Kayla Ashlee has previously spent years working in the optical industry. Using her business background and her knack for sales, Kayla transformed the optical side of the businesses she worked in. Her success in optical business management and training led her to create Spexy – a Netflix-like online resource for optical training. In this […]
Episode 125 – Myopia Luminaries With CooperVision – Dr. Justin Kwan
I attended the Myopia Luminaries event in October, which was hosted by CooperVision in New Orleans. The event took place just before the American Academy of Optometry meeting. It was a true gathering of leaders, both clinical and research-based, in myopia management from across North America. Just before the event started, I had the […]
Episode 123 – Debbie Jones Discusses Research And Education In MYOPIA MANAGEMENT
Debbie Jones is one of the most recognizable names in the world of Myopia Management. She is a clinical professor at the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and a lead clinical scientist at the Centre for Ocular Research and Education. In this episode, Debbie discusses the current state of the profession with regards […]
Episode 122 – Neurolens Is TRANSFORMING Eyecare – Dr. Kiran Ramesh And Dr. Trevor Miranda
What do TMJ, motion sickness, headaches, and eye strain all have in common? ONE, they can be caused by tiny misalignments in your eyes. And TWO, they can all potentially be resolved by measuring the misalignment in a Neurolens device and prescribing their patented contoured prism technology. In this episode, two seasoned practitioners, Dr. […]
Episode 121 – Finding LEVERAGE POINTS In Your Business – Ankit Patel, My Business Care Team
Every business has processes and metrics that can be streamlined and improved. Ankit Patel calls these aspects of the business leverage points. Ankit is the founder of a company named My Business Care Team, which provides business process outsourcing services to optometry clinics. He also runs and manages multiple optometry clinics in the Atlanta […]
Episode 120 – The Man Behind The Mug – Dr. David Kading
Dr. David Kading is one of the most well-known and renowned personalities in eye care. He is the owner of a multi-location specialty practice in Seattle, he has authored hundreds of articles and research papers, and he is the co-founder of Optometric Insights and the host of The Myopia Podcast. One of the more […]
Episode 119 – The Gut-Eye Connection: Improving Overall Wellness With Dr. Mila Loussifova
We know that our eyes are connected to our systemic health. But how often do we think about how our gut health can affect our eyes? In this episode, Dr. Mila Ioussifova discusses how her passion for treating dry eye led her to get further training and education as a board-certified nutrition specialist, so […]
Episode 118 – Building A LEGACY In Eyecare – Dr. Mile Brujic
Dr. Mile Brujic is one of the mst recognizable figures in the eyecare industry. As a business owner, prominent speaker, and educator, Dr. Brujic has impacted the profession of optometry in numerous ways. In this engaging conversation, Dr. Brujic shares how he became the prolific figure that he is today. Through relatable anecdotes and […]
Episode 117 – The Impact Of LOW VISION With Dr. Ana Juricic
Low Vision is an area of specialty that many ECPs are not comfortable diving into. Yet, it may be one of the most impactful and rewarding areas of practice. Dr. Ana Juricic is a low vision optometrist practicing in Toronto with over 27 years of experience in the field of vision rehabilitation services for individuals living […]
Episode 116 – Utilizing AI To Diagnose Retinal Disease – Dr. Hadi Chakor And Yves-Stéphane Couture, DIAGNOS
How can AI help optometrists detect more than just diabetic retinopathy? In this episode, we speak with Dr. Hadi Chakor and Yves-Stéphane Couture, the visionary minds behind DIAGNOS. Together, they share their groundbreaking partnership with IRIS, a consortium of optometry practices spanning Canada. They shared how their collaboration harnesses a vast database of patient images […]
