Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network
Episodes
Financial Wellness in Optometry: Income, Burnout, and Finding Balance
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Financial wellness in optometry is becoming one of the profession’s most important conversations. During a recent episode of the Depth Perception Po...
From Optometry Student to Ophthalogix Canada CEO: Dr. Julian Prosia’s Journey
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Julian Prosia is helping shape the future of dry eye innovation through advanced amniotic membrane technology, biologic therapies, and modern ocul...
Gut Health and Eye Health: Why the Connection Matters
24 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The relationship between gut health and eye health is becoming one of the most important conversations in integrative medicine. In a recent episode of...
How to Ace Your Optometry School Interview
22 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Getting accepted into optometry school involves much more than strong grades and a competitive GPA. Interviews allow schools to evaluate communication...
The Drama Review
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest episode of the OD’ing on Movies Podcast took an unexpected turn into one of the darkest movie discussions the show has tackled yet. Fea...
Smart Eyewear Marketing in Eye Care: Why Practices Must Sell Outcomes, Not Features
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Key Takeaways Smart eyewear in eye care is creating new opportunities for optometry practices, but according to the team at For the Record, success de...
Optometry Virtual Assistants: How Better Systems Create Growth
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Optometrist expert Dr. Allen Chung shares how optometry virtual assistants, including Teem virtual assistants, help eye care practices improve efficie...
Clinical Trials in Optometry: How Eye Care Professionals Can Get Involved in Research
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how clinical trials in optometry are advancing eye care through AI, myopia control, dry eye innovation, and personalized medicine.
Where Eye Care Practices Lose Revenue in the Patient Journey
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Key Takeaways Many eye care practices focus heavily on technology, equipment, and marketing to grow their business. However, one of the biggest opport...
Smart Eyewear in Optometry: Why AI-Powered Frames Are Gaining Momentum
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Smart eyewear is rapidly emerging as one of the most impactful innovations in optometry, combining AI-powered connectivity, accessibility, and everyda...
What Titanic Teaches Eye Care Professionals About Detail, Communication, and Human Connection
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the OD’ing on Movies podcast, hosts welcomed special guest to discuss one of the most iconic films ever made, the titanic. Dr. Ra...
Top 3 Reasons to Use a Virtual Assistant in Eye Care with Teem
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A virtual assistant in optometry is transforming how eye care practices improve efficiency, streamline operations, and enhance the patient experience....
Ocular Aesthetics and Dry Eye: How to Add $20K–$100K+ Monthly
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ocular aesthetics and dry eye are redefining optometry by shifting practices from product-based care to high-value services. Learn how to increase rev...
The Science Behind MIEBOⓇ (perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution)
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding the Complexity of Dry Eye Disease Historically, dry eye disease (DED) was oversimplified, often attributed solely to aqueous tear defici...
Evaporative Dry Eye Relief With MIEBO® (perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution)
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dry eye disease (DED) is a pervasive condition impacting millions globally, and recent data suggests around 86% of dry eye patients exhibit meibomian ...
Finding Balance, Burnout, and Perspective in Eye Care: Lessons from The Roses
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In a profession that demands precision, empathy, and constant growth, optometrists often find themselves navigating more than just patient care—they...
What Most Optometrists Overlook About Career Satisfaction
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Key Takeaways In this episode of the Depth Perception Podcast, Dr. Jasdeep Singh and Dr. Nadia Afkhami dive into a conversation that every optometris...
Myopia Control with Stellest 2.0 Lenses: FDA-Approved Glasses for Kids
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Myopia control with Stellest glasses helps slow down nearsightedness in children using an FDA-approved lens technology. Designed for everyday wear, St...
Send Help: A Deeper Look at Eye Care, Access, and Patient Communication
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Od’ing on Movies podcast, Dr. Jacobi Cleaver and Dr. Jacob Wilson take listeners on a unique journey, blending entertainm...
From Pain Points to Patents: Innovation in Eye Care
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The 20/20 Podcast, Dr. Harbir Sian sits down with MaryAnn Klassen—a respected voice in the industry with over 40 years of exp...
SEO for Optometrists: The Most Underrated Driver of New Patients
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SEO for optometrists is one of the most effective ways to attract new patients and grow a practice in today’s digital landscape. Learn how local SEO...
Building a Personal Brand in Optometry: Networking, Identity, and Growth
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Building a personal brand in optometry is essential for career growth, patient trust, and long-term success. In this conversation, Dr. Shaminder Dhali...
Branding in Optometry: Turning Identity Into Opportunity
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Branding in optometry is what separates being seen from being chosen. In this conversation, Dr. Darryl Glover and Dr. Kulvir Singh break down how pers...
Virtual Assistants in Eye Care: How Teem Solves Staffing Challenges
04 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Virtual assistants in eye care are helping optometry practices solve staffing challenges, improve workflow efficiency, and enhance patient experience....
Dry Eye Relief: Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT)
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What is the best treatment for dry eye beyond eye drops? Learn how Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT) in ocular surface car...
Eye on Menopause: Healthspan, Vision, and Whole-Body Wellness
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Menopause and healthspan are becoming increasingly important topics in modern healthcare, especially as more attention is placed on living not just l...
Personal Branding in Optometry: Social Media, Trust, and Practice Growth with Dr. Monica Miller
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Personal branding in optometry is changing how patients choose their doctor and how practices grow. In today’s digital world, patient trust begins b...
The Housemaid: What Eye Care Professionals Can Learn from Psychological Thrillers
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Psychological thrillers like The Housemaid offer more than entertainment. They provide a lens into human behavior, trust, perception, and decision-m...
Presbyopia Drops MythBusters: What Optometrists Need to Know
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Do presbyopia drops like Qlosi cause headaches—and are they safe? This is one of the most common questions patients ask. Clinical data shows headach...
What is Oakley Shield Fusion? Prescription Sport Shields In Oakley Sutro and Oakley Sutro Lite
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oakley Shield Fusion, now available for the iconic Oakley Sutro and Sutro Lite, is the definitive solution for athletes who need high-wrap sports cove...
Eyecare Marketing: How to Build a Strong Brand Patients Remember
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of 4theRecord, Tyler Kemp of Marketing4ECPs explores what it takes to build a memorable brand patients trust. Joined by Sarah Nwa...
Dr. Artis Beatty of MyEyeDr. on the Future of Optometry, Private Equity, and Professional Identity
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The future of optometry is being shaped in real time. Clinical scope continues to expand. Diagnostic technology grows more advanced. Patients expect ...
Beyond Lead Generation: Mastering Trust and AI Search in Eyecare Marketing (2026)
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In 2026, the eyecare industry is saturated with digital noise. For Eye Care Professionals (ECPs), the challenge is no longer just being seen, but bein...
Od’ing On Movies :What Merv Gets Right (and Wrong) in Eyecare
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this OD’ing on Movies episode, the hosts use the romantic comedy Merv to spotlight what it looks like when an optometrist in movies shows up ...
Mastering the Scleral Lens Fit: Dr. Randy Charrier on the Power of the Heidelberg Engineering ANTERION
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Randy Charrier breaks down how Heidelberg Engineering's ANTERION® has streamlined the scleral lens fitting process. By using swept-source OCT tec...
Clinical Guide: Managing GLP-1 Ocular Manifestations and NAION Risks in Optometric Practice
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This SEO-optimized clinical briefing is designed for the optometric community. It synthesizes the AOA Evidence-Based Optometry (EBO) Committee June 20...
Getting It Right With Scleral Lenses: A PKP Case Using Anterion OCT
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scleral lenses have become a cornerstone of modern optometric care, particularly for patients with complex anterior segment disease. Conditions that o...
Navigating the “Dog Days” in Optometry: Lessons on Balance, Burnout, and Being Present
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The so-called “dog days” of optometry are not confined to summer months or academic calendars. They appear in January clinics, third-year rotation...
Optometry Trends 2026: New Treatments and Technology Including Stellest, Tryptyr, and Nuance Audio
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As optometry moves into 2026, the profession is experiencing one of its most clinically rich and technologically diverse periods in recent memory. Ref...
Mentorship in Optometry: A Guide for Optometry Students and Optometrists
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mentorship in optometry is one of the most influential forces shaping confident clinicians, strong leaders, and a sustainable future for the professio...
Depth Perception Podcast, Episode 55: Reflecting on Growth, Connection, and What Comes Next
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As the year comes to a close Episode 55 of the Depth Perception Podcast offers a meaningful reflection on growth both personal and professional within...
Top 10 Movies for 2025: An Optometrist’s Year End Watch List
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the Od’ing on Movies Podcast returns with a special year-end tradition: breaking down the Top 10 Movies of 2025. Dr. Jacobi Clea...
Mindset, Metrics, and Meaningful Growth: How Dr. Fallon Patel Is Helping Practices Scale Smarter
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before an optometry practice can grow in revenue, efficiency, or patient volume, it must first confront an uncomfortable truth: many eye care professi...
Millie Eyewear | Eyewear that Makes you Feel Like a Million Dollars
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Defocus Media podcast, Dr. Darryl Glover sits down with Long Huynh (optometry student at Indiana University School of Optometry...
Leadership That Works: Applying the Working Genius Framework in Eye Care Teams
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The 2020 Podcast, host Dr. Harbir Sian welcomes leadership consultant Nancy Dewald for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, tea...
Dr. Chris Wolfe on Purpose, Failure, and Building a Sustainable Practice
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of Play Chess, Not Checkers, Dr. Adam Ramsey sits down with Dr. Chris Wolfe—clinician, educator, entrepreneur, and one of ...
Dry Eye, Burnout, and the Social Media Blueprint with Dr. Shelby Brogdon
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Defocus Media Podcast episode, Dr. Darryl Glover welcomes Dr. Shelby Brogdon for a wide-ranging conversation that connects three topics many o...
Finding Your Lane in Optometry with the Dapper Eye Doc
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Winnipeg to Edmonton, from student to private practice owner, and from shy content creator to “Dapper Eye Doc,” this Depth Perception episode...
Low-Dose Atropine Not FDA Approved: What the STAR Study Means for Today’s Myopia Control Practices
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The topic of low-dose atropine, not FDA-approved, has become one of the most important conversations in pediatric eye care this year, especially as cl...
Twilight Revisited: Optometry, Cringe, and Cultural Impact
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The OD’ing on Movies Podcast returned with a fan-favorite episode—this time stepping into the blue-tinted, vampire-filled world of Twilight. Dr. ...
How Gen Z Sees Contact Lenses: What Today’s Data Means for Eye Care
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gen Z contact lens trends are reshaping how eye care professionals think about prescribing, communication, and practice branding. In a live episode of...
From Trauma to CEO of You: Dr. Lauretta Justin on Building Peace, Purpose, and Profit
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Play Chess, Not Checkers, Dr. Adam Ramsey welcomes Dr. Lauretta Justin—founder of Millennium Eye Center—for a real, layered co...
Qlosi™ Presbyopia Eye Drops: Candidacy, Dosing, and Real-World Wins
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Presbyopia is finally meeting its match in-clinic with Qlosi™ presbyopia eye drops (pilocarpine 0.4%), offering a practical, performance-based optio...
Meaningful Support in Geographic Atrophy: How Optometrists Guide AMD Patients and Discuss Izervay Treatment Options
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vision loss is never a purely clinical journey. As Dr. Jennifer Lyerly shares at the start of this Defocus Media episode, geographic atrophy affects p...
One Battle After Another: A Conversation with Dr. Steven Soong
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The OD’ing on Movies Podcast returns with a new episode and a special guest. Hosts Dr. Jacobi Cleaver and Dr. Jacob Wilson bring their signatur...
From Ophthalmologist to Optometrist to AI Founder: Why Evolution Matters in Eye Care
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When most clinicians talk about “reinventing themselves,” they mean adding a new service, buying new technology, or refreshing a brand. For Dr. He...
How Dr. Anith Pillai Built Evolutionary Eye Care from the Ground Up
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When two driven minds meet in optometry school, a decade later, they can build one of the most respected specialty eye care practices in Houston. On t...
Top 4 Tips for Optometry Residency: Real Advice from a Current Optometry Resident
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
During this Defocus Media conversation, Dr. Darryl Glover sits down with Dr. Toby Wercberger, a vision therapy and rehabilitation resident at SUNY Col...
Independent. Together. The Future of Independent Optometry with IDOC
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Independent optometry flourishes when doctors have the freedom to practice on their own terms—without feeling like they’re doing it alone. That be...
Izervay (Avacincaptad Pegol) for Geographic Atrophy: Uses & Action
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Key Takeaways In Partnership with Astellas Geographic atrophy (GA) is advancing into everyday optometric practice—and the timing of what happens aft...
Optometrists or Therapists? Navigating Patient Care with Empathy
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Empathy in optometry goes far beyond polite conversation—it’s a clinical skill that builds trust, improves compliance, and defines the overall pat...
Optometry Student to New Grad: Mentorship, Mental Health, and Patient Connection with Dr. Svetlana Nunez
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a conversation with Dr. Darryl Glover, new graduate Dr. Svetlana Nunez traced a path from early inspiration to her first steps as an optometrist—...
First Class Eye Care: Building a Profitable Eye Care Practice with Dr. Adam Young
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Play Chess Not Checkers, host Dr. Adam Ramsey sits down with Dr. Adam Young, founder of First Class Eye Care in Georgia. Dr. Young ...
Optimizing Scope Is Protecting Patients and the Public
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In an evolving healthcare landscape, conversations around scope modernization in optometry are more than professional discussions; they are about p...