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Currently practicing at a multi-disciplinary brain injury center in Virginia, Dr. Theis discusses her personal journey to finding her clinical subspecialty. As an athlete who suffered a lot of concussions when she was younger, she had trouble reading for more than five minutes at a time. Then, while exploring other fields during her pre-med studies, she had her first visit with an optometrist who prescribed prisms and changed her career path. The doctors discuss various brain injuries and other neurological disorders, including the importance of creating a referral network and addressing the patient’s overall physical and mental health. Dr. Theis also discusses how she takes an individualized approach to prescribing prisms. This episode is brought to you by Altius Vision (https://altiusvision.com/)
Eye Give a Damn hosted by Dr. Joseph Allen is produced by FluoreSCENE Media.
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Dr. Whitley wears many hats as a practicing optometrist at Virginia Eye Consultants, where he also serves as Director of Professional Relations and Education and Regional Medical Director. Since graduating around the same time Restasis hit the market, Dr. Whitley has been at the forefront of recent research and innovation in the diagnosis and treatment of dry eye disease. In fact, he’s been involved in more than a dozen clinical trials and enjoys lecturing to share his key learnings. Dr. Whitley shares his dry eye workup including patient assessment and various testing he may or may not do based on symptoms. When treating dry eye disease, he feels it’s vital to know all the options and be able to set clear expectations for patients. Lastly, the doctors discuss some of the exciting new treatment options in the pipeline.
Eye Give a Damn hosted by Dr. Joseph Allen is produced by FluoreSCENE Media.
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Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO, is a leader at Vance Thompson Vision in Sioux Falls, SD, focused on managing glaucoma, anterior segment disease, and pre-operative cataract and glaucoma care alongside his surgical partners. Since Dr. Schweitzer sees glaucoma diagnosis as a puzzle with multiple pieces beyond pressure, they discuss the latest in diagnostic tools, medications, drug delivery systems, at-home monitoring, and surgical procedures. They also consider the difference between patient-based treatments compared to physician-based interventions, such as SLT and MIGS. Finally, they discuss the importance of managing ocular surface disease to improve quality of life for patients and the potential impact of AI to improve efficiency for optometrists.
Eye Give a Damn hosted by Dr. Joseph Allen is produced by FluoreSCENE Media.
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Dr. Bynum discusses the importance of incorporating new technologies and always learning to deliver the best care to your patients -- and build your practice and business. She realized early on that she had to be good at a lot things because referrals aren't always easy or convenient for her patients. She has developed strong relationships with other healthcare professionals in her town and surrounding communities to build her network. Dr. Bynum is excited for the future of optometry and the opportunities available to the next generation of optometrists.
Eye Give a Damn hosted by Dr. Joseph Allen is produced by FluoreSCENE Media.
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Dr. Brianna Rhue's passion for myopia control runs deep as she grew up in a family of myopes and is married to a neuro-ophthalmologist who shares her passion for myopia research. From how to discuss myopia with parents to the latest research on atropine, these docs dig deep into the diagnosis, discussion, and current and future treatments for this growing epidemic.
For more information on the STAR Study, visit: https://www.sydnexis.com/pipeline
Key moments:
1:32 Guest Intro
2:48 Family history of myopia and its impact on Dr. Rhue’s journey
6:07 Myopia control in the US vs. other countries
7:47 Sharing insights with her neuro-ophthalmologist husband
10:14 Explaining myopia to parents 12:41 Dr. Rhue’s approach to myopia diagnosis and management
14:44 Atropine research
16:16 Atropine safety and dosage
18:15 The atropine concentration debate
20:23 How atropine might be working
23:02 Compounding and safety
24:27 Changing the standard of care for myopia control
25:38 Getting parents excited to enroll kids in a study
29:22 Why formulation matters for atropine
32:30 “Go outside!”
36:20 What’s next?
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While optometry school was a last-minute decision for her, Dr. Julie Rodman knows it was the best decision she ever made. During her residency at the VA, she discovered her passion for working with students and watching them grow. Today, as a professor at Nova Southeastern University, she teaches the retina course and serves as the Chief of the Broward Eye Care Institute, exposing her students to a wide variety of pathologies in the real world. She also spent several years as the residency education coordinator and now runs a resident case report contest for the Optometric Retina Society. Her early introduction to OCT supercharged her passion for retina, so much so that she wrote a book about OCT-Angiography in 2019. Currently, she is working on two studies focused on geographic atrophy and diabetic retinopathy.
Key Moments:
1:37 Dr. Julie Rodman’s path to optometry
3:38 From residency to academia
4:57 Teaching retina and running the clinic
6:55 The ‘sexiness’ of retina
9:30 Dr. Rodman’s research in retina
11:05 Why she loves optometry
13:59 A shout out to the power of OCT-A
18:38 The role of optometry
21:52 Residency programs
25:28 Dr. Allen’s learnings from his own residency
30:10 Dr. Rodman’s two current studies in geographic atrophy and diabetic retinopathy
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Dr. Sherrol Reynolds has three key passions: diversity and representation, mentorship, and high-quality eye health care. This has led her to become a strong voice in optometry focused on advocating for the profession’s role in overall healthcare with a goal of increasing communication and collaboration between optometrists and other members of their patients’ healthcare team. She has won numerous awards and held several key leadership positions for the National Optometric Association, Optometric Retina Society, the National Eye Institute, Prevent Blindness, and the Florida Optometric Society. As a leader in diabetes and diabetic retinopathy education, she is changing the narrative for patients with diabetes and their healthcare providers so that no one unnecessarily loses their vision due to diabetes like her aunt did. Ultimately, she wants every human to have access to high-quality healthcare.
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Dr. Joshua Davidson has a clear passion for eye care and his patients as an optometrist, which has led him to help solve their problems through innovation and product development. He has become a national expert on Dry Eye Disease and specialty contact lenses. While seeing 30-50 dry eye patients a day and discussing the importance of drinking water, he realized there was a hole in the market. He pulled together a few doctors to formulate a drink mix specifically to help dry eye patients. He discusses the entrepreneurial journey with Dr. Joseph Allen and shares the lessons he learned along the way … from idea to product development to bringing it to market.
Learn more about the Dry Eye Drink here: https://dryeyedrink.com/
Key Moments
1:59 How Dr. Davidson got into optometry
3:56 Where/how Dr. Davidson practices optometry today
5:29 His path to focusing on specialty lenses
8:07 The origins and development of the Dry Eye Drink
12:52 Collaborating with five doctors on product development
14:15 Bringing a new product to market 20:40 Flavor preferences. Does orange Dry Eye Drink taste like Tang?
22:22 Adding a night-time version to Dry Eye Drink
24:44 The research behind melatonin
28:22 The importance of having a mentor as an entrepreneur
30:25 The need for front-line doctors to create products that improve patients’ lives
33:30 Where the best ideas come from 35:49 Future research on the Dry Eye Drink
37:10 Thoughts on uniform licensing nationally
Eye Give a Damn hosted by Dr. Joseph Allen is produced by FluoreSCENE Media.
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After getting her first pair of glasses at age 12 and seeing the individual leaves on trees for the first time, Pam knew she’d be an optometrist. As an adult, she struggled with her own dry eyes, which led her to focus on helping others alleviate their symptoms. Today, Dr. Pam Theriot advocates for 4 simple steps for a daily hygiene routine: Hydrate, Harmonize, Heat, Heal. Listen in to hear how Dr. Theriot is sharing her knowledge with the masses through her clinic, her book and now the metaverse: https://theomniverse.city/dry-eye-metaverse/
Learn more about Dr. Pam Theriot
Find her book "Alleviate Dry Eye"
Key Moments
0:48 Dr. Allen introduces Dr. Pam Theriot
2:05 How Dr. Theriot found optometry
3:17 Moving around as a military spouse
5:38 Creating a dry eye clinic
8:43 The path to self-publishing
13:48 Preparing patients prior to initial consultation
14:40 post-appointment follow-up communication
16:43 Dr. Theriot’s 4 simple steps for daily eye hygiene
18:11 Recommending nutritional supplements with Omega fatty acids
20:57 Dry eye technology and treatments
23:03 The future dry eye treatments
25:48 The first dry eye clinic in the Metaverse
33:07 Eye care should be part of your daily health care
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When it comes to overcoming obstacles, Dr. Cecelia Koetting likes to tackle them head on. In her mid-thirties while training for a marathon, she was diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer right before the world shut down for COVID. Luckily, her attitude has always been to never ask “why me?” but to find a path forward and roll with it. Her experience battling cancer led her to try to connect with each patient on a more human level. As for optometry and patient care, if Dr. Cecelia Koetting doesn’t have an answer to a question, she dives in to figure it out. This often leads to the creation of her CE lectures, including those on hormone replacement therapy and limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD). This has also led to her current pursuit of a Master of Public Health in epidemiology and biostatistics which she hopes will allow her to find opportunities to further improve the profession of optometry.
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Michael Cymbor, OD, FAAO, radiates with a passion for optometry, especially when it comes to the connection between exercise, muscle mass, and ocular health. He discusses the research and how different types and intensities of exercise should be considered for different conditions. He knows each patient will have a different reaction to “you should exercise more,” so he makes sure to meet them where they are regarding their exercise routine. Dr. Cymbor truly enjoys mentoring optometry students, as well as tapping into his creative side, which led to the creation of hid video: “Night of the Living DEModex.”
Key Moments:
2:49 Dr. Cymbor’s path to a career in optometry
5:13 What brought Dr. Cymbor to State College, PA (“Happy Valley” … home of Penn State University)
6:20 The story behind his video: “The Night of the Living Demodex”
11:46 Dr. Cymbor’s passion for glaucoma care and how it led to The Glaucoma Institute in partnership with his ophthalmologist partner
14:55 The types of optometrists who gravitate towards a glaucoma specialty
19:09 Current views on glaucoma research
21:08 Dry eye and ocular surface disease
27:30 Finding your sense of purpose
30:00 The value and importance of mentorship
33:10 Exercise and ocular health
38:09 How muscle mass impacts blood sugar levels
41:29 Exercise and eye pressure as it relates to glaucoma
44:05 Research into exercise and stress management
48:10 “Meeting patients where they are” regarding exercise
51:55 The Pickleball effect
54:00 The importance of earlier intervention to improve outcomes
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Jeffry Gerson always knew he wanted to be in the medical field, but having an aversion to blood and finding a positive role model led him to pursue optometry. Today, he practices at a collaborative OD/MD practice and is a prolific lecturer and writer who enjoys encouraging young people to explore optometry. He also partners with industry to help advise on new products and technologies, treatment protocols, and patient care. Over the years, he has developed a clear passion for the retina, especially caring for patients with age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. When it comes to patient education, Dr. Gerson is most excited about finding disease early so that he can start the conversation with his patients to put them on the right path. He and his wife also prioritize volunteering and giving back to their community, from going on missions and providing free eye exams to co-chairing a charity event that focuses on helping people with addiction.
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If you’ve ever dreamed of owning your own optometry private practice, developing a niche, inventing a new product, or giving back to the community, then take some time to be inspired by Dr. Janelle Davison’s story. Like many others, she found her path to optometry by speaking to her own optometrist then finding a mentor who was doing everything she wanted for her own life – owning a practice, growing a family, teaching, and loving life as a doctor. In 2010, She cold opened her own practice in Georgia and has never looked back. She and her business partner, who is also her husband, invented PARADEYEM software to help ODs take control of optical revenue, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. Today, Dr. Davison is known as the “Dry Eye Mentor” and enjoys customizing treatment plans for each patient by listening to their needs and addressing their goals. As a natural extension to treating dry eye disease and based on a suggestion from a patient, Dr. Davison has evolved her clinic to provide full-service ocular aesthetics with an in-office spa. Finally, her true passion is mentoring high school students. She and her sister (a dentist) created S.C.O.R.E. INC. to “pay it forward” and encourage minority high school students to pursue careers in dentistry, optometry, or ophthalmology, as less than 6% of doctors in the US are African American or Hispanic American.
Discover more about Dr. Janelle Davison and her passions:
https://brillianteyesvisioncenter.com/
https://dryeyeinstituteofga.com/
https://thedryeyementor.com/
https://wescore.org/
https://paradeyem.com/
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Torn between math and medicine as an undergrad, Shalu Pal shadowed 10 different types of doctors to figure out which one was truly happy but didn’t find the joy she was seeking. Then, she walked into her optometrist’s office and heard laughter coming from patients, staff and doctor. At that point, she knew she had found her path forward. After optometry school in Southern California, Dr. Shalu Pal first specialized in specialty lenses at her residency in Oklahoma, which led to expanding her interests to dry eye disease, ocular aesthetics, and myopia management. Today, she focuses on her “why” of happiness as the owner of a thriving practice in Toronto, Canada, by fostering a warm, joyous environment for her staff and patients. Discover her strategies for building a robust clinic with the best doctors in each specialty focused on improving the lives of their patients. The doctors dive into current treatments for mastering myopia management as well as upcoming technologies in the pipeline. Dr. Pal also enjoys sharing her love for optometry with students, new grads and her colleagues through lecturing and co-editing the Mastering Myopia newsletter.
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Parres Wright, OD, FAAO
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Diplo ABO (aka DoctorEyeHealth)
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For more information about Optometry Giving Sight, visit: https://givingsight.org/
Key Moments:
2:41 Dr. Alan Glazier’s background story
4:30 The launch of a “little group” called ODs on Facebook
7:12 Blazing your own trail in optometry
9:38 Managing the largest online community of optometrists
11:15 Being mission led with ODs on Facebook
12:10 Giving back with Optometry Giving Sight
15:33 Expanding on ODs on Facebook to fill unmet needs
17:39 Presbyopia research
29:12 Protecting your ideas with patents
34:58 Accepting how each OD choices to practice
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Dr. Brianna Rhue, co-founder of Dr. Contact Lens
Dr. Joseph Allen, also known as Doctor Eye Health
Key Moments:
1:40 – Brianna Rhue’s backstory
3:39 – Her private practice journey from associate to “soul” ownership
7:58 – The genesis of Dr. Contact Lens
12:15 – The Dr. Contact Lens patient experience
14:37 – Building a technology company and driving change
20:12 – The value of investing in yourself, your team and your practice
22:55 – Learning from other industries and treating the patient also as a consumer
31:48 – The biggest fear and hope for the future of optometryEye Give a Damn hosted by Dr. Joseph Allen is produced by FluoreSCENE Media.
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Dr. Melissa Trego is a clinician, researcher, educator, and administrator who earned an OD as well as a PhD in cellular and molecular biology. As the Dean of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University and past president of the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO), she discusses some of the opportunities and challenges the world of academic optometry faces today. Dean Trego’s passion for optometric education is palpable and her main goal is to ensure her faculty and students have everything they need to succeed. She is truly inspired by the expansive breadth and depth of optometry and dedicated to bringing more students into the profession. Finally, she and Dr. Joseph Allen ( @DoctorEyeHealth ) touch on the future of AI and technology in optometry.Eye Give a Damn hosted by Dr. Joseph Allen is produced by FluoreSCENE
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Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, FAAO, has practiced for nearly 30 years at Charles Retina Institute in Tennessee and Mississippi. He loves being about to closely co-manage his patients alongside his Retina Specialist MD colleagues, including his own son who recently joined that practice. Dr. Rafieetary has always been on the cutting edge of innovations in retina and is excited to see how advanced imaging and AI will continue to impact the future of patient care. The doctors discuss the challenges of caring for patients with diabetes and the new tools and treatments on the horizon. Most importantly, Dr. Rafieetary is passionate about giving back to optometry - whether that be lecturing, mentoring, working with industry, sitting on Boards, or serving as president of the Optometric Retina Society. He encourages more optometrists to “feed and care for the tree,” so that we can all benefit from the fruits of our labor.Eye Give a Damn hosted by Dr. Joseph Allen is produced by FluoreSCENE
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Dr. Hardeep Kataria
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