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Young clinicians frequently ask how they can differentiate themselves in an increasingly competitive marketplace. In this ODwire.org Radio Show, Dr. Jennifer Redfern sits down with us to discuss the impact of using the latest clinical technologies in her practice. We focus on the Duette lens by SynergEyes, and how she’s using this advanced technology lens to differentiate [...] The post Growing Your Practice with Advanced Clinical Technologies – Dr. Jennifer Redfern [#R035] appeared first on ODwire.org.

On this episode of ODwire.org Radio, we interview long-time ODwire.org sponsor & Truly360 President Matthew Focht about using the NEW Truly360 Google Interactive Tours to differentiate your practice & give you an edge among people searching for ODs. We learn: What Google Interactive Tours Are How they can differentiate your practice from others in your area when people [...] The post Using Truly360 Interactive Google Tours to Differentiate your Practice [#R034] appeared first on ODwire.org.

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 & when to use [...] The post Dr. James Kirchner & the New SynergEyes Hybrid Lenses [#R033] appeared first on ODwire.org.

On this edition of ODwire.org Radio, we were incredibly fortunate to have an in-depth conversation with Dr. Irving Bennett. For those who don’t know him, Dr. Bennett literally wrote the book on practice management in eye care, and is the founder of the Bennett Center for Practice Management at PCO. With a career that spans eight decades [...] The post Dr. Irving Bennett — The Practice Management Legend Speaks! [#R032] appeared first on ODwire.org.

Dr. Richard Hom — an ODwire.org regular and the National Optometric Director at WellPoint — stops by to talk with Paul and Adam about the importance of ODs coordinating with other healthcare providers and sharing information in order to improve outcomes and efficiency. He also talks about what he’s working on at Blue View Vision, including [...] The post Clinical Coordination & Collaborative Care with Dr. Richard Hom [#R031] appeared first on ODwire.org.

In this episode, Paul and Adam get the chance to chat with Jim McGrann, the President of VSP Vision Care. In Part 1 of the interview, we talk about VSP’s history, their policies, audits, and how the company is positioning itself as the Affordable Care Act unfolds. Please leave feedback about the show in the discussion thread [...] The post VSP Vision Care President, Jim McGrann (part 1 of 2) [#R030] appeared first on ODwire.org.

In this show, private practitioner Dr. Dan Dieterichs stops by to talk to us about reducing costs of goods sold in the optical. We explore “Dental Envy“, Independent Practitioner Associations, and talk about the new SmartOD.com, and how buying frames factory-direct can lower the cost of goods in your optical. Leave feedback for Dan in this thread! 10 [...] The post Reducing Optical Costs: Talking SmartOD.com with Dr. Dan Dieterichs [#R029] appeared first on ODwire.org.

Dry eye is an extremely common condition that’s often been under-diagnosed and treated. But thanks to advances in our understanding of dry eye, the availability of new diagnostic tools, and new forms of treatment, OD’s have a real opportunity not only to help patients, but also grow their bottom line. In this ODwire.org Radio interview, Dr. Art [...] The post Building a Dry Eye Practice – Dr. Art Epstein [#R028] appeared first on ODwire.org.

Why isn’t a patient seeing clearly even though you’ve refracted them perfectly? Why do you frequently see a major impact on the Rx in sunlight vs. dark In this final interview with Dr. John Warren, we talk about the idea of the “Pupil Dependent Refraction” — how aberrometry can help provide you with the data that you need [...] The post Pupil Dependent Refraction – Dr. John Warren (Part 3 of 3) [#R027] appeared first on ODwire.org.

Picking up where the last talk left off, Dr. Warren talks to us about Wavefront Technology, and how to integrate it into your exams to improve clinical outcomes. We review: What Wavefront Technology is How it can improve the accuracy of your refraction How it increases patient satisfaction, and the impact this has had on Dr. Warren’s practice. Part 2 [...] The post Integrating Wavefront Technology into your Refraction – Dr. John Warren (part 2 of 3) [R#026] appeared first on ODwire.org.

Equipping your practice with the latest technology can be a daunting prospect. From automated vision testing equipment to EHRs, choosing the latest technology and integrating it effectively into your office can seem like an impossible task. In this ODwire.org Radio episode, Dr. John Warren, private practitioner and founder of RevolutionEHR, gives some concrete advice & talks about [...] The post Transforming Your Practice with Technology with Dr. John Warren, Part 1 [#R025] appeared first on ODwire.org.

In this ODwire.org Radio episode, HOYA Vision Care has provided us with the audio transcript of a roundtable they held at the AOA annual meeting in San Diego. The topic: How to most effectively engage parents to promote pediatric vision. The moderator & panelists have decades of experience working with kids, and they provide insights and tips [...] The post Roundtable on Engaging with Today’s Parents to Promote Pediatric Vision [#R024] appeared first on ODwire.org.

In this ODwire.org Radio episode, Dr. April Jasper talks to us about how to communicate the benefits of premium contact lenses to patients. She also reviews the challenges of moving patients into premium lenses, and some strategies that you can employ in your practice to make the switch more successful. Dr. Jasper also talks about her (several-months-long) [...] The post Prescribing Premium Contact Lenses, Techniques & Strategies – Dr. April Jasper [#R023] appeared first on ODwire.org.

Frequent ODwire.org contributor Dr. Mile Brujic sits down with us to discuss the evolution of contact lens materials — from Paul’s Era (PMMA!) through today. We also speak in-depth about the new DAILIES TOTAL1 lens, which represents the very latest in contact lens material science and the first truly novel material in some time. Mile’s practice was [...] The post DAILIES TOTAL1 and the Evolution of Contact Lens Materials – Dr. Mile Brujic [#R022] appeared first on ODwire.org.

Former dean of the SUNY College of Optometry & genuine “Optometric Living Legend”, Dr. Norman Haffner sits down with us to talk about optometric history, and the fateful day in January 1968, when he was part of a clandestine meeting that took place in a LaGuardia Airport hotel room. That meeting shook eye care to its [...] The post Dr. Haffner & the LaGuardia Meeting that Changed Everything [#R021] appeared first on ODwire.org.

The health of the tear film is one of the most important ocular surface issues that you’ll face in practice. Problems with the tear film can lead to contact lens dropouts and decreased patient satisfaction. In this ODwire.org Radio show, Dr. Kristopher May steps us through: The science of the tear film (including modern updates to the classic [...] The post Understanding the Tear Film to Improve Patient Satisfaction with Dr. Krisopher May [#R020] appeared first on ODwire.org.

Noted consultant and creator of the EDGE system, Jay Binkowitz stops by to chat with us about the basics of running a profitable optical. We touch on several points, including: OD/Optician Partnerships Maintaining profitability in an era of vision care plans How much space an optical should take up Board management How often one should renovate To edge, or not to edge! Whether [...] The post Building and Running a Profitable Optical with Jay Binkowitz [#R019] appeared first on ODwire.org.

As the medical model and the use of high-tech instrumentation has grown, ECPs have been increasingly subject to audits by insurance companies and the federal government. The fines for incorrectly coding and billing can easily run into six-figures, and in some cases can be even higher! In this episode of ODwire.org Radio, noted expert John Rumpakis, OD, [...] The post Avoiding Coding and Billing Disasters with John Rumpakis [#R018] appeared first on ODwire.org.

Automated Vision Testing can make a practice more efficient, more profitable, and even change the mix of patients that you see. But getting started with high-tech equipment can be a daunting prospect for many clinicians. Louis J. Catania, O.D., FAAO., D.Sc. stops by ODwire.org Radio to discuss the nuts-and-bolts of getting your practice up to speed with [...] The post The Nuts and Bolts of Implementing Automated Vision Testing in Practice [#R017] appeared first on ODwire.org.

Every practice needs to pick a processor in order to run credit cards. But how do you go about choosing the right one? Should you just go with the ones promising low rates? Is service important too? And what about ancillary services, such as check verification, cash advance, or gift cards? Should you just go with your local bank? In this [...] The post Choosing a Credit Card Processor [#R016] appeared first on ODwire.org.