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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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56:48

OD’ing On Movies: What Merv Gets Right (and Wrong) in...

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2026/02/20

In this OD’ing on Movies episode, the hosts use the romantic comedy Merv to spotlight what it looks like when an optometrist shows up on screen and the eye care details Hollywood still tends to miss. Dr. Jacobi Cleaver and Dr. Jacob Wilson are joined by Dr. Nadia Afkhami, who brings a creator’s lens to pop culture, a […]

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58:08

Mastering the Scleral Lens Fit: Dr. Randy Charrier on...

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2026/02/16

Dr. Randy Charrier breaks down how Heidelberg Engineering's ANTERION® has streamlined the scleral lens fitting process. By using swept-source OCT technology, practitioners can replace manual guesswork with objective, micron-level data.

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42:37

Clinical Guide: Managing GLP-1 Ocular Manifestations...

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2026/02/09

This SEO-optimized clinical briefing is designed for the optometric community. It synthesizes the AOA Evidence-Based Optometry (EBO) Committee June 2025 clinical report with the professional insights of Dr. Andrew Morgenstern, Director of the AOA Clinical Resources Group, regarding the management of patients on GLP-1 receptor agonists.

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37:42

Getting It Right With Scleral Lenses: A PKP Case...

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2026/02/02

Scleral lenses have become a cornerstone of modern optometric care, particularly for patients with complex anterior segment disease. Conditions that once resulted in limited visual potential—such as keratoconus and post–corneal transplant irregularity can now be managed with greater precision, comfort, and long-term stability. In Grand Rounds LIVE: Getting It Right With Scleral Lenses, hosted by […]

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27:22

Navigating the “Dog Days” in Optometry: Lessons on...

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2026/01/29

The so-called “dog days” of optometry are not confined to summer months or academic calendars. They appear in January clinics, third-year rotations, early associate roles, cross-country moves, career pivots, and major life milestones. In Episode 56 of the Depth Perception Podcast, Dr. Svetlana Nunez, Dr. Jasdeep Singh, Dr. Nadia Afkhami, and Dr. Douglas Akidi explore what it really means to push […]

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1:07:03

Optometry Trends 2026: New Treatments and Technology...

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2026/01/26

As optometry moves into 2026, the profession is experiencing one of its most clinically rich and technologically diverse periods in recent memory. Reflecting on 2025 reveals a year defined not by a single breakthrough, but by meaningful shifts in how eye care professionals diagnose, treat, and communicate with patients. In Defocus Media’s annual Optometry Trends […]

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56:29

Mentorship in Optometry: A Guide for Optometry...

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2026/01/19

Mentorship in optometry is one of the most influential forces shaping confident clinicians, strong leaders, and a sustainable future for the profession. Whether you are an experienced optometrist or an optometry student just beginning your journey, meaningful mentorship does not happen by chance—it is built through intention, trust, and follow-through.

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26:28

Depth Perception Podcast, Episode 55: Reflecting on...

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2026/01/15

As the year comes to a close Episode 55 of the Depth Perception Podcast offers a meaningful reflection on growth both personal and professional within optometry. Hosted by Dr. Svetlana Nunez alongside Dr. Douglas Akidi Dr. Jasdeep Singh and Dr. Nadia Afkhami this end of year conversation highlights the moments topics and connections that shaped […]

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49:21

Top 10 Movies for 2025: An Optometrist’s Year End...

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2026/01/09

In this episode, the Od’ing on Movies Podcast returns with a special year-end tradition: breaking down the Top 10 Movies of 2025. Dr. Jacobi Cleaver and Dr. Jacob Wilson step outside their usual optometry meets cinema format to reflect on a full year of moviegoing, sharing personal rankings, lively debate, and the films that surprised, challenged, and stayed […]

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33:15

Mindset, Metrics, and Meaningful Growth: How Dr....

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2026/01/05

Before an optometry practice can grow in revenue, efficiency, or patient volume, it must first confront an uncomfortable truth: many eye care professionals are unknowingly holding their own practices back. In this episode of the Defocus Media Podcast, Dr. Fallon Patel challenges the long-standing beliefs that keep clinicians stuck, especially the idea that providing great care and […]

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34:46

Millie Eyewear | Eyewear that Makes you Feel Like a...

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2025/12/22

In this episode of the Defocus Media podcast, Dr. Darryl Glover sits down with Long Huynh (optometry student at Indiana University School of Optometry) to unpack a story that feels both inspiring and relatable for anyone building something while still becoming who they are. Long is an optometry student with a creative background, and he’s also the co-founder of Millie Eyewear—a brand that started as a joke, turned into a weekend hustle, and ultimately became part of his bigger purpose in eye

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26:22

Leadership That Works: Applying the Working Genius...

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2025/12/18

In this episode of The 2020 Podcast, host Dr. Harbir Sian welcomes leadership consultant Nancy Dewald for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, team effectiveness, and how optometry practices can better execute ideas without burning out their teams. Drawing from her extensive experience in staff training and consulting, Nancy introduces listeners to the Working Genius framework—a […]

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1:01:54

Dr. Chris Wolfe on Purpose, Failure, and Building a...

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2025/12/16

In this powerful episode of Play Chess, Not Checkers, Dr. Adam Ramsey sits down with Dr. Chris Wolfe—clinician, educator, entrepreneur, and one of the most respected voices in modern optometry—for a conversation that goes far deeper than practice management. What unfolds is a masterclass in resilience, purpose, leadership, and the responsibility optometrists carry as both clinicians […]

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39:53

Dry Eye, Burnout, and the Social Media Blueprint with...

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2025/12/15

In this Defocus Media Podcast episode, Dr. Darryl Glover welcomes Dr. Shelby Brogdon for a wide-ranging conversation that connects three topics many optometrists are thinking about right now: building a dry eye clinic, preventing burnout, and using social media in a way that actually supports (not drains) real life.

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42:54

Finding Your Lane in Optometry with the Dapper Eye Doc

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2025/12/11

From Winnipeg to Edmonton, from student to private practice owner, and from shy content creator to “Dapper Eye Doc,” this Depth Perception episode with Dr. Shaminder Dhaliwal is all about owning your path in optometry—and looking good while you do it. Born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Dr. Dhaliwal completed his optometry degree at ICO […]

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41:28

Low-Dose Atropine Not FDA Approved: What the STAR...

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2025/12/08

The topic of low-dose atropine, not FDA-approved, has become one of the most important conversations in pediatric eye care this year, especially as clinicians turn to the STAR Study for clarity on atropine’s role in modern myopia control. The STAR Study is the largest and most ethnically diverse atropine study to date, evaluating 0.01% and 0.03% atropine versus placebo in more than 800 children across three countries.

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52:13

Twilight Revisited: Optometry, Cringe, and Cultural...

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2025/12/05

The OD’ing on Movies Podcast returned with a fan-favorite episode—this time stepping into the blue-tinted, vampire-filled world of Twilight. Dr. Jacobi Cleaver and Dr. Jacob Wilson invited two special guests for this rewatch: social media creator and longtime Twilight fan McKenzie Richardson, and Jenny Orand, Dr. Wilson’s wife and unofficial pop-culture analyst. What followed was a hilarious, nostalgic, […]

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28:34

How Gen Z Sees Contact Lenses: What Today’s Data...

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2025/12/04

Gen Z contact lens trends are reshaping how eye care professionals think about prescribing, communication, and practice branding. In a live episode of The 2020 Podcast recorded at Vision Expo West, Dr. Harbir Sian sat down with Contact Lens Institute Visionaries Jennifer Seymour, Dr. Jade Coats, and Andrew Bruce to unpack new research on Gen Z eye […]

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51:31

From Trauma to CEO of You: Dr. Lauretta Justin on...

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2025/12/02

In this episode of Play Chess, Not Checkers, Dr. Adam Ramsey welcomes Dr. Lauretta Justin—founder of Millennium Eye Center—for a real, layered conversation about becoming an optometrist, a business owner, and ultimately the CEO of your own life. What unfolds is not just a professional journey, but a blueprint for resilience, identity, and practice-building on your […]

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31:39

Qlosi™ Presbyopia Eye Drops: Candidacy, Dosing, and...

Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network ·

2025/12/01

Presbyopia is finally meeting its match in-clinic with Qlosi™ presbyopia eye drops (pilocarpine 0.4%), offering a practical, performance-based option alongside glasses, contact lenses, and surgery. In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Lyerly and Dr. Derek Cunningham discuss how to position presbyopia drops for success, including who to treat, how to dose, what to say chairside, and why athletes appreciate the functional freedom.

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