Кращі подкасти про Optometry (2025)

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Seeing Fewer Patients and Earning More: Inside a Smarter Optometry Workflow with Dr. Janelle Davison 54:13

20h ago54:13

54:13

You don’t need more patients — you need more from each visit. That’s the lesson Dr. Janelle Davison learned after transforming her practice into a lean, high-performing operation that runs on technology and trust. She didn’t scale by adding exam slots. She scaled by designing a smarter model, one that prioritizes revenue per patient and gets patien…

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How to Become So Valuable, You Are Not Needed in Your Practice | E252 29:48

7d ago29:48

29:48

How to Become So Valuable, You Are Not Needed in Your Practice | E252 Highlights from this episode: How to Become So Valuable, You Are Not Needed in Your Practice (00:53) Closing Thought: If you always do what you've always done... (27:55) The more meetings I attend with my P3 study group, the more my vision is crystallizing for what I was my pract…

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48: PACS – Management of primary angle closure suspects 28:23

22d ago28:23

28:23

Primary angle closure disease is more common in the UK than was initially thought and it is important for optometrists to understand the condition’s stages of progression; from primary angle closure suspect (PACS), to primary angle closure (PAC) and primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG). PACG is the stage we want to avoid, where structural damage t…

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Redefining Optical Sales: Mindset Shifts and Training Strategies, with Kayla Ashlee from Spexy 1:01:10

7d ago1:01:10

1:01:10

Optical is often the most overlooked revenue driver in your practice — but not for Kayla Ashlee. As founder and CEO of Spexy, and the creator of FrameTurn®, Kayla has trained hundreds of optical teams on how to turn product conversations into moments of trust, clarity, and connection.

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Critical Moves Today for Your Dream Practice Tomorrow | E251 24:04

14d ago24:04

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Critical Moves Today for Your Dream Practice Tomorrow | E251 Highlights from this episode: Critical Moves Today for Your Dream Practice Tomorrow (1:04) Closing Thought: Fear comes from inexperience, not incapability (22:09) The more time I spend with people that are more successful than I and have the kind of life and practices that I dream about, …

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Innovator Series Finale: Top Strategies for an Efficient and Profitable Practice with Barti & Teem 52:12

15d ago52:12

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Efficiency isn’t just about cutting costs — it’s about finding new growth opportunities, and two major innovations are leading the way forward. In this final installment of our Power Hour Innovator Series, Eugene Shatsman sits down with the teams behind Barti and Teem — two companies transforming how practices run smarter, not harder.…

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The ROI of Experience: How to Build Loyalty Through Memorable Patient Interactions 1:02:19

20d ago1:02:19

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In this episode of Power Hour, renowned author and customer experience strategist, Dr. Joseph Michelli, joins Eugene Shatsman to explore how practices can craft emotional, memorable, and loyalty-driven experiences that set them apart. With a track record that includes Starbucks, Mercedes-Benz, Ritz-Carlton, and Zappos, Michelli unpacks how optometr…

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How to Manage Rising Costs & Thrive | E250 17:50

21d ago17:50

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How to Manage Rising Costs & Thrive | E250 Highlights from this episode: How to Manage Rising Costs & Thrive (00:51) Closing Thought 1: Your Comfort Zone is a Beautiful Place (10:49) Closing Thought 2: Until the Lion Learns to Write, Every Story Will Glorify the Hunter (12:42) Tariffs are the word of the moment right now but not to fear, there are …

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1 Step Back, 2 Steps Forward: The Power of a Break | E249 23:02

28d ago23:02

23:02

1 Step Back, 2 Steps Forward: The Power of a Break | E249 Highlights from this episode: 1 Step Back, 2 Steps Forward: The Power of a Break (00:52) Closing Thought: Trading Time for Money (21:00) Being out of the office doesn't seem like it would be a smart move when you are trying to grow your practice. On paper it doesn't make sense - however, I'm…

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The Profit-Driving Tech Strategy That Majority of Practices Overlook, with Dr. Sage Hider 52:22

29d ago52:22

52:22

Most practices think buying the latest technology will automatically boost revenue — but Dr. Sage Hider says it’s not about what you buy, it’s how you use it.

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The Power of a TEAM Approach to the Patient Journey | E248 15:39

1M ago15:39

15:39

The Power of a TEAM Approach to the Patient Journey | E248 Highights from this episode: The Power of a TEAM Approach to the Patient Journey (00:52) Closing Thought: Success vs. Happiness (14:09) The last office meeting we had was probably one of the best we've ever had in regards to strengthening our efficiency and improving our office culture. We …

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Through His Eyes: How Zeiss Lenses Helped Photographer Kenneth Hines Rediscover His Vision & Himself 47:14

1M ago47:14

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This isn’t a clinical episode, it’s a human one. Kenneth Hines, known online as Professor Hines, is a celebrity photographer with a global portfolio. Despite depending on his eyes to make a living, he quietly lived with deteriorating vision, avoiding the eye doctor for over a decade. It wasn’t cost. It wasn’t access. It was something deeper.…

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How Playing the Long Game & Doubling Down on Trust Has Affected My Practice | E247 16:49

1M ago16:49

16:49

How Playing the Long Game & Doubling Down on Trust Has Affected My Practice | E247 Highlights from this episode: How Playing the Long Game & Doubling Down on Trust Has Affected My Practice (00:43) Closing Thought: Praise in Public, Correct in Private (14:15) Planning for the future is always a good idea, however for some reason we can forget that w…

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Why Patient Experience Is the #1 Untapped Revenue Driver in Eye Care 1:02:29

1M ago1:02:29

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Some patients walk out feeling wowed. Others walk away — and never come back. What’s the difference? It’s not your prices. It’s not your credentials and the experience. In this eye-opening episode of Power Hour, Eugene Shatsman sits down with Shareef Mahdavi — industry consultant, speaker, and author of Beyond Bedside Manner — to expose one of the …

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Topic update: The impact of OCT in optometric practice 7:20

1M ago7:20

7:20

College Library and Information Services Manager, Marlene Blackstock, talks to College Vice President Professor Irene Ctori PFHEA FCOptom PhD PGDip MSc BSc(Hons) about her research on “The Impact of OCT in Optometric Practice".

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How To Stay Motivated in Private Practice | E246 20:18

2M ago20:18

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How To Stay Motivated in Private Practice | E246 Highlights from this episode: How To Stay Motivated in Private Practice (00:33) Closing Thought: Don't forget to live (17:08) It's easy to fall into a mindless routine in private practice. The problem then is trying to not make stupid decisions (ie. purchasing equipment you don't have a plan to use, …

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Golden Elevator Nuggets: The AI Shifts Changing How Eye Care Practices Grow, with Daniel Rostenne 47:16

2M ago47:16

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Most practices think about growth in terms of marketing — but what if the real advantage lies in how you use technology to engage patients before they even pick up the phone?

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How to Be A Better Doctor - It's Not What You Think | E245 17:47

2M ago17:47

17:47

How to Be A Better Doctor - It's Not What You Think | E245 Highlights from this episode: How to Be A Better Doctor - It's Not What You Think (00:38) Closing Thought: The Parable of 3 Stone Cutters (15:14) There's a lot that goes into being a good doctor. While clinical knowledge is incredibly important, my hot take is there is something else that i…

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47: Chronic Stress – The brain-body connection 25:49

2M ago25:49

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Stress and burnout, which we explored in the last episode of Sound Optometry, is far from uncommon in optometrists. In this episode, Michelle Hanratty uncovers the severe implications that chronic stress can have on the health of optometrists in the future. How can we reverse its damage? Michelle is joined by Professor Anna Whittaker, a health psyc…

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AOA's Latest Battle For Optometry: What’s Changing & What’s at Risk 46:38

2M ago46:38

46:38

Optometry is facing some of its biggest challenges yet — from Medicare reimbursement cuts to scope expansion battles and new legislative threats that could redefine the profession. If you think these issues won’t impact your practice, think again.

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International Women's Day 2025 part 2 - For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment 48:03

2M ago48:03

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College Clinical Adviser Denise Voon MCOptom speaks to College President Dr Gillian Rudduck PhD MCOptom DipTp(IP) Higher Cert Glauc and Vice President Professor Irene Ctori PFHEA FCOptom PhD PGDip MSc BSc(Hons) about their journeys to their positions of leadership within the College. They discuss what inspired each of their journeys, the barriers t…

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Anatomy of an Effective Office Meeting | E244 22:11

2M ago22:11

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Anatomy of an Effective Office Meeting | E244 Highlights from this episode: Anatomy of an Effective Office Meeting (00:49) Closing Thought: Double the Pleasure, Divide the Pain (19:26) We've talked about the importance of office meetings before but in this episode we are breaking it down to what actually needs to be included to make them worth it. …

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4 Industry Leaders, 4 Big Ideas: What's Next for Your Optometry Practice? 1:13:53

2M ago1:13:53

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Forget routine exams — eye care’s future just walked off the showroom floor at Vision Expo East 2025, and we've got your VIP ticket right here. Host Eugene Shatsman caught up with top executives from CareCredit, ZEISS, Silhouette Optical, and RevitalVision to uncover the innovations that had the industry buzzing. Whether it’s turning patient conver…

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How A Scorecard Helped My Practice Have the Best Two Months Ever | E243 19:33

2M ago19:33

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How A Scorecard Helped My Practice Have the Best Two Months Ever | E243 Highlights from this episode: How A Scorecard Helped My Practice Have the Best Two Months Ever (01:01) Closing Thought: Manage Your Ego. Manage Your Thoughts. (16:44) Since adding an associate about 6 months ago, we have taken lots of steps to improve my practice. We are all fa…

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The Secret to Growing a Thriving Eye Care Practice with High-Value Specialty Services 45:23

2M ago45:23

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Most practices stop at routine eye exams — but what if your practice could unlock new (cash-pay) revenue streams and provide high-value specialty care without feeling like you’re selling to patients? Dr. Jordan Dau started Dau Family Eyecare from scratch, transforming it into a technology-driven, specialty-focused practice that sees 100-150 patient…

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International Women's Day 2025 part 1 - True equity for women 56:59

2M ago56:59

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College Clinical Adviser Denise Voon MCOptom speaks to Rebekah Stevens, Lead Assessor at the College, about what true equity should mean for women. They discuss the gender pay gap, work-life balance, and what advice they have to women trying to have a career while also supporting their family.

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How to Build Trust in Your Practice | E242 25:30

3M ago25:30

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How to Build Trust in Your Practice | E242 Highlights from this episode: How to Build Trust in Your Practice (00:36) Closing Thought: You can't learn what you think you already know (23:14) Trust is the foundation of any practice. Whether it's your patients, your staff, or your associates, rapport must be built before they're going to put any faith…

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The 4 Pillars of a Highly Profitable Practice: How to Build a Scalable, Patient-Centered Business 1:03:06

3M ago1:03:06

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Building a thriving optometry practice isn’t about luck — It’s about strategy, efficiency, and data-driven decisions. Dr. David Cockrell has spent over 40 years refining the formula for success, turning his practice into a 12,000 sq. ft. powerhouse where five doctors each see 40 patients a day, without sacrificing quality of care.…

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5 Critical Steps to Develop Your Team | E241 24:40

3M ago24:40

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5 Critical Steps to Develop Your Team | E241 Highlights from this episode: 5 Critical Steps to Develop Your Team (00:44) Closing Thought: Love of the Journey (21:34) As your practice grows and changes, so must your team! During the expansion season of my practice, I added one doctor and 2 additional staff positions which put me at 8 total support s…

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The external eye with Fiona Jazayeri 27:28

3M ago27:28

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College Clinical Adviser Denise Voon MCOptom talks to Fiona Jazayeri, Consultant Ophthalmologist at Buckinghamshire Health Trust, about the external eye. They cover areas including how to conduct an external eye examination, what to look out for when examining a patient, and best practice for referring patients into the hospital eye service. Furthe…

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Beyond Vision: How Emerging Tech Is Transforming the Future of Eye Care 1:03:36

3M ago1:03:36

1:03:36

Innovation isn’t just reshaping tech—it’s transforming eye care, and your practice can be at the forefront. Ruth Yomtoubian, innovation leader at VSP, joins Eugene Shatsman to discuss the cutting-edge trends shaping eye care’s future. Fresh from CES, the world’s largest tech show—she reveals how AI, data, and multi-sensory tech are redefining healt…

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46: Burnout in Optometry – Causes, challenges & solutions 29:24

3M ago29:24

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A study conducted in Australia found that around half of optometrists experience burnout. One in every three optometrists also live with a mental health condition. We all know what workplace stress can feel like, but few of us can probably spot the signs of long-term stress turning into burnout. That can lead to even more serious mental health chal…

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5 Tricks to Weathering the Storms of Private Practice | E240 23:24

3M ago23:24

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5 Tricks to Weathering the Storms of Private Practice | E240 Highlights from this episode: 5 Tricks to Weathering the Storms of Private Practice (00:45) Closing Thought: Mastery is Priceless (22:09) If there's one thing I've learned over the past 13 years it's that there will always be ups and downs in private practice. The way you get through it i…

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From High Turnover to High Retention: The Staffing Strategy Your Practice Needs with Lynn Lawrence 1:00:04

3M ago1:00:04

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Hiring good staff is hard. Keeping them? Even harder. Staff turnover, burnout, and lack of reliability and engagement are part of a challenge that most practices face today: an ever-present staffing puzzle.

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3 Reasons 2025 is Going to Be Our Best Year Yet! | E239 24:56

3M ago24:56

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3 Reasons 2025 is Going to Be Our Best Year Yet! | E239 Highlights from this episode: 3 Reasons 2025 is Going to Be Our Best Year Yet! (00:42) Closing Thought: If there's money in the bank, we're not dead yet (23:13) While planning for this year, there are 3 things that keep coming to the forefront in how I run my practice that I believe are going …

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The Cost of Inaction: The Hidden Price You're Already Paying in Your Practice with Dr. Jeff Lewis 56:35

3M ago56:35

56:35

Every practice owner understands the cost of making a change, but what about the cost of staying exactly the same?

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