Power Hour Optometry
Episodes
The Power Hour 12/14/16
17 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Power Hour welcomes Maureen Cavanagh on this episode. A 24 year industry veteran, Maureen heads up this important group whose mission is to enha...
The Power Hour 12/7/16
09 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
VSP's Global Board Chair Dan Mannen, O.D., F.A.A.O., and VSP Vision Care President Kate Renwick-Espinosa are our guests. Dr. Mannen discusses his new ...
The Power Hour 11/30/16
02 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jerry Warner, CooperVision President, as he talks about big picture changes in optometry such as selling models, online commerce, legislative bat...
The Power Hour 11/16/16
17 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
If you could do five – and only five – things to build your practice, what would they be? On this episode of the Power Hour, Gary shares his own...
The Power Hour 11/9/16
10 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mark Jacquot, Luxottica's VP and Clinical Director, Vision Care Operations is the guest on this episode of the Power Hour. Mark discusses his th...
The Power Hour 11/2/16
03 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
David Friedfeld is back on the air to share his thoughts about everything from what the optical of the future will look like to how many frames should...
The Power Hour 10/26/16
27 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Having given more than 1,000 presentations to audience sizes of 2 to 2,000, Gary taps into his experience and discusses how to use this powerful mediu...
The Power Hour 10/12/16
15 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
By using new technology, more opticians are now able to offer auto-refraction to patients. Some of them are having the data signed remotely and used a...
The Power Hour 10/5/16
07 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to Gary on this episode of the Power Hour where he shares some of his unique perspectives around delegating. This is much more than "buy an a...
The Power Hour 9/28/16
30 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In addition to conventional marketing, properly used, public relations can be a huge benefit to most practices. Tune in to this episode when PR prof...
The Power Hour 9/21/16
23 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Your state law changed to say you could never see another new patient or raise your fees? Listen to this thought provoking episode of the Power Hour w...
The Power Hour 9/15/16
15 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this episode of Power Hour when we take your calls to discuss specifically how using a consultant helped your practice.
The Power Hour 8/31/16
02 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Your practice rent is one of the largest ongoing expenses your practice has. Learn from real estate expert, Chuck Feitel, how to minimize your rent ...
The Power Hour 8/24/16
25 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Cheryl Engels, Senior Consultant from the Power Practice is our guest this week. Dr. Engels runs the "Practice Made Perfect" program at the Powe...
The Power Hour 8/17/16
21 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us know George Martin as No. 75 of the New York Football Giants, the star defensive end of the 1970s and '80s, with 96 quarterback sacks, the ...
The Power Hour 8/10/16
13 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It's easy to get bogged down in the regulations around security compliance, HIPAA and billing and coding requirements. While the information is avai...
The Power Hour 8/3/16
04 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Alan Homestead, OD is the guest on this informative episode. Get the latest on preventing and surviving audits, meaningful use updates, using after ...
The Power Hour 7/27/16
28 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It might be an old saying, but it certainly applies to any OD trying to manage their practice. Listen to this episode where Gary shares his, and his P...
The Power Hour 7/20/16
21 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Edward Paul gets us up-to-date on how OD's can integrate nutrition into their practices. Everything from science to practice management is on ta...
The Power Hour 7/13/16
14 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Tarik Sedky from Agency Pure has done advertising for Glaxo Smith Kline, DuPont, AT&T, Home Depot and many other large corporations. Now, he's our g...
The Power Hour 7/6/16
07 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Lukas Ruecker, president of EyeMed and Dr. John Lahr, VP of Provider Relations return to the Power Hour to take your calls. Topics include their per...
The Power Hour 6/29/16
01 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Architect Joost Bende is our guest this episode of the Power Hour. With experience designing medical and optometry practices of all shapes and sizes...
The Power Hour 6/22/16
23 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Drs. Barry Eiden and Andrew Morgenstern join the show to get listeners up-to-date on all things keratoconus. It's more prevalent than you think and ...
The Power Hour 6/15/16
17 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Drs. Tom Arnold and Nathan Schramm are fitting a lot of their patients with scleral lenses. Are you? Find out why they've become so popular in their p...
The Power Hour 6/8/16
10 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, FAAO, shares his thoughts and data about how contact lenses are viewed and prescribed outside the U.S. and what American ...
The Power Hour 6/1/16
03 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Gary walks through the most important "mid year" metrics to examine as we approach the halfway point of the year. Are you hitting the goal you laid ...
The Power Hour 5/25/16
26 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care President Peter Menziuso and Vice President of Professional Affairs Dr. Millicent L. Knight discuss current trends in th...
The Power Hour 5/18/16
19 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Previously unaware of the enormous unmet demand for eye care within his San Francisco community, Robert Bell began using his influence as a long-time ...
The Power Hour 5/11/16
12 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Moscot is a New York institution currently headed by Director, Dr. Harvey Moscot. As a fourth generation owner in arguably the most competitive opti...
The Power Hour 5/4/16
10 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We're honored to welcome one of optometry's best known speakers, Dr. Paul Karpecki back to the Power Hour! Paul gets us up-to-date on everything fro...
The Power Hour 4/27/16
29 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Healthcare attorney Susan Orr is back on the Power Hour. Our topic is the recent increase in audits by Medicare and other 3rd party payors resulting...
The Power Hour 4/20/16
21 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Vance Thompson is our special guest on this episode of the Power Hour. Vance has been, and is currently involved in many FDA studies related to ...
The Power Hour 4/13/16
18 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Talking about everything from an anterior seg update to national and state optometric politics, Dr. Art Epstein is back on the show. Never one to ho...
The Power Hour 4/6/16
07 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Industry veteran, Mike Daley, is the guest on this episode of the Power Hour. As the CEO of the Vision Council, Mike discusses this important industry...
The Power Hour 3/30/16
02 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Gifford, OD joins the show to talk about the parallels and differences in how optometry is practiced in Australia vs. the US. Business topics l...
The Power Hour 3/17/16
30 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Live from the Vision Source Exchange in San Antonio, TX. Listen in and join the discussion about where we’ve been, and more importantly, where we’...
The Power Hour 3/23/16
30 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Questions and comments for the current AOA president, Steven Loomis, OD on this episode of the Power Hour. Listen to the discussion about what the A...
The Power Hour 3/9/16
11 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Power Hour is now listened to in 109 countries. We broadcast from the United States and talk mostly about what’s happening here. Why then, d...
The Power Hour 3/2/16
08 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Marentis, respected authority on internet marketing and founder of Surefire Social, an internet marketing company making major waves in optometr...
The Power Hour 2/24/16
03 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Thomas Aller has been using multifocal contact lenses for years – successfully! Yes, those same lenses that many of us run from, Tom runs towa...
The Power Hour 2/17/16
18 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to this episode and listen as VSP’s CEO, Jim McGrann takes your calls and questions from Gary. Topics include everything from VSP’s Prem...
The Power Hour 2/10/16
11 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the show as Dr. Nick Despotidis talks about how he built one of the largest corneal reshaping practices on the planet and how it allowed him...
The Power Hour 2/3/16
05 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It’s 5:00 PM, you’ve got your coat on and are heading out the door when your office manager stops you and says, “Mrs. Abrasion is on her way ove...
The Power Hour 1/27/16
31 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
You already know your patients are constantly looking at their mobile devices. Is your practice showing up on those devices?They built the industry’...
The Power Hour 1/20/16
22 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Is he a comedian or an OD? Dr. Monty Vickers’ witty insightful monthly columns having been making us laugh for more than 25 years. Now, for the ...
The Power Hour 1/6/16
09 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
James Diecidue shares his unique viewpoints about how he thinks EHR’s SHOULD work, why some don’t work that way and his opinion on a new solution....
The Power Hour 12/16/15
17 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been said that buying a house is the single biggest decision you’ll ever make . . . unless of course you’re buying a practice or starting y...
The Power Hour 12/9/15
11 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
It could be argued that for today’s OD, an OCT is as essential to the medical part of a practice as a phoropter is to the refractive practice. Wit...
The Power Hour 12/2/15
03 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Digital dispensing devices are the topic of this episode of the Power Hour. Guests include representatives from Zeiss, VSP, Shamir, Hoya and Essilor...
The Power Hour 11/18/15
20 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Barry Tannen, OD, FCOVD, FAAO is our guest on this informative episode. Barry talks about the latest body of evidence around optometric diagnosis an...
The Power Hour 11/11/15
14 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
2016 is now only six weeks away. Power Hour host and practice management consultant Gary Gerber, OD talks about the three things every practice shou...
The Power Hour 11/4/15
12 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Jeffrey J. Walline, OD PhD, Associate Dean for Research at The Ohio State University College of Optometry, is THE source for all things myopia and my...
The Power Hour 10/28/15
30 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Angie Paccione, Ph.D from Verus Global is our guest on this episode of the Power Hour. With her diverse background as an educator, professional bask...
The Power Hour 10/21/15
22 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Hear why doctors should join an alliance, and specifically, why they should join one of the six alliances on this episode (Block Business Group, IDOC,...
The Power Hour 10/14/15
16 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
They claim to help keep your appointment books full, help get positive online reviews, automate marketing emails and texts, and decrease the workload ...
The Power Hour 10/07/15
08 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Don Teig is our guest on this episode of the Power Hour. Don discusses how he got his start in sports vision and ultimately wound up working with ...
The Power Hour 09/30/15
02 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Dentist have it made! Or do they? Trevor Maurer from SmileSource, a network of independent dentists is our guest on the next Power Hour. With year...
The Power Hour 09/23/15
25 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
With so much talk about social media and online reviews, is there still a necessity for a web site for most practices? Tune in as the experts from i...
The Power Hour 09/18/15
23 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Marc Ferrara – the CEO of information services at Jobson gets us up to date on why generational differences matter in our practices and what we shou...
The Power Hour 09/17/15
21 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Hawk – Tony talks about his new line of eyeglasses and his foundation Tom Loughran – from Reed Exhibitions, Tom discusses some of the “mus...
The Power Hour 09/09/15
11 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Gary is the guest as he’s interviewed and discusses his views on where the industry is headed and what OD’s should do to prepare and succeed. He...
The Power Hour 09/02/15
04 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
You have a “no smoking in the office” policy. Your optician only smokes during allowed break times. When he comes back, he smells like smoke a...
The Power Hour 08/26/15
01 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Never one to hold back his oft viewed controversial opinions, Barry discusses: Why Rx expiration dates undermine a doctor’s credibility The 5 stag...
The Power Hour 08/19/15
21 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Dorfman from Driven to Excel joins the show. Steve’s background in two diverse industries – hospitality and car sales, allows him to bring...
The Power Hour 08/12/15
14 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Their company's vision is, “To be the premium progressive lens designer and vendor in the United States.” Shamir CEO, Raanan Naftalovich joins ...
The Power Hour 08/05/15
07 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
When most doctors at this point in their careers would have already retired, Dr. Neil Draisin is forging on. He has continually built larger and lar...
The Power Hour 07/29/15
30 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Technology is shrinking and autorefractors are no exception. But what does the reduction in size mean beyond simply saving space in your practice? ...
The Power Hour 07/22/15
23 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Contact lens guru, educator, writer, researcher and lecturer Patrick Caroline takes your calls on this episode of the Power Hour! Pat talks about th...
The Power Hour 7/15/15
17 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the discussion about ethical practice dilemmas. For example, a patient tells you that his last doctor charged him for $5 for a box of “f...
The Power Hour 7/8/15
09 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Newly elected AOA president, Dr. Steve Loomis, Dr. Carla Mack, from Alcon, Jon Torrey and Dave Plogmann, both from Think About Your Eyes (TAYE) join t...
The Power Hour 7/1/15
03 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
David Friedfeld joins us on this episode to give his thoughts on industry trends. As the president of a large frame company, he shares a different p...
The Power Hour 6/24/15
26 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to Jim McGrann, the current president and soon to be CEO of VSP on this episode of the Power Hour. Jim answers your questions and discusses w...
The Power Hour 6/17/15
19 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The effects of blue light on your patients has been all over the news. Is the science solid, and if so, what are you doing about it? Which lens is...
The Power Hour 6/10/15
12 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Google Glass may be in the history books, but as optician John Bonizio discusses on this episode of The Power Hour, wearable eyewear technology can be...
The Power Hour 6/3/15
05 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Keith Thompson from Digital Vision Systems joins the show and talks about new technology that could very well replace your phoropter and be a genu...
The Power Hour 5/26/15
28 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Our special guest this week is YOU! Listen as doctors call in to share their experiences in working with a consultant. Gary gives advice on what t...
The Power Hour 5/20/15
22 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The mission of the Vision Impact Institute is to raise awareness about the importance of healthy vision, including the socio-economic impact of Uncorr...
The Power Hour 5/13/15
19 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Alan Homestead, director of billing and coding for the Power Practice joins this episode of the Power Hour. Alan separates fact from fiction reg...
The Power Hour 5/6/15
08 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In home vision testing by "Visioneers" is here. Listen to David Schafran, the founder of www.goblink.co and Drs. Neil Schafran and Adam Deutscher as...
The Power Hour 4/29/15
04 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as we broadcast LIVE from the Vision Source Exchange in Phoenix, Arizona. Joining the show are Vision Source Execs who share their thought...
The Power Hour 4/22/15
27 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Are Independent Practice Associations (IPA's) the answer to managed care woes? Dr. Joseph Ross, president of the NY IPA discusses how IPA's work, hi...
The Power Hour 4/15/15
18 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
World famous optometrist, Professor Brien Holden offers up great insight on the myopia epidemic. He discusses probable causes and the best current s...
The Power Hour 4/8/15
09 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Are dentists smarter than optometrists? Well known and highly respected optometrist, Dr. Art Epstein, answers with a resounding "Yes!" Listen to...
The Power Hour 4/1/15
03 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sjogren's syndrome is often either missed or misdiagnosed yet as many as 4 million Americans live with the disease. Steve Cohen, OD, is the only opt...
The Power Hour 3/25/15
29 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Anshel, OD and nutrition expert joins the show. Jeff talks about how to interpret conflicting studies and what's hot and what's not in the worl...
The Power Hour 3/21/15
25 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
LIVE FROM VISION EXPO EAST, PART 2! Listen to Dave Ziegler, OD, talk about how he's used technology to raise the customer service bar in his optical,...
The Power Hour 3/20/15
23 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
LIVE FROM VISION EXPO EAST, Part 1 . . . Guests include Mark Dunbar, OD, talking about some of the great classes and new programs at Expo, Ben Stewart...
The Power Hour 3/11/15
13 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Contact lens guru, Dr. Joseph Barr joins the show! Joe shares his views on what he sees as the biggest opportunities and challenges for contact lens...
The Power Hour 3/6/15
08 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
LIVE FROM SECO!! Special guests include Drs. Walt Mayo, Al Kabat, Mile Brujic and Michael Chaglasian. We discuss everything from $109 tablet compu...
The Power Hour 2/25/15
26 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
AOA President, David Cockrell, OD joins the show! We talk about the 1-800 Contacts legislation that is trying to elminate UPP and make it illegal fo...
The Power Hour 2/18/15
19 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
An employee calls you up and says they were hurt on vacation while bungee jumping and can't work for 6 weeks. Are they "disabled?" Can having some...
The Power Hour 2/11/15
16 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
What can optometry learn from a leading retailer like Brooks Brothers? Quite a lot as you'll hear on this episode. Brooks Brothers president, Andr...
The Power Hour 2/4/15
05 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Can very small amounts of prism (on the order of 1/2 diopter) really make a big difference for your patients? Drs. Debby Feinberg and Mark Rosner sh...
The Power Hour 1/28/15
29 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Meaningful use audits are on the rise. How should you prepare and respond in the event you are one of the "lucky" doctors to be audited? The perc...
The Power Hour 1/21/15
24 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Are you putting your patients at risk when you prescribe generic drugs? Have those drugs gone through the same approval process and clinical trials...
The Power Hour 1/14/15
15 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The President of Luxottica Wholesale (frames), Holly Rush, joins the show. Holly shares great perspective on the importance of brands and optimizing...
The Power Hour 1/7/15
08 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
A two part episode! First, Gary talks about a way to ensure 2015 is successful. Then, Drs. Justin Bazan and Alan Glazier debate whether Facebook is ...
The Power Hour 12/17/14
21 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
EyeMed President Lukas Rueker and his leadership team are on the show and they take questions from listeners. We talk about the lab model, low exam...
The Power Hour 12/10/14
12 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Glaucoma guru, Dr. Murray Fingeret is our special guest. We discuss cutting edge diagnostic tools and treatment strategies. Is the OCT the standar...
The Power Hour 12/3/14
07 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Are there too many optometrists and too many schools? Dr. Jennifer Coyle, the president of ASCO, joins the show to discuss the findings of the AOA W...