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Optometry: The Ultimate O.D.

Optometry: The Ultimate O.D. Podcast

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Welcome to The Ultimate O.D. podcast with host, optometrist and practice owner, Dr. Nick Lillie. Join us weekly as Dr. Lillie brings the real talk with hard won wisdom and levity on all things Optometry such as practice management, practice specialties, business tips, and more all from his own personal experience!
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"How to Open an Optometry Practice" is your ultimate guide to building and managing a successful optometry business from the ground up. Whether you're a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, this podcast will provide actionable insights on site selection, real estate negotiations, practice design, construction, securing loans, and mastering the balance between clinical care and sales. Join us as we share expert advice, real-world strategies, and inspiring stories to help you create a t ...
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20/20 MONEY: The Business of Optometry, hosted by Certified Financial Planner and experienced Wealth Adviser Adam Cmejla, aims to bring clarity to financial concepts and strategies that impact optometrists. For more information on the show and on Adam, please visit https://www.integratedpwm.com/
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"The Focused View" is a podcast dedicated to exploring the latest trends, strategies, and innovations in the eye care industry. Hosted by industry expert Michael Nasser, each episode features in-depth interviews with thought leaders and practitioners who are pushing the boundaries of optometry. With a focus on empowering eye care professionals and elevating the industry, "The Focused View" provides valuable insights and inspiration for anyone looking to stay ahead of the curve in this rapidl ...
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Optometry Talks

Optometry NSW/ACT

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Are you getting the best out of your career? Each episode of Optometry Talks is jam-packed with advice and updates from the experts on everything related to being an optometrist in Australia today! Music: “la única by Birocratic”
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EyePod: The optometry podcast

The College of Optometrists

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Welcome to The College of Optometrists' podcast. Hosted by our Clinical Advisers, the podcast covers the latest research, cutting-edge technology, and advancements in eye care. Join respected industry leaders, expert clinicians, and patients as they share unique insights, real-life experiences, and practical tips for maintaining eye health.
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Student Optometrist support focusing on the pre reg element and discussions with fellow Optometry students regarding their journey. linking into the key pre reg Optometrist competancies in line with the College of Optometrist clinical guidelines
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The 20/20 Podcast

Harbir Sian, OD

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Dr. Harbir Sian is an award-winning optometrist based in Vancouver, Canada. In The 20/20, Dr. Sian interviews guests from various backgrounds and industries to share their struggles and successes. Guests include business owners, entrepreneurs, world-class athletes, media personalities, medical professionals, and more. Through conversations with these guests, Canada's number 1 optometry podcast brings clarity to business, entrepreneurship, and eyecare. Dr. Sian also shares his personal experi ...
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WO Voices

Jobson Healthcare

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Welcome to WO Voices, a podcast series from Women In Optometry, featuring women ODs and others who talk about some aspect of practice, business, career choices, family, volunteer interests, leadership in the profession and more. Hosted by WO editor Marjolijn Bijlefeld, WO Voices is a chance to share ideas within the WO community and beyond. It’s another platform to bring women’s voices in the profession to the fore. If you’d like to join us on a podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you.
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Welcome to Optometrists Building Empires! Each week, host Ankit Patel, explores the journey of practice ownership and leadership in optometry with some of the top minds in his field. This show is sponsored by My Business Care Team: We help increase revenue, reduce costs, and reduce staffing headaches. Let's build your empire together!
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What does your ideal optometry practice look like? Eye Own a Business is your go-to resource, whether you’re an established owner or aspiring optometrist. Hosted by Dr. Steve Vargo, this podcast offers expert insights to help you grow your practice, enhance patient care, and so much more. Follow us and keep dreaming big!
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The Dr. April Jasper Show

Dr. April Jasper

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It is 2025 and we are all faced with the challenge of continuing to build stronger and more productive practices while still enjoying every day. In this podcast we will have relevant conversations geared toward eye-care providers today. I am joined by my husband and business partner David Jasper and together with our guests we will discuss hot topics, practice management tips, patient care moments and vendor vignettes. For more resources from Dr. Jasper visit us at https://www.apriljasperedu ...
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Welcome to Specialty Lenses Unplugged! Hosted by industry veteran Craig Norman, each episode features a lively discussion on the key contact lens topics of today. Contact lens dropout rates are high, by some estimates 15-20% per year. While the reasons for this are multi-faceted, in many cases this can be averted simply by choosing the right type of lens for the right patient at the right time. And as advancing technology continues to change the practice landscape—from new materials to lens ...
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Cleinman Connect Podcast

Cleinman Performance Partners

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Owning and running a private optometry practice is challenging—but help is here! The Cleinman Connect Podcast offers valuable insights from independent optometrists/practice owners, practice managers, and industry experts. Each episode features top performers or industry experts who share their success strategies for navigating common business and operational hurdles to grow and enhance practices. From marketing tips and team management to succession planning and financial strategies, our ex ...
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Concussion Corner®

Dr. Jessica Schwartz PT, DPT, CSCS

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🧠 Welcome to the Concussion Corner Podcast®, your trusted resource for interdisciplinary conversations related to all things concussion-related in healthcare, advocacy, and sport. 🥼 Hosted by Dr. Jessica Schwartz PT, DPT, CSCS, a doctor of Physical Therapy and brain injury survivor, who is unapologetically passionate about educating healthcare professionals about concussion, examination, intervention, collaboration, & advocacy. 🎙️Concussion Corner Podcast® is our Free Open Access Medical Edu ...
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You've finally decided, you want to own your own practice. But then comes the big question: where do I even start? Should you build one from scratch or take over an existing practice? It's exciting… but also a little overwhelming, right? In this episode, Erich Mattei of Akrinos is back to unpack what it really takes to step into practice ownership …
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Most optometry practices think AI is complicated, expensive, or years away from being practical. This episode proves otherwise. In this first-ever live build on the Power Hour, host Eugene Shatsman and AI consultant Abhi Bhattacharya (Amazon Alexa, Athenahealth, VSP Vision) create a working AI voice agent — from scratch — that calls and confirms pa…
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Before you sign your loan or construction contract, make sure you know what the bank is really asking for. Art and Antonis unpack how miscommunication between lenders and contractors can cause major budget surprises—and what every optometrist should know to stay in control of their project costs. A must-listen for anyone planning a new optometry pr…
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The Power of Evolution: Designing the Life and Practice You Actually Want | E277 Highlights from this episode: The Power of Evolution: Designing the Life and Practice You Actually Want (00:36) Closing Thought: Create (17:21) In this episode, we are talking about evolving as a private practice owner. After 14 years of building my practice from the g…
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3 Key Takeaways Balancing Passion and Profit: A profitable eye care practice begins with purpose and consistency. Dr. Adam Young’s journey with First Class Eye Care shows that combining clinical excellence with an elevated patient experience leads to long-term loyalty and growth. Leadership Through Empowerment: Investing in team development and per…
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Kate Virzi is the Director of Sales & Client Success at Marketing4ECPs, a digital marketing agency that helps eye care professionals grow their practices. With over 15 years of experience in sales, advertising, and client strategy, Kate has extensive expertise in helping businesses grow. She leads initiatives focused on driving patient acquisition,…
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Dr. Chris Smiley offers a contrarian—but experience-backed—perspective on one of the most divisive topics in optometry today: vision plans. While many private practice ODs are dropping them entirely, Dr. Smiley makes the case that with the right strategy, vision plans can actually be a powerful engine for growth, profitability, and sustainability. …
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This week on the Evolution of Medicine Podcast, we dive into primary prevention – and why it's the future of health. Dr. Eric Topol recently published an article lamenting medicine's lack of progress in the big three killers: cardiovascular disease, cancer, and neurodegeneration. He's right about the problem, but I'd argue he's been going to the wr…
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IDOC, the largest independently owned alliance of independent optometrists in the United States. In this episode, I chat with Dave Brown who is the CEO & President of IDOC. Since joining IDOC in 2014 and becoming CEO shortly thereafter, Dave has led IDOC through transformative growth–expanding its offerings, deepening member value, and advancing th…
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Al Cleinman is the Founder of Cleinman Performance Partners, a leading consulting firm that has served as optometry's trusted business advisor for over 35 years, specializing in practice transitions, growth strategies, and innovative solutions for eye care professionals. Under Al’s leadership, the firm has helped hundreds of optometry practices nav…
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In the first half of this episode, podcast host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, and Jill Gottehrer, OD, discuss the best ways to comanage patients with age-related macular degeneration. In the second half, Dr. Koetting talks with Steven Ferrucci, OD, FAAO, about new tools to help manage patients, including home monitoring, photobiomodulation,…
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Send us a text About Dr. Kaleb Abbott Abbott is an optometrist and assistant professor of ophthalmology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He is affiliated with both the Dry Eye Clinic and the Center for Ocular Inflammation, where he specializes in complex ocular surface diseases and participates in clinical trials and research relat…
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In this episode, you’ll discover why the next 12 to 18 months have the potential to redefine what it means to practice optometry AI isn’t coming — it’s already here. And while some doctors are still debating its relevance, others are quietly building practices ready to lead the next era of connected care. Dr. Rupe Hansra, VP of Professional Affairs…
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Independent optometry flourishes when doctors have the freedom to practice on their own terms—without feeling like they’re doing it alone. That belief is at the core of IDOC’s brand refresh, “Independent. Together.” In a recent Defocus Media conversation, hosts Dr. Darryl Glover and Dr. Jenn Lyerly spoke with Dave Brown, CEO of IDOC (Independent Do…
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On this episode, we explore the unique intersection of financial planning and personal growth, discussing the importance of thinking on our thinking, the paradigm shift from accumulating to decumulating assets, and the role of community in achieving financial confidence. Roger shares insights from his Rock Retirement Club, emphasizing the value of …
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Key Takeaways What is Izervay used for: Izervay (avacincaptad pegol) is FDA-approved to slow the progression of geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration, preserving vision for longer. Izervay mechanism of action: By inhibiting complement protein C5, Izervay helps reduce retinal cell death, offering patients a proactive way t…
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Empathy in optometry goes far beyond polite conversation—it’s a clinical skill that builds trust, improves compliance, and defines the overall patient experience. In Episode 50 of the Depth Perception Podcast, Dr. Svetlana Nunez, Dr. Jasdeep Singh, Dr. Nadia Afkhami, and Dr. Douglas Akidi dive into how empathy shapes patient care. They discuss how …
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How does mastering proactive processes help you scale smarter? This episode of Optometrists Building Empires features the dynamic duo behind Village Vision Center, Dr. Anisha Jacob and Rony Daniel. Anisha is a board-certified therapeutic optometrist and glaucoma specialist, and her husband, Rony, is a digital executive and marketing strategist. Tog…
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🥼 Hosted by Dr. Jessica Schwartz PT, DPT, CSCS, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and brain injury survivor, who is unapologetically passionate about educating healthcare professionals about concussion, examination, intervention, collaboration, and advocacy. 🎙️ Concussion Corner Podcast® is our Free Open Access Medical Education #FOAMed portion of our 2…
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Kimberly Friedman, OD FAAO, is an optometric physician and serves as Vice President of Education and Scientific Affairs at PRN Vision Group, a company that provides evidence-based omega-based nutraceuticals and ocular health products to support eye care professionals and patients worldwide. Under her medical education leadership, PRN Vision Group a…
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What would it take to open a practice cold and within 5 years achieve a level of financial success that many practices never reach… becoming a multi-million-dollar practice? In this episode, Dr. Joel Tuite takes us through his 5-year journey, year-by-year. Some of the topics we cover are how he attracted patients in the lean years, the importance o…
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In this episode, Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, invites Nicholas Bruns, OD, FAAO, to share advice for how to talk to patients about the pros and cons of different refractive procedures like LASIK, photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), and EVO ICL (Staar Surgical) implantation. Dr. Bruns reviews the potential advantages of ICLs over LASIK, and how to …
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Optometry is as much about people as it is about eyes. In a conversation with Dr. Darryl Glover, new graduate Dr. Svetlana Nunez traced a path from early inspiration to her first steps as an optometrist—highlighting family support, the realities of training, and the habits that sustain mental well-being. This companion article distills her story in…
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There are few episodes where I tell you to rewind and listen again to something that a guest has says. This is one of those episodes. From the importance of using the patient's name to offering appointment options without directly asking if they want to schedule, this conversation with Tim is a great example of why words matter in all aspects of th…
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In an evolving healthcare landscape, conversations around scope modernization in optometry are more than professional discussions; they are about protecting patients and ensuring access to timely care. In this episode of The 2020 Podcast, host Dr. Harbir Sian sits down with Dr. Mark Eltis, President of the College of Optometrists of Ontario , to ex…
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Tracy Doll, OD, FAAO, joins co-hosts Jackie Garlich, OD,FAAO, and Jessilin Quint, OD, MS, MBA, FAAO, on this episode of To the Point to share her expertise with the aesthetics side of managing ocular surface disease. Dr. Doll discusses her experiences addressing patients’ clinical and aesthetic concerns, educating patients and other providers on th…
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In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Dr. Mark Perry to unpack his inspiring journey from corporate optometry to building a thriving private practice. Dr. Perry opens up about the pivotal moments, lessons learned, and defining challenges that shaped his career and leadership style. Whether you’re a student, new graduate, or seasoned OD co…
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Ever wondered how to get started with specialty contact lenses? In today’s episode, we’re diving into everything from choosing the right lab and lens designs to setting up your equipment, handling billing and insurance, and growing your specialty lens practice. We’ll also talk about how to build your skills and attract the right patients and referr…
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Description What can optometry learn from today's entrepreneurs and innovators? In this episode of The Power Hour, Eugene sits down with Ukti Vora (The Nerdy Optometrist) to explore how innovation, technology, and mindset are shaping the future of the optometry. Ukti shares her journey from India to the U.S., offering a global perspective on how op…
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What factors make one optometry practice thrive while another struggles to grow? In this episode, Antonis joins Art and Hailee to unpack the elements that shape ROI — from first impressions and location visibility to patient service and technology. They explore how aesthetics, accessibility, and consistent care all play a role in attracting and ret…
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Two Businesses, One Roof: How to Separate Clinical and Optical Success | E276 Highlights from this episode: Two Businesses, One Roof: How to Separate Clinical and Optical Success (00:42) Closing Thought: What a Privilege (16:28) In this episode, I dive into one of the biggest mindset traps holding private practices back — running your clinic like a…
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What role do coaching, mentorship, and values-based leadership play in building a thriving optometry practice? In this episode of Optometrist Building Empires, Ankit Patel sits down with Dr. Ben Thayil, owner of Lifetime Vision and Eyecare, founder of Lead OD, and a passionate coach helping practices grow from the inside out. Dr. Thayil shares his …
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The Evolution of Medicine podcast returns with a deep dive into the seismic shifts reshaping healthcare – from the explosion of direct-to-consumer lab testing to the most disingenuous pharmaceutical commercial ever made. Host James Maskell unpacks how companies like Function Health, Superpower, Whoop, and Aura are democratizing health data, while p…
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When we think of implementing a specialty in our clinics, we often think of equipment we need to purchase, whether we have the patient base, and perhaps what type of training is needed. What often gets overlooked is the cost of seeing the patients who fall into the particular specialty. In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Lyerly shares some of the key me…
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Andrew Davis is a Commercial Placement Broker and Account Manager at Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services Alberta, a boutique insurance brokerage specializing in customized insurance solutions for commercial clients across Canada. He brings extensive experience in policy placement, risk management, and client service, with a growing focus on supportin…
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🥼 Hosted by Dr. Jessica Schwartz PT, DPT, CSCS, a doctor of Physical Therapy and brain injury survivor, who is unapologetically passionate about educating healthcare professionals about concussion, examination, intervention, collaboration, & advocacy. 🎙️Concussion Corner Podcast® is our Free Open Access Medical Education #FOAMed portion of our 24 w…
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In this episode, you’ll discover why the true value of your practice isn’t built when you sell—it’s built every day you show up to lead it. Nathan Hayes joins me to unpack the mindset and strategies of owners who play the long game—the ones who treat every decision as an investment in their future freedom. They don’t wait until retirement to think …
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In this episode, we are joined by Joy Livingood Gibb, a veteran in the optical industry with nearly 40 years of experience. From independent optician work to mobile services and now practice management in Utah, Joy has seen it all, and she's still as passionate as ever. Throughout the conversation, Joy shares her journey from wearing glasses at six…
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Ever wonder where all your money's going in your practice? Sharon's here to share the "usual suspects" of practice (mis)management that's costing practice owners tens (sometimes hundreds) of thousands of dollars. We also highlight the importance of goal setting and creating a positive workplace culture to retain staff and drive practice growth. Las…
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Key Takeaways Early detection of geographic atrophy symptoms and GA lesions is critical. Using OCT and fundus autofluorescence allows optometrists to identify changes early and refer patients before significant vision loss occurs. Strong partnerships between optometrists and ophthalmologists improve outcomes. A smooth referral process ensures that …
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Patients are asking about natural vision improvement more than ever—often hoping to cut dependence on glasses or contacts without surgery. Conventional training says that lasting change hinges on optical correction or surgical intervention; yet some functional, habit-based strategies may meaningfully improve comfort, acuity fluctuations, and visual…
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The Evolution of Medicine podcast is back – weekly, longer-form, and laser-focused on giving practitioners the news, tools, and frameworks to reverse chronic disease at scale. In this premiere of "season two," host James Maskell introduces the big idea shaping the next chapter: solving "network insufficiency" at three levels – inside the body, acro…
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🧠 Welcome to the Concussion Corner Podcast®, your trusted resource for interdisciplinary conversations related to all things concussion-related in healthcare, advocacy, and sport. 🥼 Hosted by Dr. Jessica Schwartz PT, DPT, CSCS, a doctor of Physical Therapy and brain injury survivor, who is unapologetically passionate about educating healthcare prof…
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What makes a conference more than just a meeting? For over six decades, the Heart of America Eye Care Congress has been one of optometry's most enduring traditions — bringing together thousands of professionals, students, and industry partners for education, innovation, and community. In this episode of Power Hour, recorded live in Kansas City, hos…
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How can setbacks and failures become the foundation for building a thriving optometry practice? In this episode of Optometrists Building Empires, Ankit Patel sits down with Dr. Lee Ford, owner of Golden Triangle Eye Clinic. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Ford shares how failure, resilience, and community have shaped his success as an optomet…
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In the fourth podcast episode, Jacob Lang, OD, FAAO, leads a discussion on functional vision testing, workflow integration, and real-world cases with Paul Hammond, OD, and Jason Compton, OD, FAAO, that demonstrates how advanced diagnostics improve outcomes and strengthen patient trust. The panel also gives expert insights into practicality and how …
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