specialty Practice, with Dr Stephanie Woo and Eugene Shatsman 58:20

2M ago58:20

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Every optometrist dreams of running a practice that truly reflects their passion. Few ever rebuild one from scratch to make it happen. That's exactly what Dr. Stephanie Woo did. After years of running three full-scope practices, she sold them all to pursue a vision that challenged everything she'd known about optometry — a specialty-only clinic bui…

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How Does GEN Z See Contact Lens Wear and Eye Care? - Contact Lens Institute Visionaries Panel at Vision Expo West 29:08

2M ago29:08

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During Summer 2025, the Contact Lens Institute (CLI) conducted an extensive survey among Canadian and U.S. residents that indicated substantial opportunity for increased contact lens adoption by Gen Z, as well as identifying purchase drivers that the eye care community can employ to encourage use. The data showed an eight percent difference in Gen …

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Eat the Rainbow—and Teach Patients to Do the Same 23:31

2M ago23:31

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Two integrative eye care giants, Julie Poteet, OD, MS, CNS, FOWNS, and Millicent Knight, OD, FAAO, FAARM, sat down at Academy 2025 Boston to chat about nutrition and eye health.By Jobson Healthcare

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From the Exam Room to the Executive Table: A Conversation with Dr. Pete Kehoe on How Managed Vision Care Can Enhance the Provider Experience 59:50

2M ago59:50

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Why has the profession of optometry had such a complicated relationship with VCPs (vision care plans) over the years? Some practice owners love them. Others despise them. Some practices are on all the panels. Some have intentionally jettisoned themselves from every plan and gone out of network entirely. On this episode, which in a way serves as a f…