Podcasts about fsls

Bita Asghari, OD, FAAO, FSLS, joins co-hosts Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Jessilin Quint, OD, MS, MBA, FAAO, on this episode of the To the Point podcast to share her insights on managing corneal pathology in the setting of dry eye symptoms. They discuss signs to look for in cases of limbal stem cell deficiency (especially with contact lens wearers), the benefits of fitting scleral lenses, pearls for managing other corneal diseases, and more.

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.

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. 

 Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, FSLS, wears two hats—practicing optometrist and co-founder of Dr. Contact Lens. In a 23-minute podcast, she reminds both doctors and sales reps that they are the “sharks” in the industry, holding the key to patient relationships. Through The Eye Pitch Book and her “three-frog strategy,” she encourages better communication between vendors and optometrists. The next big boost for a practice, she says, might be in one of those pitches—if people take the time to listen. 

Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, an internationally recognized expert in eye care, and Tanya Gill, OD, founder of We Love Eyes, discuss cosmetic eye product safety, the downside of false eyelashes and talking eye hygiene with your patients on this episode of WO Voices. 

Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, and Amy Gallant Sullivan, founder of Eyes Are the Story optocosmetics, take a look at the habits that can undermine healthy eyes when it comes to skin care and cosmetics. Listen to their practical tips about replacing cosmetics and what to do and avoid when it comes to beauty products, as well as resources to share. 

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Sharon A. Bentley, BScOptom, MOptom, PhD, MPH, FAAO, FACO, will become dean of the Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry and Vision Science at the University of California, Berkeley, in February 2025. In this WO podcast, she talks with Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, about her plans to advocate for excellence with kindness. 

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.

Stop Giving Away Your Power and Understand Your Value, with Dr. Brianna RhueDr. Brianna Rhue talks with our co-hosts about scaling a business and everything along the journey. Going from an Optometrist to a woman in tech, building the 41st fastest growing company, to purchasing a practice and the hurdles to overcome. Hear how the patient / doctor relationship is so important in healthcare and when not understanding the business side, giving away our leverage. Understanding delegation, what your team wants and is looking for in a leader and how to bounce between it all as a wife, mom, business owner and entrepreneur. Learn how to go into exhibit halls and understand the value beyond the CE lectures. About the guest: Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, FSLS,  earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona before earning her Doctorate of Optometry at Nova Southeastern University. She completed her residency at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami and is the owner of West Broward Eyecare in South Florida. Dr. Rhue is passionate about healthcare technology, myopia management, specialty contact lens fits and practice management. She enjoys sharing her love for technology and myopia management through speaking engagements to help optometrists understand business, technology and new areas of care to help all parties involved. Dr. Rhue is the co-founder of Dr. Contact Lens which made the INC 5000 list as the  41st fastest growing company in the US and TechifEYE. Outside the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, playing tennis, standing on her head in yoga and traveling.Like this episode? Please subscribe and share!iTunes | Spotify | Overcast | iHeartRadio | Google | AmazonConnect with the OWA:Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

In this WO Voices podcast, Melissa Barnett, OD, FSAO, FSLS, FBCLA, talks with Leslie O'Dell, OD, FAAO, about the places where their careers have overlapped - particularly in dry eyes. Hear them talk about their work with the Intrepid Eye Society, Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society and more. 

This month, Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Leslie O'Dell, OD, FAAO, are joined by Anith Pillai, OD, FSLS, FIAOMC, to discuss the nuances of sceral lens fitting. Dr. Pillai shares his experiences running a specialty contact lens clinic, including navigating the conversation about scleral lenses with patients, managing the initial adjustment period, handling tricky cases, billing, and what he wishes he knew from the start.

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).

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).

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).

In this episode, Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA,  and optometrist Ukti Vora, MBA, MOptom, FAAO, talk about how teleoptometry and where it's going. Ukti Vora, host of the podcast Nerdy Optometrist, shares the experiences of doctors who use it highly effectively to see more patients each day - in a way that's convenient for both doctor and provider. 

Neda Shamie, MD, Practices at the notable Maloney-Shamie Vision Institute in Los Angeles and prior to that as the Medical Director at Doheny Eye Institute in Beverly Hills. Dr. Shamie is the expert in cornea anterior segment specializing in advanced refractive procedures, corneal transplants, corneal crosslinking and has authored many publications. She has lectured around the globe and works closely within the community supporting her eye care network. Gloria Chiu, OD, FAAO, FSLS, is super passionate and expert on the cornea. Dr. Chiu is one of the foremost experts on scleral lenses and dealing with complex corneal diseases. She practices at the USC Keck School of Medicine, Fellow of AAO, Scleral Lens Education Society, lectures regularly and named one of America's Best Eye Doctors in 2021 by Newsweek.

Neda Shamie, MD, Practices at the notable Maloney-Shamie Vision Institute in Los Angeles and prior to that as the Medical Director at Doheny Eye Institute in Beverly Hills. Dr. Shamie is the expert in cornea anterior segment specializing in advanced refractive procedures, corneal transplants, corneal crosslinking and has authored many publications. She has lectured around the globe and works closely within the community supporting her eye care network. Gloria Chiu, OD, FAAO, FSLS, is super passionate and expert on the cornea. Dr. Chiu is one of the foremost experts on scleral lenses and dealing with complex corneal diseases. She practices at the USC Keck School of Medicine, Fellow of AAO, Scleral Lens Education Society, lectures regularly and named one of America's Best Eye Doctors in 2021 by Newsweek.

In this special edition episode of CRST: The Podcast, 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.

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). 

In this podcast, Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, and Pam Lowe, OD, FAAO, note that the oldest millennials have now turned 40. That presents eye care professionals with a huge opportunity with all of these new emerging presbyopes. The doctors talk about the conversation they have with patients and the innovations in options for these patients. 

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). 

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.

In this special episode Jimmy and Roya talk to Bita Asghari, OD, FAAO, FSLS from Boston Sight about her background and how she fulfilled her American Dream though her optometric career.June is also scleral lens month at Try Not To Blink! In the next 3 episodes Jimmy and Roya will be giving out a promo code to receive 15% off your next pair of scleral lenses. You also get a chance to enter to win a free Custom Stable  fitting set as well as a free consultation with Dr. Bauer from Valley Contax.SOURCESAdam Cmejla 2020 Money PodcastDefocus Media PodcastEye Code MediaDr. Bita Asghari: LinkedInDr. Bita Asghari: Boston SightDry Eye FoundationDry Eye Foundation Dry Eye Happy Hour: Raising the Bar in Scleral Lens Patient CareNeurotrophic Keratitis + Oxervatebitaasghariod@gmail.comDr. Bita Asghari: Instagram @cornealove

In the ninth instalment in the BCLA CLEAR podcast series Dr Melissa Barnett – a Fellow of the BCLA and Global Ambassador for the BCLA – interviews Dr Daddi Fadel about the BCLA CLEAR paper on orthokeratology. Orthokeratology (ortho-k) is the process of deliberately reshaping the anterior cornea by utilising specialty contact lenses to temporarily and reversibly reduce refractive error after lens removal. Modern ortho-k utilises reverse geometry lens designs, made with highly oxygen permeable rigid materials, worn overnight to reshape the anterior cornea and provide temporary correction of refractive error. More recently, ortho-k has been extensively used to slow the progression of myopia in children. Melissa and Daddi discuss just some of this in the episode. The full report reviews the practice of ortho-k, including its history, mechanisms of refractive and ocular changes, current use in the correction of myopia, astigmatism, hyperopia, and presbyopia, and standard of care. Suitable candidates for ortho-k are described, along with the fitting process, factors impacting success, and the potential options for using newer lens designs. Ocular changes associated with ortho-k, such as alterations in corneal thickness, development of microcysts, pigmented arcs, and fibrillary lines are reviewed. The safety of ortho-k is extensively reviewed, along with an overview of non-compliant behaviours and appropriate disinfection regimens. Finally, the role of ortho-k in myopia management for children is discussed in terms of efficacy, safety, and potential mechanisms of myopia control, including the impact of factors such as initial fitting age, baseline refractive error, the role of peripheral defocus, higher order aberrations, pupil size, and treatment zone size. Daddi Fadel DOptom, FSLS, FBCLA, FAAO, is a contact lens designer, a Pioneer of modern lens designs, and a specialist in contact lenses for irregular cornea, scleral lenses, myopia control, and orthokeratology. She has 20 years' experience in optometry and specialty contact lenses. Daddi runs an optometric practice specializing in contact lenses in Italy where she personally designs and fits special customized contact lenses. She is internationally recognized as a key opinion leader, who has several peer-reviewed publications in the area of specialty contact lenses and is a speaker in national and international symposia, and also holds fellowships with numerous institutions. BCLA CLEAR is an initiative that has drawn together thousands of research papers on many different aspects of contact lenses into one place. The findings were published in, Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, the BCLA's scientific journal, in April 2021 under ten reports. BCLA CLEAR was facilitated by the BCLA, with financial support by way of Educational Grants for collaboration, publication and dissemination provided by Alcon and CooperVision.

In this episode Jimmy and Roya talk to Ariel Cerenzie, OD, FAAO, FSLS, about Myopia management, how to approach the topic with younger patients and their parents and more...SOURCESKayla Olding: The Eye CentersAriel Cerenzie: Vision Source StudioAriel Cerenzie: LinkedInAriel Cerenzie: EmailIncorporating Myopia Management Woo University“My Child is Too Young for Contact Lenses”Why Have I Never Heard of Myopia Management as an Option for my Child Before?ALRIGHT FOLKS, LET'S SETTLE DOWNTackling the Barriers of Myopia ManagementMisightNaturalVueParagon CRTEuclid ICSCCRU Symposium - Napa

Optometry is on the cusp of an important and exciting paradigm shift. As the industry becomes dominantly female and myopia management is expected to become the new standard of care. Female optometrists who do ortho-k and myopia control are now in a critical position of leadership to change our industry! Matthew Herzberg has on three amazing female optometrists from each generation (Boomer, Gen-X, and Millennial) Caroline Cauchi OD FIAOMC, Cheryl Chapman OD FIAOMC, and Leah Johnson OD, FAAO, FSLS to speak directly to female optometrists on why they should take up myopia management and be a part of this important inflection point in our industry. Want to learn how to do ortho-K? Enroll NOW in the AAOMC Virtual Boot Camp for Newcomers https://www.orthokmeeting.com/ BECOME AN AAOMC MEMBER: https://aaomc.org CAROLINE GUERRERO CAUCHI, OD, FIAOMC Dr. Guerrero Cauchi pursued the study of psychology during her university education. She worked as a therapist of multiply challenged children to put herself through school. During that time, she co-authored a book (Effective Approaches) designed to train teachers to work with children having disabilities. Her work with partially sighted children caused her to investigate a new career path — optometry. After graduating from the University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry, she opened her private practice. This has allowed her to use her skills in psychology, child development, and human behavior to create a caring comfortable eye care environment for people of all ages — especially kids. In 2004 her interest in pediatric care led her to the field of orthokeratology. She spent the next three years becoming an expert in the field and in 2007 was grated the designation FIAO (Fellow of the International Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control). Just one short year later, the Academy asked her to sit on the Board of Directors. (link to IAOMC). As a member of the Board, she is responsible for setting care policy, educating doctors new to orthoK and is the Chair of Fellowship for 6 international sections of the Academy. CHERYL CHAPMAN OD FIAOMC Dr. Cheryl Chapman is a graduate of the University of Houston College of Optometry and has an undergraduate degree from Creighton University. She is a Diplomate with the American Board of Optometry, achieving extensive Board Certification and completing more than 50 hours of continuing education (above and beyond the normal state requirement, which is 22 hours per year). She is also a Fellow in the American Academy of Optometry. Dr. Chapman is proud to bring this extra level of ongoing education to her patients. Dr. Chapman has instituted a full-scope myopia management clinic within her practice and works tirelessly to spread myopia management knowledge. In addition to working one-on-one with doctors to implement practice protocols, she lectures within the optometric community as well as to local pediatricians and ophthalmologists. Serving as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry, Dr. Chapman enjoys working closely in training 4th year extern students. Other areas of specialty include managing eye diseases such as: severe dry eye, keratoconus, and computer vision syndrome. Dr. Chapman is a specialist in the fitting of specialty contact lenses such as orthokeratology, scleral lenses and hybrid lenses. In 2010, Dr. Chapman was awarded the Dr. Charles Seeger Memorial Award from the Nebraska Optometric Association for Young Optometrist of the Year. She lives in Omaha, Nebraska with her husband and six children. LEAH JOHNSON OD, FAAO, FSLS Dr. Leah Johnson is the Director of Professional Affairs for CooperVision Specialty EyeCare, Americas. She is responsible for the development and implementation of clinical and educational programs supporting current and future eye care practitioners across the Americas and China. She is a graduate of the University of Houston, College of Optometry where she also completed a post-doctorate fellowship in Cornea & Contact Lens. Afterwards, she practiced in Houston, Texas with a concentration in specialty contact lenses. She currently serves at the University of Houston, College of Optometry as clinical adjunct faculty, focusing on Myopia Management Services. Dr. Johnson is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and the Scleral Lens Education Society. Dr. Johnson has spent extensive time in China, which contains the highest numbers of myopic children. There she works collectively with key opinion leaders and eyecare professionals to bring a better understanding of myopia and supports selecting the best treatment options that enhance patient outcomes and care.

The season finale of CRST: The Podcast'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.

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

While fitting specialty contact lenses still makes many optometrists and ophthalmologist nervous, I had the privilege to chat with the global Contact Lens expert Dr. Daddi Fadel and learn about how fitting  speciality contact lenses gave her professional satisfaction  which cannot be described in words. In this episode we chat about: Her journey in optometry and her increasing passion for specialty contact lenses. We discuss about her secret  sauce "Never Give Up" & " Always stepping out of your comfort zone" She shares her journey as an author and importance of always learning even if you are not going to implement that in your practice. & much moreAlong with all the information, we also see the fun side of Dr. Fadel in our "Rapid Fire" segment.Guest Bio: Daddi Fadel DOptom, FSLS, FBCLA, FAAO, is a contact lens designer, a Pioneer of modern lens designs, and a specialist in contact lenses for irregular cornea, scleral lenses, myopia control, and orthokeratology. She speaks five languages; Arabic, French, English, Italian, and Greek. She studied optometry at Istituto Superiore di Scienze Optometriche (ISSO) in Rome (1998-2001), a four-year course achieved in three years with honors.She started to lecture and publish from her first year of Optometry school. She has 20 years' experience in optometry and specialty contact lenses. She runs an optometric practice specializing in contact lenses in Italy where she personally designs and fits special customized contact lenses.She is internationally recognized as a key opinion leader, who has several peer-reviewed publications in the area of specialty contact lenses and is a speaker in national and international symposia.Daddi Fadel and Dr. Melissa Barnett are authors of the “Clinical Guide for Scleral Lens Success”. Daddi Fadel is the author of the book “Scleral Lens Complications: Their Recognition, Etiology, and Management”.She is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Contact Lens Research & Science (JCLRS).She is a certified and approved advanced speaker to conduct NCLE approved courses. She is the first Certified EyePrint Practitioner outside the USA and Canada.Fadel is Fellow of the Scleral Lens Education Society (SLS), British Contact Lens Association (BCLA), and American Academy of Optometry (AAO). She is the Founder and Immediate Past President of Accademia Italiana Lenti Sclerali (AILeS), Co-founder and President of Euro & Austral-Asia Scleral Lens Academy (EASLA), Council of the International Society of Contact Lens Specialists (ISCLS), Global Ambassador of the BCLA, member of the GPLI Advisory Board, member of the medical advisory board of the International Keratoconus Academy (IKA), Program & Education Chair of The Summit of Specialty Contacts (SSC) and of the Global Ophthalmic Women (GLOW), Board Member of the International Forum for Scleral Lens Research (IFSLR) and of the International Congress of Scleral Contact (ICSC), Clinical Advisor of Myopia Care, International Relations Chair of the Scleral Lens Education Society (SLS), and Member of the International Association of Contact Lens Educator (IACLE).You can connect with Dr. Daddi Fadel viaLinkedIn: Daddi Fadel Connect with me to get all the updates via any of these platforms:Website: www.nerdyoptometrist.comEmail: nerdyoptometrist@gmail.comLinkedIn: Nerdy OptometristInstagram: nerdyoptometristYoutube: Nerdy OptometristFacebook: Nerdy OptometristTwitter: NerdyOptomMusic courtesy: A. R. Rahman & Bhagirath Bhatt.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nerdyoptometrist)

Tom Arnold, OD, FSLS, and Melissa Barnett, OD, FSLS, FAAO, FBCLA, are joined by Daddi Fadel, Dip Optom, FSLS, FBCLA, FAAO—a pioneer of modern lens designs and specialist in contact lenses. Drs. Arnold and Barnett discuss Dr. Fadel's background in optometry, the state of optometry in Italy, and her process in designing corneal lenses. 

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).

In this episode of Global Eyes, Tom Arnold, OD, FSLS, and Melissa Barnett, OD, FSLS, FAAO, FBCLA, welcome Paul Rose, OD—an optometrist from Auckland, New Zealand and a global pioneer in the evolution of contact lenses. Dr. Rose discusses his background and what led him to optometry before diving into the development of ROSE K lenses. 

In this episode of GlobalEyes, Tom Arnold, OD, FSLS; and Melissa Barnett, OD, FSLS, FAAO, FBCLA, are joined by John Gelles, OD, FIAO, FCLSA, FSLS, FBCLA, to discuss Dr. Gelles' experience as an optometrist specializing in the cornea with a focus on specialty contact lenses. Together, Drs. Arnold and Barnett discuss Dr. Gelles' work with higher order aberrations, pediatric keratoconus, advice he provides for his interns, and much more.

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)?"

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).

On this episode, we have Dr. Daddi Fadel shares about the important key factors to Scleral Lens Success. About Dr. Daddi Fadel:Daddi Fadel DOptom, FSLS, FBCLA, FAAO, is a contact lens designer, a Pioneer of modern lens designs, and a specialist in contact lenses for irregular cornea, scleral lenses, myopia control, and orthokeratology. She speaks five languages; Arabic, French, English, Italian, and Greek. She studied optometry at Istituto Superiore di Scienze Optometriche (ISSO) in Rome (1998-2001), a four-year course achieved in three years with honors. She started to lecture and publish from her first year of Optometry school. She has 20 years' experience in optometry and specialty contact lenses. She runs an optometric practice specializing in contact lenses in Italy where she personally designs and fits special customized contact lenses. She is internationally recognized as a key opinion leader, who has several peer-reviewed publications in the area of specialty contact lenses and is a speaker in national and international symposia. Daddi Fadel and Dr. Melissa Barnett are authors of the “Clinical Guide for Scleral Lens Success”. Daddi Fadel is the author of the book “Scleral Lens Complications: Their Recognition, Etiology, and Management”.  She is a certified and approved advanced speaker to conduct NCLE approved courses. She is the first Certified EyePrint Practitioner outside the USA and Canada. Fadel is Fellow of the Scleral Lens Education Society (SLS), British Contact Lens Association (BCLA), and American Academy of Optometry (AAO). She is the Founder and Immediate Past President of Accademia Italiana Lenti Sclerali (AILeS), Co-founder and President of Euro & Austral-Asia Scleral Lens Academy (EASLA), Council of the International Society of Contact Lens Specialists (ISCLS), Global Ambassador of the BCLA, member of the GPLI Advisory Board, member of the medical advisory board of the International Keratoconus Academy (IKA), Program & Education Chair of The Summit of Specialty Contacts (SSC) and of the Global Ophthalmic Women (GLOW), Board Member of the International Forum for Scleral Lens Research (IFSLR) and of the International Congress of Scleral Contact (ICSC), Clinical Advisor of Myopia Care, International Relations Chair of the Scleral Lens Education Society (SLS), and Member of the International Association of Contact Lens Educator (IACLE). Where to find Dr. Fadel:https://daddifadel.com/homeResources Mentioned: https://sclerallens.org/https://www.gpli.info/

On this episode, Dr. Louise Sclafani shared with us how she get started and how she broke the barrier for the women in Optometry. About Dr. Louise Sclafani: Louise A. Sclafani, OD, FAAO, FSLS '89 ICO, served as Associate Professor of Surgery and Director of Optometric Services at University of Chicago from 1993-2017. Her main interests include contact lenses, corneal disease, and surgery co-management. She applies her experience of challenging hospital based care as Vice President of Professional Affairs for SynergEyes and continues to see patients at SoLo Eyecare,  a private practice in Chicago and at the Illinois College of Optometry where she also trains optometry interns. She has held leadership roles in the American Optometric Association including Illinois State President, Chair of the Cornea and Contact Lens Section. She was awarded the status of Diplomate by the American Academy of Optometry CCLRT where she serves as Vice Chair of the Section, is a Fellow of the Scleral Lens Society, Associate Member of the International Society of Contact Lens Specialists, and selected by Review of Optometry as one of the Top 10 Females at the Forefront of Optometry.Social Media:Instagram: @sclafanilouise LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-sclafani-a0387234/

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).

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 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.

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).

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.

Unsure of when to use scleral lenses for dry eye? Not sure where to start? Hosts Leslie and Jackie talk with guest Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, about the benefits and challenges of fitting these lenses in patients with various ocular surface conditions.

Hosts Jessilin Quint, OD, MS, MBA, FAAO, and Frank Won, OD, discuss going from a busy, full-time clinic to fielding only urgent and emergent cases with guest Steven G. Ferrucci, OD, FAAO. They also talk with John D. Gelles, OD, FIAO, FCLSA, FSLS, who shares his best practices for showing patients how to capture great photos of their eyes to enhance the telemedicine experience.

In this episode of The MOD Pod we're talking dry eye! From the May issue of Modern Optometry, Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO, first offers his advice for taking your dry eye care to the next level, followed by Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, who talks about the benefits of scleral lenses for patients with dry eye for whom alternative treatment options have been ineffective. MOD Co-Chief Medical Editor Leslie O'Dell, OD, FAAO, wraps up the topic with a narration of her article on the connection between cosmetic use and dry eye, which she wrote with Amy Gallant Sullivan, BS, and Laura M. Periman, MD. Last but not least, Casey Claypool, OD, reads the article he wrote with Mark Kontos, MD, for the CollaborativeEYE section of MOD on how to avoid communication breakdown in the collaborative are setting.

In this episode Mike Lipson and I discuss the FDA Myopia Control Workshop, Ortho K for adults, post LASIK Ortho K and Mike's hopes for the future of Ortho K and myopia control.

Join Dr. Mike Lipson and I for Part 1 of our discussion on Ortho K for myopia control. In this episode, Mike and I discuss clinical experience as well as published peer reviewed studies on the efficacy of Ortho K for myopia control in low myopia.