Digging Deep into Optometry
Episodes
Monday Feb 24, 2020
Monday Feb 24, 2020
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Eye Love Cares Foundation:https://eyelovecares.org/
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Free Rethinking Dry Eye eBook: www.dryeyebook.com or https://eyelovethesun.com/pages/free-dry-eye-book
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Facebook Group, Dry Eye Syndrome Support Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dryeyesupport/
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The Dry Eye Show Blog: https://thedryeyeshow.com/
Monday Feb 17, 2020
Monday Feb 17, 2020
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Growing up, Dr. Shane Stephenson always had a feeling he would have a future career in health care. As a teenager, he loved medical programs on television, and, in school, he excelled in science. His interest further grew after a major life event. During his high school years, his father became ill but refused to see a doctor out of fear of being given bad news. Dr. Stephenson’s father, unfortunately, passed away, but he left behind a spark that would ignite his son’s passion for health care. From that day, Dr. Stephenson vowed he would help people who were afraid of seeking medical help. He decided to follow the path to become a doctor.
Dr. Stephenson went on to complete medical school at the St. Louis University School of Medicine. He later completed his residency training at Mercy Medical Center. Today, he is a family medicine doctor at Methodist Physicians Clinic.
To provide exceptional care, Dr. Stephenson believes it is crucial to build a relationship based on honest and open communication. Every person has fears about his or her health, and his mission is to address every concern in order to form an accurate diagnosis. Listening also allows him to learn about the person’s job, habits and personal issues, further allowing him to find the root cause of a problem.
Having gone through a difficult time in his youth, he recognizes that an ill person's loved ones also experience stress. He is dedicated to guiding entire families through tough medical problems and ensures they know he will be there for them every step of the way.
Monday Feb 10, 2020
Monday Feb 10, 2020
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Harvey P. Hanlen, OD, FAAO has been in private Optometric practice for over 40 years. He did his undergraduate work at the University of Maryland and received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1974. He was the President of the Mid-Counties Optometric Society in 1978, served as the President of the Pennsylvania Optometric Association in 1982 and served as the 78th President of the American Optometric Association, completing his term in June, 2000. He served on the Board of Trustees of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, now Salus University, for 6 years.
Monday Feb 03, 2020
Monday Feb 03, 2020
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Citations:
- CooperVision data on file 2015. 95% of wearers who say health is important are willing to pay more for contact lenses that ensure eye health. December 2015 contact lens wearer survey, n=564.
- Cooper Cost Conversations
Mr. Jim Greenwood is the Retired President & Chief Executive Officer of Vision Source®, the largest network of private practice optometrists in North America. Prior to Vision Source, Mr. Greenwood served as CEO for Concentra, a national health care company with more than 1,000 clinicians and 300 locations that delivers a wide range of medical services, including urgent care, occupational medicine, physical therapy, primary care and wellness programs. In addition to his role at Vision Source, Mr. Greenwood serves on the Boards of Directors for Legacy Heart Care, Healthcare Associates of Texas and Concentra.
A Baylor University graduate, Mr. Greenwood started his career in healthcare in 1993 when he joined Concentra’s predecessor company as Chief Financial Officer. He is a certified public accountant, serving in the commercial banking industry for seven years after beginning his career in public accounting. He currently serves on the Baylor University Healthcare MBA Program’s Advisory Council.
Monday Jan 27, 2020
Monday Jan 27, 2020
Thanks To Our New Sponsor: CooperVision
Show Citations:
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Comparison of image-assisted versus traditional fundus examination.
- The importance of the peripheral retina in patients with CSCR
Dr. Nelson served in 2001-02 as 80th President of the American Optometric Association (AOA), a 33,000 member organization of optometrists, following his eight years of service on the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees of AOA, in concert with the AOA Executive Director, oversee the headquarter offices in St. Louis, Missouri and Washington, D.C. with approximately one hundred employees and a nationwide group of volunteer colleagues. Dr. Nelson’s involvement while on the Board of Trustees included resolving a nationwide, eight-year, anti-trust defense against the association leveled by the state's attorney generals, increasing the association assets nearly forty-fold while defending the lawsuit, initiating the AOA Ophthalmic Council for industry partners and increasing the annual meeting attendance more than threefold. He served as liaison to each of the organizational centers of the AOA; Federal and State Government Relations, Communication, Membership, Clinical Care, and Administrative Centers. Dr. Nelson participated in two Executive Director Search Committees. He served on the personnel, building, finance, and pension fund committees in addition to his year as Secretary-Treasurer of the organization. Dr. Nelson served as the United States representative to the World Council of Optometry in 2000 and 2001, an organization for optometrists from more than 40 countries, attending meetings in South Africa and Finland. In addition, Dr. Nelson attended meetings in Japan for the Ophthalmic Council in 2001. For five years following his term as President of the AOA, Dr. Nelson served on the Judicial Council of the organization.
Monday Jan 20, 2020
Monday Jan 20, 2020
Matt Lunning, DO and I had a conversation about patient interactions, training, overcoming obstacles. Please enjoy our conversation.
Monday Jan 13, 2020
Monday Jan 13, 2020
Millicent Knight, OD, FAAO, FAARM, FNAP
Dr. Millicent Knight is Senior Vice President, Customer Development Group, Essilor of America . Her
team aligns Eye Care Professional education, sales force training, and eye care professional relations to
deliver on the Essilor mission of improving lives by improving sight. Dr. Knight represents the voice of
the doctor as a member of the Leadership Team.
She has a diverse and extensive background in the eyecare industry, including hospital-based
ophthalmology/optometry, owner of two optometric practices (North Shore Eye Center and Integrative
Eye and Wellness Center), and a former member of Vision Source. Prior to Essilor, she was Vice
President of Professional Affairs, North America at Johnson & Johnson Vision, Inc.
Dr. Knight is a member of the Illinois Optometric Association (IOA), the American Optometric
Association (AOA), and the National Optometric Association (NOA), and was awarded Optometrist of the
Year by both the IOA and NOA, as well as Young Optometrist of the Year by both Organizations.
Dr. Knight holds a Doctor of Optometry degree, and two Bachelor of Science degrees. She has served
on the Board of Trustees for Augustana College and the Illinois College of Optometry, her alma maters,
and was awarded Alumnus Professional Achievement Awards. Dr. Knight was awarded the J&J
Standards of Leadership Award, twice selected one of Vision Monday’s Most Influential Women in
Optical, and a Women in Optometry Theia Award for Leadership recipient. Dr. Knight is a Fellow in the
American Academy of Optometry, the American Academy of Anti-Aging Regenerative Medicine, The
National Academies of Practice, and a Kellogg Leadership Fellow.
Monday Jan 06, 2020
Monday Jan 06, 2020
Contact Dr. Keith on LinkedIn, Twitter or Facebook.
Show Links:
- Christopher Wolfe Open Payments Data
- Ted McElroy Open Payments Data
- Debunking myths in physician-industry conflicts of interest.
- Physicians and the Pharmaceutical Industry - Is a gift ever just a gift?
- Sunshine has darkened my world view.
- Pro Medical Assoc and Their Relationships ... Proposal for Controlling COI
Jordan Keith, OD, FAAO is in practice at the Eye Care Center in Minnesota. After graduating with a degree in Biology from Minot State University he went on to optometry school and received his Doctor of Optometry (OD) from Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon in 2008.
Following optometry school, Dr. Keith completed a hospital-based residency at the Kansas City VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO, where he received further training in ocular disease. In 2009, he joined the full-time faculty at the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) in Chicago, IL. As an Assistant Professor, his primary focus was clinical teaching of optometry students and residents while seeing patients at the Illinois Eye Institute. He also taught in the laboratory, the classroom, and served as the Chief of Eye Care Services at the Sidney Hillman Health Center, a multi-disciplinary health center in Chicago. His passion for education was acknowledged by receiving six teaching awards while at ICO.
Monday Dec 16, 2019
Monday Dec 16, 2019
Thank you to the listeners because we have risen to the 66 most downloaded healthcare podcast!
Things I learned in 2019:
- HIV/AIDS, PReP – Episode 14
- The Business of Optometry – Episode 18
- LeadershipOD – Episode 25
- Things can change and also stay the same - Ashley McFerron – Episode 33
- The power of mentorship – Abie Chadderdon – Episode 37
- More details on how to value a practice – Brad Byergo – Episode 38
- I am not the best interviewer, Lessons learned from Ted McElroy – Episode 39
- Working with community centers to increase access to underserved populations – Terri Gossard – Episode 43
Plans for 2020 (January 6 start):
We already have podcasts lined up with:
- Millicent Knight
- Andrea Knouff
- Jordan Kieth
- David Nelson
- Many more to come!!!!
Monday Dec 09, 2019
Monday Dec 09, 2019
Barbara L. Horn, O.D., was elected as a trustee to the American Optometric Association Board in June 2011 and elected President in June, 2019.
Dr. Horn is a graduate of the Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University and a past president of the Michigan Optometric Association (MOA). Dr. Horn is currently a member of the South Carolina Optometric Association and an associate member of the Michigan Optometric Association.
In 2018 she received the South Carolina Optometric Physicians association OD of the year and in 2011 she was the MOA's Optometrist of the Year. Dr. Horn also received the AOA's Young Optometrist of the Year award in 2006 and the MOA's Young Optometrist of the Year award in 2005.
Dr. Horn is in a group practice in South Carolina.
Monday Dec 02, 2019
Monday Dec 02, 2019
This week I discuss my thoughts about the article in The Atlantic and distractions from our forward movement as a profession.
Prevalence Citations:
Monday Nov 25, 2019
Monday Nov 25, 2019
Today I had a discussion with a doctor who discussed the experience of selling his practice to private equity (PE). We spoke about his path as an associate, then a partner, then selling to PE and finally his decision to leave PE and go back to private practice.