Episodios

  • Eye on Cataracts

    Eye on Cataracts
    Jun 7 2025
    In this episode of the Eye-Q Podcast, host Dr. Rudrani Banik welcomes cataract and cornea specialist Dr. Kira Nuis for a deep dive into everything clinicians need to know about lens opacities—from the molecular changes that cloud vision with age to the surprising risk factors in children. They’ll explore how ultraviolet light accelerates cataract formation, […]
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    33 m
  • The Truth About Burnout in Optometry: Data, Drivers, and Solutions

    The Truth About Burnout in Optometry: Data, Drivers, and Solutions
    Jun 6 2025
    Burnout in eyecare is no longer a silent issue. With over half of optometrists reporting symptoms of professional fatigue, the field is facing a mounting crisis that affects not only clinicians but also the quality of patient care. In a powerful episode of the Defocus Media podcast, Dr. Jennifer Lyerly and Dr. Kaleb Abbott, Assistant […]
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    37 m
  • Alpine Blue Coaching: Mindful Leadership & Wellness for Eye Care

    Alpine Blue Coaching: Mindful Leadership & Wellness for Eye Care
    Jun 2 2025
    Join Dr. Darryl Glover as he sits down with Dr. Melissa Barnett—an acclaimed optometrist, specialty contact lens pioneer, and founder of Alpine Blue Coaching—to uncover the secrets of mindful leadership in eye care. In this engaging conversation, they explore how intentional presence and self-awareness empower teams, why proactive wellness rituals can replace burnout, and how clear, compassionate communication transforms patient outcomes and practice […]
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    31 m
  • The 20/20 Podcast: Amy Sullivan Gallant

    The 20/20 Podcast: Amy Sullivan Gallant
    Oct 11 2020
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  • How Optometrists Are Redefining Career Shifts, Parenthood, and Mental Health

    How Optometrists Are Redefining Career Shifts, Parenthood, and Mental Health
    May 31 2025
    In today’s evolving healthcare landscape, career shifts in optometry are becoming more common and more necessary. As the industry adapts to changing patient needs, technology, and work-life expectations, eye care professionals are rethinking what it means to grow in their careers. For many, these shifts are driven by more than ambition—they reflect a deeper alignment […]
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    45 m
  • Exploring Presbyopia Drops (QLOSI™) with Dr. Jade Coats

    Exploring Presbyopia Drops (QLOSI™) with Dr. Jade Coats
    May 26 2025
    Presbyopia is a natural, age-related condition affecting 128 million worldwide, often addressed with traditional solutions like reading glasses or progressive lenses. However, a groundbreaking alternative is emerging: QLOSI™, a new presbyopia treatment featuring a 0.4% pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution.
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    37 m
  • Eye Care Workforce Crisis: Why We Urgently Need More Optometrists and Ophthalmologists

    Eye Care Workforce Crisis: Why We Urgently Need More Optometrists and Ophthalmologists
    May 19 2025
    The eye care industry is facing a critical moment. Across the country, patients are struggling to access timely vision and medical eye care due to a growing imbalance between provider supply and patient demand. This disparity underscores a truth that can no longer be ignored: we need more optometrists. With a shrinking number of ophthalmologists and rising healthcare needs of an aging population, optometrists are increasingly vital in bridging the gap and improving access to care.
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    37 m
  • Going Viral, Working with Industry, and Finding Work-Life Balance

    Going Viral, Working with Industry, and Finding Work-Life Balance
    May 16 2025
    In this episode of the 2020 Podcast, Dr. Harbir Sian sits down with Toronto-based optometrist Dr. Alexa Hecht—whose bite-sized videos have gone viral, racking millions of views—to unpack how she turned clinical expertise into a thriving personal brand. Listeners will look inside at her journey from COVID-era newcomer to sought-after dry-eye specialist, learn how she […]
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    32 m
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