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Lipiflow and IPL have become mainstays in the treatment of meibomian gland disease. But while they might be effective in some cases, they are also quite expensive to patients. Which begs the question – how effective are lipiflow and IPL when compared to more conventional treatments? Is there a way to predict which patients will benefit most from these treatments? Ultimately, how should Lipiflow and IPL factor into the treatment algorithm for meibomian gland disease in a way that is clinically advantageous while also cost-sensitive to the patient? Dr. Ashley Brissette joins the podcast. Check out Dr. Brissette's Eye Care Products www.dailypractice.com Follow Dr. Brissette on Social Media Instagram @abrissettemd TikTok @abrissettemd
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Welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! My guest on today's show is Dr. Todd Cohan (email; website). Todd joins the show to talk about how much of a positive impact integrating ocular surface disease has been not only for the increased standard of care he's been able to provide patients but also how that has helped him run a very profitable practice. We start out talking about how his practice does things a bit different by charging for the pretesting in their office, how that has translated into his revenue per patient being in the 99th percentile, how he got involved in OSD, a bit of a clinical digression about Lipiflow, mistakes he's observed practice owners make, and how practice owners can begin to think about executing on this plan in their practice. As a reminder, you can get all the information discussed in today's conversation by visiting our website at integratedpwm.com and clicking on the Learning Center. While there, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter and you can also set up a 20-30min Triage conversation to learn a little bit more about how we help ODs around the country reduce their tax bill, proactively manage cash flow, and make prudent investment decisions or check out any number of additional free resources like our eBooks, blog posts, and on-demand webinars. And with that introduction, I hope you enjoy my conversation with Dr. Todd Cohan. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2020moneypod/ ————————————————————————————— Please rate and subscribe to 20/20 Money on these platforms Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stitcher ————————————————————————————— For past episodes of 20/20 Money with full companion show notes, please check out our episode archive here!
Jimmy and Roya talk with the one and only Patti Barkey, COE of Bowden Eye & Associates about her career path, Dry Eye, LipiFlow and the use of QuickVue SARS Antigen Test.SOURCES American Academy of Optometry MeetingDry Eye UniversityPatti Barkey - Bowden EyeQuidel Dry Eye DiseaseLipiFlow on the BrinkLipiFlow: What to do nextQuickVue Sars Antigen Test
About Dr. Andy Fischer:Andrew Fischer attended Indiana University and after three years of undergraduate courses, was admitted into the Indiana University School of Optometry where he graduated in 2018. In optometry school he served as the President of the IU Optometric Student Association. In 2019, Dr. Fischer completed a residency at Specialty Eye in Seattle, Washington with a focus in corneal disease, specialty contact lenses, and dry eye disease. He was nominated for and received the George Mertz Contact Lens Residency Award for his achievements during his residency year. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry Cornea and Contact Lens Section. After completing his residency, Dr. Fischer joined his hometown practice, Professional Eyecare Associates in Huntingburg and Jasper, Indiana. In addition to primary eye health exams, Dr. Fischer integrated and now leads the Dry Eye and Specialty Contact Lens Clinic within the practice. He and his wife, Brennah, and their son, Reese, live in Jasper, Indiana.Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drandrewfischer/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/af2020/Private Practice:https://www.facebook.com/professionaleyecareassoc/
Dr. Ritesh Patel is owner of an award-winning, multi-location practice in the Toronto area. He holds the unique distinction of being the first practitioner in North America to implement LipiFlow into a dry eye practice. Oh and, by the way, he was formerly the official optometrist for the Cincinnati Bengals.In this episode. Dr. Patel shares his experience building a successful optometry practice with multiple sub-specialties including dry eye, myopia control, and specialty contact lenses.
Are you suffering from dry, irritated, red eyes? Do your eyes burn and itch after a long day? Do your eyes feel fatigued or exhausted at the end of the day? Are your eyes irritated from the air you blow into your eyes from wearing your mask? You could be suffering from Dry Eye Disease. Dr. Kambiz Silani From Beverly Hills Optometry Advanced Dry Eye Center joins us on the show to educate us on the signs, symptoms and treatments of Dry Eye Disease. Learn about the newest treatments available and how to get to the root cause of Dry Eye Disease ; including ones that could cost less than the medications you are currently taking. Understand how your diet and daily routine could be playing a role in making your DED worse. This is a very fun and educational show and guess what....It's now available on our YouTube Channel as well. Find Dr. Silani at bheyeguy@gmail.com and his website: Beverly Hills Optometry You can also book a Virtual Visit with Dr. Silani Dr. Silani Instagram Facebook Dry Eye Community Listen Today and Subscribe to The Well-Informed Patient Podcast and visit us at 1patientatatime.com
When should I ask my eye doctor if I need lipiflow therapy? Link: https://rankingmastery.com/edit_questions.asp?action=info&id=1285&a=9005&p= Answer is: LipiFlow helps to repair and extend the functional life of your tear glands. Therefore, pushing back on the deterioration and progression of dry eyes. Watch on Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX3HCLDWwMA We hope you learned something of value from this video. To reach Dr. Diana with Ella Eyes directly go to: https://ellaeyes.com or email them at: drdgno@yahoo.com Do you want to get discovered on the web like all or our Guests RankingMastery Podcast Go to the RankingMastery website at https://rankingmastery.com
Dr Brandon Ayers and Dr. Preeya Gupta discuss various in-office MGD procedure options and how to choose which treatment will work best for your patient. TearCare, Lipiflow thermal pulsation, and intense pulsed light therapy (IPL) will be discussed.
Cynthia Matossian, MD, discusses the impact that meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) can have on IOL calculations, as seen in the literature and her own practice. She also shares her LipiFlow® protocol for pre-surgical patients with MGD and practice workflow tips to reduce surgical delay.
Cynthia Matossian, MD, discusses the impact that meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) can have on IOL calculations, as seen in the literature and her own practice. She also shares her LipiFlow® protocol for pre-surgical patients with MGD and practice workflow tips to reduce surgical delay.
In this episode Dr. Suh interviews Dr. Ken Beckman about all aspects of dry eye disease. They first delve into the common signs and symptoms. Dr. Beckman then discusses the special tests that can be performed at your eye doctor’s office to confirm which type of dry eye disease you may have. Lastly, he does a comprehensive review of the wide-ranging treatments that are available today. Below are links to some more information about topics that are discussed on this episode.Tear osmolarity measures the salt concentration of human tears to aid in the diagnosis of dry eye disease.InflammaDry detects high levels of MMP-9, an inflammatory marker that is consistently elevated in the tears of patients with chronic dry eyes.Lipiscan is a high-definition oil gland imager that allows eye care professionals to assess meibomian gland structureThis is one of the brands of moist heat eye compresses that Dr. Beckman recommends in his office to help patients with evaporative dry eyes – the most common cause of dry eye disease. Lipiflow is a procedure performed in the office that heats and massages the eyelids to improve outflow of the natural oil from the glands that are so vital for a stable tear film layer.This is a nice summary article about the three prescription dry eye medications – cyclosporine-A (Cequa and Restasis) and lifitegrast (Xiidra).Punctal plugs, a quick, in-office procedure covered by insurance, are a nice adjunct to combat dry eyes. Autologous serum drops are eye drops made from a patient’s own blood plasma and serum. Scleral contact lenses can be worn to treat severe dry eyes. This is an old article but still relevant.This is a nice summary article on dry eyes from the American Academy of Ophthalmology Dr. Beckman was one of the lead authors in this landmark, peer-reviewed journal article that changed paradigms about dry eyes.You can find out more about Dr. Beckman and Suh's practice at their website and on Facebook.This is intended for informational and educational purposes only, and nothing in this podcast/blog is to be considered as recommending or rendering medical advice or treatment to a specific patient. Please consult your eye care specialist for proper diagnosis and treatment of any eye conditions that you may have.
Eye Specialty Group's Clinic Manager, Leslie Shaw talks about the new treatment for dry eyes called LipiFlow. This is a non-invasive procedure that can be done same day as your evaluation. Patients can have anywhere for one year to five years of reliefSupport the show (https://www.eyespecialtygroup.com/)
Caroline Blackie is an internationally recognized clinical and scientific expert in the field of dry eye with specific focus on meibomian gland dysfunction. She has authored and published over 40 scientific articles in this area. She currently serves as the Medical Director for Ocular Surface Disease for Johnson and Johnson Vision, providing medical and scientific leadership to drive and shape innovation in this therapeutic area. Dr. Blackie joined Johnson and Johnson Vision after 12 years with TearScience. At TearScience, she served on the small team of individuals who imagined, designed, developed, tested, and brought to market all of the TearScience Products. Passionate about the patient experience, she also successfully divided her time between clinical research and development and private practice, accruing approximately 20 years of direct patient care experience in her career. Her years in direct clinical care, fuel her desire to elevate and transform the standard of care towards a more proactive approach to ocular surface health. Brian Regan is a growth, launch and turnaround sales and marketing executive with history delivering innovation for patient care, revenue growth and significant investor value. Skilled in leadership of sales and marketing, business strategy, market research, KOL development, customer service, CRM, and metrics reflecting progress on KPI’s.
This episode answer questions related to black arc in the eyes, hemifacial nerve spasm, dry eye syndrome, double vision, and cataract surgery as it relates to releasing intraocular pressure. Question 1 0:31 - 11:00 Hello, Dr. Berne! I'm a bit concerned. I started seeing a black arc in my right eye that comes and goes. Mostly if I look up quickly, it looks like an eyebrow. It's not flashing but it is instantaneous. I don't think it is a floater. I've been checking with your videos but not seeing this specific thing. Would you be so kind as to have an idea for me? Thank you!! Question 2 11:00 - 15:55 I have some questions about hemifacial nerve spasm. What is it? What can I do about it? Question 3 15:55 - 22:42 I have dry eye syndrome mainly tearing. I am going to a dry eye specialist. He recommends the treatment Lipiflow, thermal lid treatments, supplements, eye wash, and tree oil with a moist compress. I prefer to use your drops. Thank you for your advice! Question 4 22:42 - 28:33 Hi, Dr. Berne! I have been on your mailing list for some time now. I take several of your supplements, and I regularly view your videos. I am grateful to you for the helpful information. I am referring to a specific video, where you talk about double vision and therapeutic prisms. I am 66 years old. I've had high myopia all my life. Recently I have developed double vision. The doctors have cleared me of any neurological issues. I'm told I have esophoria, and he recommended surgery. However, I'm not keen about surgery. I am interested in learning more about your therapeutic prisms. I'd appreciate your advice. Question 5 28:33 - 35:44 I have small vessels in my eyes that are too narrow and are building up pressure, in addition to cataracts. My Ophthalmologist wants to do a pinhole technique to relieve the pressure (my brother had the same thing done years ago with success). He said the cataract surgery would solve both issues with only one procedure. I would rather try the cataract drops. Would they help in my case? And would you expect any improvement by the end of May, when I am scheduled for the surgery? In my eye history, I have also had RK done about 30 years ago before lasers were invented. I wish I could have an office visit, but I live in Illinois. Thanks much for your help!
This episode answer questions related to black arc in the eyes, hemifacial nerve spasm, dry eye syndrome, double vision, and cataract surgery as it relates to releasing intraocular pressure. Question 1 0:31 - 11:00 Hello, Dr. Berne! I'm a bit concerned. I started seeing a black arc in my right eye that comes and goes. Mostly if I look up quickly, it looks like an eyebrow. It's not flashing but it is instantaneous. I don't think it is a floater. I've been checking with your videos but not seeing this specific thing. Would you be so kind as to have an idea for me? Thank you!! Question 2 11:00 - 15:55 I have some questions about hemifacial nerve spasm. What is it? What can I do about it? Question 3 15:55 - 22:42 I have dry eye syndrome mainly tearing. I am going to a dry eye specialist. He recommends the treatment Lipiflow, thermal lid treatments, supplements, eye wash, and tree oil with a moist compress. I prefer to use your drops. Thank you for your advice! Question 4 22:42 - 28:33 Hi, Dr. Berne! I have been on your mailing list for some time now. I take several of your supplements, and I regularly view your videos. I am grateful to you for the helpful information. I am referring to a specific video, where you talk about double vision and therapeutic prisms. I am 66 years old. I've had high myopia all my life. Recently I have developed double vision. The doctors have cleared me of any neurological issues. I'm told I have esophoria, and he recommended surgery. However, I'm not keen about surgery. I am interested in learning more about your therapeutic prisms. I'd appreciate your advice. Question 5 28:33 - 35:44 I have small vessels in my eyes that are too narrow and are building up pressure, in addition to cataracts. My Ophthalmologist wants to do a pinhole technique to relieve the pressure (my brother had the same thing done years ago with success). He said the cataract surgery would solve both issues with only one procedure. I would rather try the cataract drops. Would they help in my case? And would you expect any improvement by the end of May, when I am scheduled for the surgery? In my eye history, I have also had RK done about 30 years ago before lasers were invented. I wish I could have an office visit, but I live in Illinois. Thanks much for your help!
In one of the top episodes of Informed Consent, Marguerite McDonald, MD; Alan Carlson, MD; and Casey Claypool, OD, provide insight into how to educate patients about LipiFlow (Johnson & Johnson Vision) and when to introduce this treatment. Learn more about the importance of addressing dry eye disease early and not focusing solely on treating symptoms.
In one of the top episodes of Informed Consent, Marguerite McDonald, MD; Alan Carlson, MD; and Casey Claypool, OD, provide insight into how to educate patients about LipiFlow (Johnson & Johnson Vision) and when to introduce this treatment. Learn more about the importance of addressing dry eye disease early and not focusing solely on treating symptoms.
This episode answers questions related to dry eyes, contact lens solutions, eye-health supplements, and deteriorating near and far vision. Question 1 0:21 - 6:36 Do you have an opinion on LipiFlow for dry eyes, complicated by meibomian gland dysfunction? Thank you!" Question 2 6:36 - 12:06 What do you recommend for contact lens solution? Question 3 12:06 - 17:42 Which supplements do you suggest for my daughter who has had surgery (with oil ball inserted along with the 'eye belt') for a detached retina? She also has had dry eye syndrome for years and wears contact lenses. It's been 2 months since the retinal surgery. Question 4 17:42 - 20:55 I have bad dry eyes and my eye doctor just gives me eye drops and says deal with it. I wake up in the middle of the night and wake up with my eyes glued shut. Is this condition treatable? Question 5 20:55 - 25:20 I have noticed my eyesight is getting more blurry both when I see up close and at a distance. I am wondering what things I can do, or what foods that would truly benefit me. Is there anything that I can do to make it better?
This episode answers questions related to dry eyes, contact lens solutions, eye-health supplements, and deteriorating near and far vision. Question 1 0:21 - 6:36 Do you have an opinion on LipiFlow for dry eyes, complicated by meibomian gland dysfunction? Thank you!" Question 2 6:36 - 12:06 What do you recommend for contact lens solution? Question 3 12:06 - 17:42 Which supplements do you suggest for my daughter who has had surgery (with oil ball inserted along with the 'eye belt') for a detached retina? She also has had dry eye syndrome for years and wears contact lenses. It's been 2 months since the retinal surgery. Question 4 17:42 - 20:55 I have bad dry eyes and my eye doctor just gives me eye drops and says deal with it. I wake up in the middle of the night and wake up with my eyes glued shut. Is this condition treatable? Question 5 20:55 - 25:20 I have noticed my eyesight is getting more blurry both when I see up close and at a distance. I am wondering what things I can do, or what foods that would truly benefit me. Is there anything that I can do to make it better?
This episode answers questions related to dry eyes, contact lens solutions, eye-health supplements, and deteriorating near and far vision. Question 1 0:21 - 6:36 Do you have an opinion on LipiFlow for dry eyes, complicated by meibomian gland dysfunction? Thank you!" Question 2 6:36 - 12:06 What do you recommend for contact lens solution? Question 3 12:06 - 17:42 Which supplements do you suggest for my daughter who has had surgery (with oil ball inserted along with the 'eye belt') for a detached retina? She also has had dry eye syndrome for years and wears contact lenses. It's been 2 months since the retinal surgery. Question 4 17:42 - 20:55 I have bad dry eyes and my eye doctor just gives me eye drops and says deal with it. I wake up in the middle of the night and wake up with my eyes glued shut. Is this condition treatable? Question 5 20:55 - 25:20 I have noticed my eyesight is getting more blurry both when I see up close and at a distance. I am wondering what things I can do, or what foods that would truly benefit me. Is there anything that I can do to make it better?
This episode answers questions related to dry eyes, contact lens solutions, eye-health supplements, and deteriorating near and far vision. Question 1 0:21 - 6:36 Do you have an opinion on LipiFlow for dry eyes, complicated by meibomian gland dysfunction? Thank you!" Question 2 6:36 - 12:06 What do you recommend for contact lens solution? Question 3 12:06 - 17:42 Which supplements do you suggest for my daughter who has had surgery (with oil ball inserted along with the 'eye belt') for a detached retina? She also has had dry eye syndrome for years and wears contact lenses. It's been 2 months since the retinal surgery. Question 4 17:42 - 20:55 I have bad dry eyes and my eye doctor just gives me eye drops and says deal with it. I wake up in the middle of the night and wake up with my eyes glued shut. Is this condition treatable? Question 5 20:55 - 25:20 I have noticed my eyesight is getting more blurry both when I see up close and at a distance. I am wondering what things I can do, or what foods that would truly benefit me. Is there anything that I can do to make it better?
She discusses where ocular surface disease has been historically and where it’s headed in the future. Listen as this dedicated clinician and researcher talks about her passion for dry eye and why you should share her enthusiasm.
What machines do you love in your practice, which ones do you want and which ones do you loathe? Those are the questions in this episode along with a quick review of what was happening at Optometry's Meeting this year in Denver.NOTESRevenue Potential with LipiFlow and LipiScan ROI Calculator: https://www.beye.com/calculators/lipiflow-and-lipiscan
Marguerite McDonald, MD, invites Alan Carlson, MD, and Casey Claypool, OD, to the podcast to discuss the use of LipiFlow (Johnson & Johnson Vision) for the treatment of dry eye disease (DED). Drs. Carlson and Claypool share insights into how to educate patients about LipiFlow and when to introduce this treatment. Learn more about the importance of treating DED early, and not only focusing on treating symptoms.
Marguerite McDonald, MD, invites Alan Carlson, MD, and Casey Claypool, OD, to the podcast to discuss the use of LipiFlow (Johnson & Johnson Vision) for the treatment of dry eye disease (DED). Drs. Carlson and Claypool share insights into how to educate patients about LipiFlow and when to introduce this treatment. Learn more about the importance of treating DED early, and not only focusing on treating symptoms.
Alice Epitropoulos, MD, and John Berdahl, MD, speak with Marguerite McDonald, MD, regarding their use of LipiFlow (TearScience) to treat meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). Drs. Epitropoulos and Berdahl explain how they educate their patients about the need for MGD treatment prior to cataract surgery and they detail what is involved with the components of the LipiFlow procedure.
Alice Epitropoulos, MD, and John Berdahl, MD, speak with Marguerite McDonald, MD, regarding their use of LipiFlow (TearScience) to treat meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). Drs. Epitropoulos and Berdahl explain how they educate their patients about the need for MGD treatment prior to cataract surgery and they detail what is involved with the components of the LipiFlow procedure.