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Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network

the #1 Eyecare Podcast Network, where vision meets voice. Trusted by optometrists, opticians, ophthalmologists, and eyecare leaders, we deliver authentic conversations, clinical pearls, and real-world strategies that shape the future of patient care and practice management.

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33:57

Virtual Assistants in Optometry: How AI Is...

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2026/10/06

Key TakeawaysVirtual assistants in optometry are real people who can use AI-enhanced tools to improve efficiency while preserving human interaction. Teem’s AI phone coaching tool can help virtual optometry assistants and team members improve patient communication, information gathering, and conversion. AI-supported analysis of denied claims can help team members identify potential problems faster and improve revenue cycle workflows. Artificial intelligence is rapidly

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45:51

Buddy Movie Review: Dark Comedy and the Eye Care...

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2026/10/01

What happens when a beloved children’s television mascot becomes a ruthless killer? In this episode of the OD’ing on Movies Podcast, Dr. Jacobi Cleaver and Dr. Jacob Wilson review Buddy, a horror comedy that transforms the cheerful world of 1990s children’s programming into a bloody nightmare. From its outrageous violence and dark humor to an unexpected discussion […]

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22:08

Myopia Management Practice: How to Slow the...

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2026/09/28

Childhood myopia doesn’t have to mean stronger glasses every year. Myopia management offers options designed to slow the progression of nearsightedness in children, including MiSight contact lenses, orthokeratology (Ortho-K), atropine and myopia-control glasses. Dr. Jennifer Lyerly and Dr. Alicia Barnes share how optometrists and families can choose the right myopia control approach based on a child’s vision, lifestyle and individual needs.

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How to Build a Profitable Dry Eye Practice: Systems,...

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2026/09/27

Dry eye care has become far more than recommending artificial tears and sending patients home. For practices willing to build the right systems around diagnosis, treatment and follow-up, it can become a sophisticated clinical service that improves patient care while creating a meaningful new revenue stream. On the 20/20 Podcast, Dr. Harbir Sian and Dr. […]

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Optometrist Burnout: Are You Really Burned Out or...

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2026/09/18

Burnout has become a familiar word in optometry, but Dr. Adam Ramsey believes it may not tell the whole story. In a solo episode of Play Chess Not Checkers, Ramsey challenges doctors to consider a different question: Are they truly burned out—or have stress, repetition and shrinking margins simply made the profession less enjoyable? When the […]

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45:57

The Sheep Detectives: What a Movie About Sheep Can...

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2026/09/17

A flock of sheep solving the murder of their shepherd may not sound like an obvious starting point for a conversation about optometry. But on OD’ing on Movies, Dr. Jacobi Cleaver and Dr. Jacob Wilson welcomed Dr. Janette Pepper for a discussion that moved effortlessly from The Sheep Detectives to grief, belonging, ocular anatomy, optometry education, and the […]

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37:55

Dry Eye Discordance

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2026/09/15

Dry eye disease rarely presents as a straightforward clinical puzzle. Some patients report burning, grittiness and blurred vision despite showing few visible signs; others have significant corneal damage yet feel little discomfort. In a conversation with Dr. Darryl Glover, dry eye specialist and researcher Dr. Kaleb Abbott explains why this disconnect matters—and how recognizing it […]

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41:35

From Compassion to Leadership: Phernell Walker’s...

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2026/09/06

Long before Phernell Walker became a master optician and the first Black chair of the American Board of Opticianry, a childhood encounter gave him a reason to care about sight. Speaking with Tarrance Lackran at the United Opticians Association Leadership Conference in Chicago, Walker traced a remarkable journey from poverty and limited expectations to national […]

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The Odyssey Part 2: Monsters, Moral Choices, and the...

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2026/09/03

In part two of their discussion of The Odyssey, Dr. Jacobi Cleaver and Dr. Jacob Wilson are joined once again by honorary co-host Dr. Morgan Jones. Together, they follow Odysseus through the darkest and most dangerous stages of his journey home. Between thoughtful analysis and hilarious side conversations, the three doctors explore the film’s horror elements, […]

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What Canada’s New Optometrists Really Want From Their...

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2026/09/01

For optometry students and new graduates, choosing where and how to practice can be challenging—especially when reliable career information is difficult to find. Dr. Wynn Nguyen is helping close that gap through the Canadian New ODs report, a crowdsourced survey exploring compensation, career priorities, work-life balance, practice location, and professional goals among Canadian optometrists. Opportunity […]

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24:13

Women’s Eye Health: Connecting Hormones, Beauty...

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2026/08/30

Dry eye disease affects women at approximately twice the rate of men, yet the relationship between women’s health and the ocular surface is often overlooked. In a conversation on The 20/20 Podcast, Dr. Harbir Sian and Dr. Janice Luk explored how hormonal changes, beauty routines and inflammation can influence dry eye throughout a woman’s life and […]

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From Scleral Lenses to Mindful Leadership: Dr....

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2026/08/25

In this episode of the Play Chess Not Checkers Podcast, Dr. Melissa Barnett joins Dr. Adam Ramsey to reflect on her evolution from a shy student into an internationally recognized optometrist, educator, author and coach. Their conversation explores how mentorship shaped her career, why individualized patient care matters, and how community, coaching and thoughtful leadership can […]

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Michael Inspires a New Generation and Lessons Beyond...

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2026/08/20

On a special episode of the OD’ing on Movies podcast, hosts Dr. Jacobi Cleaver and Dr. Jacob Wilson welcomed Dr. Darryl Glover, Dr. Ashley Johnson, and their children, Ariyo Glover and Rammona Johnson, to discuss Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic. For Ariyo, a devoted Michael Jackson fan who enjoys recreating his dance moves, seeing the film in theaters […]

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44:02

Can Face Wash Make Dry Eye Worse? What Eye Doctors...

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2026/08/17

A patient comes in with red, irritated eyes. Their eyelids are swollen. Maybe they have recurring styes, or perhaps they have tried several contact lenses and insist that every one of them feels dry. For an eye care professional, the natural response is to start thinking about treatment. But Amy Gallant Sullivan, executive director and […]

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32:06

How Dr. Jennifer Tsai Is Redefining Optometry

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2026/08/16

Dr. Jennifer Tsai’s career does not fit neatly into the traditional definition of optometry. She is an optometrist, practice owner, content creator, and entrepreneur who has built a personal brand reaching hundreds of thousands of followers while developing two practices in New York City. But the polished version seen today was built through experimentation, setbacks, […]

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32:42

Beyond the Eye: Rethinking Pain, Patients, and Human...

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2026/08/14

Optometry is built on measurements, clinical findings, and treatment plans. But some of the most challenging patient encounters cannot be fully explained by what appears under the slit lamp. On The 20/20 Podcast, host Dr. Harbir Sian sits down with Dr. Richard Maharaj to explore a more human approach to care, one that considers pain, psychology, […]

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Vision Therapy in Practice: Finding the Line Between...

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2026/08/13

Vision therapy has long occupied an interesting place in eye care. For some conditions, there is a growing body of research supporting its use. For others, questions remain about where appropriate treatment ends and overreach begins. On the 4-Eyed Professor Podcast, Dr. Chris Lievens sits down with Dr. Marie Bodack, Chief of Pediatrics at Southern College […]

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26:03

What Eye Care Can Learn From Great Retail Experiences

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2026/08/08

What makes someone want to return to a store? It is rarely just the product. For eye care practices, where healthcare and retail intersect every day, the experience surrounding the product can be just as important. On 4theRecord, host Tyler Kemp speaks with Lea Wilhelm, owner of The Peacock, a three-location consignment business in Calgary, about […]

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The Odyssey Through an Optometrist’s Lens: Why This...

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2026/08/06

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has become one of the biggest cinematic events of the year, but for Dr. Jacobi Cleaver, Dr. Jacob Wilson, and Dr. Morgan Jones, the film offered much more than stunning visuals. Their conversation blended mythology, filmmaking, and optometry into an entertaining discussion that revealed why Homer’s ancient story continues to resonate with modern audiences. […]

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23:36

Should You Do an Optometry Residency? Everything You...

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2026/08/05

Choosing an optometry residency is about more than getting a match—it's about finding the residency that matches your long-term career goals. Dr. Whitney Powell explains how identifying the type of practice she wanted helped her choose a program that accelerated her clinical skills, confidence, and career.

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