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Show Sponsor: CooperVision Contact [email protected] for more information about Cooper's Essential Healthcare Program. This week I had Drs. Tad Kosanovich and Bob Bittle on to discuss our profession's reaction to recommendations and guidelines surrounding COVID-19.

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Show Sponsor: CooperVision Contact [email protected] for more information about Cooper's Essential Healthcare Program. Intervening in the disease process as early as possible on behalf of her patients is the driving factor for Dr. Munson's commitment to continued education and accolades. Dr. Munson's background includes a degree in Biology earned in 2008 from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and her Doctorate earned from the Oklahoma College of Optometry in 2012. Dr. Munson completed her residency specializing in the treatment and management of ocular disease with emphasis in performing minor surgical and laser treatments to the eye in 2013. She earned her Fellowship in ocular disease with the American Academy of Optometry in 2014 and earned her certificate in Advanced Optometric Surgical Training from the Oklahoma College of Optometry in 2015. Dr. Munson serves as an adjunct professor with the Pacific College of Optometry of Forest Grove, Oregon and is licensed in New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Colorado. Dr. Munson discloses her consultant role with Oasis Medical, Inc, eyeBrain Medical, Inc. and Colorado’s Dry Eye Society, LLC.

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Show Sponsor: CooperVision Contact [email protected] for more information about Cooper's Essential Healthcare Program. Travis Hornsby started Student Loan Planner in October 2016 after helping his wife and her friends figure out their six-figure student loans. He used to be a bond trader, so he took his excel heavy skill set and built models for how to save money paying back student debt. Check Travis out here.

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Show Sponsor: CooperVision Get the book: 24th and Glory Dirk writes stories and columns about Husker football in addition to covering general assignments and enterprise for The World-Herald. Follow him on Twitter @dirkchatelain.

Support your association with EyeCode Clinical Update! Show Notes: Local Coverage Determination CPT III Code Determinations Code Examples: 0198T Ocular blood flow measure 0207T Clear eyelid gland w/ heat/intermittent pressure 0329T Monitoring of IOP for 24 hours or longer- report 0330T Tear film imaging, unilateral or bilateral-report 0333T Visual evoked potential, screening of acuity-auto 0464T Visual evoked potential testing for glaucoma 0341T Quantitative pupillometry with interpretation and report 0356T Insertion of drug-eluting implant into lacrimal canaliculus, each 0378T Visual field assessment, with concurrent real time data analysis and accessible data storage with patient-initiated data transmitted to a remote surveillance center for up to 30 days; review and interpretation with report by a physician or other qualified health care professional 0379T Technical support and patient instructions, surveillance, analysis, and transmission of daily + emergent data reports prescribed by a physician or other qualified health care professional 0380T Computer-aided animation + analysis of time series retinal images for the monitoring of disease progression, unilateral or bilateral, with interpretation and report 0444T Initial placement of a drug-eluting ocular insert under one or more eyelids, including fitting, training, and insertion, unilateral or bilateral 0445T Subsequent placement of a drug-eluting ocular insert under one or more eyelids, including re-training, and removal of existing insert, unilateral or bilateral

Show Sponsor: CooperVision Professor John Nolan is the Principal Investigator of the Macular Pigment Research Group at the Waterford Institute of Technology in Ireland. He specializes in the role of eye nutrition for vision and prevention of blindness, and the link between nutrition and brain health and function. He has presented at more than 100 international scientific conferences and has published more than 85 peer-reviewed scientific papers. To learn more about Dr. Nolan’s work: www.profjohnnolan.com www.bonconference.org https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meso-zeaxanthin www.meso-zeaxanthin.org www.macularcarotenoids.org www.nrci.ie

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Show Sponsor: CooperVision Dr. Wesley grew up in Pipestone, Minnesota and received her bachelor’s degree at the College of Saint Benedict. She then went on to The Ohio State University, where she pursued concurrent degrees in both clinical optometry and masters in vision science. Accolades for Dr. Wesley include The Ohio State University College of Optometry 2006 Graduate of the Year and fellowship within the American Academy of Optometry. She enjoys all aspects of primary care, especially contact lenses and children’s eye exams. Dr. Wesley enjoys travel, reading, and spending time with her family. Congrats to Dr. Wesley for being 2011's Minnesota Young Optometrist of the Year! Dr Wesley was also nominated in 2013 for the Early Professional Achievement Award from The Ohio State University College of Optometry Alum Association - the criteria was an alum who is 15 years or less out of school who has demonstrated professional achievement and success within the optometric industry. In July of 2013, Dr. Wesley was selected by the readers of Review of Optometric Business and Vision Monday as a “2013 Optometric Business Innovator.” A Professional Advisory Panel of optometrists helped identify Optometric Business Innovators from across the U.S.—individuals who excel at using creative and results-oriented approaches in the following areas: Marketing Digital Media Business Management Dispensary (Optical Dispensing) Dispensary (Contact Lens Dispensing) The Patient Experience Influencers In 2014, Dr. Wesley was voted one of the Most Influential Women in Optical by readers of Vision Monday and 20/20 magazines.

Support your association with EyeCode Clinical Update! Show Notes: Below is a (non-exhaustive) list of commonly used codes in optometry that if appropriate should be included on the claim form once per year even if it is a secondary diagnosis: H40.10X(0,1,2,3,4) - Unspecified open-angle glaucoma H40.11X(0,1,2,3,4) - Primary open-angle glaucoma H40.121(0,1,2,3,4) - Low-tension glaucoma, right eye H40.122(0,1,2,3,4) - Low-tension glaucoma, left eye H40.123(0,1,2,3,4) - Low-tension glaucoma, bilateral H40.129(0,1,2,3,4) - Low-tension glaucoma, unspecified eye H40.131(0,1,2,3,4) - Pigmentary glaucoma, right eye H40.132(0,1,2,3,4) - Pigmentary glaucoma, left eye H40.133(0,1,2,3,4) - Pigmentary glaucoma, bilateral H40.139(0,1,2,3,4) - Pigmentary glaucoma, unspecified eye H40.15(1,2,3,9) - Residual stage of open-angle glaucoma H43.1(0,1,2,3) - Vitreous hemorrhage I10 - Essential (primary) hypertension

Show Sponsor: CooperVision Study citation: CooperVision data on file 2015. 95% of wearers who say health is important are willing to pay more for contact lenses that ensure eye health. December 2015 contact lens wearer survey, n=564. ----more---- Dr. Erika Morrow, M.S., O.D. attended the University of Colorado at Denver and graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2012. She went on to pursue her Doctorate of Optometry and Masters of Vision Science at the University of Alabama at Birmingham where she graduated with honors in 2016. While in optometry school, Dr. Morrow was inducted into the Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society and was an officer for several student organizations. As a student, she completed an externship in ocular disease at the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center and a primary eye care rotation at a private practice in Birmingham, Alabama. She was recognized as an outstanding clinician in Ocular Disease. Upon completing her training, she returned to Colorado and joined a group practice where she practiced until relocating to the coastal region of Georgia in 2017 for her husband's career at Gulfstream. ​ She was born and raised in Denver, Colorado is one of eight children, and has 17 nieces/nephews. Dr. Morrow has been happily married to her husband, Brian Morrow, since 2009, and they have two wonderful senior pups. They enjoy traveling, camping, hiking, & frequenting the local establishments of Savannah. She is looking forward to getting involved in the Savannah community and building lasting relationships with her patients. Come by and get to know her! Remember to add your favorite place to eat and thing-to-do in Savannah, to our growing list!

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Show Sponsor: CooperVision By day, Dr. Roya Habibi is a fellowship trained optometrist practicing in Seattle, WA, but by night (and all other times) she is a dog lover, foodie and adventure enthusiast. Spanning across her workplace and hobbies, she is a problem solver and someone who appreciates finishing the last check on a to-do list. Roya has extra interests in solving the problem of dry eye disease and utilizing scleral contact lenses, particularly when prescribed outside-the-box. ----more---- Dr. James Deom, AKA Jimmy to most, is a father, husband, beekeeper, chicken farmer, and passionate eye doc. He is an owner of a large two location multidisciplinary practice in the middle of no-where Pa (Northeastern Pa – think Scranton and “The Office”). He enjoys seeing all kinds of patients but does have particular interests in scleral contact lenses, advanced dry eye treatment, brain injury and vision rehabilitation. Jimmy is known as “the_live_eye” on Instagram because one of his favorite things to do is live video for his practice as well as “try not to blink.” Catch him on the podcast or on one of his many live videos!

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For more information about CooperCompanies approach to corporate responsibility check out their press release here. Learn more about CooperVision & Sustainability by checking out their sustainability report card and the links below: Facilities certified to environmental standards Costa Rica UK. and Spain Award-winning efforts Environmental Sustainability and Occupational Health & Safety Honors Puerto Rico Environmental Award Operating on wind energy in New York state Partnerships Optometry Giving Sight International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness Our Children’s Vision Other philanthropic initiatives

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Show Sponsor: CooperVision Today I sat down with my friends from different specialties in healthcare to get their perspectives on the COVID-19 crisis.

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Show Sponsor: CooperVision In today's show, my trusted friends and colleagues discuss the current state of the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on our patients, profession and practices. Need CE? Check out EyeCode Education

Today we discuss telehealth service expansion and other topics related to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Show links: Telehealth statements: Aetna Cigna BlueCross BlueShield Medicare CDC Resources for Clinics and Healthcare Facilities

Show Sponsor: CooperVision Show links: Inflammadry CLIA Waiver How-To Dr. Rumpakis is currently President & CEO of Practice Resource Management, Inc., a firm that specializes in providing a full array of consulting, appraisal, and management services for healthcare professionals and industry partners. He has developed some of the leading Internet‐based software applications for the medical/eye care field such as ReimbursementPLUS.com®, the industry-leading cloud‐based CPT CodeData and Information Service and WhatsMyPracticeWorth.com®, a dynamic online practice appraisal tool. He is also the founder of Opt‐ED® Professional Continuing Education (www.Opt‐ED.com) which creates and delivers top tier continuing education around the country as well as Opt‐IN® which provides optometric marketing and promotional services. Named the Chief Medical Coding Editor for Review of Optometry & Optometric Management, he has been extensively published on the topics of third party coding & billing, strategy development and execution, practice management, team building, maximizing effectiveness and profitability, including the textbook “Business Aspects of Optometry”. Dr. Rumpakis is a popular lecturer both nationally and internationally. In addition to having had a successful solo practice, Dr. Rumpakis developed the practice management curriculum at Pacific University College of Optometry and taught optometric & medical economics there for over a decade. A 1984 graduate of Pacific University College of Optometry, he most recently served on the AOA’s Third Party Center Executive Committee. He has also served as Vice‐Chair of AOA’s Optometry’s Meeting® Executive Committee, was the primary architect of the AOA Advantage program for student debt relief, and has served as chair for the Student Debt Special Project Team, the Gold Disk Project Team, the Practice Perpetuation Project Team and Practice Transition Team.

Today Chris discusses important reasons to incorporate standardized symptom questionnaires into your practice. Course for implementing a dry eye protocol into your practice: Ocular Surface Disease: Dry Eye and Beyond

Show Sponsor: CooperVision Dr. Adam Ramsey was born on the island of Trinidad and Tobago and immigrated to the United States at a young age. He graduated from The University of Florida cum laude with a degree in Health Education. Dr. Ramsey then graduated from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee where he obtained his Doctorate of Optometry. He currently serves as the parliamentarian and co-membership chair of the T. Leroy Jefferson Medical Society the minority medical association of Palm Beach and the Vice-President of Palm Beach County Optometric Association. Dr. Ramsey opened Iconic Eye Care in Palm Beach Gardens in 2016, an eclectic optical boutique. In his spare Dr. Ramsey volunteers for numerous non-profit including Suits for Seniors mentoring high school students in the classroom and with interns in his office. Dr. Ramsey also participates in numerous health fair and school screenings throughout the county taking his passion outside the office whenever possible. In addition, Dr. Ramsey is married to his beautiful wife Chrissi Ramsey and is a faithful member of Winners Church in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Today Chris takes a common listener question and discusses the nuances of proper billing and coding. Full Billing and Coding Course: Billing and Coding Premier Bundle

Show Sponsor: CooperVision Dr. Knouff received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Elon University in 2003. She graduated with clinical honors from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2007. She underwent extensive training at the renowned Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida before completing a residency in ocular disease in 2008 at Omni Eye Services in Atlanta. Dr. Knouff has been featured in Northside Women Magazine, Around Town Magazine, and Review of Optometry. She lectures at national meetings, educating doctors on various vision-related topics. She specializes in pre and postoperative surgical care, eye disease, and contact lenses. Dr. Knouff decided to start her own practice in December 2013. She provides superior quality eye care for patients of all ages. She and her husband have a daughter and live on the Westside of Atlanta. She enjoys music, traveling, and being involved in her local church.

Today Chris and Stephanie discuss how to prepare for contract negotiations. Stephanie Sharp's Full Course: Payer Contracting in Eyecare

Thanks to our sponsor: CooperVision Links for the podcast Eye Love Cares Foundation:https://eyelovecares.org/ Free Rethinking Dry Eye eBook: www.dryeyebook.com or https://eyelovethesun.com/pages/free-dry-eye-book Facebook Group, Dry Eye Syndrome Support Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dryeyesupport/ YouTube Channel, The Dry Eye Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY1e42WesWrB5ib6gEXpEYw The Dry Eye Show Blog: https://thedryeyeshow.com/

Thanks to our sponsor: CooperVision Growing up, Dr. Shane Stephenson always had a feeling he would have a future career in health care. As a teenager, he loved medical programs on television, and, in school, he excelled in science. His interest further grew after a major life event. During his high school years, his father became ill but refused to see a doctor out of fear of being given bad news. Dr. Stephenson’s father, unfortunately, passed away, but he left behind a spark that would ignite his son’s passion for health care. From that day, Dr. Stephenson vowed he would help people who were afraid of seeking medical help. He decided to follow the path to become a doctor. Dr. Stephenson went on to complete medical school at the St. Louis University School of Medicine. He later completed his residency training at Mercy Medical Center. Today, he is a family medicine doctor at Methodist Physicians Clinic. To provide exceptional care, Dr. Stephenson believes it is crucial to build a relationship based on honest and open communication. Every person has fears about his or her health, and his mission is to address every concern in order to form an accurate diagnosis. Listening also allows him to learn about the person’s job, habits and personal issues, further allowing him to find the root cause of a problem. Having gone through a difficult time in his youth, he recognizes that an ill person's loved ones also experience stress. He is dedicated to guiding entire families through tough medical problems and ensures they know he will be there for them every step of the way.

Please support our sponsor: CooperVision Harvey P. Hanlen, OD, FAAO has been in private Optometric practice for over 40 years. He did his undergraduate work at the University of Maryland and received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1974. He was the President of the Mid-Counties Optometric Society in 1978, served as the President of the Pennsylvania Optometric Association in 1982 and served as the 78th President of the American Optometric Association, completing his term in June, 2000. He served on the Board of Trustees of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, now Salus University, for 6 years.

Show Partner: CooperVision Citations: CooperVision data on file 2015. 95% of wearers who say health is important are willing to pay more for contact lenses that ensure eye health. December 2015 contact lens wearer survey, n=564. Cooper Cost Conversations Mr. Jim Greenwood is the Retired President & Chief Executive Officer of Vision Source®, the largest network of private practice optometrists in North America. Prior to Vision Source, Mr. Greenwood served as CEO for Concentra, a national health care company with more than 1,000 clinicians and 300 locations that delivers a wide range of medical services, including urgent care, occupational medicine, physical therapy, primary care and wellness programs. In addition to his role at Vision Source, Mr. Greenwood serves on the Boards of Directors for Legacy Heart Care, Healthcare Associates of Texas and Concentra. A Baylor University graduate, Mr. Greenwood started his career in healthcare in 1993 when he joined Concentra’s predecessor company as Chief Financial Officer. He is a certified public accountant, serving in the commercial banking industry for seven years after beginning his career in public accounting. He currently serves on the Baylor University Healthcare MBA Program’s Advisory Council.

Thanks To Our New Sponsor: CooperVision Show Citations: Comparison of image-assisted versus traditional fundus examination. The importance of the peripheral retina in patients with CSCR Dr. Nelson served in 2001-02 as 80th President of the American Optometric Association (AOA), a 33,000 member organization of optometrists, following his eight years of service on the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees of AOA, in concert with the AOA Executive Director, oversee the headquarter offices in St. Louis, Missouri and Washington, D.C. with approximately one hundred employees and a nationwide group of volunteer colleagues. Dr. Nelson’s involvement while on the Board of Trustees included resolving a nationwide, eight-year, anti-trust defense against the association leveled by the state's attorney generals, increasing the association assets nearly forty-fold while defending the lawsuit, initiating the AOA Ophthalmic Council for industry partners and increasing the annual meeting attendance more than threefold. He served as liaison to each of the organizational centers of the AOA; Federal and State Government Relations, Communication, Membership, Clinical Care, and Administrative Centers. Dr. Nelson participated in two Executive Director Search Committees. He served on the personnel, building, finance, and pension fund committees in addition to his year as Secretary-Treasurer of the organization. Dr. Nelson served as the United States representative to the World Council of Optometry in 2000 and 2001, an organization for optometrists from more than 40 countries, attending meetings in South Africa and Finland. In addition, Dr. Nelson attended meetings in Japan for the Ophthalmic Council in 2001. For five years following his term as President of the AOA, Dr. Nelson served on the Judicial Council of the organization.

Matt Lunning, DO and I had a conversation about patient interactions, training, overcoming obstacles. Please enjoy our conversation.

Millicent Knight, OD, FAAO, FAARM, FNAP Dr. Millicent Knight is Senior Vice President, Customer Development Group, Essilor of America . Her team aligns Eye Care Professional education, sales force training, and eye care professional relations to deliver on the Essilor mission of improving lives by improving sight. Dr. Knight represents the voice of the doctor as a member of the Leadership Team. She has a diverse and extensive background in the eyecare industry, including hospital-based ophthalmology/optometry, owner of two optometric practices (North Shore Eye Center and Integrative Eye and Wellness Center), and a former member of Vision Source. Prior to Essilor, she was Vice President of Professional Affairs, North America at Johnson & Johnson Vision, Inc. Dr. Knight is a member of the Illinois Optometric Association (IOA), the American Optometric Association (AOA), and the National Optometric Association (NOA), and was awarded Optometrist of the Year by both the IOA and NOA, as well as Young Optometrist of the Year by both Organizations. Dr. Knight holds a Doctor of Optometry degree, and two Bachelor of Science degrees. She has served on the Board of Trustees for Augustana College and the Illinois College of Optometry, her alma maters, and was awarded Alumnus Professional Achievement Awards. Dr. Knight was awarded the J&J Standards of Leadership Award, twice selected one of Vision Monday’s Most Influential Women in Optical, and a Women in Optometry Theia Award for Leadership recipient. Dr. Knight is a Fellow in the American Academy of Optometry, the American Academy of Anti-Aging Regenerative Medicine, The National Academies of Practice, and a Kellogg Leadership Fellow.

Contact Dr. Keith on LinkedIn, Twitter or Facebook. Show Links: Christopher Wolfe Open Payments Data Ted McElroy Open Payments Data Debunking myths in physician-industry conflicts of interest. Physicians and the Pharmaceutical Industry - Is a gift ever just a gift? Sunshine has darkened my world view. Pro Medical Assoc and Their Relationships ... Proposal for Controlling COI Jordan Keith, OD, FAAO is in practice at the Eye Care Center in Minnesota. After graduating with a degree in Biology from Minot State University he went on to optometry school and received his Doctor of Optometry (OD) from Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon in 2008. Following optometry school, Dr. Keith completed a hospital-based residency at the Kansas City VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO, where he received further training in ocular disease. In 2009, he joined the full-time faculty at the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) in Chicago, IL. As an Assistant Professor, his primary focus was clinical teaching of optometry students and residents while seeing patients at the Illinois Eye Institute. He also taught in the laboratory, the classroom, and served as the Chief of Eye Care Services at the Sidney Hillman Health Center, a multi-disciplinary health center in Chicago. His passion for education was acknowledged by receiving six teaching awards while at ICO.

Thank you to the listeners because we have risen to the 66 most downloaded healthcare podcast! Things I learned in 2019: HIV/AIDS, PReP – Episode 14 The Business of Optometry – Episode 18 LeadershipOD – Episode 25 Things can change and also stay the same - Ashley McFerron – Episode 33 The power of mentorship – Abie Chadderdon – Episode 37 More details on how to value a practice – Brad Byergo – Episode 38 I am not the best interviewer, Lessons learned from Ted McElroy – Episode 39 Working with community centers to increase access to underserved populations – Terri Gossard – Episode 43 Plans for 2020 (January 6 start): We already have podcasts lined up with: Millicent Knight Andrea Knouff Jordan Kieth David Nelson Many more to come!!!!

Barbara L. Horn, O.D., was elected as a trustee to the American Optometric Association Board in June 2011 and elected President in June, 2019. Dr. Horn is a graduate of the Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University and a past president of the Michigan Optometric Association (MOA). Dr. Horn is currently a member of the South Carolina Optometric Association and an associate member of the Michigan Optometric Association. In 2018 she received the South Carolina Optometric Physicians association OD of the year and in 2011 she was the MOA's Optometrist of the Year. Dr. Horn also received the AOA's Young Optometrist of the Year award in 2006 and the MOA's Young Optometrist of the Year award in 2005. Dr. Horn is in a group practice in South Carolina.

This week I discuss my thoughts about the article in The Atlantic and distractions from our forward movement as a profession. Prevalence Citations: Glaucoma AMD Dry Eye MGD in patients prior to cataract surgery MGD in general population Keratoconus Binocular dysfunction Allergic conjunctivitis MGD in younger populations Dental cavities

Today I had a discussion with a doctor who discussed the experience of selling his practice to private equity (PE). We spoke about his path as an associate, then a partner, then selling to PE and finally his decision to leave PE and go back to private practice.

Dr. Lindsey Behrendt completed her Doctorate of Optometry at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee. Her clinical externship training included an ocular disease focused rotation at the Robert Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas and a contact lens and primary care rotation at a private practice in the Kansas City, Missouri area. During her time at SCO, she was an active member of Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (SVOSH) and took part in mission trips to Mexico and Belize. Dr. Behrendt has continued her involvement in this organization as the president of VOSH-Nebraska. She was born and raised in Oakley, Kansas and attended Kansas State University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Life Sciences with minors in Biology and Gerontology. Dr. Behrendt practices primary eye care for patients of all ages. She has specific interest in specialty contact lenses, family vision, pediatrics, and myopia control. She holds membership in the American Optometric Association, Nebraska Optometric Association, American Academy of Optometry where she received her Fellowship in 2018, Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control, and the Omaha Sunrise Lions Club. Personally, Dr. Behrendt enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her husband, John, cheering on the Kansas State Wildcats, and traveling.

Stephanie Sharp is an attorney with 15 years of experience representing corporate clients and individuals on all matters impacting their business operations. She primarily focuses her practice on serving health care providers and has expertise in all major health care regulations, including HIPAA, Stark and anti-kickback. Stephanie served as the Vice President & General Counsel for Nebraska Medicine and recently left a large law firm to follow her passion: partnering with and advocating for individual health care providers and their practices as a solo practitioner.

Dr. Ono attended Indiana University for both his undergraduate and graduate education. While at Indiana University, Dr. Ono served as a clinical instructor and was a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa optometric honor fraternity. Giving back with volunteer service to both the community and profession is a powerful calling. Dr. Ono was the Founder and Chair of the Minnesota Vision Project, which provided eye examinations and spectacles patients without adequate eye care insurance coverage. He currently volunteers in many public health eye care programs including the Millionair Club Charity Eye Clinic in Seattle for homeless individuals (http://www.millionairclub.org/how-we-help), InfantSEE for infants under 12-months of age (http://www.infantsee.org/) and Vision USA (http://www.aoafoundation.org/vision-usa/) for under-insured patients. In addition, Dr. Ono served as the Senior Warden and Vestry (board) member at St. Peter’s Episcopal Parish. Dr. Ono is an active member with his professional associations at the state, regional and national level. He currently serves as the Executive Chair of the Affiliate Relations and Membership Group and Chair of the Membership Development Committee of the AOA and Washington State Director of GWCO. Dr. Ono’s other leadership positions include President of GWCO, President of the Optometric Physicians of Washington (OPW), President of the Pierce County Optometric Society and Trustee and Membership Chair of OPW. The Consumers' Research Council of America's Guide to America's Top Optometrists has recognized Dr. Ono as one of the top optometric physicians in America. His awards include the AOA President’s Award, OPW Jack Hale (Lifetime Achievement) Award, OPW Optometric Physician of the Year, OPW President’s Distinguished Service Award and the Minnesota Optometric Association (MOA) President’s Award.

Terri Gossard, O.D., M.S., was elected to the American Optometric Association (AOA) Board of Trustees at the 122nd Annual AOA Congress & 49th Annual AOSA Conference: Optometry's Meeting® in June 2019. Dr. Gossard is the board liaison to the Ethics and Values Committee, Evidence-Based Optometry Committee, Paraoptometric Resource Center Committee, and the Optometric Extension Program. Her board liaison assignments include affiliate associations in Alaska, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, University of California Berkeley School of Optometry, Pacific University College of Optometry, Southern California College of Optometry, and Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry. Dr. Gossard previously chaired the AOA Multidisciplinary Practice Committee and most recently served on the AOA Third Party Executive Committee and the AOA Professional Relations and Health Center Committees. Dr. Gossard is a past president of the Ohio Optometric Association, also serving on the OOA Board and chaired the OOA's Children's Vision Task Force and Legislative Committee. She serves on the executive project team for the OneSight Vision Center at Oyler School. She volunteers for the RealEyes Save Our Sight classroom initiative and serves on the selection committee for the Young Investigator Student Fellowship Awards for Female Scholars in Vision Research as well as Healthy Eyes, Healthy Children. Dr. Gossard was awarded the OOA's Optometrist of the Year in 2017. She is a graduate of the Ohio State University College of Optometry with both her doctorate of optometry and master's degree in physiological optics in 1996. She practiced for 17 years in Cincinnati, Ohio in a multidisciplinary practice and consulted for the Eye Care Provider Network, Primary Eyecare Network, and the Northmark Integrated Eyecare Network. Dr. Gossard lives in Cincinnati with her husband Ted and children Maggie and Will. She enjoys snow skiing and rooting for her hometown Buckeyes, Bengals, and Reds.

Bibin Cherian is a 4th-year student at Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry and the President of the American Optometric Student Association.

Tracey is the Director of Network Development for Vision Source. She helps doctors evaluate if VS is right for them.

Dr. O’Brien attended Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Biology with a Vision Science concentration. She went on to complete her Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree at the Michigan College of Optometry (MCO). Dr. O’Brien has additional training in the areas of low vision, pediatrics, specialty contact lenses and working with patients who have a mental or physical handicap. She particularly enjoys getting to know her patients and takes pride in providing exceptional eye care. While in school Dr. O’Brien founded the Michigan Optometric Student Private Practice Association (MOSPPA) and was influential in beginning the Student Optometric Leadership Network (SOLutioN) of which she has served as President, followed by the Executive Director and is now on the Alumni Board. She also spends time on the lecture circuit, speaking about private practice and the business aspects of the profession with Optometric Insights to inspire success in future generations of optometrists. She currently leads the Vision Source MentorOD program with the goal of providing resources to students most interested in private practice. Dr. O’Brien has participated in optometric missions to Guyana and Mexico to provide eye care to the underprivileged and has served nationally on the Vision Council Young Professionals Advisory Committee, Liaison to the Allergan Jumpstart Ambassador Program, is the Past-President of the Colorado Young Professionals Club and current Vision Source Co-Administrator in North Carolina. Dr. O’Brien also works as the Director of Marketing and Analytics for iCare Advisors where she helps others achieve their dreams in opening a private practice from scratch. Dr. O’Brien has earned multiple honors in her short 6 years as an optometrist; early in her career with the Marchon Practice Management Award and the William Feinbloom Low Vision Award and later was named the 2016 International Vision Council Next Generation Innovator. Most notably, Dr. O’Brien was awarded the 2017 Colorado Optometric Association Young OD of the Year. Dr. O’Brien moved to Colorado in 2013 and opened a cold start private practice with her two business partners and the help of many mentors who have guided her along the way. In 2019, Dr. O’Brien relocated to Charlotte, NC and traded mountain views for life on Lake Norman. In her spare time, Dr. O’Brien enjoys spending time with her dogs, boating, and exploring local eateries in Charlotte with her husband, Chris.

Dr. Christopher Wolfe is a graduate of Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry. During his education, Dr. Wolfe received extensive training in all aspects of primary eye care; including eye infections, cataracts, diabetic eye care, specialty contact lenses and pediatrics. He completed a rotation at BVA Advanced Eyecare in Tulsa, Oklahoma where he gained specialty training in minor surgical techniques, as well as therapeutic laser ocular surgery. Dr. Wolfe won the Golden Retinoscope Award, the Oklahoma College of Optometry’s highest distinction for clinical excellence. Dr. Wolfe also served as president of the American Optometric Student Association, where he represented over 6,000 members. He is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Nebraska Optometric Association. In 2013 and 2015 he was awarded Young Optometrist of the Year for the Nebraska Optometric Association. In 2016 he was awarded the Optometrist of the Year for the Nebraska Optometric Association and the Young Optometrist of the Year for the American Optometric Association. In 2014 he was awarded Political Keyperson of the Year for the Nebraska Optometric Association and Alumni of the Year from Skutt Catholic High School. Dr. Wolfe has a passion for education. He is the founder of EyeCode Education, a company specializing in clinical and billing education. Dr. Wolfe is a fellow in the American Academy of Optometry and a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry. He also has special interests in therapeutic scleral contact lenses to correct visual distortions in patients with corneal diseases. Dr. Wolfe is an avid runner and most of all, he enjoys spending time with his wife Jaime, daughters Ryan, Paityn, Camryn, Logan, Maisyn and sons Lincoln, Deacon and Benton.