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Blepharitis, Tea Tree Oil & Cliradex — with Dr. Walter Whitley [#R039]

Blepharitis remains a significant source of discomfort for patients, and over the years docs have tried a variety of therapeutic approaches to treating the problem. In this ODwire.org Radio show, we talk with Walter O. Whitley, OD, Director of Optometric Services at Virginia Eye Consultants about: The etiology of blepharitis Current therapies The use of …

Lewin Survey Finds Large Optometry Surpluses: An Editorial Analysis Kenneth J Myers, Ph.D, OD October 1, 2014 ODwire.org members may comment on this article here Lewin Finds: Optometrists Total 39,600 in 2012 Optometry Surplus of 12,672 in 2012 Future Shortages of Ophthalmologists Replacing Ophthalmologists with Optometrists Still Leaves Large Optometry Surpluses Supply of Eye Care …

The Optometry Surplus: A Quantitative Determination Of Excess Densities Kenneth J. Myers, Ph.D., O.D. President, American Board of Certification in Medical Optometry Director Emeritus, Optometry Service, Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Washington, D.C. June, 2014 Myers.kenj@gmail.com Table of Contents 1. Executive Summary 2. Future Surplus Numbers 3. Purpose of Study 4. Methodology, Parameters Determining Density, Past …

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Dr. James Kirchner & the New SynergEyes Hybrid Lenses [#R033]

On this episode of ODwire.org Radio, we speak with Dr. James Kirchner, President & CEO of SynergEyes. Topics we cover include: The newest members of the SynergEyes Duette line, including the new Duette Progressive The development & evolution of hybrid lens technology Clinical aspects of the new UltraHealth lens, how to fit it, and where …

Boosting Second-Pair Sales with Tom Bowman [#R015]

Do you feel uncomfortable promoting second-pairs or upselling in your optical? Ever wondered how to boost your sale of second-pairs without sounding like a used car salesman? In this ODwire.org Radio interview, long-time ODwire.org member and consultant Tom Bowman gives his tips on how to make it happen, even for the most reticent sales person. …

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All About the American Academy of Optometry with Dr. Karla Zadnik [#R012]

Ever thought about joining the American Academy of Optometry? Or wanted to learn more about the purpose and mission of the Academy On today’s show, Dr. Karla Zadnik, current President of the AAO stops by ODwire.org Radio to discuss with us: The mission of the AAO How to become a member of the academy The …

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The Genesis of the AOS & Analysis of the BC Trial [#R011]

If you’ve been interested in how the whole board certification dust-up started, this interview will help you get some perspective. Because in today’s show, Paul and Adam sit down with Dr. Michael Rosenblatt, a founder and Board Member at the American Optometric Society to discuss: How and why the American Optometric Society was formed The …

Exiting Commercial Optometric Practice, Part 2 [#R003]

At some point during their careers, many docs working commerical look to change their mode of practice. But how does one actually do it successfully? In this two-part episode, we interview a number of clinicians who have made the switch. In Part 2, we speak with: “Dr. X” — an ODwire.org Member who went from …

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Vision Service Plan vs The United States of America

Two recent court decisions likely will impact the competition among vision care plans. Twice in just over two years VSP has been handed stunning defeats in a protracted battle to regain its tax-exempt status. And the decisions might push VSP to make changes that, in time, will adversely impact your practice.

Here’s a look at why VSP lost and how, in my opinion, the collateral financial fallout could land squarely on your practice’s bottom line. I’ll also tell you about some financial revelations from the court cases that may partially answer a question so many ODs have asked for so many years: “Where does all the money go?”