Power Hour Optometry

The Power Hour 11/26/14

29 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

If you were stranded on a desert island and only had one instrument available to diagnosis glaucoma, which one would it be?  Listen as noted educator...

The Power Hour 11/19/14

22 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this important episode as pediactric specialist Dr. Leonard Press talks about why "little patients are the next big thing" for your practice...

The Power Hour 11/12/14

14 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Is eyecare becoming a commodity and if so, what can you do about it?  Listen to a very entertaining and lively discussion with the CEO of FirsVision ...

The Power Hour 11/5/14

06 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Your first step to plan to succeed next year should be to listen to this episode.  Gary discusses how and why to set up a budget and offers a free te...

The Power Hour 10/29/14

30 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

What are the most important benchmarks for you to measure and keep track of in YOUR practice?  Listen as Gary and Steven Sunder from VisionWeb discus...

The Power Hour 10/22/14

23 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Your next contact lens patients asks you, "So doctor, I saw on a website that the same company who makes my contact lenses paid you $1,417.29 for "Tra...

The Power Hour 10/15/14

21 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Myopia Control is within the clinical skillset of every OD.  Get up to the second information about this great treatment program for your patients, f...

The Power Hour 10/10/14

14 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the next BIG thing for OD’s to be aware of?  Listen to the broadcast live from the East West meeting in Cleveland as we pose that question...

The Power Hour 10/1/14

03 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Special eyeglass lenses for use with digital devices?  Why not use PAL's or single vision lenses?  Hear the latest about lens designs and filters on...

The Power Hour 9/24/14

28 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

GP Rockstar, Ed Bennett, OD, joins the show.  We talk about the resurgence of scleral lenses, great resources for new fitters, corneal reshaping and ...

The Power Hour 9/19/14

26 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Live from Vision Expo West - Part 2! Ian Lane, OD, from Uprise talks about Meaning Use audit prepration and avoidance Andy Karp from Jobson discus...

The Power Hour 9/18/14

22 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Broadcasting LIVE from the exhibit hall at Vision Expo West join our guests:   Dr. Matt Alpert talk about how he's using Google glass in his own ...

The Power Hour 9/10/14

11 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Should you be outsourcing your billing and coding?  Learn when the time is right, the mechanics of doing so and the benefits of having someone handle...

The Power Hour 9/3/14

04 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

UPP - Unilateral Pricing Policy - what exactly is it and what does it mean to your practice?  Join our special guest, Angel Alvarez, the CEO of ABB O...

The Power Hour 8/27/14

28 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Learn the essence of branding your practice and how you can separate it from the pack.  Warren Modlin from Oakley calls in to the show to share his e...

The Power Hour 8/20/14

21 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

How to you introduce new procedures or technology to your staff?  What about staff who are resistant?  Dr. Ian Lane from Uprise software discusses t...

The Power Hour 8/13/14

17 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Is in-office finishing (edging) the right decision for your practice?  Listen to an informative and candid discussion with President & CEO of Santine...

The Power Hour 8/6/14

07 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The President and CEO of Essilor joins the show!  John Carrier takes your calls and shares his views on where the industry is headed, the power of br...

The Power Hour 7/30/14

31 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that contact lens patients get examined more than TWICE as frequently as eyeglass patients, or that patients prefer news magazines in the...

The Power Hour 7/23/14

25 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

A union for optometrists?  Might this be a vehicle for OD's do deal with vision care plan woes?  Listen to the show as Craig Steinberg, OD, JD and a...

The Power Hour 7/16/14

17 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Demodex critters are the topic of this show.  Hear from expert Scott Schachter, OD about how to diagnose, treat, manage patient visits and expectatio...

The Power Hour 7/2/14

03 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The six essential steps to ensuring any initiative in your practice succeeds.  Gary talks about how to make your next office project - be it a market...

The Power Hour 6/25/14

26 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Eight of the most incredible upcoming innovations in optometry . . . for example, eye drops for presbyopia and accommodative IOLS with no moving parts...

The Power Hour 6/18/14

19 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Do we need yet ANOTHER association?  Three representatives from Energeyes, an association representing corporate optometrists, join the show to discu...

The Power Hour 6/11/14

12 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Are you recruiting the BEST talent for your practice?  Learn the best way to do that from LocalEyeSite.com's Brad McCorkle.

The Power Hour 5/28/14

29 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

An eye exam from a cell phone?  David Schafran, COO from Eyenetra discusses his technology as well as telemedicine in general.  Is this something yo...

The Power Hour 5/21/14

22 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how and when to do pre-employment background checks.  Listen to Tommy Huhn from National Applicant Screening talk about criminal and credit che...

The Power Hour 5/7/14

08 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to FINALLY get things done in your practice!  Bill Bennett from the Franklin Covey organization joins the show to discuss "The Four Discipl...

The Power Hour 4/30/14

01 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Hear an educator's perspective on "too many students and too many schools," Obamacare, student debt and a discussion of an innovative OD-MBA program a...

The Power Hour 4/23/14

24 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to prevent fraud and theft in your practice from forensic accountant and certified fraud examiner, Joel Charkatz.

The Power Hour 4/16/14

17 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Online refractions . . . listen to the co-founders of Opternative discuss their technology and what it might mean to your practice and your patients.

The Power Hour 4/9/14

13 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

We're broadcasting live from the Vision Source exchange talking to the CEO and President, Jim Greenwood about healthcare reform and doctor alliances. ...

The Power Hour 4/2/14

03 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

If you're thinking of buying or seling a practice, you need to listen to this show.  Chris Majdi, a broker from Transition Consultants shares tips an...

The Power Hour 3/29/14

31 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The founder of LensCrafters, Dean Butler is back on the show giving his straightforward commentary on how private practices can compete with online re...

The Power Hour 3/19/14

20 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Are MD's beating OD's at the healthcare game?  Larry Alexander, OD and Alistair Jackson sound off on the show and take your calls.

The Power Hour 3/18/14

19 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

ABB Optical Group CEO, Angel Alvarez takes your calls to discuss the new Superior Vision contact lens program.

The Power Hour 3/12/14

13 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Industry update from the industry's trade group, The Vision Council.  CEO Ed Greene talks about current consumer trends and where he sees the industr...

The Power Hour 3/5/14

06 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

How much is your practice REALLY worth?  Find out as uber-experienced practice appraiser Dr. Gary Moss joins the show and takes your questions.

The Power Hour 2/26/14

27 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Straight answers to your questions about ICD 10, Meaningful Use 2 and what you should do to become HIPAA compliant from Scott Jens, OD, cofounder and ...

The Power Hour 2/19/14

20 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Obamacare is here to stay.  What should you be doing NOW to prepare your practice to participate?  Learn from public health and public policy expert...

The Power Hour 2/12/14

13 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

A PhD in social media - only on the Power Hour!  Listen to Dean Browell, PhD discuss innovative ways to boost your social media presence, how frequen...

The Power Hour 2/5/14

06 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Toys R Us and Target helping you run your practice?  Yes!  Tune in to former CEO of Toys R Us and Target, Jerry Storch and learn great tips on inven...

The Power Hour 1/29/14

31 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

What's the best and safest way to back up the data in your office?  Which tablet should you buy?  Listen to computer wizard, Dr. Walt Mayo answer qu...

The Power Hour 1/22/14

23 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The way your practice smells and the music you play can have a significant effect on your patients.  Listen to two experts on the fascinating topic o...

The Power Hour 1/15/14

16 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Social Media wizard Alan Glazier, OD talks about innovative ways to use things like Twitter, Pinterest and of course Facebook to help build your pract...

The Power Hour 1/8/14

09 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Karpecki, OD joins the show and talks about ocular surface disease.  He discusses everything from "classic" treatments to cutting edge therapies...

The Power Hour 12/18/13

19 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

A unique approach to selling second pairs of glasses.  David Eichelberger from Adlens joins the show!

The Power Hour 12/11/13

12 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

VSP President, Jim McGrann takes your calls and discusses Premier, WalMart affiliated doctors and other important topics.

The Power Hour 12/3/13

04 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Corneal reshaping is probably the most profitable thing an OD can do - yet very few doctors offer this to their patients.  Learn how you can add this...

The Power Hour 11/20/13

21 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready for ICD 10 and Meaningful Use 2?  Industry expert Dr. Ian Lane tells you all you need to be prepared, where to go for information and s...

The Power Hour 11/13/13

14 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

When is the right time to hire a consultant for your practice?  What should you look for in a consultant and how does their program work?  Learn thi...

The Power Hour 11/6/13

08 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

The eight biggest doctor alliances and buying groups join the show.  Learn about the COGS savings, education and preparing for Obamacare on this very...

The Power Hour 10/30/13

31 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

If a sales rep leaves behind a pen or post-it notes on Monday, and for whatever reason you start prescribing more of their drug on Tuesday, are you in...

The Power Hour 10/23/13

25 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

What's the straight story about prescribing supplements for your patients?  Which ones should you use, are they safe, what if patients are already ta...

The Power Hour 10/16/13

17 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Veterinarians and OD's have much more in common than you might think.  Both complain about too many schools graduating too many doctors, undervaluing...

The Power Hour 10/9/13

10 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

EyeFinity President Steve Baker gives and EHR update and discusses the cloud, meaningful use 1 and 2, the intersection of EHR with social media and ot...

The Power Hour 10/4/13

07 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

What are the biggest challenges and opportunities facing new OD's?  Hear our special "Live from Vision Expo West, Las Vegas!" show.  Special guests ...

The Power Hour 9/25/13

26 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Art Epstein talks optometric politics and gives an insightful opinion about our future.  He also answers questions about if he thinks there are t...

The Power Hour 9/18/13

19 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Are you liable if a patient refuses dilation?  What's the best way to avoid an insurance company audit?  Do HIPAA regulations allow you to email you...

The Power Hour 9/11/13

13 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Why do female OD's make less than their male OD counterparts? Are male OD's greater risk takers than female OD's? Hear Maureen Cavanagh give her opini...

The Power Hour 9/4/13

05 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Google glass in a contact lens? Accommodating contact lenses for presbyopia?  Glaucoma drops in a contact lens?  PhD, polymer chemist and engineer L...

The Power Hour 8/28/13

29 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

EyeMed's John Lahr, OD, Liz DiGiandomenico (President) and Greg Hare talk about their new business model and answer your questions about the new contr...

The Power Hour 8/21/13

22 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

WellPoint/1-800-Contacts joins the show.  Richard Hom, OD, and Vision Services President Jeff Spahr discuss coordination of care and the 1-800 benefi...

The Power Hour 8/14/13

15 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Think About Your Eyes - should you participate?  Learn about the research and results behind the program and decide for yourself. It's arguably the b...

The Power Hour 8/7/13

08 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

The HIPAA Police really ARE coming!  Healthcare attorney Susan Orr joins the show and talks about what you need to know to protect yourself from what...

The Power Hour 7/31/13

01 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to make your office green.  CEO of MODO frames, Pierre Fay, discusses techniques you can use to make your practice green, the size of the g...

The Power Hour 7/24/13

25 Jul 2013

Contributed by Lukas

If you have any pictures on your website or Facebook page, you HAVE to listen to this episode.  Intellectual property attorney Jim Astrachan discusse...

The Power Hour 7/17/13

18 Jul 2013

Contributed by Lukas

NFL Coach, Bill Davis, Defensive Coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles shares his secrets for building a great team, dealing with "irreplaceable" Pr...

The Power Hour 7/10/13

11 Jul 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Gary shares his special technique for selling second pairs of glasses, to about 30% of your patients - with NO discounts!  Hear very easy to use by s...

The Power Hour 6/26/13

27 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Cloud EHR and tech experts, Drs. Kim Castleberry and Lorie Lippiatt share their thoughts about the advantages to doctors, staff and patients of cloud ...

The Power Hour 6/19/13

20 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jerome Sherman joins the show and talks about OCT's, VEP's, ERG's, genetic testing and some very humbling OD related lawsuits.  There is GREAT in...

The Power Hour 6/12/13

13 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Alcon Vice President and General Manager, Jim Murphy joins the show and talks about why the contact lens market is flat and what doctors can do to cha...

The Power Hour 6/5/13

06 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

What's the difference between a satisfied patient and a loyal one?  Find out on "Open Mic Night" - a special tribute show where our listeners become ...

The Power Hour 5/29/13

30 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Luxottica President, Andrea Dorigo talks about some of the changes he's made at the company, leadership, competition and OneSight.  Listen in for som...

The Power Hour 5/22/13

23 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

AllAboutVision.com co-founder, Ron Walker joines the show and discusses how patients search for eye care related information online and how your pract...

The Power Hour 5/15/13

19 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Walt Mayo, OD and computer guru joins the show.  Walt talks about his favorite cloud based back ups, operating systems, cell phones, anti-virus progr...

The Power Hour 5/8/13

09 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

RevolutionEHR and Crystal Practice Management discuss meaningful use, cloud vs. server based software, customer service and support, data conversion a...

The Power Hour 5/1/13

08 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Geller, a fourth year SUNY Optometry student joins the show.  Matt is the founder of OptometryStudents.com.  As a "plugged in and e-wired" OD ...

The Power Hour 4/26/13

08 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about Obamacare, ACA's and ACO's during the live broadcast from the Vision Source Exchange!

The Power Hour 4/17/13

18 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Brien Holden joins the show calling in live from Australia.  Brien discusses things like updates with myopia control contact lenses, bifoca...

The Power Hour 4/10/13

14 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Doctors can collect more than $3,000 and sometimes up to $6,000 per patient. It’s safe, it works, it is rarely covered by insurance, and a technicia...

The Power Hour 4/3/13

04 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Marge Axelrad from Vision Monday joins the show!  As an editor and  "industry insider," Marge shares her views and experience on current trends and ...

The Power Hour 3/27/13

28 Mar 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Alan Homestead, the Yoda of optometric billing and coding, discusses some of the best ways to survive an audit, common "gotchas" and gives some gr...

The Power Hour 3/16/13 - Live from Vision Expo East!

18 Mar 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to our first show recorded outside of the studio, live from the exhibit hall at Vision Expo East!  The topis is transitioning practices from s...

The Power Hour 3/6/13

07 Mar 2013

Contributed by Lukas

SEO, SMO, Web 2.0, Google +, Google Place, Facebook, Pinterest, Yelp - it's overwhelming UNTIL Jason Daniels talks about it and explains it in easy to...

The Power Hour 2/27/13

28 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Known for their unique approach to customer service  being a great place to work, John Wolske, Cultural Evangelist from Zappos joins the show.

The Power Hour 2/20/13

21 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

David Friedfeld, the president of ClearVision Optical, the well known frame company, joins our show.  While ClearVision is indeed a large company Dav...

The Power Hour 2/13/13

14 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Glenn Ellisor, OD the founder of Vision Source and Walt West, OD join The Power Hour! Vision Source is optometry's oldest and biggest doctor alliance....

The Power Hour 2/6/13

07 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Industry veteran and special guest, Angel Alvarez, the CEO of ABB Optical Group, joins the show.  He'll be giving his very insightful and thought pro...

The Power Hour 1/23/13

24 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

How does your practice confirm appointments, reach out to patients for things like recall and practice announcements?  How do you manage and generate...

The Power Hour 1/16/13

17 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Can a practice survive without vision care plans?  Cary Herzberg, OD, joins The Power Hour! Cary made the conscious decision to not accept ANY visio...

The Power Hour 1/9/13

10 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

The President of VSP Vision Care, Jim McGrann, joins us and answers questions about decreasing reimbursements, Eyeconic, corporate out of network prov...

The Power Hour 1/2/13

03 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Alan Glazier, Nathan Bonilla–Warford and Justin Bazan, three social media experts in their own right, discuss, debate and argue the merits of t...

The Power Hour 12/19/12

21 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

"Blow up the Benchmarks" and shake things up for the new year.  Gary Gerber discusses his 5 top ways to positively disrupt the way your practice runs...

The Power Hour 12/12/12

21 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

LensCrafter founder, Dean Butler discusses the history of the company, where the industry is headed now and how OD's can compete with the Internet and...

The Power Hour 12/5/12

21 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Buying Group or Doctor Alliance? Which is better for your practice?  Listen to Mark Feder, OD (CEO of IDOC) and Michael Block (President of Block Buy...

The Power Hour 11/21/12

21 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Howard Purcell, OD, Senior VP at Essilor, shares his thoughts about the future of the profession and goes in depth discussing technology in the dispen...

The Power Hour 11/14/12

21 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

An eye exam from a kiosk? Bart Foster, CEO & Founder of SoloHealth is our guest and he'll be discussing his company's technology which is scheduled to...

The Power Hour 11/7/12

21 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Hurricane Sandy has done her damage. Learn disaster and contingency planning strategies for your practice.  It doesn't take a significant weather eve...

The Power Hour 10/24/12

21 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

What are your plans to ensure you grow your practice next year? Learn how to create a budget and marketing plan.