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67. Stand out with Unique Products and Google Reviews ft. Dr. Dan Friederich May 05, 2023

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Dr. Dan Friederich joins the Four Eyes podcast to share how he elevates the patient experience by offering high-quality ophthalmic products that aren’t available through mass distribution, and how that unique patient experience then leads to better Google reviews for the practice.

This is a great conversation that emphasizes the importance of setting expectations in the quality of care we provide to patients, encouraging staff members to believe in those expectations, and achieving a great reputation within the community by getting patients to share their experiences on Google.

The Four Eyes Podcast is brought to you by YoungOD Connect

Learn more about Dr. Dan Friederich and Eyeganics

66. Falling in Love with Specialty Contact Lenses ft. Dr. Manveen Bedi Apr 19, 2023

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Deepon and Amrit catch up on their week. Amrit shares her personal experience on the hiring process for her new private practice.

The Four Eyes hosts then sit down with a fellow colleague from the Illinois College of Optometry, Dr. Manveen Bedi. Dr. Bedi is residency-trained in specialty contact lenses, and has successfully opened a new private practice where she offers specialty contact lens services to the communities within the Greater Toronto Area.

The hosts chat with Dr. Bedi about her motivation to complete a residency program, what it was like to open a practice as a young OD, and how other new graduates can dive into offering specialty lens services early into their careers.

The Four Eyes Podcast is brought to you by YoungOD Connect

Learn more about Dr. Manveen Bedi and her practice

Check out these resources mentioned in today’s episode:

Four Eyes Episode 30. How to Add Scleral Lenses to Your Practice; GP Lens Institute; Scleral Lens Education Society; Modern Optometry; Eyes on Eyecare

65. What’s Up with Myopia Control ft. Dr. Ying Zhao Mar 29, 2023

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Dr. Ying Zhao, a Canadian Optometrist practicing at Avenue Eyecare in British Columbia, joins the Four Eyes hosts to discuss myopia control from the perspective of a young OD. Dr. Zhao answers questions on parent education, shares her treatment options for pediatric and adult onset myopia, and comments on the latest technology offered for myopia control.

The Four Eyes Podcast is brought to you by YoungOD Connect

Learn more about Dr. Ying Zhao

Resources mentioned in the episode: Vision by Design 2023; World Council of Optometry; International Myopia Institute

64. Get That Money Honey! Ft. Dr. Emilie Seitz Mar 15, 2023

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Negotiating a contract as a new grad OD can be as terrifying as the first day of Optometry school. That’s why we’ve invited Dr. Emilie Seitz to the Four Eyes podcast to provide tips on negotiating contracts, identifying red flags, discussing money, and how to prioritize your needs. Dr. Seitz also shares her personal experiences when negotiating for job opportunities, as well as social media collaborations!

The Four Eyes Podcast is brought to you by YoungOD Connect

Learn more about Dr. Emilie Seitz

Resources mentioned in the episode: ODs on Finance contract review and counseling; Gender and Optometry Wage Gaps by Dr.

63. New Beginnings with Dr. Richard Maharaj Feb 08, 2023

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Dr. Maharaj joins our podcast (for the third time!) to share the journey behind merging his successful dry eye specialty practice into a nationally recognized ophthalmology practice. The cohesive relationship between EyeLabs and the Prism Eye Institute is an excellent demonstration of how ODs and OMDs practice together as "heroes" to treat the common "villains" of eye disease. Dr. Maharaj shares not only his journey towards the Prism Eye Institute, but also his opinion on how Optometry is shifting. The landscape of Optometry is changing, and so we also discuss the importance of emphasizing medical specialties in Optometry.

Resources:

Listen to other Four Eyes episodes with Dr. Maharaj:
Ep 19. Wisdom from the Dry Eye Jedi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEL7mn6Rk1I
Ep 37. The Psychology of Optometry and Need for Self-Care: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fETE9lyC_5Y
The 20/20 podcast with Dr. Harbir Sian: Episode 92 - The Future of Canadian Optometry - Dr. Richard Maharaj, The Independent Specialist https://aboutmyeyes.com/the-20-20-podcast/

62. Burnout and When to Get Out ft. Dr. Jasdeep Soni Jan 18, 2023

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Dr. Jasdeep Soni, also known as Optoturban on social media, returns to the podcast to share his personal experience with burnout through his optometric career and social media presence, and the steps he has taken to address mental fatigue. Dr. Bilkhu and Dr. Kar contribute to the conversation to bring a new graduate OD perspective on mental burnout that they have also experienced early into their careers.

Check out Episode 32: Life as a New Grad with Optoturban to see what Dr. Soni was up to in the early stages of his career!

61. Tidbits from New Grad ODs Dec 21, 2022

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We’re back with another season of Four Eyes! Dr. Kar and Dr. Bilkhu kick off the season by sharing tidbits they’ve learned over the early years of their career in hopes to help new graduate optometrists find their confidence and know their worth. Some of the tidbits also stress important tips on refractions and how to navigate Rx re-checks.

Resources mentioned in the episode:

Four Eyes Ep 37 - The Psychology of Optometry and Need for Self-Care with Dr. Richard Maharaj: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/37-the-psychology-of-optometry-and-need-for-self/id1501087796?i=1000508456418
20/20 Podcast - The Future of Canadian Optometry Series by Dr. Harbir Sian: https://www.youtube.com/@HarbirSianOD/videos

60. Referring Adults for Vision Therapy with Dr. Joanna Carter Feb 23, 2022

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We chat with Dr. Joanna Carter, who is a well known optometrist in the binocular vision world. She specializes in vision therapy and neuro-rehabilitation, and owns a specialty vision therapy practice in Oregon called Insight Vision Therapy. Dr. Carter comes on the podcast to talk about how vision therapy can benefit adult patients, and what visual conditions they can be referred for.

Learn more about Insight Vision Therapy: https://insightvisiontherapy.com/

59. Managing Dry Eyes in Your Practice with Dr. Hardeep Kataria Dec 29, 2021

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Dr. Hardeep Kataria joins our podcast for the second time to share her experience on implementing dry eye management to an established medical practice. We discuss a variety of topics including essential tests and equipment, technology that amplifies your dry eye practice, patient education, and how to streamline your staff to use your time efficiently.

Learn more about Dr. Kataria through her Instagram @dr.hardeep.kataria to keep up with all that she's doing in the optometry world!

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58. All About Refractive Surgeries with Dr. Aparna Patel Dec 08, 2021

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Dr. Aparna Patel is a cornea, cataract, and refractive surgeon practicing in Kentucky. She joins the podcast to discuss the various types of refractive surgeries, what patients are best suited for the procedures, pre and post-op management, and how optometrists can co-manage with the surgeon.

To learn more about Dr. Patel and the amazing work she does, follow her on Instagram @aparnapatelmd and visit Bennett and Bloom Eye Centres' website: https://www.eyecenters.com/

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