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]]> Bryn Mawr Communications (BMC) bmctoday@gmail.com COLLAB CORNER: Maximizing Ocular Appearance and Aesthetics Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, talks with Gina Wesley, OD, MS, FAAO, who owns a private practice in Medina, Minnesota. Dr. Wesley cold-started her clinic almost 20 years ago with an initial focus on contact lenses that shifted to dry eye management. She notes that dry eye treatment works in tandem with ocular appearance improvement—a win-win for patients. In this episode, she covers ocular aesthetic treatments ranging from dynamic muscle stimulation and radiofrequency to intense pulsed light and low-level light therapy, emphasizing the importance of proper lid hygiene and habits. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:31:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, talks with Gina Wesley, OD, MS, FAAO, who owns a private practice in Medina, Minnesota. Dr. Wesley cold-started her clinic almost 20 years ago with an initial focus on contact lenses that shifted to dry eye management. She notes that dry eye treatment works in tandem with ocular appearance improvement—a win-win for patients. In this episode, she covers ocular aesthetic treatments ranging from dynamic muscle stimulation and radiofrequency to intense pulsed light and low-level light therapy, emphasizing the importance of proper lid hygiene and habits. Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, talks with Gina Wesley, OD, MS, FAAO, who owns a private practice in Medina, Minnesota. Dr. Wesley cold-started her clinic almost 20 years ago with an initial focus on contact lenses that shifted to dry eye management. She notes that dry eye treatment works in tandem with ocular appearance improvement—a win-win for patients. In this episode, she covers ocular aesthetic treatments ranging from dynamic muscle stimulation and radiofrequency to intense pulsed light and low-level light therapy, emphasizing the importance of proper lid hygiene and habits.

]]> 1978 EMPOWER - Contact Lens Success in Modern Optometric Clinics In the first EMPOWER podcast episode of 2026, Dr. Jacob Lang leads a conversation with Dr. Jaclyn Garlich and Dr. Melissa Barnett on the evolving role of contact lens technology in modern optometric practice. The discussion highlights strategies for fitting daily lenses, managing dry eye and presbyopia in contact lens patients, and setting realistic expectations to support long-term patient success. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry In the first EMPOWER podcast episode of 2026, Dr. Jacob Lang leads a conversation with Dr. Jaclyn Garlich and Dr. Melissa Barnett on the evolving role of contact lens technology in modern optometric practice. The discussion highlights strategies for fitting daily lenses, managing dry eye and presbyopia in contact lens patients, and setting realistic expectations to support long-term patient success. In the first EMPOWER podcast episode of 2026, Dr. Jacob Lang leads a conversation with Dr. Jaclyn Garlich and Dr. Melissa Barnett on the evolving role of contact lens technology in modern optometric practice. The discussion highlights strategies for fitting daily lenses, managing dry eye and presbyopia in contact lens patients, and setting realistic expectations to support long-term patient success.

]]> 1902 Keep Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease On Your DED Radar Podcast host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, talks with Sierra Tisdelle, OD, FAAO, and Alison Mercer, OD, about their upcoming article, "Is It More Than Dry Eye Disease?" Specifically, the pair discusses the tips, tricks, and tests to keep in mind when you may be dealing with an autoimmune rheumatic disease, as well as the related treatments and therapies. Dr. Koetting wraps up the episode by introducing Modern Optometry’s new Editor-in-Chief Jen Kirby, who answers questions about what readers can expect from Modern Optometry moving forward. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:10:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry Podcast host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, talks with Sierra Tisdelle, OD, FAAO, and Alison Mercer, OD, about their upcoming article, "Is It More Than Dry Eye Disease?" Specifically, the pair discusses the tips, tricks, and tests to keep in mind when you may be dealing with an autoimmune rheumatic disease, as well as the related treatments and therapies. Dr. Koetting wraps up the episode by introducing Modern Optometry’s new Editor-in-Chief Jen Kirby, who answers questions about what readers can expect from Modern Optometry moving forward. Podcast host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, talks with Sierra Tisdelle, OD, FAAO, and Alison Mercer, OD, about their upcoming article, "Is It More Than Dry Eye Disease?" Specifically, the pair discusses the tips, tricks, and tests to keep in mind when you may be dealing with an autoimmune rheumatic disease, as well as the related treatments and therapies. Dr. Koetting wraps up the episode by introducing Modern Optometry’s new Editor-in-Chief Jen Kirby, who answers questions about what readers can expect from Modern Optometry moving forward.

]]> 2063 COLLAB CORNER: What’s Coming Down the Pipeline in Patient Care In this episode, Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, talks with Mitch Ibach, OD, FAAO, who practices at Vance Thompson Vision, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, an OD-MD tertiary referral center. The pair opened the conversation with what’s new and exciting in patient care, including a newly-approved presbyopia combination drop, carbachol and brimonidine tartrate (Yuvezzi, Tenpoint Pharmaceuticals). Dr. Ibach then shared a few developments coming out of Vance Thompson, including an ocular IOP-adjusting pump for significant glaucomatous disease and the benefits of cultured endothelial cells for Fuchs dystrophy. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:03:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry In this episode, Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, talks with Mitch Ibach, OD, FAAO, who practices at Vance Thompson Vision, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, an OD-MD tertiary referral center. The pair opened the conversation with what’s new and exciting in patient care, including a newly-approved presbyopia combination drop, carbachol and brimonidine tartrate (Yuvezzi, Tenpoint Pharmaceuticals). Dr. Ibach then shared a few developments coming out of Vance Thompson, including an ocular IOP-adjusting pump for significant glaucomatous disease and the benefits of cultured endothelial cells for Fuchs dystrophy. In this episode, Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, talks with Mitch Ibach, OD, FAAO, who practices at Vance Thompson Vision, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, an OD-MD tertiary referral center. The pair opened the conversation with what’s new and exciting in patient care, including a newly-approved presbyopia combination drop, carbachol and brimonidine tartrate (Yuvezzi, Tenpoint Pharmaceuticals). Dr. Ibach then shared a few developments coming out of Vance Thompson, including an ocular IOP-adjusting pump for significant glaucomatous disease and the benefits of cultured endothelial cells for Fuchs dystrophy.

]]> 1686 COLLAB CORNER: A Neuro-Optometric Approach to Care In this episode, Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO, speaks with Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, about her work in neuro-optometric care. She describes the types of patients treated at her practice, including those with traumatic brain injuries, concussion, or stroke. Her practice also manages patients with eye movement problems associated with neurodevelopmental conditions. Listen to gain insights on how primary care optometric practices can collaborate with neuro-optometry. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:19:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry In this episode, Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO, speaks with Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, about her work in neuro-optometric care. She describes the types of patients treated at her practice, including those with traumatic brain injuries, concussion, or stroke. Her practice also manages patients with eye movement problems associated with neurodevelopmental conditions. Listen to gain insights on how primary care optometric practices can collaborate with neuro-optometry. In this episode, Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO, speaks with Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, about her work in neuro-optometric care. She describes the types of patients treated at her practice, including those with traumatic brain injuries, concussion, or stroke. Her practice also manages patients with eye movement problems associated with neurodevelopmental conditions. Listen to gain insights on how primary care optometric practices can collaborate with neuro-optometry.

]]> 1551 EMPOWER - Practice Efficiency and Innovation In the 2025 summary podcast hosted by Dr. Jacob Lang, Dr. Diana Chu shares practical, technology-driven strategies to streamline operations, improve patient flow, and strengthen team communication. Dr. Jason Compton discusses how independent practices can thrive through cash-pay models, automation, and creative service design. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry In the 2025 summary podcast hosted by Dr. Jacob Lang, Dr. Diana Chu shares practical, technology-driven strategies to streamline operations, improve patient flow, and strengthen team communication. Dr. Jason Compton discusses how independent practices can thrive through cash-pay models, automation, and creative service design. In the 2025 summary podcast hosted by Dr. Jacob Lang, Dr. Diana Chu shares practical, technology-driven strategies to streamline operations, improve patient flow, and strengthen team communication. Dr. Jason Compton discusses how independent practices can thrive through cash-pay models, automation, and creative service design.

]]> 2028 Updates on GA and Systemic Disease in the Eye In the first half of this episode, podcast host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, and Carlo Pelino, OD, FAAO, discuss metabolic syndrome and the many ways it can affect the eye. Next, Dr. Koetting interviews Brandon Runyon, OD, FAAO, about the changing landscape of geographic atrophy management, including imaging and comanagement pearls.  Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:01:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry In the first half of this episode, podcast host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, and Carlo Pelino, OD, FAAO, discuss metabolic syndrome and the many ways it can affect the eye. Next, Dr. Koetting interviews Brandon Runyon, OD, FAAO, about the changing landscape of geographic atrophy management, including imaging and comanagement pearls.  In the first half of this episode, podcast host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, and Carlo Pelino, OD, FAAO, discuss metabolic syndrome and the many ways it can affect the eye. Next, Dr. Koetting interviews Brandon Runyon, OD, FAAO, about the changing landscape of geographic atrophy management, including imaging and comanagement pearls. 

]]> 2215 Technology Overview: Treating Ocular Surface Disease Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, joins host Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, to discuss recent innovations in technology to help manage ocular surface disease. Dr. Dierker details his experience using Tixel (Novoxel), a treatment that uses controlled heat to treat evaporative dry eye disease by unclogging meibomian glands and enhancing tear stability. The two physicians further review additional technologies that have improved their ability to manage ocular surface disease in patients. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:54:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, joins host Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, to discuss recent innovations in technology to help manage ocular surface disease. Dr. Dierker details his experience using Tixel (Novoxel), a treatment that uses controlled heat to treat evaporative dry eye disease by unclogging meibomian glands and enhancing tear stability. The two physicians further review additional technologies that have improved their ability to manage ocular surface disease in patients. Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, joins host Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, to discuss recent innovations in technology to help manage ocular surface disease. Dr. Dierker details his experience using Tixel (Novoxel), a treatment that uses controlled heat to treat evaporative dry eye disease by unclogging meibomian glands and enhancing tear stability. The two physicians further review additional technologies that have improved their ability to manage ocular surface disease in patients.

]]> 1712 Experts Talk Advances in Retina Management In the first half of this episode, podcast host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, and Jill Gottehrer, OD, discuss the best ways to comanage patients with age-related macular degeneration. In the second half, Dr. Koetting talks with Steven Ferrucci, OD, FAAO, about new tools to help manage patients, including home monitoring, photobiomodulation, AI, and more. Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:19:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry In the first half of this episode, podcast host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, and Jill Gottehrer, OD, discuss the best ways to comanage patients with age-related macular degeneration. In the second half, Dr. Koetting talks with Steven Ferrucci, OD, FAAO, about new tools to help manage patients, including home monitoring, photobiomodulation, AI, and more. In the first half of this episode, podcast host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, and Jill Gottehrer, OD, discuss the best ways to comanage patients with age-related macular degeneration. In the second half, Dr. Koetting talks with Steven Ferrucci, OD, FAAO, about new tools to help manage patients, including home monitoring, photobiomodulation, AI, and more.

]]> 2112 Educating Patients About Refractive Solutions In this episode, Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, invites Nicholas Bruns, OD, FAAO, to share advice for how to talk to patients about the pros and cons of different refractive procedures like LASIK, photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), and EVO ICL (Staar Surgical) implantation. Dr. Bruns reviews the potential advantages of ICLs over LASIK, and how to determine and educate the ideal patients for each procedure, ensuring they understand the value of each option.  Mon, 27 Oct 2025 20:26:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry In this episode, Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, invites Nicholas Bruns, OD, FAAO, to share advice for how to talk to patients about the pros and cons of different refractive procedures like LASIK, photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), and EVO ICL (Staar Surgical) implantation. Dr. Bruns reviews the potential advantages of ICLs over LASIK, and how to determine and educate the ideal patients for each procedure, ensuring they understand the value of each option.  In this episode, Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, invites Nicholas Bruns, OD, FAAO, to share advice for how to talk to patients about the pros and cons of different refractive procedures like LASIK, photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), and EVO ICL (Staar Surgical) implantation. Dr. Bruns reviews the potential advantages of ICLs over LASIK, and how to determine and educate the ideal patients for each procedure, ensuring they understand the value of each option. 

]]> 2062 EMPOWER - Cornea Health Diagnostic Tools In the fourth podcast episode, Jacob Lang, OD, FAAO, leads a discussion on functional vision testing, workflow integration, and real-world cases with Paul Hammond, OD, and Jason Compton, OD, FAAO, that demonstrates how advanced diagnostics improve outcomes and strengthen patient trust. The panel also gives expert insights into practicality and how to best incorporate new equipment with both practice staff and patient conversation.  Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry In the fourth podcast episode, Jacob Lang, OD, FAAO, leads a discussion on functional vision testing, workflow integration, and real-world cases with Paul Hammond, OD, and Jason Compton, OD, FAAO, that demonstrates how advanced diagnostics improve outcomes and strengthen patient trust. The panel also gives expert insights into practicality and how to best incorporate new equipment with both practice staff and patient conversation.  In the fourth podcast episode, Jacob Lang, OD, FAAO, leads a discussion on functional vision testing, workflow integration, and real-world cases with Paul Hammond, OD, and Jason Compton, OD, FAAO, that demonstrates how advanced diagnostics improve outcomes and strengthen patient trust. The panel also gives expert insights into practicality and how to best incorporate new equipment with both practice staff and patient conversation. 

]]> 1971 A Look at Myopia Research, Financial Literacy, and More Shora Ansari, OD, MS, FAAO, shares her perspective on advances in myopia managment with podcast host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, in the first half of this episode of The MOD Pod. Then, Christopher Lopez, OD, joins to discuss the importance of understanding recent tax and student loan legislation that may affect optometrists from a financial standpoint. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:44:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry Shora Ansari, OD, MS, FAAO, shares her perspective on advances in myopia managment with podcast host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, in the first half of this episode of The MOD Pod. Then, Christopher Lopez, OD, joins to discuss the importance of understanding recent tax and student loan legislation that may affect optometrists from a financial standpoint. Shora Ansari, OD, MS, FAAO, shares her perspective on advances in myopia managment with podcast host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, in the first half of this episode of The MOD Pod. Then, Christopher Lopez, OD, joins to discuss the importance of understanding recent tax and student loan legislation that may affect optometrists from a financial standpoint.

]]> 1890 COLLAB CORNER: Long-Term Pediatric Myopia Management Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, invites Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, to review current treatments for pediatric myopia control and share insights into how to talk to patients and their parents about this condition. Dr. Rhue also describes a calculator to help physicians predict myopia in children and slow progression. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 19:18:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, invites Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, to review current treatments for pediatric myopia control and share insights into how to talk to patients and their parents about this condition. Dr. Rhue also describes a calculator to help physicians predict myopia in children and slow progression. Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, invites Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, to review current treatments for pediatric myopia control and share insights into how to talk to patients and their parents about this condition. Dr. Rhue also describes a calculator to help physicians predict myopia in children and slow progression.

]]> 1567 Contact Lenses: Myopia, Keratoconus, & Presbyopia On this episode of The MOD Pod, Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, welcomes Chandler R. Mann II, OD, and Nathan Schramm, OD, to discuss the value of contact lenses for patients of all ages. First, Dr. Mann discusses caring for contact lens wearers throughout their life, from myopia control to presbyopia management. In part 2 of the episode, Nathan Schramm, OD, focuses on treating keratoconus, including when it's time for corneal crosslinking and fitting scleral lenses after the procedure.   Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:56:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry On this episode of The MOD Pod, Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, welcomes Chandler R. Mann II, OD, and Nathan Schramm, OD, to discuss the value of contact lenses for patients of all ages. First, Dr. Mann discusses caring for contact lens wearers throughout their life, from myopia control to presbyopia management. In part 2 of the episode, Nathan Schramm, OD, focuses on treating keratoconus, including when it's time for corneal crosslinking and fitting scleral lenses after the procedure.   On this episode of The MOD Pod, Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, welcomes Chandler R. Mann II, OD, and Nathan Schramm, OD, to discuss the value of contact lenses for patients of all ages. First, Dr. Mann discusses caring for contact lens wearers throughout their life, from myopia control to presbyopia management. In part 2 of the episode, Nathan Schramm, OD, focuses on treating keratoconus, including when it's time for corneal crosslinking and fitting scleral lenses after the procedure.  

]]> 2439 COLLAB CORNER - Integrating New Technology Into Practice Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, invites Ryan Corte, OD, to the podcast to share his experience launching his podcast, building his personal and practice brands, and facilitating the education and mentorship of younger optometrists. Dr. Corte shares advice for how young optometrists can gain advantages in the evolving field of optometry, stressing the importance of live meetings, integrating new technologies, and more. Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:57:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, invites Ryan Corte, OD, to the podcast to share his experience launching his podcast, building his personal and practice brands, and facilitating the education and mentorship of younger optometrists. Dr. Corte shares advice for how young optometrists can gain advantages in the evolving field of optometry, stressing the importance of live meetings, integrating new technologies, and more. Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, invites Ryan Corte, OD, to the podcast to share his experience launching his podcast, building his personal and practice brands, and facilitating the education and mentorship of younger optometrists. Dr. Corte shares advice for how young optometrists can gain advantages in the evolving field of optometry, stressing the importance of live meetings, integrating new technologies, and more.

]]> 1527 EMPOWER - Patient Communication: Building Trust and a Continuity of Care In this third EMPOWER podcast, Paul Hammond, OD, FAAO, and Jessica O. Yu, OD, FAAO, FSLS, dive into the art of patient communication with Jacob Lang, OD, FAAO. From treatment options and managing costs to fostering relationships across decades of care, they outline how clarity and compassion can translate into loyalty, retention, and better outcomes. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry In this third EMPOWER podcast, Paul Hammond, OD, FAAO, and Jessica O. Yu, OD, FAAO, FSLS, dive into the art of patient communication with Jacob Lang, OD, FAAO. From treatment options and managing costs to fostering relationships across decades of care, they outline how clarity and compassion can translate into loyalty, retention, and better outcomes. In this third EMPOWER podcast, Paul Hammond, OD, FAAO, and Jessica O. Yu, OD, FAAO, FSLS, dive into the art of patient communication with Jacob Lang, OD, FAAO. From treatment options and managing costs to fostering relationships across decades of care, they outline how clarity and compassion can translate into loyalty, retention, and better outcomes.

]]> 1829 Keep Your IOL Knowledge Sharp On this month's episode of The MOD Pod Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, welcomes guests Eugene Shifrin, OD, FAAO, and Thomas Chester, OD. Dr. Shifrin shares tips and best practices for enhancing patient outcomes with light adjustable lenses, which he details in a recent article in Modern Optometry with Christopher Kuc, OD, FAAO. In the second half of the episode, hear Drs. Koetting and Chester discuss the article Dr. Chester co-wrote with Abinaya Thenappan, MD, on innovations in IOL technology that optometrists need to know. Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:02:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry On this month's episode of The MOD Pod Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, welcomes guests Eugene Shifrin, OD, FAAO, and Thomas Chester, OD. Dr. Shifrin shares tips and best practices for enhancing patient outcomes with light adjustable lenses, which he details in a recent article in Modern Optometry with Christopher Kuc, OD, FAAO. In the second half of the episode, hear Drs. Koetting and Chester discuss the article Dr. Chester co-wrote with Abinaya Thenappan, MD, on innovations in IOL technology that optometrists need to know. On this month's episode of The MOD Pod Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, welcomes guests Eugene Shifrin, OD, FAAO, and Thomas Chester, OD. Dr. Shifrin shares tips and best practices for enhancing patient outcomes with light adjustable lenses, which he details in a recent article in Modern Optometry with Christopher Kuc, OD, FAAO. In the second half of the episode, hear Drs. Koetting and Chester discuss the article Dr. Chester co-wrote with Abinaya Thenappan, MD, on innovations in IOL technology that optometrists need to know.

]]> 2077 COLLAB CORNER - Managing Patient Expectations for Refractive Procedures Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, invites Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO, to discuss collaborative care of patients undergoing refractive surgery. Dr. Schweitzer shares his decision tree for recommending specific refractive procedures in different patient cases, including LASIK, implantable collamer lenses, photorefractive keratectomy, and others. They also share pearls for managing patient expectations and treating dry eye to maximize outcomes. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:05:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, invites Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO, to discuss collaborative care of patients undergoing refractive surgery. Dr. Schweitzer shares his decision tree for recommending specific refractive procedures in different patient cases, including LASIK, implantable collamer lenses, photorefractive keratectomy, and others. They also share pearls for managing patient expectations and treating dry eye to maximize outcomes. Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, invites Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO, to discuss collaborative care of patients undergoing refractive surgery. Dr. Schweitzer shares his decision tree for recommending specific refractive procedures in different patient cases, including LASIK, implantable collamer lenses, photorefractive keratectomy, and others. They also share pearls for managing patient expectations and treating dry eye to maximize outcomes.

]]> 1682 Educating Patients on Urgent Eye Care • Refractive Solutions for Every Age This month's episode of The MOD Pod features host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, speaking with Sulman Hans, OD, MS, FAAO, Dipl ABO, about his article in the July/August issue of Modern Optometry, "Keeping Eye Care Where It Belongs," which offers helpful steps to steer patients away from ERs and urgent care centers and into OD practices. Dr. Koetting also has a conversation with Rebecca Miller, OD, about her article, which walks through the various corrective options available to patients as their visual needs evolve over their lifetime. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:17:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry This month's episode of The MOD Pod features host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, speaking with Sulman Hans, OD, MS, FAAO, Dipl ABO, about his article in the July/August issue of Modern Optometry, "Keeping Eye Care Where It Belongs," which offers helpful steps to steer patients away from ERs and urgent care centers and into OD practices. Dr. Koetting also has a conversation with Rebecca Miller, OD, about her article, which walks through the various corrective options available to patients as their visual needs evolve over their lifetime. This month's episode of The MOD Pod features host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, speaking with Sulman Hans, OD, MS, FAAO, Dipl ABO, about his article in the July/August issue of Modern Optometry, "Keeping Eye Care Where It Belongs," which offers helpful steps to steer patients away from ERs and urgent care centers and into OD practices. Dr. Koetting also has a conversation with Rebecca Miller, OD, about her article, which walks through the various corrective options available to patients as their visual needs evolve over their lifetime.

]]> 2148 COLLAB CORNER - The Power of Nutrition on Ocular Health Julie Poteet, OD, MS, CNS, FOWNS, joins Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, to discuss the role of nutrition in ocular health. Dr. Poteet shares insights into how she integrates the discussion of nutrition into each patient’s exam, highlighting the use of diagnostic imaging to show patients a visualization of their eye health. She also discusses the evidence and data behind food’s impact on vision. Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:46:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry Julie Poteet, OD, MS, CNS, FOWNS, joins Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, to discuss the role of nutrition in ocular health. Dr. Poteet shares insights into how she integrates the discussion of nutrition into each patient’s exam, highlighting the use of diagnostic imaging to show patients a visualization of their eye health. She also discusses the evidence and data behind food’s impact on vision. Julie Poteet, OD, MS, CNS, FOWNS, joins Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, to discuss the role of nutrition in ocular health. Dr. Poteet shares insights into how she integrates the discussion of nutrition into each patient’s exam, highlighting the use of diagnostic imaging to show patients a visualization of their eye health. She also discusses the evidence and data behind food’s impact on vision.

]]> 1406 EMPOWER - Optimizing Contact Lens Wear In this second episode of the EMPOWER series, Ashley Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, Dipl ABO, and Jessica O. Yu, OD, FAAO, FSLS, sit down with Jacob Lang, OD, FAAO, to discuss how to tackle the most common causes of contact lens dropout. With a focus on practical, evidence-based strategies, this conversation offers insight into improving long-term patient success with contact lenses. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:13:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry In this second episode of the EMPOWER series, Ashley Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, Dipl ABO, and Jessica O. Yu, OD, FAAO, FSLS, sit down with Jacob Lang, OD, FAAO, to discuss how to tackle the most common causes of contact lens dropout. With a focus on practical, evidence-based strategies, this conversation offers insight into improving long-term patient success with contact lenses. In this second episode of the EMPOWER series, Ashley Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, Dipl ABO, and Jessica O. Yu, OD, FAAO, FSLS, sit down with Jacob Lang, OD, FAAO, to discuss how to tackle the most common causes of contact lens dropout. With a focus on practical, evidence-based strategies, this conversation offers insight into improving long-term patient success with contact lenses.

]]> 1659 Ocular Aesthetics for Men • Beauty and Eye Health On this episode of The MOD Pod, Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO,  chats with M. Shane Swatts, OD, about his recent article in Modern Optometry about men and ocular aesthetics and how the patient approach differs from that with women. Dr. Koetting also speaks with author Jessilin Quint, OD, MS, MBA, FAAO, about her article on the role of the eyelids and lashes in eye health and appearance.   Tue, 03 Jun 2025 20:48:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry On this episode of The MOD Pod, Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO,  chats with M. Shane Swatts, OD, about his recent article in Modern Optometry about men and ocular aesthetics and how the patient approach differs from that with women. Dr. Koetting also speaks with author Jessilin Quint, OD, MS, MBA, FAAO, about her article on the role of the eyelids and lashes in eye health and appearance.   On this episode of The MOD Pod, Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO,  chats with M. Shane Swatts, OD, about his recent article in Modern Optometry about men and ocular aesthetics and how the patient approach differs from that with women. Dr. Koetting also speaks with author Jessilin Quint, OD, MS, MBA, FAAO, about her article on the role of the eyelids and lashes in eye health and appearance.  

]]> 2495 COLLAB CORNER - Collaborative Glaucoma Care Mike Cymbor, OD, FAAO, joins Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, to discuss collaborative glaucoma care. He shares how he helps manage patients with glaucoma in his practice, what he looks for when making a diagnosis, and how he discusses the treatment journey with patients. He also comments on the use of selective laser trabeculoplasty as first-line treatment and the use of MIGS. Tue, 20 May 2025 13:06:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry Mike Cymbor, OD, FAAO, joins Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, to discuss collaborative glaucoma care. He shares how he helps manage patients with glaucoma in his practice, what he looks for when making a diagnosis, and how he discusses the treatment journey with patients. He also comments on the use of selective laser trabeculoplasty as first-line treatment and the use of MIGS. Mike Cymbor, OD, FAAO, joins Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, to discuss collaborative glaucoma care. He shares how he helps manage patients with glaucoma in his practice, what he looks for when making a diagnosis, and how he discusses the treatment journey with patients. He also comments on the use of selective laser trabeculoplasty as first-line treatment and the use of MIGS.

]]> 1695 Oculomics • IPL & Ocular Rosacea Join Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, on this month's episode of The MOD Pod as she learns about how imaging and biomarkers can be used to diagnose, manage, and treat ocular and systemic conditions (aka oculomics) from Modern Optometry contributor Shane Kannarr, OD. Dr. Koetting's second guest is Nabila Gomez, OD, FAAO, who explains how intense-pulsed light therapy can be an excellent treatment option for patients with ocular rosacea. Mon, 05 May 2025 15:48:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry Join Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, on this month's episode of The MOD Pod as she learns about how imaging and biomarkers can be used to diagnose, manage, and treat ocular and systemic conditions (aka oculomics) from Modern Optometry contributor Shane Kannarr, OD. Dr. Koetting's second guest is Nabila Gomez, OD, FAAO, who explains how intense-pulsed light therapy can be an excellent treatment option for patients with ocular rosacea. Join Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, on this month's episode of The MOD Pod as she learns about how imaging and biomarkers can be used to diagnose, manage, and treat ocular and systemic conditions (aka oculomics) from Modern Optometry contributor Shane Kannarr, OD. Dr. Koetting's second guest is Nabila Gomez, OD, FAAO, who explains how intense-pulsed light therapy can be an excellent treatment option for patients with ocular rosacea.

]]> 2270 COLLAB CORNER - Patient Communication Strategies Walt Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO, joins Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, to discuss patient communication strategies. The two share techniques for how to educate patients about their conditions, treatment options, and management by being direct and relatable. They also stress the value of making it a team effort with the patient when it comes to improving their condition.  Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:46:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry Walt Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO, joins Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, to discuss patient communication strategies. The two share techniques for how to educate patients about their conditions, treatment options, and management by being direct and relatable. They also stress the value of making it a team effort with the patient when it comes to improving their condition.  Walt Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO, joins Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, to discuss patient communication strategies. The two share techniques for how to educate patients about their conditions, treatment options, and management by being direct and relatable. They also stress the value of making it a team effort with the patient when it comes to improving their condition. 

]]> 1051 EMPOWER - Corneal Health and the Relevance of Specialty Lenses Staying ahead in patient care and business growth requires the right knowledge and tools. In the first installment of the EMPOWER: Business + Optometric Specialty Care series, Jacob Lang, OD, FAAO; Diana Chu, OD; and Ashley Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, Dipl ABO, explore the critical role of corneal health and how specialty lenses can transform patient outcomes. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:00:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry Staying ahead in patient care and business growth requires the right knowledge and tools. In the first installment of the EMPOWER: Business + Optometric Specialty Care series, Jacob Lang, OD, FAAO; Diana Chu, OD; and Ashley Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, Dipl ABO, explore the critical role of corneal health and how specialty lenses can transform patient outcomes. Staying ahead in patient care and business growth requires the right knowledge and tools. In the first installment of the EMPOWER: Business + Optometric Specialty Care series, Jacob Lang, OD, FAAO; Diana Chu, OD; and Ashley Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, Dipl ABO, explore the critical role of corneal health and how specialty lenses can transform patient outcomes.

]]> 1871 Sleep + DED • Motivating Staff This month on The MOD Pod, host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, welcomes guests Josh Davidson, OD, FAAO, FSLS, and Marlon Monelyon-Demeritt, OD, MBA, FAAO. Dr. Koetting and Dr. Davidson discuss the relationship between sleep and risk level of dry eye disease, with Dr. Davidson citing studies that support this connection. Dr. Monelyon-Demeritt shares simple and effective ways to keep staff engaged.  Tue, 01 Apr 2025 04:01:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry This month on The MOD Pod, host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, welcomes guests Josh Davidson, OD, FAAO, FSLS, and Marlon Monelyon-Demeritt, OD, MBA, FAAO. Dr. Koetting and Dr. Davidson discuss the relationship between sleep and risk level of dry eye disease, with Dr. Davidson citing studies that support this connection. Dr. Monelyon-Demeritt shares simple and effective ways to keep staff engaged.  This month on The MOD Pod, host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, welcomes guests Josh Davidson, OD, FAAO, FSLS, and Marlon Monelyon-Demeritt, OD, MBA, FAAO. Dr. Koetting and Dr. Davidson discuss the relationship between sleep and risk level of dry eye disease, with Dr. Davidson citing studies that support this connection. Dr. Monelyon-Demeritt shares simple and effective ways to keep staff engaged. 

]]> 2380 The Near Future in Managing Dry Eye Disease Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, DipABO, and Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, convened to discuss the current state of ocular surface disease, including the progressive nature, patient communication and symptoms, new and upcoming therapies, and more.  Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, DipABO, and Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, convened to discuss the current state of ocular surface disease, including the progressive nature, patient communication and symptoms, new and upcoming therapies, and more.  Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, DipABO, and Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, convened to discuss the current state of ocular surface disease, including the progressive nature, patient communication and symptoms, new and upcoming therapies, and more. 

]]> 2435 COLLAB CORNER - Recognizing the Red Flags of Keratoconus Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, invites John Gelles, OD, FAAO, FIAO, FCLSA, to review risk factors and red flags that all optometrists should know for detecting the early signs of keratoconus. Dr. Gelles shares insights from a study on pediatric keratoconus and highlights the importance of screening and treating patients before the disease progresses.  Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:24:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, invites John Gelles, OD, FAAO, FIAO, FCLSA, to review risk factors and red flags that all optometrists should know for detecting the early signs of keratoconus. Dr. Gelles shares insights from a study on pediatric keratoconus and highlights the importance of screening and treating patients before the disease progresses.  Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, invites John Gelles, OD, FAAO, FIAO, FCLSA, to review risk factors and red flags that all optometrists should know for detecting the early signs of keratoconus. Dr. Gelles shares insights from a study on pediatric keratoconus and highlights the importance of screening and treating patients before the disease progresses. 

]]> 2058 Keratoconus Essentials: Genetic Screening, Early Detection, and Treatment Options This month on The MOD Pod, Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, invites Kriti Bhagat, OD, FAAO, to talk about key signs of keratoconus and the importance of screening family members. Dr. Bhagat also explains her strategy for encouraging patients to try specialty contact lenses. Continuing the keratoconus conversation, Dr. Koetting has Mitch Ibach, OD, FAAO, and Samantha Rivet, OD, join her to discuss the early detection of keratoconus as well as advances in corneal cross-linking procedures, as they consider the potential for optometrists to take a larger role in delivering these treatments in the future. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:08:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry This month on The MOD Pod, Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, invites Kriti Bhagat, OD, FAAO, to talk about key signs of keratoconus and the importance of screening family members. Dr. Bhagat also explains her strategy for encouraging patients to try specialty contact lenses. Continuing the keratoconus conversation, Dr. Koetting has Mitch Ibach, OD, FAAO, and Samantha Rivet, OD, join her to discuss the early detection of keratoconus as well as advances in corneal cross-linking procedures, as they consider the potential for optometrists to take a larger role in delivering these treatments in the future. This month on The MOD Pod, Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, invites Kriti Bhagat, OD, FAAO, to talk about key signs of keratoconus and the importance of screening family members. Dr. Bhagat also explains her strategy for encouraging patients to try specialty contact lenses. Continuing the keratoconus conversation, Dr. Koetting has Mitch Ibach, OD, FAAO, and Samantha Rivet, OD, join her to discuss the early detection of keratoconus as well as advances in corneal cross-linking procedures, as they consider the potential for optometrists to take a larger role in delivering these treatments in the future.

]]> 1900 Technology in the Contact Lens Space In part two of this podcast, Darryl Glover Jr., OD, invites Britt E. Gustafson, OD, and Selina R. McGee, OD, FAAO, to share considerations when presenting contact lens options to patients—focusing on chair time, comfort, and cost. They explain how Alcon WaterInnovations™ technology allows them to address patient needs and focus on comfort in contact lens wear. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:01:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry In part two of this podcast, Darryl Glover Jr., OD, invites Britt E. Gustafson, OD, and Selina R. McGee, OD, FAAO, to share considerations when presenting contact lens options to patients—focusing on chair time, comfort, and cost. They explain how Alcon WaterInnovations™ technology allows them to address patient needs and focus on comfort in contact lens wear. In part two of this podcast, Darryl Glover Jr., OD, invites Britt E. Gustafson, OD, and Selina R. McGee, OD, FAAO, to share considerations when presenting contact lens options to patients—focusing on chair time, comfort, and cost. They explain how Alcon WaterInnovations™ technology allows them to address patient needs and focus on comfort in contact lens wear.

]]> 1343 COLLAB CORNER - Optometrists’ Role in Diagnosing and Referring Patients With Retinal Disease Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, invites Steven Ferrucci, OD, FAAO, to discuss the role of optometrists in diagnosing and referring patients with geographic atrophy, diabetic retinopathy, and other retinal conditions. They will also discuss the integration of artificial intelligence and at-home monitoring technology to help manage these patients. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, invites Steven Ferrucci, OD, FAAO, to discuss the role of optometrists in diagnosing and referring patients with geographic atrophy, diabetic retinopathy, and other retinal conditions. They will also discuss the integration of artificial intelligence and at-home monitoring technology to help manage these patients. Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, invites Steven Ferrucci, OD, FAAO, to discuss the role of optometrists in diagnosing and referring patients with geographic atrophy, diabetic retinopathy, and other retinal conditions. They will also discuss the integration of artificial intelligence and at-home monitoring technology to help manage these patients.

]]> 2086 Glaucoma + Quality of Life • MIGS Comanagement On this month's episode of The MOD Pod, hear Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO, talk to host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, about treatment compliance and ocular surface disease in patients with glaucoma. Also in this episode, Dr. Koetting invites Nora Lee Cothran, OD, FAAO, to discuss the different relationships involved in the comanagement of patients undergoing MIGS procedures.  Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:16:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry On this month's episode of The MOD Pod, hear Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO, talk to host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, about treatment compliance and ocular surface disease in patients with glaucoma. Also in this episode, Dr. Koetting invites Nora Lee Cothran, OD, FAAO, to discuss the different relationships involved in the comanagement of patients undergoing MIGS procedures.  On this month's episode of The MOD Pod, hear Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO, talk to host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, about treatment compliance and ocular surface disease in patients with glaucoma. Also in this episode, Dr. Koetting invites Nora Lee Cothran, OD, FAAO, to discuss the different relationships involved in the comanagement of patients undergoing MIGS procedures. 

]]> 2243 Building Momentum in Your Contact Lens Business Darryl Glover Jr., OD; Britt E. Gustafson, OD; and Selina R. McGee, OD, FAAO, discuss contact lenses as an integral pillar of their practice success. They review how technology, such as Alcon’s WaterInnovationsTM portfolio, helps them differentiate their practice from competitors by customizing fit and comfort to each patient. They also explain how to present this new technology and educate patients about their options. US-DT1-2400098 Sponsored by Alcon  Mon, 03 Feb 2025 17:37:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry Darryl Glover Jr., OD; Britt E. Gustafson, OD; and Selina R. McGee, OD, FAAO, discuss contact lenses as an integral pillar of their practice success. They review how technology, such as Alcon’s WaterInnovationsTM portfolio, helps them differentiate their practice from competitors by customizing fit and comfort to each patient. They also explain how to present this new technology and educate patients about their options. US-DT1-2400098 Sponsored by Alcon  Darryl Glover Jr., OD; Britt E. Gustafson, OD; and Selina R. McGee, OD, FAAO, discuss contact lenses as an integral pillar of their practice success. They review how technology, such as Alcon’s WaterInnovationsTM portfolio, helps them differentiate their practice from competitors by customizing fit and comfort to each patient. They also explain how to present this new technology and educate patients about their options. US-DT1-2400098

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]]> 1805 COLLAB CORNER - Reopening Practice After Hurricane Helene Collaborative Corner has changed formats in 2025 and continues to offer expert insights and guests in optometry. Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, kicks off the first episode of this new podcast with guest Casey Krug, OD. The two discuss the recent devastation from Hurricane Helene in Asheville, North Carolina, where she practices. Dr. Krug describes the storm's aftermath, how the community came together, and how her practice persevered to continue providing eye care to patients. Mon, 20 Jan 2025 19:15:00 -0000 full 1 1 Modern Optometry Collaborative Corner has changed formats in 2025 and continues to offer expert insights and guests in optometry. Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, kicks off the first episode of this new podcast with guest Casey Krug, OD. The two discuss the recent devastation from Hurricane Helene in Asheville, North Carolina, where she practices. Dr. Krug describes the storm's aftermath, how the community came together, and how her practice persevered to continue providing eye care to patients. Collaborative Corner has changed formats in 2025 and continues to offer expert insights and guests in optometry. Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, kicks off the first episode of this new podcast with guest Casey Krug, OD. The two discuss the recent devastation from Hurricane Helene in Asheville, North Carolina, where she practices. Dr. Krug describes the storm's aftermath, how the community came together, and how her practice persevered to continue providing eye care to patients.

]]> 1366 Eye Trauma • Nutrition and Glaucoma In The MOD Pod's first episode of 2025 Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, chats with her former resident Brooke Hyde, OD, FAAO, about what it's like dealing with ocular emergencies. Dr. Hyde explains how treating these cases can be a practice-builder and shares helpful tips to keep in mind when dealing with an ocular injury. Dr. Koetting also speaks with Thomas Chwe, OD, to get key takeaways from his recent article on the role of nutrition in glaucoma care.  Thu, 02 Jan 2025 19:02:35 -0000 full Modern Optometry In The MOD Pod's first episode of 2025 Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, chats with her former resident Brooke Hyde, OD, FAAO, about what it's like dealing with ocular emergencies. Dr. Hyde explains how treating these cases can be a practice-builder and shares helpful tips to keep in mind when dealing with an ocular injury. Dr. Koetting also speaks with Thomas Chwe, OD, to get key takeaways from his recent article on the role of nutrition in glaucoma care.  In The MOD Pod's first episode of 2025 Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, chats with her former resident Brooke Hyde, OD, FAAO, about what it's like dealing with ocular emergencies. Dr. Hyde explains how treating these cases can be a practice-builder and shares helpful tips to keep in mind when dealing with an ocular injury. Dr. Koetting also speaks with Thomas Chwe, OD, to get key takeaways from his recent article on the role of nutrition in glaucoma care. 

]]> 2176 Detecting, Quantifying, and Managing HOAs Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, closes out The MOD Pod's last episode of 2025 with a discussion on aberrations in refractive cataract surgery with Nick Bruns, OD, FAAO. With modern technology, Dr. Bruns emphasizes that understanding the effect of higher-order aberrations helps optometrists better achieve optimal outcomes. Listen to the episode now. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 15:10:24 -0000 full Modern Optometry Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, closes out The MOD Pod's last episode of 2025 with a discussion on aberrations in refractive cataract surgery with Nick Bruns, OD, FAAO. With modern technology, Dr. Bruns emphasizes that understanding the effect of higher-order aberrations helps optometrists better achieve optimal outcomes. Listen to the episode now. Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, closes out The MOD Pod's last episode of 2025 with a discussion on aberrations in refractive cataract surgery with Nick Bruns, OD, FAAO. With modern technology, Dr. Bruns emphasizes that understanding the effect of higher-order aberrations helps optometrists better achieve optimal outcomes. Listen to the episode now.

]]> 2391 Retinal Imaging • Pediatric Uveitis Check out the latest episode of The MOD Pod to hear host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, talk about the use of retinal imaging in hematologic disorders and the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric uveitis with guests Sherrol A. Reynolds, OD, FAAO, FNAP, and Carlo J. Pelino, OD, FAAO, respectively. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 20:47:44 -0000 full Modern Optometry Check out the latest episode of The MOD Pod to hear host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, talk about the use of retinal imaging in hematologic disorders and the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric uveitis with guests Sherrol A. Reynolds, OD, FAAO, FNAP, and Carlo J. Pelino, OD, FAAO, respectively. Check out the latest episode of The MOD Pod to hear host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, talk about the use of retinal imaging in hematologic disorders and the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric uveitis with guests Sherrol A. Reynolds, OD, FAAO, FNAP, and Carlo J. Pelino, OD, FAAO, respectively.

]]> 2381 Initial Visits and Long-term Care of Glaucoma Patients in Primary Eye Care Settings Which technologies are essential to conducting a thorough examination for new glaucoma patients? And which modalities and softwares are most useful for long-term care? Danica Marrelli, OD, and Anu Laul, OD, compare their approaches to initial encounters with glaucoma patients, swap notes on their preferred methodologies for tracking long-term treatment, and identify areas where primary eye care providers could improve the quality of care. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:12:58 -0000 full Modern Optometry Which technologies are essential to conducting a thorough examination for new glaucoma patients? And which modalities and softwares are most useful for long-term care? Danica Marrelli, OD, and Anu Laul, OD, compare their approaches to initial encounters with glaucoma patients, swap notes on their preferred methodologies for tracking long-term treatment, and identify areas where primary eye care providers could improve the quality of care. Which technologies are essential to conducting a thorough examination for new glaucoma patients? And which modalities and softwares are most useful for long-term care? Danica Marrelli, OD, and Anu Laul, OD, compare their approaches to initial encounters with glaucoma patients, swap notes on their preferred methodologies for tracking long-term treatment, and identify areas where primary eye care providers could improve the quality of care.

]]> 1069 Highlights From MOD Live 2024 in Nashville In this special episode of The MOD Pod, Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, interviews a diverse group of attendees from MOD Live 2024. She speaks with program chairs, faculty, newcomers, and returning attendees, capturing a wide range of perspectives from the event. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 14:13:33 -0000 full Modern Optometry In this special episode of The MOD Pod, Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, interviews a diverse group of attendees from MOD Live 2024. She speaks with program chairs, faculty, newcomers, and returning attendees, capturing a wide range of perspectives from the event. In this special episode of The MOD Pod, Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, interviews a diverse group of attendees from MOD Live 2024. She speaks with program chairs, faculty, newcomers, and returning attendees, capturing a wide range of perspectives from the event.

]]> 1968 Nutrition in Medicine • Inflammatory Dry Eye Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, invites guest Julie Poteet, OD, MS, CNS, FOWNS, to the episode to talk about nutrition's role in the medical field and how it affects patients' ocular and systemic health. Dr. Koetting also speaks with Thomas Kislan, OD, on the topic of inflammatory dry eye. They cover diagnosis tactics, management options, and more. Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:40:15 -0000 full Modern Optometry Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, invites guest Julie Poteet, OD, MS, CNS, FOWNS, to the episode to talk about nutrition's role in the medical field and how it affects patients' ocular and systemic health. Dr. Koetting also speaks with Thomas Kislan, OD, on the topic of inflammatory dry eye. They cover diagnosis tactics, management options, and more. Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, invites guest Julie Poteet, OD, MS, CNS, FOWNS, to the episode to talk about nutrition's role in the medical field and how it affects patients' ocular and systemic health. Dr. Koetting also speaks with Thomas Kislan, OD, on the topic of inflammatory dry eye. They cover diagnosis tactics, management options, and more.

]]> 2085 Comanaging Cataract/Retina Patients • Mental Health/Burnout On The MOD Pod this month, Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, hosts Erich A. Hinel, OD, MS, FAAO, and Luke B. Lindsell, OD, MD, to talk about their upcoming article in Modern Optometry on considerations for patients with cataracts and retinal disease. Specifically, the two give tips on what to keep top of mind when comanaging these patients. Dr. Koetting wraps up the episode with Hardeep Kataria, OD, FAAO, as the two discuss a very important topic Dr. Kataria tackles in the first of a series of articles: mental health and the private practice optometrist. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 14:34:26 -0000 full Modern Optometry On The MOD Pod this month, Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, hosts Erich A. Hinel, OD, MS, FAAO, and Luke B. Lindsell, OD, MD, to talk about their upcoming article in Modern Optometry on considerations for patients with cataracts and retinal disease. Specifically, the two give tips on what to keep top of mind when comanaging these patients. Dr. Koetting wraps up the episode with Hardeep Kataria, OD, FAAO, as the two discuss a very important topic Dr. Kataria tackles in the first of a series of articles: mental health and the private practice optometrist. On The MOD Pod this month, Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, hosts Erich A. Hinel, OD, MS, FAAO, and Luke B. Lindsell, OD, MD, to talk about their upcoming article in Modern Optometry on considerations for patients with cataracts and retinal disease. Specifically, the two give tips on what to keep top of mind when comanaging these patients. Dr. Koetting wraps up the episode with Hardeep Kataria, OD, FAAO, as the two discuss a very important topic Dr. Kataria tackles in the first of a series of articles: mental health and the private practice optometrist.

]]> 2215 Myopia and Glaucoma Management This month on the The MOD Pod, host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, connects with Kaeleen Franson, OD, about the prevalence of myopia and some of the top takeaways from Dr. Franson's article on managing the condition, which appears in the July/August issue of Modern Optometry. Dr. Koetting then speaks with Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, who explains that when you manage glaucoma, you also have the same mindset of managing ocular surface disease—those two thoughts just have to be married together. He shares this and other insights from his own upcoming article on the topic.  Tue, 02 Jul 2024 19:29:39 -0000 full Modern Optometry This month on the The MOD Pod, host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, connects with Kaeleen Franson, OD, about the prevalence of myopia and some of the top takeaways from Dr. Franson's article on managing the condition, which appears in the July/August issue of Modern Optometry. Dr. Koetting then speaks with Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, who explains that when you manage glaucoma, you also have the same mindset of managing ocular surface disease—those two thoughts just have to be married together. He shares this and other insights from his own upcoming article on the topic.  This month on the The MOD Pod, host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, connects with Kaeleen Franson, OD, about the prevalence of myopia and some of the top takeaways from Dr. Franson's article on managing the condition, which appears in the July/August issue of Modern Optometry. Dr. Koetting then speaks with Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, who explains that when you manage glaucoma, you also have the same mindset of managing ocular surface disease—those two thoughts just have to be married together. He shares this and other insights from his own upcoming article on the topic. 

]]> 2000 Meds and Makeup: More Than Meets the Eye Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, is joined by guest Steven Sorkin, OD, FSLS, on this episode of The MOD Pod, where they talk about the article on topical and systemic drugs that can affect the cornea that Dr. Sorkin recently wrote for Modern Optometry with his co-author, Nicolle Wah, OD. In the second half of the episode, Dr. Koetting gets into conversation with Jen Wademan, OD, about some of the latest eye makeup trends and how they could affect a patient's eye health and/or vision, which is the topic of her upcoming article in Modern Optometry. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:40:02 -0000 full Modern Optometry Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, is joined by guest Steven Sorkin, OD, FSLS, on this episode of The MOD Pod, where they talk about the article on topical and systemic drugs that can affect the cornea that Dr. Sorkin recently wrote for Modern Optometry with his co-author, Nicolle Wah, OD. In the second half of the episode, Dr. Koetting gets into conversation with Jen Wademan, OD, about some of the latest eye makeup trends and how they could affect a patient's eye health and/or vision, which is the topic of her upcoming article in Modern Optometry. Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, is joined by guest Steven Sorkin, OD, FSLS, on this episode of The MOD Pod, where they talk about the article on topical and systemic drugs that can affect the cornea that Dr. Sorkin recently wrote for Modern Optometry with his co-author, Nicolle Wah, OD. In the second half of the episode, Dr. Koetting gets into conversation with Jen Wademan, OD, about some of the latest eye makeup trends and how they could affect a patient's eye health and/or vision, which is the topic of her upcoming article in Modern Optometry.

]]> 1841 Eyelash Enhancements • IPL Therapy Check out the latest episode of The MOD Pod, where Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, has an engaging conversation with Jason E. Compton, OD, FAAO, and Mahnia Madan, OD, FAAO, about their article on eyelash enhancements, which appears in the May/June issue Modern Optometry. In the second half of the episode, Dr. Koetting has a candid chat with Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO, on the do's and don'ts of IPL therapy, which she covers in her own upcoming article. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 14:59:37 -0000 full Modern Optometry Check out the latest episode of The MOD Pod, where Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, has an engaging conversation with Jason E. Compton, OD, FAAO, and Mahnia Madan, OD, FAAO, about their article on eyelash enhancements, which appears in the May/June issue Modern Optometry. In the second half of the episode, Dr. Koetting has a candid chat with Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO, on the do's and don'ts of IPL therapy, which she covers in her own upcoming article. Check out the latest episode of The MOD Pod, where Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, has an engaging conversation with Jason E. Compton, OD, FAAO, and Mahnia Madan, OD, FAAO, about their article on eyelash enhancements, which appears in the May/June issue Modern Optometry. In the second half of the episode, Dr. Koetting has a candid chat with Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO, on the do's and don'ts of IPL therapy, which she covers in her own upcoming article.

]]> 2267 Successful Management of Vitreous Opacities Performing surgery for symptomatic vitreous opacities (SVO) was once verboten in retina medicine, but the field has seen a sea-change in mindset over the past decade. In this podcast, optometric thought leader Alison Bozung, OD, is joined by an esteemed panel of retina surgeons to discuss why more retina surgeons are willing to perform vitrectomy for SVO, what it means for their patients, and how optometrists can help evaluate and identify patients for referral.  Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:40:30 -0000 full Modern Optometry Performing surgery for symptomatic vitreous opacities (SVO) was once verboten in retina medicine, but the field has seen a sea-change in mindset over the past decade. In this podcast, optometric thought leader Alison Bozung, OD, is joined by an esteemed panel of retina surgeons to discuss why more retina surgeons are willing to perform vitrectomy for SVO, what it means for their patients, and how optometrists can help evaluate and identify patients for referral.  Performing surgery for symptomatic vitreous opacities (SVO) was once verboten in retina medicine, but the field has seen a sea-change in mindset over the past decade. In this podcast, optometric thought leader Alison Bozung, OD, is joined by an esteemed panel of retina surgeons to discuss why more retina surgeons are willing to perform vitrectomy for SVO, what it means for their patients, and how optometrists can help evaluate and identify patients for referral. 

]]> 1613 In Consideration of House Calls and OD-to-OD Referrals This month on The MOD Pod, Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, invites Damaris Raymondi, OD, FAAO, and Jason Besecker, OD, MS, to discuss their recent articles in Modern Optometry. Have a listen as Dr. Raymondi shares extra details about the patient experience that opened her eyes to the transformative effect that offering at-home visits can have on a patient's life. Dr. Besecker then explains why being receptive to OD-to-OD referrals enables clinicians to do what they do best—whether that be specialize in scleral lenses or dry eye or provide full scope care—while serving the best interests of their patients and establishing important relationships with colleagues in their communities.  Wed, 03 Apr 2024 16:41:36 -0000 full Modern Optometry This month on The MOD Pod, Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, invites Damaris Raymondi, OD, FAAO, and Jason Besecker, OD, MS, to discuss their recent articles in Modern Optometry. Have a listen as Dr. Raymondi shares extra details about the patient experience that opened her eyes to the transformative effect that offering at-home visits can have on a patient's life. Dr. Besecker then explains why being receptive to OD-to-OD referrals enables clinicians to do what they do best—whether that be specialize in scleral lenses or dry eye or provide full scope care—while serving the best interests of their patients and establishing important relationships with colleagues in their communities.  This month on The MOD Pod, Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, invites Damaris Raymondi, OD, FAAO, and Jason Besecker, OD, MS, to discuss their recent articles in Modern Optometry. Have a listen as Dr. Raymondi shares extra details about the patient experience that opened her eyes to the transformative effect that offering at-home visits can have on a patient's life. Dr. Besecker then explains why being receptive to OD-to-OD referrals enables clinicians to do what they do best—whether that be specialize in scleral lenses or dry eye or provide full scope care—while serving the best interests of their patients and establishing important relationships with colleagues in their communities. 

]]> 2195 A Dose of Cultural Guidance With a Side of Dry Eye Check out this month's episode of The MOD Pod, where host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, chats with Bryce St. Clair, OD, about the importance of providing empathetic, patient-centered care across diverse communities. The two discuss how to learn about patient culture or religion without seeming insensitive and more. Dr. Koetting also speaks with Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO, FNAP, about a condition known as neurologic dry eye, which bridges two areas she is passionate about: neuro and dry eye. They cover diagnosis, management, personalized medicine, and so much more. Mon, 26 Feb 2024 18:55:51 -0000 full Modern Optometry Check out this month's episode of The MOD Pod, where host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, chats with Bryce St. Clair, OD, about the importance of providing empathetic, patient-centered care across diverse communities. The two discuss how to learn about patient culture or religion without seeming insensitive and more. Dr. Koetting also speaks with Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO, FNAP, about a condition known as neurologic dry eye, which bridges two areas she is passionate about: neuro and dry eye. They cover diagnosis, management, personalized medicine, and so much more. Check out this month's episode of The MOD Pod, where host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, chats with Bryce St. Clair, OD, about the importance of providing empathetic, patient-centered care across diverse communities. The two discuss how to learn about patient culture or religion without seeming insensitive and more. Dr. Koetting also speaks with Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO, FNAP, about a condition known as neurologic dry eye, which bridges two areas she is passionate about: neuro and dry eye. They cover diagnosis, management, personalized medicine, and so much more.

]]> 2040 Glaucoma and Systemic Health • Equitable Eye Health and Vision Care In this episode of The MOD Pod, host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, welcomes guests Chris Kruthoff, OD, FAAO, and Brittany Wright, OD, MS, FAAO, who recently authored articles in the January/February issue of Modern Optometry. Dr. Koetting probes Dr. Kruthoff for more details on his piece about glaucoma and systemic health (00:37) and digs deeper on the meaning of some terms related to equitable eye health and vision care with Dr. Wright, while discussing how to identify and address barriers for the good of the public and the profession (14:50). Mon, 05 Feb 2024 22:11:28 -0000 full Modern Optometry In this episode of The MOD Pod, host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, welcomes guests Chris Kruthoff, OD, FAAO, and Brittany Wright, OD, MS, FAAO, who recently authored articles in the January/February issue of Modern Optometry. Dr. Koetting probes Dr. Kruthoff for more details on his piece about glaucoma and systemic health (00:37) and digs deeper on the meaning of some terms related to equitable eye health and vision care with Dr. Wright, while discussing how to identify and address barriers for the good of the public and the profession (14:50). In this episode of The MOD Pod, host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, welcomes guests Chris Kruthoff, OD, FAAO, and Brittany Wright, OD, MS, FAAO, who recently authored articles in the January/February issue of Modern Optometry. Dr. Koetting probes Dr. Kruthoff for more details on his piece about glaucoma and systemic health (00:37) and digs deeper on the meaning of some terms related to equitable eye health and vision care with Dr. Wright, while discussing how to identify and address barriers for the good of the public and the profession (14:50).

]]> 1980 Conversations on Early Intervention and Postop Glaucoma Complications Happy New Year! Enjoy The MOD Pod's new format. You'll still get a recap of selected articles from the latest issue of Modern Optometry, but instead of hearing them being read by the authors, you get a lively discussion between the podcast's new host, Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, and the author. In the first episode of 2024, Dr. Koetting catches up with Chris Kuc, OD, FAAO, then the two discuss his article on the latest technologies and treatments available that provide more timely patient care in the management of ocular diseases (1:32). In the second half of the episode, Dr. Koetting speaks with colleague Jessica Schiffbauer, OD, FAAO, and the two dive into more detail on managing postoperative glaucoma complications (23:13). Thu, 28 Dec 2023 05:01:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry Happy New Year! Enjoy The MOD Pod's new format. You'll still get a recap of selected articles from the latest issue of Modern Optometry, but instead of hearing them being read by the authors, you get a lively discussion between the podcast's new host, Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, and the author. In the first episode of 2024, Dr. Koetting catches up with Chris Kuc, OD, FAAO, then the two discuss his article on the latest technologies and treatments available that provide more timely patient care in the management of ocular diseases (1:32). In the second half of the episode, Dr. Koetting speaks with colleague Jessica Schiffbauer, OD, FAAO, and the two dive into more detail on managing postoperative glaucoma complications (23:13). Happy New Year! Enjoy The MOD Pod's new format. You'll still get a recap of selected articles from the latest issue of Modern Optometry, but instead of hearing them being read by the authors, you get a lively discussion between the podcast's new host, Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, and the author. In the first episode of 2024, Dr. Koetting catches up with Chris Kuc, OD, FAAO, then the two discuss his article on the latest technologies and treatments available that provide more timely patient care in the management of ocular diseases (1:32). In the second half of the episode, Dr. Koetting speaks with colleague Jessica Schiffbauer, OD, FAAO, and the two dive into more detail on managing postoperative glaucoma complications (23:13).

]]> 2794 Vitreomacular Interface Disorders • Building Financial Security • Multifocal CLs Julie Rodman, OD, MSc, FAAO, FORS, offers tips for differentiating between vitreomacular interface disorders (1:04); Christopher Lopez, OD, shares advice for making planning for future less overwhelming (13:37); and Ryan Corte, OD, explains how to optimize comfort and performance with multifocal contact lenses (22:58). Mon, 11 Dec 2023 21:48:31 -0000 full Modern Optometry Julie Rodman, OD, MSc, FAAO, FORS, offers tips for differentiating between vitreomacular interface disorders (1:04); Christopher Lopez, OD, shares advice for making planning for future less overwhelming (13:37); and Ryan Corte, OD, explains how to optimize comfort and performance with multifocal contact lenses (22:58). Julie Rodman, OD, MSc, FAAO, FORS, offers tips for differentiating between vitreomacular interface disorders (1:04); Christopher Lopez, OD, shares advice for making planning for future less overwhelming (13:37); and Ryan Corte, OD, explains how to optimize comfort and performance with multifocal contact lenses (22:58).

]]> 1894 Astigmatism in CL Wearers • Preservative Exposure Jason E. Compton, OD, FAAO, discusses the importance of managing astigmatism in contact lens wearers (0:58). Selina R. McGee, OD, FAAO, talks about the effects of long-term exposure to preservatives when treating chronic ocular conditions (8:37). Thu, 09 Nov 2023 20:44:22 -0000 full Modern Optometry Jason E. Compton, OD, FAAO, discusses the importance of managing astigmatism in contact lens wearers (0:58). Selina R. McGee, OD, FAAO, talks about the effects of long-term exposure to preservatives when treating chronic ocular conditions (8:37). Jason E. Compton, OD, FAAO, discusses the importance of managing astigmatism in contact lens wearers (0:58). Selina R. McGee, OD, FAAO, talks about the effects of long-term exposure to preservatives when treating chronic ocular conditions (8:37).

]]> 1070 Ocular AEs and Cancer Therapy • Perceptions of the Retail OD In this month's episode of The MOD Pod, learn about managing micro cyst-like epithelial keratopathy related to cancer therapy from Sarah Connolly, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, and Grace Lytle, OD, MS (1:04). Then, hear John Womack, OD, and Harmin Chima, OD, read their article about changing the perception of the retail optometrist (10:13). Mon, 09 Oct 2023 14:16:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry In this month's episode of The MOD Pod, learn about managing micro cyst-like epithelial keratopathy related to cancer therapy from Sarah Connolly, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, and Grace Lytle, OD, MS (1:04). Then, hear John Womack, OD, and Harmin Chima, OD, read their article about changing the perception of the retail optometrist (10:13). In this month's episode of The MOD Pod, learn about managing micro cyst-like epithelial keratopathy related to cancer therapy from Sarah Connolly, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, and Grace Lytle, OD, MS (1:04). Then, hear John Womack, OD, and Harmin Chima, OD, read their article about changing the perception of the retail optometrist (10:13).

]]> 988 Profitability • Hard Conversations • Advocacy Christopher Lopez, OD, explains how using advanced technology and treatment options can benefit a practice (00:55); Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO, and Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, share insights on delivering difficult diagnoses (11:13); then Lori Latowski Grover, OD, PhD, makes the case for the need to define advocacy within optometry (19:15). Tue, 12 Sep 2023 21:13:22 -0000 full Modern Optometry Christopher Lopez, OD, explains how using advanced technology and treatment options can benefit a practice (00:55); Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO, and Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, share insights on delivering difficult diagnoses (11:13); then Lori Latowski Grover, OD, PhD, makes the case for the need to define advocacy within optometry (19:15). Christopher Lopez, OD, explains how using advanced technology and treatment options can benefit a practice (00:55); Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO, and Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, share insights on delivering difficult diagnoses (11:13); then Lori Latowski Grover, OD, PhD, makes the case for the need to define advocacy within optometry (19:15).

]]> 1982 Pre-Surgery Checklist • Myopia Management • Externships Comanaging patients undergoing refractive IOL surgery? M. Nabila Gomez, OD, FAAO, shares a pre-surgery checklist to ensure optimal results (00:56). If you manage patients with myopia, Ashley Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, Dipl ABO, reviews what myopia treatment options are available now and those likely to become available in the future (13:03). And if you've ever wondered whether an externship program was right for your practice, Osama Said, OD, offers the pros and cons to help you decide (21:17). Tue, 15 Aug 2023 21:57:10 -0000 full Modern Optometry Comanaging patients undergoing refractive IOL surgery? M. Nabila Gomez, OD, FAAO, shares a pre-surgery checklist to ensure optimal results (00:56). If you manage patients with myopia, Ashley Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, Dipl ABO, reviews what myopia treatment options are available now and those likely to become available in the future (13:03). And if you've ever wondered whether an externship program was right for your practice, Osama Said, OD, offers the pros and cons to help you decide (21:17). Comanaging patients undergoing refractive IOL surgery? M. Nabila Gomez, OD, FAAO, shares a pre-surgery checklist to ensure optimal results (00:56). If you manage patients with myopia, Ashley Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, Dipl ABO, reviews what myopia treatment options are available now and those likely to become available in the future (13:03). And if you've ever wondered whether an externship program was right for your practice, Osama Said, OD, offers the pros and cons to help you decide (21:17).

]]> 2008 Case Studies in Treating Ocular Surface Disease: Season 7 Join this season’s expert panel of Kourtney Houser, MD; Mitch Ibach, OD; and Nandini Venkateswaran, MD, as they showcase a selection of fascinating cases across the ocular surface spectrum.  Thu, 20 Jul 2023 13:59:35 -0000 full Modern Optometry Join this season’s expert panel of Kourtney Houser, MD; Mitch Ibach, OD; and Nandini Venkateswaran, MD, as they showcase a selection of fascinating cases across the ocular surface spectrum.  Join this season’s expert panel of Kourtney Houser, MD; Mitch Ibach, OD; and Nandini Venkateswaran, MD, as they showcase a selection of fascinating cases across the ocular surface spectrum. 

]]> 2439 CL Sales • OCT Diagnostic Trick • Community Service Looking for ways to grow your practice? It's easier than you think, according to Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, FSLS, who emphasizes the importance of making every contact lens sale count (0:39). In this episode, you'll also hear about a helpful way to accurately identify abnormal torsion (11:50) from Christopher J. Borgman, OD, FAAO, and Sathi Maiti, OD, shares her experience as a volunteer vision director in a community eye clinic (24:29). Tue, 11 Jul 2023 20:13:12 -0000 full Modern Optometry Looking for ways to grow your practice? It's easier than you think, according to Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, FSLS, who emphasizes the importance of making every contact lens sale count (0:39). In this episode, you'll also hear about a helpful way to accurately identify abnormal torsion (11:50) from Christopher J. Borgman, OD, FAAO, and Sathi Maiti, OD, shares her experience as a volunteer vision director in a community eye clinic (24:29). Looking for ways to grow your practice? It's easier than you think, according to Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, FSLS, who emphasizes the importance of making every contact lens sale count (0:39). In this episode, you'll also hear about a helpful way to accurately identify abnormal torsion (11:50) from Christopher J. Borgman, OD, FAAO, and Sathi Maiti, OD, shares her experience as a volunteer vision director in a community eye clinic (24:29).

]]> 2350 Ocular Aesthetics • Gen Z Patients Interested in ocular aesthetics? Hear from ODs who have incorporated this service in their practices. Melanie Denton Dombrowski, OD, MBA, FAAO, gives some tips for integrating ocular aesthetics into a practice (0:57), while Shane Swatts, OD, draws from his experience to offer a full picture of what this endeavor entails to those considering it (11:38). To end the episode, Naureen M. Haroon, OD, MPH, FAAO, shares best practices for interacting with patients born into Generation Z (26:43). Mon, 12 Jun 2023 13:49:44 -0000 full Modern Optometry Interested in ocular aesthetics? Hear from ODs who have incorporated this service in their practices. Melanie Denton Dombrowski, OD, MBA, FAAO, gives some tips for integrating ocular aesthetics into a practice (0:57), while Shane Swatts, OD, draws from his experience to offer a full picture of what this endeavor entails to those considering it (11:38). To end the episode, Naureen M. Haroon, OD, MPH, FAAO, shares best practices for interacting with patients born into Generation Z (26:43). Interested in ocular aesthetics? Hear from ODs who have incorporated this service in their practices. Melanie Denton Dombrowski, OD, MBA, FAAO, gives some tips for integrating ocular aesthetics into a practice (0:57), while Shane Swatts, OD, draws from his experience to offer a full picture of what this endeavor entails to those considering it (11:38). To end the episode, Naureen M. Haroon, OD, MPH, FAAO, shares best practices for interacting with patients born into Generation Z (26:43).

]]> 2118 Specialty CLs • Tech Appreciation • Student Perspective Settle in for an enjoyable audio session with Caitlin Morrison, OD, FAAO, FSLS, third-year optometry student Easy Anyama, and Sulman Hans, OD, MS, FAAO, as you hear them offer reasons to consider fitting specialty contact lenses (1:02), their perspective on the changing landscape of optometry (6:34), and suggestions on how to support your optometric technicians (16:51). Fri, 12 May 2023 18:14:50 -0000 full Modern Optometry Settle in for an enjoyable audio session with Caitlin Morrison, OD, FAAO, FSLS, third-year optometry student Easy Anyama, and Sulman Hans, OD, MS, FAAO, as you hear them offer reasons to consider fitting specialty contact lenses (1:02), their perspective on the changing landscape of optometry (6:34), and suggestions on how to support your optometric technicians (16:51). Settle in for an enjoyable audio session with Caitlin Morrison, OD, FAAO, FSLS, third-year optometry student Easy Anyama, and Sulman Hans, OD, MS, FAAO, as you hear them offer reasons to consider fitting specialty contact lenses (1:02), their perspective on the changing landscape of optometry (6:34), and suggestions on how to support your optometric technicians (16:51).

]]> 1531 CL Business Success • Blepharitis and CLs Check out the newest episode of The MOD Pod to learn strategies for making the most out of your contact lens business from Christopher Lopez, OD (0:46), and how blepharitis interferes with contact lens wear from Ashley O'Dwyer, OD (10:25). Wed, 26 Apr 2023 14:02:32 -0000 full Modern Optometry Check out the newest episode of The MOD Pod to learn strategies for making the most out of your contact lens business from Christopher Lopez, OD (0:46), and how blepharitis interferes with contact lens wear from Ashley O'Dwyer, OD (10:25). Check out the newest episode of The MOD Pod to learn strategies for making the most out of your contact lens business from Christopher Lopez, OD (0:46), and how blepharitis interferes with contact lens wear from Ashley O'Dwyer, OD (10:25).

]]> 1195 Eyelid Malposition and OSD • Diagnosing Papilledema When is dry eye more than just dry eye? Find out as Helen Kendra Lee, OD, and Mahnia Madan, OD, FAAO, explains the role of eyelid malposition in ocular surface disease and how to address it (1:12). Next, hear Olivia Burger, OD, discuss important clinical pearls for differentiating true papilledema—a concerning finding to encounter during a routine ocular examination—from pseudopapilledema (17:06). Mon, 20 Mar 2023 12:44:17 -0000 full Modern Optometry When is dry eye more than just dry eye? Find out as Helen Kendra Lee, OD, and Mahnia Madan, OD, FAAO, explains the role of eyelid malposition in ocular surface disease and how to address it (1:12). Next, hear Olivia Burger, OD, discuss important clinical pearls for differentiating true papilledema—a concerning finding to encounter during a routine ocular examination—from pseudopapilledema (17:06). When is dry eye more than just dry eye? Find out as Helen Kendra Lee, OD, and Mahnia Madan, OD, FAAO, explains the role of eyelid malposition in ocular surface disease and how to address it (1:12). Next, hear Olivia Burger, OD, discuss important clinical pearls for differentiating true papilledema—a concerning finding to encounter during a routine ocular examination—from pseudopapilledema (17:06).

]]> 1714 Vitreous Opacities: How ODs and MDs Can Collaborate How can retina surgeons work with optometrists to create a framework that best manages the cases of patients with vitreous opacities? To answer this question, John Kitchens, MD, turns to Tarek Hassan, MD, and Walt Whitley, OD, MBA. The panel discusses how collaboration can transition patients smoothly to surgical consultation, the anatomy of a referral, and if some patients are better suited for surgery than others. This editorially independent podcast is supported with advertising. Mon, 06 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry How can retina surgeons work with optometrists to create a framework that best manages the cases of patients with vitreous opacities? To answer this question, John Kitchens, MD, turns to Tarek Hassan, MD, and Walt Whitley, OD, MBA. The panel discusses how collaboration can transition patients smoothly to surgical consultation, the anatomy of a referral, and if some patients are better suited for surgery than others. This editorially independent podcast is supported with advertising. How can retina surgeons work with optometrists to create a framework that best manages the cases of patients with vitreous opacities? To answer this question, John Kitchens, MD, turns to Tarek Hassan, MD, and Walt Whitley, OD, MBA. The panel discusses how collaboration can transition patients smoothly to surgical consultation, the anatomy of a referral, and if some patients are better suited for surgery than others. This editorially independent podcast is supported with advertising.

]]> 1390 Burnout • Practice Scope and Glaucoma Tx • Health Care Gaps Don't skip this episode, because there's a lot to learn about! First, Lori Latowski Grover, OD, PhD, helps us understand physician burnout (00:49), then Jon Pederson, OD, FAAO, discusses glaucoma through a legislative lens, taking stock of the changing times and change in scope of practice for ODs (14:12). Then we learn about disparities in care for patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities from Katie Connolly, OD, FAAO (23:12). Wed, 15 Feb 2023 13:40:58 -0000 full Modern Optometry Don't skip this episode, because there's a lot to learn about! First, Lori Latowski Grover, OD, PhD, helps us understand physician burnout (00:49), then Jon Pederson, OD, FAAO, discusses glaucoma through a legislative lens, taking stock of the changing times and change in scope of practice for ODs (14:12). Then we learn about disparities in care for patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities from Katie Connolly, OD, FAAO (23:12). Don't skip this episode, because there's a lot to learn about! First, Lori Latowski Grover, OD, PhD, helps us understand physician burnout (00:49), then Jon Pederson, OD, FAAO, discusses glaucoma through a legislative lens, taking stock of the changing times and change in scope of practice for ODs (14:12). Then we learn about disparities in care for patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities from Katie Connolly, OD, FAAO (23:12).

]]> 2136 Use of Imaging Technology to Detect AMD and GA Carlo J. Pelino, OD, FAAO, hosts this special edition of the MODPod and speaks with guests Carolyn Majcher, OD, and Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, FAAO, FORS, Dipl ABO, ABCMO. The panel of expert optometrists discusses how to approach patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in the early and intermediate stages of the disease. They also emphasize the value of imaging technology such as OCT and OCTA to recognize biomarkers for AMD, and they share approaches to diagnosing geographic atrophy (GA). This podcast is sponsored by ZEISS. Thu, 12 Jan 2023 05:02:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry Carlo J. Pelino, OD, FAAO, hosts this special edition of the MODPod and speaks with guests Carolyn Majcher, OD, and Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, FAAO, FORS, Dipl ABO, ABCMO. The panel of expert optometrists discusses how to approach patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in the early and intermediate stages of the disease. They also emphasize the value of imaging technology such as OCT and OCTA to recognize biomarkers for AMD, and they share approaches to diagnosing geographic atrophy (GA). This podcast is sponsored by ZEISS. Carlo J. Pelino, OD, FAAO, hosts this special edition of the MODPod and speaks with guests Carolyn Majcher, OD, and Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, FAAO, FORS, Dipl ABO, ABCMO. The panel of expert optometrists discusses how to approach patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in the early and intermediate stages of the disease. They also emphasize the value of imaging technology such as OCT and OCTA to recognize biomarkers for AMD, and they share approaches to diagnosing geographic atrophy (GA). This podcast is sponsored by ZEISS.

]]> 1771 Monoclonal Antibodies • Ocular Effects of HRT This month on The MOD Pod Alissa Coyne, OD, MS, FAAO, FASOS, provides an overview of monoclonal antibodies commonly encountered by optometrists, including side effects to be on the lookout for (1:16). Keeping with the pharmaceutical theme, Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, closes the episode with a review of the potential harms and benefits associated with hormone replacement therapy, which is becoming increasingly more common (13:20). Tue, 10 Jan 2023 10:06:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry This month on The MOD Pod Alissa Coyne, OD, MS, FAAO, FASOS, provides an overview of monoclonal antibodies commonly encountered by optometrists, including side effects to be on the lookout for (1:16). Keeping with the pharmaceutical theme, Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, closes the episode with a review of the potential harms and benefits associated with hormone replacement therapy, which is becoming increasingly more common (13:20). This month on The MOD Pod Alissa Coyne, OD, MS, FAAO, FASOS, provides an overview of monoclonal antibodies commonly encountered by optometrists, including side effects to be on the lookout for (1:16). Keeping with the pharmaceutical theme, Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, closes the episode with a review of the potential harms and benefits associated with hormone replacement therapy, which is becoming increasingly more common (13:20).

]]> 1364 Comanaging Retina Patients • Prism Use • Vision & Pregnancy This retina-focused episode starts off with an informative piece by Fraser McKay, OD, who offers tips for comanaging patients following vitrectomy from the early postoperative period on (00:43). Next, Taia DeLano, OD, FAAO, explains how using prism can redirect how light hits the retina and improve visual function (20:49). Naureen M. Haroon, OD, MPH, FAAO, takes us off topic to end the episode, with her guide for identifying eye- and vision-related changes in pregnant and postpartum patients and supporting their needs (30:17).  Thu, 15 Dec 2022 21:19:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry This retina-focused episode starts off with an informative piece by Fraser McKay, OD, who offers tips for comanaging patients following vitrectomy from the early postoperative period on (00:43). Next, Taia DeLano, OD, FAAO, explains how using prism can redirect how light hits the retina and improve visual function (20:49). Naureen M. Haroon, OD, MPH, FAAO, takes us off topic to end the episode, with her guide for identifying eye- and vision-related changes in pregnant and postpartum patients and supporting their needs (30:17).  This retina-focused episode starts off with an informative piece by Fraser McKay, OD, who offers tips for comanaging patients following vitrectomy from the early postoperative period on (00:43). Next, Taia DeLano, OD, FAAO, explains how using prism can redirect how light hits the retina and improve visual function (20:49). Naureen M. Haroon, OD, MPH, FAAO, takes us off topic to end the episode, with her guide for identifying eye- and vision-related changes in pregnant and postpartum patients and supporting their needs (30:17). 

]]> 2513 Managing Myopia With the Help of Genetic Testing In this special edition episode of The MOD Pod, David Kading, OD, FAAO, FCLSA, and Elise Kramer, OD, FAAO, FSLS, share their experiences using AvaGen™, The Genetic Eye Test, as a diagnostic and decision-making tool in the myopia management setting. Both doctors offer useful insights and discuss patient cases where genetic testing helped inform their treatment decision. Fri, 18 Nov 2022 20:14:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry In this special edition episode of The MOD Pod, David Kading, OD, FAAO, FCLSA, and Elise Kramer, OD, FAAO, FSLS, share their experiences using AvaGen™, The Genetic Eye Test, as a diagnostic and decision-making tool in the myopia management setting. Both doctors offer useful insights and discuss patient cases where genetic testing helped inform their treatment decision. In this special edition episode of The MOD Pod, David Kading, OD, FAAO, FCLSA, and Elise Kramer, OD, FAAO, FSLS, share their experiences using AvaGen™, The Genetic Eye Test, as a diagnostic and decision-making tool in the myopia management setting. Both doctors offer useful insights and discuss patient cases where genetic testing helped inform their treatment decision.

]]> 1643 Health Equity • Glaucoma + Cataract • Bacterial Conj Masqueraders Check out this great episode of The MOD Pod! Lori Latowski Grover, OD, PhD, kicks things off with an overview of the current state of health equity because access to quality health care is still not a guarantee for all (00:55). Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO, follows with some considerations to keep in mind when caring for patients with glaucoma who require cataract surgery (09:44). Tying a nice bow on this episode is Joshua Davidson, OD, FAAO, FSLS, with his guide for distinguishing characteristics to help you make the right diagnosis between bacterial conjunctivitis or something else. (15:22).  Thu, 17 Nov 2022 14:13:35 -0000 full Modern Optometry Check out this great episode of The MOD Pod! Lori Latowski Grover, OD, PhD, kicks things off with an overview of the current state of health equity because access to quality health care is still not a guarantee for all (00:55). Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO, follows with some considerations to keep in mind when caring for patients with glaucoma who require cataract surgery (09:44). Tying a nice bow on this episode is Joshua Davidson, OD, FAAO, FSLS, with his guide for distinguishing characteristics to help you make the right diagnosis between bacterial conjunctivitis or something else. (15:22).  Check out this great episode of The MOD Pod! Lori Latowski Grover, OD, PhD, kicks things off with an overview of the current state of health equity because access to quality health care is still not a guarantee for all (00:55). Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO, follows with some considerations to keep in mind when caring for patients with glaucoma who require cataract surgery (09:44). Tying a nice bow on this episode is Joshua Davidson, OD, FAAO, FSLS, with his guide for distinguishing characteristics to help you make the right diagnosis between bacterial conjunctivitis or something else. (15:22). 

]]> 1670 Genetic Testing: What It Is, How It Works, and More Sumit (Sam) Garg, MD, and Brandon Ayres, MD, discuss how they use AvaGen™, The Genetic Eye Test, to inform patients about their genetic risk of developing keratoconus and other corneal dystrophies, and the role it plays in helping them decide appropriate treatment. Mon, 24 Oct 2022 16:56:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry Sumit (Sam) Garg, MD, and Brandon Ayres, MD, discuss how they use AvaGen™, The Genetic Eye Test, to inform patients about their genetic risk of developing keratoconus and other corneal dystrophies, and the role it plays in helping them decide appropriate treatment. Sumit (Sam) Garg, MD, and Brandon Ayres, MD, discuss how they use AvaGen™, The Genetic Eye Test, to inform patients about their genetic risk of developing keratoconus and other corneal dystrophies, and the role it plays in helping them decide appropriate treatment.

]]> 1558 Case Studies in Treating Ocular Surface Disease: Season 6 Join this season’s expert panel of Laura Periman, MD; Carly Rose, OD; and Edward Jaccoma, MD, as they showcase a selection of interesting cases across the ocular surface spectrum.  Fri, 21 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry Join this season’s expert panel of Laura Periman, MD; Carly Rose, OD; and Edward Jaccoma, MD, as they showcase a selection of interesting cases across the ocular surface spectrum.  Join this season’s expert panel of Laura Periman, MD; Carly Rose, OD; and Edward Jaccoma, MD, as they showcase a selection of interesting cases across the ocular surface spectrum. 

]]> 2120 Lasers in Eye Care • Glaucoma Billing and Coding • Patient Finances Tune in to hear Nate R. Lighthizer, OD, FAAO, examine the evolving role of laser in eye care (00:55). Then, listen as Thomas Cheezum, OD, CPC, addresses some common billing and coding questions related to the care of glaucoma patients (11:31) and Jerry Robben, OD, talks about discussing out-of-pocket expenses with patients (17:20).  Fri, 14 Oct 2022 13:41:59 -0000 full Modern Optometry Tune in to hear Nate R. Lighthizer, OD, FAAO, examine the evolving role of laser in eye care (00:55). Then, listen as Thomas Cheezum, OD, CPC, addresses some common billing and coding questions related to the care of glaucoma patients (11:31) and Jerry Robben, OD, talks about discussing out-of-pocket expenses with patients (17:20).  Tune in to hear Nate R. Lighthizer, OD, FAAO, examine the evolving role of laser in eye care (00:55). Then, listen as Thomas Cheezum, OD, CPC, addresses some common billing and coding questions related to the care of glaucoma patients (11:31) and Jerry Robben, OD, talks about discussing out-of-pocket expenses with patients (17:20). 

]]> 1647 Medically Necessary CLs • TED • When Patients Are Wrong Tune in to hear Roxanne Achong-Coan, OD, FAAO, FIAOMC, FSLS, walk through the different considerations when first fitting medically necessary contact lenses (00:48). Then listen as Jason Schmit, OD, fills you in on what you need to know to manage thyroid eye disease (10:15) and Patricia Fulmer, OD, FAAO, offers helpful approaches that can prevent or navigate common misunderstandings that arise when dealing with patients who are wrong (18:58).  Thu, 15 Sep 2022 21:00:59 -0000 full Modern Optometry Tune in to hear Roxanne Achong-Coan, OD, FAAO, FIAOMC, FSLS, walk through the different considerations when first fitting medically necessary contact lenses (00:48). Then listen as Jason Schmit, OD, fills you in on what you need to know to manage thyroid eye disease (10:15) and Patricia Fulmer, OD, FAAO, offers helpful approaches that can prevent or navigate common misunderstandings that arise when dealing with patients who are wrong (18:58).  Tune in to hear Roxanne Achong-Coan, OD, FAAO, FIAOMC, FSLS, walk through the different considerations when first fitting medically necessary contact lenses (00:48). Then listen as Jason Schmit, OD, fills you in on what you need to know to manage thyroid eye disease (10:15) and Patricia Fulmer, OD, FAAO, offers helpful approaches that can prevent or navigate common misunderstandings that arise when dealing with patients who are wrong (18:58). 

]]> 1601 Billing for MGD • The Ocular Surface • Improving Patient Adherence Myranda Partin, OD, discusses the most commonly used therapies for meibomian gland dysfunction and relevant CPT codes associated with each (0:43). Christopher Kuc, OD, FAAO, then shares his five rules of thumb for managing the ocular surface (9:03), and Hardeep Kataria, OD, FAAO, and Mahnia Madan, OD, FAAO, wrap up the episode with some effective education strategies for nonadherent patients (19:06). Mon, 22 Aug 2022 20:26:03 -0000 full Modern Optometry Myranda Partin, OD, discusses the most commonly used therapies for meibomian gland dysfunction and relevant CPT codes associated with each (0:43). Christopher Kuc, OD, FAAO, then shares his five rules of thumb for managing the ocular surface (9:03), and Hardeep Kataria, OD, FAAO, and Mahnia Madan, OD, FAAO, wrap up the episode with some effective education strategies for nonadherent patients (19:06). Myranda Partin, OD, discusses the most commonly used therapies for meibomian gland dysfunction and relevant CPT codes associated with each (0:43). Christopher Kuc, OD, FAAO, then shares his five rules of thumb for managing the ocular surface (9:03), and Hardeep Kataria, OD, FAAO, and Mahnia Madan, OD, FAAO, wrap up the episode with some effective education strategies for nonadherent patients (19:06).

]]> 1899 Clinical Trials • Meibography Dive into this episode with Jason Chin, OD, FAAO, who offers some vital information you should take into consideration if you're thinking about getting involved in clinical trials (0:56). Leslie O'Dell, OD, FAAO, draws things to a close by explaining how to capture and interpret images to determine meibomian gland health (7:44). Thu, 21 Jul 2022 17:09:54 -0000 full Modern Optometry Dive into this episode with Jason Chin, OD, FAAO, who offers some vital information you should take into consideration if you're thinking about getting involved in clinical trials (0:56). Leslie O'Dell, OD, FAAO, draws things to a close by explaining how to capture and interpret images to determine meibomian gland health (7:44). Dive into this episode with Jason Chin, OD, FAAO, who offers some vital information you should take into consideration if you're thinking about getting involved in clinical trials (0:56). Leslie O'Dell, OD, FAAO, draws things to a close by explaining how to capture and interpret images to determine meibomian gland health (7:44).

]]> 1013 Case Studies in Treating Ocular Surface Disease: Season 5 The newest season includes a new expert panel featuring Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO; Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO; and William B. Trattler, MD, as they share unique cases of meibomian gland dysfunction, neurotrophic keratitis, and the impact of ocular surface disease on cataract surgery planning. Fri, 08 Jul 2022 13:26:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry The newest season includes a new expert panel featuring Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO; Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO; and William B. Trattler, MD, as they share unique cases of meibomian gland dysfunction, neurotrophic keratitis, and the impact of ocular surface disease on cataract surgery planning. The newest season includes a new expert panel featuring Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO; Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO; and William B. Trattler, MD, as they share unique cases of meibomian gland dysfunction, neurotrophic keratitis, and the impact of ocular surface disease on cataract surgery planning.

]]> 2431 Identifying and Managing Concussions • A Guide to MRIs Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO, leads off this episode with tips on how to recognize the signs and symptoms of vestibular oculomotor dysfunction after a traumatic brain injury (0:48). Molly Ann R. Clymer, OD, FAAO, follows with an explanation of when and how optometrists should order an MRI (10:29). Fri, 24 Jun 2022 20:31:01 -0000 full Modern Optometry Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO, leads off this episode with tips on how to recognize the signs and symptoms of vestibular oculomotor dysfunction after a traumatic brain injury (0:48). Molly Ann R. Clymer, OD, FAAO, follows with an explanation of when and how optometrists should order an MRI (10:29). Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO, leads off this episode with tips on how to recognize the signs and symptoms of vestibular oculomotor dysfunction after a traumatic brain injury (0:48). Molly Ann R. Clymer, OD, FAAO, follows with an explanation of when and how optometrists should order an MRI (10:29).

]]> 1528 Genetic Testing's Role in Myopia Management John D. Gelles, OD, FIAO, FCLSA, FSLS, FBCLA, talks with guest Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, about how AvaGen, The Genetic Eye Test, for keratoconus and corneal dystrophies can guide one's myopia management decisions and potentially help save vision for patients over their lifetime. Wed, 22 Jun 2022 18:39:35 -0000 full Modern Optometry John D. Gelles, OD, FIAO, FCLSA, FSLS, FBCLA, talks with guest Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, about how AvaGen, The Genetic Eye Test, for keratoconus and corneal dystrophies can guide one's myopia management decisions and potentially help save vision for patients over their lifetime. John D. Gelles, OD, FIAO, FCLSA, FSLS, FBCLA, talks with guest Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, about how AvaGen, The Genetic Eye Test, for keratoconus and corneal dystrophies can guide one's myopia management decisions and potentially help save vision for patients over their lifetime.

]]> 1669 Superficial Keratectomy • Telemedicine In this short episode of The MOD Pod, Rebecca Braunsdorf, OD, explains why patient education, prompt referral, and careful comanagement are keys to success with superficial keratectomy (00:55). Lori Latowski Grover, OD, PhD, then reviews principals and practices of telemedicine for doctors, patients, and the profession to consider (11:47). Thu, 26 May 2022 12:23:23 -0000 full Modern Optometry In this short episode of The MOD Pod, Rebecca Braunsdorf, OD, explains why patient education, prompt referral, and careful comanagement are keys to success with superficial keratectomy (00:55). Lori Latowski Grover, OD, PhD, then reviews principals and practices of telemedicine for doctors, patients, and the profession to consider (11:47). In this short episode of The MOD Pod, Rebecca Braunsdorf, OD, explains why patient education, prompt referral, and careful comanagement are keys to success with superficial keratectomy (00:55). Lori Latowski Grover, OD, PhD, then reviews principals and practices of telemedicine for doctors, patients, and the profession to consider (11:47).

]]> 1884 Case Studies in Treating Ocular Surface Disease: Season 4 Don’t miss this season in which our new expert panel of Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO; Emilie Seitz, OD; and Ivan Mac, MD, MBA, discuss unique and challenging cases involving ocular surface disease and dry eye. Fri, 29 Apr 2022 14:20:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry Don’t miss this season in which our new expert panel of Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO; Emilie Seitz, OD; and Ivan Mac, MD, MBA, discuss unique and challenging cases involving ocular surface disease and dry eye. Don’t miss this season in which our new expert panel of Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO; Emilie Seitz, OD; and Ivan Mac, MD, MBA, discuss unique and challenging cases involving ocular surface disease and dry eye.

]]> 2024 CL Legislation • Ophthalmic Pain In this episode of The MOD Pod, Rachael Wruble, OD, FAAO, talks about harmful loopholes in contact lens legislation (00:55) and Tim Poirier, OD, explains the difference between neurotrophic keratitis and neuropathic pain (9:07). Thu, 21 Apr 2022 20:14:54 -0000 full Modern Optometry In this episode of The MOD Pod, Rachael Wruble, OD, FAAO, talks about harmful loopholes in contact lens legislation (00:55) and Tim Poirier, OD, explains the difference between neurotrophic keratitis and neuropathic pain (9:07). In this episode of The MOD Pod, Rachael Wruble, OD, FAAO, talks about harmful loopholes in contact lens legislation (00:55) and Tim Poirier, OD, explains the difference between neurotrophic keratitis and neuropathic pain (9:07).

]]> 1192 Optometric Rights • Myopia • MGD To start off the episode, Rasika Whitesell, OD, talks about how optometric legislation, particularly that affecting scope of practice, can be changed without OD knowledge or approval (00:48). Vittorio Mena, OD, MS, and co-author Katie Connolly, OD, FAAO, then discuss guidelines for managing myopia (8:48), and Hardeep Kataria, OD, FAAO, closes out the episode by explaining how intense pulsed light and thermal pulsation work, when to use them, and more (18:19). Tue, 22 Mar 2022 17:16:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry To start off the episode, Rasika Whitesell, OD, talks about how optometric legislation, particularly that affecting scope of practice, can be changed without OD knowledge or approval (00:48). Vittorio Mena, OD, MS, and co-author Katie Connolly, OD, FAAO, then discuss guidelines for managing myopia (8:48), and Hardeep Kataria, OD, FAAO, closes out the episode by explaining how intense pulsed light and thermal pulsation work, when to use them, and more (18:19). To start off the episode, Rasika Whitesell, OD, talks about how optometric legislation, particularly that affecting scope of practice, can be changed without OD knowledge or approval (00:48). Vittorio Mena, OD, MS, and co-author Katie Connolly, OD, FAAO, then discuss guidelines for managing myopia (8:48), and Hardeep Kataria, OD, FAAO, closes out the episode by explaining how intense pulsed light and thermal pulsation work, when to use them, and more (18:19).

]]> 1755 Case Studies in Treating Ocular Surface Disease: Season 3 Join this season’s new expert panel of Cecelia Koetting, OD; Walt Whitley, OD; and Marjan Farid, MD, as they deliberate on a myriad of interesting cases across the ocular surface spectrum.  Tue, 01 Mar 2022 19:45:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry Join this season’s new expert panel of Cecelia Koetting, OD; Walt Whitley, OD; and Marjan Farid, MD, as they deliberate on a myriad of interesting cases across the ocular surface spectrum.  Join this season’s new expert panel of Cecelia Koetting, OD; Walt Whitley, OD; and Marjan Farid, MD, as they deliberate on a myriad of interesting cases across the ocular surface spectrum. 

]]> 1952 Presbyopia Drops • Glaucoma Diagnostics • Specialty Lenses Rachael A. Wruble, OD, FAAO, leads off the episode with a discussion on how presbyopia-correcting drops will fit into the treatment toolbox (00:45). Daniel Epshtein, OD, FAAO, and co-author Patricia Fulmer, OD, FAAO, follow with a survey of new and next-generation technologies and devices in their piece on innovations in glaucoma diagnostics (08:44). Stephanie Frankel, OD, closes out the episode by explaining how specialty contact lenses fit into the evolving medical optometry practice (18:18). Thu, 17 Feb 2022 15:48:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry Rachael A. Wruble, OD, FAAO, leads off the episode with a discussion on how presbyopia-correcting drops will fit into the treatment toolbox (00:45). Daniel Epshtein, OD, FAAO, and co-author Patricia Fulmer, OD, FAAO, follow with a survey of new and next-generation technologies and devices in their piece on innovations in glaucoma diagnostics (08:44). Stephanie Frankel, OD, closes out the episode by explaining how specialty contact lenses fit into the evolving medical optometry practice (18:18). Rachael A. Wruble, OD, FAAO, leads off the episode with a discussion on how presbyopia-correcting drops will fit into the treatment toolbox (00:45). Daniel Epshtein, OD, FAAO, and co-author Patricia Fulmer, OD, FAAO, follow with a survey of new and next-generation technologies and devices in their piece on innovations in glaucoma diagnostics (08:44). Stephanie Frankel, OD, closes out the episode by explaining how specialty contact lenses fit into the evolving medical optometry practice (18:18).

]]> 1668 Modern Management of Vitreous Opacities: Surgical Considerations How have innovations in surgical instrumentation created an environment in which surgeons are more comfortable performing vitrectomy for vitreous opacities? In the final episode of the miniseries “Modern Management of Vitreous Opacities,” a panel comprised of Walt Whitley, OD, MBA; Alison Early, MD; John Kitchens, MD; and Christina Weng, MD, MBA, discuss the specific innovations that have improved surgical precision and safety, and review which patients are best suited for prompt referral upon presentation of vitreous opacities.  This editorially independent podcast is supported with advertising. Thu, 03 Feb 2022 05:01:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry How have innovations in surgical instrumentation created an environment in which surgeons are more comfortable performing vitrectomy for vitreous opacities? In the final episode of the miniseries “Modern Management of Vitreous Opacities,” a panel comprised of Walt Whitley, OD, MBA; Alison Early, MD; John Kitchens, MD; and Christina Weng, MD, MBA, discuss the specific innovations that have improved surgical precision and safety, and review which patients are best suited for prompt referral upon presentation of vitreous opacities.  This editorially independent podcast is supported with advertising. How have innovations in surgical instrumentation created an environment in which surgeons are more comfortable performing vitrectomy for vitreous opacities? In the final episode of the miniseries “Modern Management of Vitreous Opacities,” a panel comprised of Walt Whitley, OD, MBA; Alison Early, MD; John Kitchens, MD; and Christina Weng, MD, MBA, discuss the specific innovations that have improved surgical precision and safety, and review which patients are best suited for prompt referral upon presentation of vitreous opacities. 

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]]> 1477 Modern Management of Vitreous Opacities: Examination and Referral Which elements of examination must optometrists perfect in order to provide an effective referral for patients with vitreous opacities? On this second episode of the miniseries “Modern Management of Vitreous Opacities,” the panel comprised of Walt Whitley, OD, MBA; Alison Early, MD; John Kitchens, MD; and Christina Weng, MD, MBA, review which elements of examination are most relevant for this condition, which imaging platforms are useful (and not so useful) for documenting vitreous opacities, and the appropriate length of time between patient presentation and surgical intervention.  This editorially independent podcast is supported with advertising. Thu, 27 Jan 2022 05:01:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry Which elements of examination must optometrists perfect in order to provide an effective referral for patients with vitreous opacities? On this second episode of the miniseries “Modern Management of Vitreous Opacities,” the panel comprised of Walt Whitley, OD, MBA; Alison Early, MD; John Kitchens, MD; and Christina Weng, MD, MBA, review which elements of examination are most relevant for this condition, which imaging platforms are useful (and not so useful) for documenting vitreous opacities, and the appropriate length of time between patient presentation and surgical intervention.  This editorially independent podcast is supported with advertising. Which elements of examination must optometrists perfect in order to provide an effective referral for patients with vitreous opacities? On this second episode of the miniseries “Modern Management of Vitreous Opacities,” the panel comprised of Walt Whitley, OD, MBA; Alison Early, MD; John Kitchens, MD; and Christina Weng, MD, MBA, review which elements of examination are most relevant for this condition, which imaging platforms are useful (and not so useful) for documenting vitreous opacities, and the appropriate length of time between patient presentation and surgical intervention. 

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]]> 1504 Managing Ocular Pain • PRP for DED  In the first of this episode's two articles, author Jessica Steen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, presents best practices for managing acute ocular pain (1:13). Mahnia Madan, OD, FAAO, ends the episode by separating the myths from the facts in a discussion on platelet-rich plasma eye drops for the treatment of dry eye disease (9:40). Thu, 20 Jan 2022 09:43:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry  In the first of this episode's two articles, author Jessica Steen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, presents best practices for managing acute ocular pain (1:13). Mahnia Madan, OD, FAAO, ends the episode by separating the myths from the facts in a discussion on platelet-rich plasma eye drops for the treatment of dry eye disease (9:40).  In the first of this episode's two articles, author Jessica Steen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, presents best practices for managing acute ocular pain (1:13). Mahnia Madan, OD, FAAO, ends the episode by separating the myths from the facts in a discussion on platelet-rich plasma eye drops for the treatment of dry eye disease (9:40).

]]> 1150 Modern Management of Vitreous Opacities: Documenting Patient History How can optometrists properly document history for patients presenting with symptomatic vitreous opacities? On this debut episode of the miniseries “Modern Management of Vitreous Opacities,” a panel comprised of Walt Whitley, OD, MBA; Alison Early, MD; John Kitchens, MD; and Christina Weng, MD, MBA, review the specifics of recording symptoms and establishing a timeline for patients with symptomatic vitreous opacities, and discuss whether a standardized methodology for gathering history would have any utility in modern practice.  This editorially independent podcast is supported with advertising. Wed, 19 Jan 2022 16:11:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry How can optometrists properly document history for patients presenting with symptomatic vitreous opacities? On this debut episode of the miniseries “Modern Management of Vitreous Opacities,” a panel comprised of Walt Whitley, OD, MBA; Alison Early, MD; John Kitchens, MD; and Christina Weng, MD, MBA, review the specifics of recording symptoms and establishing a timeline for patients with symptomatic vitreous opacities, and discuss whether a standardized methodology for gathering history would have any utility in modern practice.  This editorially independent podcast is supported with advertising. How can optometrists properly document history for patients presenting with symptomatic vitreous opacities? On this debut episode of the miniseries “Modern Management of Vitreous Opacities,” a panel comprised of Walt Whitley, OD, MBA; Alison Early, MD; John Kitchens, MD; and Christina Weng, MD, MBA, review the specifics of recording symptoms and establishing a timeline for patients with symptomatic vitreous opacities, and discuss whether a standardized methodology for gathering history would have any utility in modern practice. 

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]]> 1586 COVID's Effect on Patient Care • Managing DR This month's episode of The MOD Pod features two articles on the posterior segment. First, hear Jessica Haynes, OD, FAAO, describe the true effect of lapses in care as she talks about how COVID kept retina patients out of her office and led to poorer outcomes for many (1:10). Then, Inrava Khasnabish, OD, FAAO, offers some guidelines for managing patients with diabetic retinopathy, including a review of its stages, and when patients should be referred for care (10:08). Fri, 17 Dec 2021 02:24:28 -0000 full Modern Optometry This month's episode of The MOD Pod features two articles on the posterior segment. First, hear Jessica Haynes, OD, FAAO, describe the true effect of lapses in care as she talks about how COVID kept retina patients out of her office and led to poorer outcomes for many (1:10). Then, Inrava Khasnabish, OD, FAAO, offers some guidelines for managing patients with diabetic retinopathy, including a review of its stages, and when patients should be referred for care (10:08). This month's episode of The MOD Pod features two articles on the posterior segment. First, hear Jessica Haynes, OD, FAAO, describe the true effect of lapses in care as she talks about how COVID kept retina patients out of her office and led to poorer outcomes for many (1:10). Then, Inrava Khasnabish, OD, FAAO, offers some guidelines for managing patients with diabetic retinopathy, including a review of its stages, and when patients should be referred for care (10:08).

]]> 1267 no [Genetics and Eyecare Today] How CXL and Genetic Testing Fit Into the Keratoconus Game Plan The season finale of The MOD Pod’s mini series Genetics and Eyecare Today features Nicole Fram, MD, and Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA. Dr. Fram explains what corneal collagen crosslinking is and shares her protocol for administering the therapy. She also describes the typical situation in which she uses genetic testing using AvaGen™, The Genetic Eye Test (Avellino). Dr. Barnett speaks to the importance of evaluating the family members of patients with keratoconus and explains why she uses genetic testing to screen patients in her practice. Nicole Fram, MD, and Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA Tue, 16 Nov 2021 10:53:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry The season finale of The MOD Pod’s mini series Genetics and Eyecare Today features Nicole Fram, MD, and Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA. Dr. Fram explains what corneal collagen crosslinking is and shares her protocol for administering the therapy. She also describes the typical situation in which she uses genetic testing using AvaGen™, The Genetic Eye Test (Avellino). Dr. Barnett speaks to the importance of evaluating the family members of patients with keratoconus and explains why she uses genetic testing to screen patients in her practice. Nicole Fram, MD, and Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA The season finale of The MOD Pod’s mini series Genetics and Eyecare Today features Nicole Fram, MD, and Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA. Dr. Fram explains what corneal collagen crosslinking is and shares her protocol for administering the therapy. She also describes the typical situation in which she uses genetic testing using AvaGen™, The Genetic Eye Test (Avellino). Dr. Barnett speaks to the importance of evaluating the family members of patients with keratoconus and explains why she uses genetic testing to screen patients in her practice.


Nicole Fram, MD, and Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA

]]> 1478 Vision Screening • A Not-So-Clear-Cut Case In this month's episode, Lori Latowski Grover, OD, PhD, explains why comprehensive eye examinations remain the best approach to improving population health (1:21). Brandon Runyon, OD, FAAO, shares a patient case with a twist that taught him that sometimes obvious findings lead you down the wrong diagnostic path (14:27). Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:17:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry In this month's episode, Lori Latowski Grover, OD, PhD, explains why comprehensive eye examinations remain the best approach to improving population health (1:21). Brandon Runyon, OD, FAAO, shares a patient case with a twist that taught him that sometimes obvious findings lead you down the wrong diagnostic path (14:27). In this month's episode, Lori Latowski Grover, OD, PhD, explains why comprehensive eye examinations remain the best approach to improving population health (1:21). Brandon Runyon, OD, FAAO, shares a patient case with a twist that taught him that sometimes obvious findings lead you down the wrong diagnostic path (14:27).

]]> 1709 Vitreous Opacities: How ODs and MDs Can Collaborate How can retina surgeons work with optometrists to create a framework that best manages the cases of patients with vitreous opacities? To answer this question, John Kitchens, MD, turns to Tarek Hassan, MD, and Walt Whitley, OD, MBA. The panel discusses how collaboration can transition patients smoothly to surgical consultation, the anatomy of a referral, and if some patients are better suited for surgery than others.  Tue, 19 Oct 2021 04:01:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry How can retina surgeons work with optometrists to create a framework that best manages the cases of patients with vitreous opacities? To answer this question, John Kitchens, MD, turns to Tarek Hassan, MD, and Walt Whitley, OD, MBA. The panel discusses how collaboration can transition patients smoothly to surgical consultation, the anatomy of a referral, and if some patients are better suited for surgery than others.  How can retina surgeons work with optometrists to create a framework that best manages the cases of patients with vitreous opacities? To answer this question, John Kitchens, MD, turns to Tarek Hassan, MD, and Walt Whitley, OD, MBA. The panel discusses how collaboration can transition patients smoothly to surgical consultation, the anatomy of a referral, and if some patients are better suited for surgery than others. 

]]> 1345 Patient Guidance • Preoperative Mgmt of OSD • A New Tool for Glaucoma Rebecca Miller, OD, shares her approach to being her patients' trusted source for answers about refractive surgery (00:52). Also, Thomas Chester, OD, FAAO, offers strategies for the successful preoperative management of ocular surface disease in order to avoid surprises after cataract or refractive surgery (6:40). And Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO, discusses a new glaucoma management tool that measures what eye care providers strive to improve: outflow (16:14). Thu, 14 Oct 2021 15:14:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry Rebecca Miller, OD, shares her approach to being her patients' trusted source for answers about refractive surgery (00:52). Also, Thomas Chester, OD, FAAO, offers strategies for the successful preoperative management of ocular surface disease in order to avoid surprises after cataract or refractive surgery (6:40). And Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO, discusses a new glaucoma management tool that measures what eye care providers strive to improve: outflow (16:14). Rebecca Miller, OD, shares her approach to being her patients' trusted source for answers about refractive surgery (00:52). Also, Thomas Chester, OD, FAAO, offers strategies for the successful preoperative management of ocular surface disease in order to avoid surprises after cataract or refractive surgery (6:40). And Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO, discusses a new glaucoma management tool that measures what eye care providers strive to improve: outflow (16:14).

]]> 1548 [Genetics and Eyecare Today] Genetic Testing Builds Confidence In this special edition episode of The MOD Pod’s mini series Genetics and Eyecare Today, three well-known eye care practitioners discuss patient cases that involve the use of genetic testing with AvaGen™, The Genetic Eye Test (Avellino), and weigh in on how this information factors into decisions about each patient's course of treatment. Tue, 21 Sep 2021 15:44:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry In this special edition episode of The MOD Pod’s mini series Genetics and Eyecare Today, three well-known eye care practitioners discuss patient cases that involve the use of genetic testing with AvaGen™, The Genetic Eye Test (Avellino), and weigh in on how this information factors into decisions about each patient's course of treatment. In this special edition episode of The MOD Pod’s mini series Genetics and Eyecare Today, three well-known eye care practitioners discuss patient cases that involve the use of genetic testing with AvaGen™, The Genetic Eye Test (Avellino), and weigh in on how this information factors into decisions about each patient's course of treatment.

]]> 1329 Lyme-Related Infection • Business Tech • Evaluating Tech Investments • Longevity Biotechnology This episode of The MOD Pod starts off with an article by Ayra Sayyed, OD, which she co-authored with William Padula, OD, SFNAP, FAAO, FNORA, on screening for biomarkers of lyme-related infection (00:57). Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO, follows up with her piece on next-level business technologies (16:43), which is complemented by an article on why it's important to stay at the forefront of eye care technology by Aaron Lech, OD, FAAO (24:31). To end the episode, Lindsay Ciocco, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, and Benjamin Wu, OD, take turns reading their article on the emergence of longevity biotechnology in eye care (34:52). Thu, 16 Sep 2021 08:17:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry This episode of The MOD Pod starts off with an article by Ayra Sayyed, OD, which she co-authored with William Padula, OD, SFNAP, FAAO, FNORA, on screening for biomarkers of lyme-related infection (00:57). Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO, follows up with her piece on next-level business technologies (16:43), which is complemented by an article on why it's important to stay at the forefront of eye care technology by Aaron Lech, OD, FAAO (24:31). To end the episode, Lindsay Ciocco, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, and Benjamin Wu, OD, take turns reading their article on the emergence of longevity biotechnology in eye care (34:52). This episode of The MOD Pod starts off with an article by Ayra Sayyed, OD, which she co-authored with William Padula, OD, SFNAP, FAAO, FNORA, on screening for biomarkers of lyme-related infection (00:57). Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO, follows up with her piece on next-level business technologies (16:43), which is complemented by an article on why it's important to stay at the forefront of eye care technology by Aaron Lech, OD, FAAO (24:31). To end the episode, Lindsay Ciocco, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, and Benjamin Wu, OD, take turns reading their article on the emergence of longevity biotechnology in eye care (34:52).

]]> 2811 Burnout • Neuropathic Pain • The Optometric Journey • Damon Dierker Richard Mangan, OD, FAAO, begins the episode by addressing physician burnout and its implications (0:50), after which Scott Hauswirth, OD, FAAO, offers tips for identifying and managing neuropathic pain in patients with dry eye (10:32). Moving things to a lighter note, Justin Bazan, OD, shares his story on how he made his way from student to employee and then on to OD owner (31:50). Last, but not least, hear what inspired Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, to pursue a career in optometry and what makes up a typical day for him (41:06). Tue, 17 Aug 2021 11:30:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry Richard Mangan, OD, FAAO, begins the episode by addressing physician burnout and its implications (0:50), after which Scott Hauswirth, OD, FAAO, offers tips for identifying and managing neuropathic pain in patients with dry eye (10:32). Moving things to a lighter note, Justin Bazan, OD, shares his story on how he made his way from student to employee and then on to OD owner (31:50). Last, but not least, hear what inspired Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, to pursue a career in optometry and what makes up a typical day for him (41:06). Richard Mangan, OD, FAAO, begins the episode by addressing physician burnout and its implications (0:50), after which Scott Hauswirth, OD, FAAO, offers tips for identifying and managing neuropathic pain in patients with dry eye (10:32). Moving things to a lighter note, Justin Bazan, OD, shares his story on how he made his way from student to employee and then on to OD owner (31:50). Last, but not least, hear what inspired Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, to pursue a career in optometry and what makes up a typical day for him (41:06).

]]> 3156 [Genetics and Eyecare Today] Common Questions Patients Ask Genetic Counselors and How to Talk to Them About Testing In the latest special edition episode of The MOD Pod's mini series Genetics and Eyecare Today, the focus is on the patient. Drs. Elizabeth Yeu and Melissa Barnett speak with a genetic counselor at Avellino, who explains what to expect from a genetic counseling session and answers common questions patients may have. Drs. Yeu and Barnett also discuss the role of the eye care practitioner in discussing AvaGen™, The Genetic Eye Test (Avellino) with patients. Mon, 26 Jul 2021 18:46:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry In the latest special edition episode of The MOD Pod's mini series Genetics and Eyecare Today, the focus is on the patient. Drs. Elizabeth Yeu and Melissa Barnett speak with a genetic counselor at Avellino, who explains what to expect from a genetic counseling session and answers common questions patients may have. Drs. Yeu and Barnett also discuss the role of the eye care practitioner in discussing AvaGen™, The Genetic Eye Test (Avellino) with patients. In the latest special edition episode of The MOD Pod's mini series Genetics and Eyecare Today, the focus is on the patient. Drs. Elizabeth Yeu and Melissa Barnett speak with a genetic counselor at Avellino, who explains what to expect from a genetic counseling session and answers common questions patients may have. Drs. Yeu and Barnett also discuss the role of the eye care practitioner in discussing AvaGen™, The Genetic Eye Test (Avellino) with patients.

]]> 996 Specialty Lens Training • Diplopia • Marketing • Rich Mangan Stephanie L. Woo, OD, FAAO, FSLS, shares her secret to training staff for specialty lenses (0:55). Molly Ann R. Clymer, OD, FAAO, recounts the case of a patient with vertical diplopia and light near dissociation secondary to a pineal gland tumor (9:38). Get a step-by-step guide on how to use Facebook to market your practice from Jason E. Compton, OD, FAAO (23:37). To end the episode, find out a little more about Richard Mangan, OD, FAAO, including how he got into hand-crafting tobacco pipes (32:44). Fri, 16 Jul 2021 11:11:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry Stephanie L. Woo, OD, FAAO, FSLS, shares her secret to training staff for specialty lenses (0:55). Molly Ann R. Clymer, OD, FAAO, recounts the case of a patient with vertical diplopia and light near dissociation secondary to a pineal gland tumor (9:38). Get a step-by-step guide on how to use Facebook to market your practice from Jason E. Compton, OD, FAAO (23:37). To end the episode, find out a little more about Richard Mangan, OD, FAAO, including how he got into hand-crafting tobacco pipes (32:44). Stephanie L. Woo, OD, FAAO, FSLS, shares her secret to training staff for specialty lenses (0:55). Molly Ann R. Clymer, OD, FAAO, recounts the case of a patient with vertical diplopia and light near dissociation secondary to a pineal gland tumor (9:38). Get a step-by-step guide on how to use Facebook to market your practice from Jason E. Compton, OD, FAAO (23:37). To end the episode, find out a little more about Richard Mangan, OD, FAAO, including how he got into hand-crafting tobacco pipes (32:44).

]]> 2521 [Genetics and Eyecare Today] The Role of Genetic Testing and Early Keratoconus Diagnosis In another special edition episode of The MOD Pod's mini-series Genetics and Eyecare Today, Drs. John Gelles and William Trattler talk about corneal collagen cross-linking and distinguishing between a patient with progressive myopia or developing keratoconus. Drs. Gelles and Trattler also discuss the role of AvaGen™, The Genetic Eye Test Test (Avellino) in helping diagnose keratoconus, and they learn from Nazneen Aziz, PhD, how genetic counselors can benefit both doctors and their patients when interpreting genetic test results. Tue, 22 Jun 2021 10:44:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry In another special edition episode of The MOD Pod's mini-series Genetics and Eyecare Today, Drs. John Gelles and William Trattler talk about corneal collagen cross-linking and distinguishing between a patient with progressive myopia or developing keratoconus. Drs. Gelles and Trattler also discuss the role of AvaGen™, The Genetic Eye Test Test (Avellino) in helping diagnose keratoconus, and they learn from Nazneen Aziz, PhD, how genetic counselors can benefit both doctors and their patients when interpreting genetic test results. In another special edition episode of The MOD Pod's mini-series Genetics and Eyecare Today, Drs. John Gelles and William Trattler talk about corneal collagen cross-linking and distinguishing between a patient with progressive myopia or developing keratoconus. Drs. Gelles and Trattler also discuss the role of AvaGen™, The Genetic Eye Test Test (Avellino) in helping diagnose keratoconus, and they learn from Nazneen Aziz, PhD, how genetic counselors can benefit both doctors and their patients when interpreting genetic test results.

]]> 1656 CL Offerings • Ocular Homeostasis • Future of EW Lenses Jennifer Wademan, OD, explains why choosing a limited number of contact lens brands to fit and sell makes sense (1:02). Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO, provides a crash course on ocular homeostasis, describes how contact lens wear disrupts the ocular surface, and suggests ways to restore balance (9:19). Chandra Mickles, OD, MS, FAAO, FSLS, ends the episode by considering both answers to the question, "Will extended wear contact lenses always have a place (18:00)?" Tue, 15 Jun 2021 08:22:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry Jennifer Wademan, OD, explains why choosing a limited number of contact lens brands to fit and sell makes sense (1:02). Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO, provides a crash course on ocular homeostasis, describes how contact lens wear disrupts the ocular surface, and suggests ways to restore balance (9:19). Chandra Mickles, OD, MS, FAAO, FSLS, ends the episode by considering both answers to the question, "Will extended wear contact lenses always have a place (18:00)?" Jennifer Wademan, OD, explains why choosing a limited number of contact lens brands to fit and sell makes sense (1:02). Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO, provides a crash course on ocular homeostasis, describes how contact lens wear disrupts the ocular surface, and suggests ways to restore balance (9:19). Chandra Mickles, OD, MS, FAAO, FSLS, ends the episode by considering both answers to the question, "Will extended wear contact lenses always have a place (18:00)?"

]]> 1832 Case Studies in Treating Ocular Surface Disease: Season 2 Chris Starr, MD leads a new expert panel of Preeya Gupta, MD; Douglas DeVries, OD; and Leslie O’Dell, OD, as they deliberate on a myriad of interesting cases across the ocular surface spectrum.  Thu, 03 Jun 2021 11:01:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry Chris Starr, MD leads a new expert panel of Preeya Gupta, MD; Douglas DeVries, OD; and Leslie O’Dell, OD, as they deliberate on a myriad of interesting cases across the ocular surface spectrum.  Chris Starr, MD leads a new expert panel of Preeya Gupta, MD; Douglas DeVries, OD; and Leslie O’Dell, OD, as they deliberate on a myriad of interesting cases across the ocular surface spectrum. 

]]> 1896 [Genetics and Eyecare Today] How Genetic Data Can Help Guide Decisions In this special-edition episode of The MOD Pod’s mini-series, Genetics and Eyecare Today, Drs. Liz Yeu and John Gelles detail their experience using Avellino’s AvaGen Genetic Eye Test. They discuss how this test can help lay the groundwork for personalized keratoconus management. Thu, 27 May 2021 14:40:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry In this special-edition episode of The MOD Pod’s mini-series, Genetics and Eyecare Today, Drs. Liz Yeu and John Gelles detail their experience using Avellino’s AvaGen Genetic Eye Test. They discuss how this test can help lay the groundwork for personalized keratoconus management. In this special-edition episode of The MOD Pod’s mini-series, Genetics and Eyecare Today, Drs. Liz Yeu and John Gelles detail their experience using Avellino’s AvaGen Genetic Eye Test. They discuss how this test can help lay the groundwork for personalized keratoconus management.

]]> 1344 Pediatric Dry Eye • Ptosis • Melanoma • Jackie Garlich, OD Ahmad Fahmy, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, discusses dry eye disease in the pediatric population (1:07); Kelly A. Malloy, OD, FAAO, provides a rundown on ocular ptosis and its differential diagnosis (10:24); Jonathan D. Andrews, OD, FAAO, explains the importance of understanding the incidence, origin, morphology, treatment of, and overall outcomes of intraocular melanomas (20:23); and we learn some fun facts about Jaclyn Garlich, OD, FAAO (38:39). Tue, 18 May 2021 17:54:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry Ahmad Fahmy, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, discusses dry eye disease in the pediatric population (1:07); Kelly A. Malloy, OD, FAAO, provides a rundown on ocular ptosis and its differential diagnosis (10:24); Jonathan D. Andrews, OD, FAAO, explains the importance of understanding the incidence, origin, morphology, treatment of, and overall outcomes of intraocular melanomas (20:23); and we learn some fun facts about Jaclyn Garlich, OD, FAAO (38:39). Ahmad Fahmy, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, discusses dry eye disease in the pediatric population (1:07); Kelly A. Malloy, OD, FAAO, provides a rundown on ocular ptosis and its differential diagnosis (10:24); Jonathan D. Andrews, OD, FAAO, explains the importance of understanding the incidence, origin, morphology, treatment of, and overall outcomes of intraocular melanomas (20:23); and we learn some fun facts about Jaclyn Garlich, OD, FAAO (38:39).

]]> 2770 How are innovations in genetic testing affecting eyecare? In the first episode of the Genetics and Eyecare Today podcast mini-series, Elizabeth Yeu, MD, and John Gelles, OD take a broad look at genetic testing and how it relates to eyecare. The pair discuss how recent innovations in genetic testing have affected screening, diagnosis, and care of patients with corneal dystrophies, as well as keratoconus.  Tue, 27 Apr 2021 20:31:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry In the first episode of the Genetics and Eyecare Today podcast mini-series, Elizabeth Yeu, MD, and John Gelles, OD take a broad look at genetic testing and how it relates to eyecare. The pair discuss how recent innovations in genetic testing have affected screening, diagnosis, and care of patients with corneal dystrophies, as well as keratoconus.  In the first episode of the Genetics and Eyecare Today podcast mini-series, Elizabeth Yeu, MD, and John Gelles, OD take a broad look at genetic testing and how it relates to eyecare. The pair discuss how recent innovations in genetic testing have affected screening, diagnosis, and care of patients with corneal dystrophies, as well as keratoconus. 

]]> 1268 Cornea & Anterior Segment Disease • Neuro-Optometry Steven Sorkin, OD, FSLS, gives a brief review of corneal dystrophies (0:49); Shora Ansari, OD, MS, shares diagnostic pearls for giant papillary conjunctivitis (10:01); and Carlo J. Pelino, OD, FAAO, explains why proper history, thorough examination, testing, imaging, and communication are essential for the timely diagnosis and management of neurologic conditions (20:27). Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:22:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry Steven Sorkin, OD, FSLS, gives a brief review of corneal dystrophies (0:49); Shora Ansari, OD, MS, shares diagnostic pearls for giant papillary conjunctivitis (10:01); and Carlo J. Pelino, OD, FAAO, explains why proper history, thorough examination, testing, imaging, and communication are essential for the timely diagnosis and management of neurologic conditions (20:27). Steven Sorkin, OD, FSLS, gives a brief review of corneal dystrophies (0:49); Shora Ansari, OD, MS, shares diagnostic pearls for giant papillary conjunctivitis (10:01); and Carlo J. Pelino, OD, FAAO, explains why proper history, thorough examination, testing, imaging, and communication are essential for the timely diagnosis and management of neurologic conditions (20:27).

]]> 1931 Disruption • Allergies • Nate R. Lighthizer, OD Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, gives her take on how some things we have seen as threats to optometrists may actually offer opportunities (0:51). Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO, explains why although ocular allergies may be the easy answer when reviewing a patient's signs and symptoms, but it pays to make the effort to diagnose and treat correctly, because symptoms commonly associated with ocular allergy are often shared with other conditions (9:57). Finally, hear why Nate R. Lighthizer, OD, FAAO, became an optometrist, how he got into electrodiagnostics, and more (19:44). Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:01:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, gives her take on how some things we have seen as threats to optometrists may actually offer opportunities (0:51). Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO, explains why although ocular allergies may be the easy answer when reviewing a patient's signs and symptoms, but it pays to make the effort to diagnose and treat correctly, because symptoms commonly associated with ocular allergy are often shared with other conditions (9:57). Finally, hear why Nate R. Lighthizer, OD, FAAO, became an optometrist, how he got into electrodiagnostics, and more (19:44). Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, gives her take on how some things we have seen as threats to optometrists may actually offer opportunities (0:51). Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO, explains why although ocular allergies may be the easy answer when reviewing a patient's signs and symptoms, but it pays to make the effort to diagnose and treat correctly, because symptoms commonly associated with ocular allergy are often shared with other conditions (9:57). Finally, hear why Nate R. Lighthizer, OD, FAAO, became an optometrist, how he got into electrodiagnostics, and more (19:44).

]]> 1912 Presbyopia • Dry Eye • Staff Management • OD Profiles Mark Schaeffer, OD, offers guidance for handling presbyopic patients who have never before needed vision correction (0:50). Rebecca Miller, OD, gives advice on how to incorporate autologous serum eye drops into a dry eye protocol (7:58). Get five pearls for improving employee relationships and eliminating wasted time from Solomon Gould, OD, MBA (15:02). In the last segment of the episode, learn more about Roxanne Achong-Coan, OD, FAAO, FIAOMC, FSLS. Hear what advice she has for other ODs looking to open their own practices, what it's like to work in the same practice as her husband, and more (26:48). Wed, 17 Feb 2021 17:54:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry Mark Schaeffer, OD, offers guidance for handling presbyopic patients who have never before needed vision correction (0:50). Rebecca Miller, OD, gives advice on how to incorporate autologous serum eye drops into a dry eye protocol (7:58). Get five pearls for improving employee relationships and eliminating wasted time from Solomon Gould, OD, MBA (15:02). In the last segment of the episode, learn more about Roxanne Achong-Coan, OD, FAAO, FIAOMC, FSLS. Hear what advice she has for other ODs looking to open their own practices, what it's like to work in the same practice as her husband, and more (26:48). Mark Schaeffer, OD, offers guidance for handling presbyopic patients who have never before needed vision correction (0:50). Rebecca Miller, OD, gives advice on how to incorporate autologous serum eye drops into a dry eye protocol (7:58). Get five pearls for improving employee relationships and eliminating wasted time from Solomon Gould, OD, MBA (15:02). In the last segment of the episode, learn more about Roxanne Achong-Coan, OD, FAAO, FIAOMC, FSLS. Hear what advice she has for other ODs looking to open their own practices, what it's like to work in the same practice as her husband, and more (26:48).

]]> 2267 Glaucoma Suspects • Diagnosis and Treatment Trends • The Role of Laser in OAG • When to Add a Second Drop First, Michael Cymbor, OD, FAAO, and Nicole Stout, OD, FAAO, walk through the steps of what to do once a patient is identified as a glaucoma suspect, then Paul Hammond, OD, FAAO, provides a rundown of the latest trends in glaucoma diagnosis and treatment. Next, Aaron McNulty, OD, FAAO, discusses the changing role of laser in the management of patients with open-angle glaucoma, and Matthew D. Bovenzi, OD, FAAO, Dipl(ABO), closes the episode with his article on adjunctive therapy for patients with glaucoma, specifically when it makes sense to consider adding a second drop.   Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:57:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry First, Michael Cymbor, OD, FAAO, and Nicole Stout, OD, FAAO, walk through the steps of what to do once a patient is identified as a glaucoma suspect, then Paul Hammond, OD, FAAO, provides a rundown of the latest trends in glaucoma diagnosis and treatment. Next, Aaron McNulty, OD, FAAO, discusses the changing role of laser in the management of patients with open-angle glaucoma, and Matthew D. Bovenzi, OD, FAAO, Dipl(ABO), closes the episode with his article on adjunctive therapy for patients with glaucoma, specifically when it makes sense to consider adding a second drop.   First, Michael Cymbor, OD, FAAO, and Nicole Stout, OD, FAAO, walk through the steps of what to do once a patient is identified as a glaucoma suspect, then Paul Hammond, OD, FAAO, provides a rundown of the latest trends in glaucoma diagnosis and treatment. Next, Aaron McNulty, OD, FAAO, discusses the changing role of laser in the management of patients with open-angle glaucoma, and Matthew D. Bovenzi, OD, FAAO, Dipl(ABO), closes the episode with his article on adjunctive therapy for patients with glaucoma, specifically when it makes sense to consider adding a second drop.  

]]> 2851 Part 2: Contact Lens Business in The COVID-19 Era: Products on the Market The conclusion of our two-part special episode of The MOD Pod – Contact Lens Business in the COVID-19 Era: Products on the Market. Listen to Jeffrey Lewis, OD; Anith Pillai, OD, FSLS; Jennifer Tsai, OD; and Jessica Yu, OD, FAAO, discuss advancements and best practices when fitting scleral lenses and managing myopic patients. The panel also fields an audience question and answer session from a recent webinar event. Mon, 18 Jan 2021 14:06:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry The conclusion of our two-part special episode of The MOD Pod – Contact Lens Business in the COVID-19 Era: Products on the Market. Listen to Jeffrey Lewis, OD; Anith Pillai, OD, FSLS; Jennifer Tsai, OD; and Jessica Yu, OD, FAAO, discuss advancements and best practices when fitting scleral lenses and managing myopic patients. The panel also fields an audience question and answer session from a recent webinar event. The conclusion of our two-part special episode of The MOD Pod – Contact Lens Business in the COVID-19 Era: Products on the Market. Listen to Jeffrey Lewis, OD; Anith Pillai, OD, FSLS; Jennifer Tsai, OD; and Jessica Yu, OD, FAAO, discuss advancements and best practices when fitting scleral lenses and managing myopic patients. The panel also fields an audience question and answer session from a recent webinar event.

]]> 2579 Best Practices for Comanaging with Telemedicine Ranya Habash, MD; Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO; Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, MS; and Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, discuss the best ways to find synergy while comanaging telemedicine patients and adapting to a new normal.  Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:00:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry Ranya Habash, MD; Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO; Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, MS; and Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, discuss the best ways to find synergy while comanaging telemedicine patients and adapting to a new normal.  Ranya Habash, MD; Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO; Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, MS; and Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, discuss the best ways to find synergy while comanaging telemedicine patients and adapting to a new normal. 

]]> 2242 Telehealth: Do’s and Don’ts from the Experts In the COVID-19 era of telemedicine, Ranya Habash, MD; Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO; Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, MS; and Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, share what works in their practices—and what doesn’t.  Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:00:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry In the COVID-19 era of telemedicine, Ranya Habash, MD; Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO; Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, MS; and Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, share what works in their practices—and what doesn’t.  In the COVID-19 era of telemedicine, Ranya Habash, MD; Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO; Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, MS; and Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, share what works in their practices—and what doesn’t. 

]]> 2232 Part 1: Contact Lens Business in The COVID-19 Era: Products on the Market The first part of our two-part special episode of The MOD Pod – Contact Lens Business in the COVID-19 Era: Products on the Market. Listen to Jeffrey Lewis, OD; Anith Pillai, OD, FSLS; Jennifer Tsai, OD; and Jessica Yu, OD, FAAO, discuss trends in contact lens utilization, patient profiles, and best practices when fitting new lens types. Fri, 08 Jan 2021 05:05:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry The first part of our two-part special episode of The MOD Pod – Contact Lens Business in the COVID-19 Era: Products on the Market. Listen to Jeffrey Lewis, OD; Anith Pillai, OD, FSLS; Jennifer Tsai, OD; and Jessica Yu, OD, FAAO, discuss trends in contact lens utilization, patient profiles, and best practices when fitting new lens types. The first part of our two-part special episode of The MOD Pod – Contact Lens Business in the COVID-19 Era: Products on the Market. Listen to Jeffrey Lewis, OD; Anith Pillai, OD, FSLS; Jennifer Tsai, OD; and Jessica Yu, OD, FAAO, discuss trends in contact lens utilization, patient profiles, and best practices when fitting new lens types.

]]> 1914 Case Studies in Treating Ocular Surface Disease Join our expert panel of Ivan Mac, MD; Damon Dierker, OD; and Brandon Ayres, MD, as they deliberate on a myriad of interesting cases across the ocular surface spectrum.  Thu, 07 Jan 2021 22:31:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry Join our expert panel of Ivan Mac, MD; Damon Dierker, OD; and Brandon Ayres, MD, as they deliberate on a myriad of interesting cases across the ocular surface spectrum.  Join our expert panel of Ivan Mac, MD; Damon Dierker, OD; and Brandon Ayres, MD, as they deliberate on a myriad of interesting cases across the ocular surface spectrum. 

]]> 1761 Retinal Lesions • Demodex Blepharitis • Opportunities in COVID • Walt Whitley, OD This month, we hear four more articles from Modern Optometry’s final issue of 2020—all of which are on different topics. First, Jessica Haynes, OD, FAAO, talks about some of the more common retinal lesions ODs can encounter in the clinic, because recognizing the presentations of these common culprits can help clinicians refer patients promptly when necessary (00:48). Next up is Jaclyn Garlich, OD, FAAO, with a primer on Demodex blepharitis: what it is, how to manage and educate patients, and options for treatment (12:07). Stephen Cohen, OD, follows with ideas for boosting a practice’s health as optometrists move forward in and eventually after, the COVID-19 pandemic (21:44). In the final segment of the episode we hear about when Walter O. Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO, decided to pursue a career in optometry, what has been the most memorable experience of his career so far, and more (33:44). Mon, 21 Dec 2020 11:54:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry This month, we hear four more articles from Modern Optometry’s final issue of 2020—all of which are on different topics. First, Jessica Haynes, OD, FAAO, talks about some of the more common retinal lesions ODs can encounter in the clinic, because recognizing the presentations of these common culprits can help clinicians refer patients promptly when necessary (00:48). Next up is Jaclyn Garlich, OD, FAAO, with a primer on Demodex blepharitis: what it is, how to manage and educate patients, and options for treatment (12:07). Stephen Cohen, OD, follows with ideas for boosting a practice’s health as optometrists move forward in and eventually after, the COVID-19 pandemic (21:44). In the final segment of the episode we hear about when Walter O. Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO, decided to pursue a career in optometry, what has been the most memorable experience of his career so far, and more (33:44). This month, we hear four more articles from Modern Optometry’s final issue of 2020—all of which are on different topics. First, Jessica Haynes, OD, FAAO, talks about some of the more common retinal lesions ODs can encounter in the clinic, because recognizing the presentations of these common culprits can help clinicians refer patients promptly when necessary (00:48). Next up is Jaclyn Garlich, OD, FAAO, with a primer on Demodex blepharitis: what it is, how to manage and educate patients, and options for treatment (12:07). Stephen Cohen, OD, follows with ideas for boosting a practice’s health as optometrists move forward in and eventually after, the COVID-19 pandemic (21:44). In the final segment of the episode we hear about when Walter O. Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO, decided to pursue a career in optometry, what has been the most memorable experience of his career so far, and more (33:44).

]]> 2663 Shifting the Perspective: Presbyopia and Patient Needs in the Modern Age Presbyopia affects 1.8 billion people globally and is a tremendous frustration for both the patients who have it and the physicians who treat it. In this episode of The MOD Pod, Selina McGee, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, explores how presbyopia negatively affects quality of life, and why it's important for optometrists to educate patients. Sun, 20 Dec 2020 05:01:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry Presbyopia affects 1.8 billion people globally and is a tremendous frustration for both the patients who have it and the physicians who treat it. In this episode of The MOD Pod, Selina McGee, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, explores how presbyopia negatively affects quality of life, and why it's important for optometrists to educate patients. Presbyopia affects 1.8 billion people globally and is a tremendous frustration for both the patients who have it and the physicians who treat it. In this episode of The MOD Pod, Selina McGee, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, explores how presbyopia negatively affects quality of life, and why it's important for optometrists to educate patients.

]]> 948 Business Pearls From Successful ODs In this month's business-focused episode, Melanie Denton Dombrowski, OD, MBA, FAAO, shares her first-hand experience on opening a practice cold (00:52), then Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, provides five tactics to sustain a practice's growth, success, and relevance (9:50). Jason E. Compton, OD, FAAO, follows with some great tips for developing a practice marketing plan (17:42), and Rachael Wruble, OD, FAAO, offers guidance on how to approach three common insurance and reimbursement problems (24:29). Thu, 03 Dec 2020 18:26:31 -0000 full Modern Optometry In this month's business-focused episode, Melanie Denton Dombrowski, OD, MBA, FAAO, shares her first-hand experience on opening a practice cold (00:52), then Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, provides five tactics to sustain a practice's growth, success, and relevance (9:50). Jason E. Compton, OD, FAAO, follows with some great tips for developing a practice marketing plan (17:42), and Rachael Wruble, OD, FAAO, offers guidance on how to approach three common insurance and reimbursement problems (24:29). In this month's business-focused episode, Melanie Denton Dombrowski, OD, MBA, FAAO, shares her first-hand experience on opening a practice cold (00:52), then Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, provides five tactics to sustain a practice's growth, success, and relevance (9:50). Jason E. Compton, OD, FAAO, follows with some great tips for developing a practice marketing plan (17:42), and Rachael Wruble, OD, FAAO, offers guidance on how to approach three common insurance and reimbursement problems (24:29).

]]> 2052 AMD: Optimize Outcomes With Early Detection Listen in as S. Barry Eiden, OD, FAAO; Dorothy Hitchmoth, OD; and Mary Beth Yackey, OD, join host Damon Dierker, OD, for a discussion of the important role that early detection of age-related macular degeneration plays in optimizing patient visual outcomes, and how the ForeseeHome AMD Monitoring Program aids practitioners in this endeavor. Fri, 06 Nov 2020 05:01:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry Listen in as S. Barry Eiden, OD, FAAO; Dorothy Hitchmoth, OD; and Mary Beth Yackey, OD, join host Damon Dierker, OD, for a discussion of the important role that early detection of age-related macular degeneration plays in optimizing patient visual outcomes, and how the ForeseeHome AMD Monitoring Program aids practitioners in this endeavor. Listen in as S. Barry Eiden, OD, FAAO; Dorothy Hitchmoth, OD; and Mary Beth Yackey, OD, join host Damon Dierker, OD, for a discussion of the important role that early detection of age-related macular degeneration plays in optimizing patient visual outcomes, and how the ForeseeHome AMD Monitoring Program aids practitioners in this endeavor.

]]> 3552 Maximizing Practice Efficiency through Telemedicine Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO; Josh Johnston, OD, FAAO; Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO; and Walt Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO, discuss best implementation practices for telemedicine and speculate about its future based on its versatility.  Thu, 29 Oct 2020 13:01:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO; Josh Johnston, OD, FAAO; Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO; and Walt Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO, discuss best implementation practices for telemedicine and speculate about its future based on its versatility.  Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO; Josh Johnston, OD, FAAO; Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO; and Walt Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO, discuss best implementation practices for telemedicine and speculate about its future based on its versatility. 

]]> 2289 Adopting Telemedicine the Smart Way Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, leads a faculty panel including Josh Johnston, OD, FAAO; Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO; and Walt Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO, on the differences between routine care and notable complexities when using telemedicine. Thu, 29 Oct 2020 12:59:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, leads a faculty panel including Josh Johnston, OD, FAAO; Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO; and Walt Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO, on the differences between routine care and notable complexities when using telemedicine. Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, leads a faculty panel including Josh Johnston, OD, FAAO; Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO; and Walt Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO, on the differences between routine care and notable complexities when using telemedicine.

]]> 1887 Economic Forces & Cataract Surgery • Troubleshooting Unhappy Cataract Patients • Oral Meds & COVID-19 In this month's episode, Robert Chu, OD, explains how optometry can help to improve efficiency by participating in perioperative cataract surgery care in the article he co-wrote with his brother Richard Chu, DO (0:45). Kayla Karpuk, OD, offers some tips for helping unhappy cataract surgery patients cross the goal line to 20/happy in the article she cowrote with Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO, (9:33) and in the last segment of the episode, Tracy Offerdahl, BSc, PharmD, FAAO, provides an update on oral medications used in the COVID-19 era (16:40). Thu, 22 Oct 2020 21:57:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry In this month's episode, Robert Chu, OD, explains how optometry can help to improve efficiency by participating in perioperative cataract surgery care in the article he co-wrote with his brother Richard Chu, DO (0:45). Kayla Karpuk, OD, offers some tips for helping unhappy cataract surgery patients cross the goal line to 20/happy in the article she cowrote with Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO, (9:33) and in the last segment of the episode, Tracy Offerdahl, BSc, PharmD, FAAO, provides an update on oral medications used in the COVID-19 era (16:40). In this month's episode, Robert Chu, OD, explains how optometry can help to improve efficiency by participating in perioperative cataract surgery care in the article he co-wrote with his brother Richard Chu, DO (0:45). Kayla Karpuk, OD, offers some tips for helping unhappy cataract surgery patients cross the goal line to 20/happy in the article she cowrote with Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO, (9:33) and in the last segment of the episode, Tracy Offerdahl, BSc, PharmD, FAAO, provides an update on oral medications used in the COVID-19 era (16:40).

]]> 1733 Part 2: Contact Lens Business and Patient Safety in The COVID-19 Era: Redefining Normal The conclusion of our two-part special episode of The MOD Pod – Contact Lens Business and Patient Safety in the COVID-19 Era: Redefining Normal. Listen to Rachael Wruble, OD, FAAO, speak with colleagues Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO; William To, OD; and Justin Weigel, OD, about how they navigated the immediate challenges COVID-19 posed on their contact lens businesses, what protocols they implemented to promote patient and staff safety, and the strategies they used to strengthen their practices through the pandemic and beyond. Wed, 14 Oct 2020 20:07:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry The conclusion of our two-part special episode of The MOD Pod – Contact Lens Business and Patient Safety in the COVID-19 Era: Redefining Normal. Listen to Rachael Wruble, OD, FAAO, speak with colleagues Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO; William To, OD; and Justin Weigel, OD, about how they navigated the immediate challenges COVID-19 posed on their contact lens businesses, what protocols they implemented to promote patient and staff safety, and the strategies they used to strengthen their practices through the pandemic and beyond. The conclusion of our two-part special episode of The MOD Pod – Contact Lens Business and Patient Safety in the COVID-19 Era: Redefining Normal. Listen to Rachael Wruble, OD, FAAO, speak with colleagues Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO; William To, OD; and Justin Weigel, OD, about how they navigated the immediate challenges COVID-19 posed on their contact lens businesses, what protocols they implemented to promote patient and staff safety, and the strategies they used to strengthen their practices through the pandemic and beyond.

]]> 1649 Telemedicine • Neurologic Visual Field Loss • Healthy Lens Wear There's a mixed bag of treats for you in this episode. Hear Thomas Cheezum, OD, CPC, COPC, talk about post-pandemic opportunities for telemedicine (0:56), then listen as Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO, provides a lesson on neurologic visual field loss (10:06). Chandra Mickles, OD, MSc, FAAO, FSLS, follows that up with an informative piece on reinforcing healthy contact lens wear (17:24). Last but not least, if you wanted to know more about Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, now's your chance as Modern Optometry gets Up Close and personal with our question-and-answer section (31:23). Mon, 28 Sep 2020 15:33:30 -0000 full Modern Optometry There's a mixed bag of treats for you in this episode. Hear Thomas Cheezum, OD, CPC, COPC, talk about post-pandemic opportunities for telemedicine (0:56), then listen as Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO, provides a lesson on neurologic visual field loss (10:06). Chandra Mickles, OD, MSc, FAAO, FSLS, follows that up with an informative piece on reinforcing healthy contact lens wear (17:24). Last but not least, if you wanted to know more about Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, now's your chance as Modern Optometry gets Up Close and personal with our question-and-answer section (31:23). There's a mixed bag of treats for you in this episode. Hear Thomas Cheezum, OD, CPC, COPC, talk about post-pandemic opportunities for telemedicine (0:56), then listen as Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO, provides a lesson on neurologic visual field loss (10:06). Chandra Mickles, OD, MSc, FAAO, FSLS, follows that up with an informative piece on reinforcing healthy contact lens wear (17:24). Last but not least, if you wanted to know more about Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, now's your chance as Modern Optometry gets Up Close and personal with our question-and-answer section (31:23).

]]> 2571 Part 1: Contact Lens Business and Patient Safety in The COVID-19 Era: Redefining Normal Mon, 14 Sep 2020 15:31:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry

]]> 1859 OSD All Day If you're looking to relax to the sweet sounds of your colleagues talking about diagnosing and treating ocular surface disease, then this is the episode for you! All of these articles can be found in the July/August issue of Modern Optometry and are read by the authors themselves. First up is Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, with a summary of the latest innovations in dry eye treatment (0:56), followed by Seema Nanda, OD, who has some great tips for differentiating between Sjögren syndrome dry eye and non-Sjögren syndrome dry eye (9:37). The next article in the episode is from the issue's subfocus on the female eye, but also crosses into the realm of ocular surface disease. Tracy Doll, OD, FAAO, provides an examination of the changing ocular surface through the stages of life (21:32). Last but not least, no episode would be complete without the latest addition of our Up Close column (31:35). This time you'll learn all about MOD's own Leslie O'Dell, OD, FAAO. Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:57:00 -0000 full Modern Optometry If you're looking to relax to the sweet sounds of your colleagues talking about diagnosing and treating ocular surface disease, then this is the episode for you! All of these articles can be found in the July/August issue of Modern Optometry and are read by the authors themselves. First up is Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, with a summary of the latest innovations in dry eye treatment (0:56), followed by Seema Nanda, OD, who has some great tips for differentiating between Sjögren syndrome dry eye and non-Sjögren syndrome dry eye (9:37). The next article in the episode is from the issue's subfocus on the female eye, but also crosses into the realm of ocular surface disease. Tracy Doll, OD, FAAO, provides an examination of the changing ocular surface through the stages of life (21:32). Last but not least, no episode would be complete without the latest addition of our Up Close column (31:35). This time you'll learn all about MOD's own Leslie O'Dell, OD, FAAO. If you're looking to relax to the sweet sounds of your colleagues talking about diagnosing and treating ocular surface disease, then this is the episode for you! All of these articles can be found in the July/August issue of Modern Optometry and are read by the authors themselves. First up is Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, with a summary of the latest innovations in dry eye treatment (0:56), followed by Seema Nanda, OD, who has some great tips for differentiating between Sjögren syndrome dry eye and non-Sjögren syndrome dry eye (9:37). The next article in the episode is from the issue's subfocus on the female eye, but also crosses into the realm of ocular surface disease. Tracy Doll, OD, FAAO, provides an examination of the changing ocular surface through the stages of life (21:32). Last but not least, no episode would be complete without the latest addition of our Up Close column (31:35). This time you'll learn all about MOD's own Leslie O'Dell, OD, FAAO.

]]> 2263 Scleral Lenses & Trauma • Specialty Lenses & Kids • COVID Concerns The latest episode of The MOD Pod brings you three more articles from the May/June of Modern Optometry. Hear Ryan McKinnis, OD, FAAO, FSLS, talk about managing ocular trauma with scleral lenses. Christopher Lopez, OD, shares some tips he and his co-author, Marcus Noyes, OD, FAAO, FSLS, put together for fitting children with specialty contact lenses. In the last story of the episode, Lori L. Grover, OD, PhD, offers important takeaways about the COVID-19 pandemic from public health evidence. Thu, 23 Jul 2020 20:56:04 -0000 full Modern Optometry The latest episode of The MOD Pod brings you three more articles from the May/June of Modern Optometry. Hear Ryan McKinnis, OD, FAAO, FSLS, talk about managing ocular trauma with scleral lenses. Christopher Lopez, OD, shares some tips he and his co-author, Marcus Noyes, OD, FAAO, FSLS, put together for fitting children with specialty contact lenses. In the last story of the episode, Lori L. Grover, OD, PhD, offers important takeaways about the COVID-19 pandemic from public health evidence. The latest episode of The MOD Pod brings you three more articles from the May/June of Modern Optometry. Hear Ryan McKinnis, OD, FAAO, FSLS, talk about managing ocular trauma with scleral lenses. Christopher Lopez, OD, shares some tips he and his co-author, Marcus Noyes, OD, FAAO, FSLS, put together for fitting children with specialty contact lenses. In the last story of the episode, Lori L. Grover, OD, PhD, offers important takeaways about the COVID-19 pandemic from public health evidence.

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