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Today on the show, welcome back to Dr. Kyle Klute. A long time friend, colleague, mentor, and another Omaha based optometrist. We had a really great conversation about our identity, both as people and as eye doctors. We talked about how this identity shapes what we believe about what we can do in the profession and how this identity will help us think of ourselves as not "just" optometrists. Understanding who we are is the basis of every choice we make both in life and in business. Total Patient Care Workshops: Take up $500 off these workshops if you enroll before February 1st! The Total Patient Care On-Demand Workshop The Mastermind 6 Month Total Patient Care Program (enrolling now for spring 2023) About our guest today: Dr. Klute received his optometry degree from Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago and then completed additional training at a Veteran’s Medical Center in Battle Creek, Michigan. He then worked at an ocular disease referral center exclusively managing sight-threatening conditions of the eye. Now, he brings that wealth of knowledge and experience to primary care striving to identify these sight-threatening conditions earlier before they manifest into life-altering situations. Originally from the small town, Hampton, in south-central Nebraska, Dr. Klute strives to bring that small town, personable experience to health care. Connect with Dr. Klute here on LinkedIN! ---------------------------------------------------------- For our listeners, use the code 'EYECODEMEDIA22' for 10% off at check out for our Premiere Billing & Coding bundle or our EyeCode Billing & Coding course. Sharpen your billing and coding skills today and leave no money on the table! Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth EssilorLuxottica

Today on the show we have Dr. Kurt Steele from Newport, TN. We talked about rural optometry, consulting on other rural practices, how to get other medical providers to understand the scope of optometry, and more! Dr. Kurt Steele has received both the Young Optometrist of the Year and Optometrist of the Year award for the state of Tennessee and has served as president of the Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians, the East Tennessee Optometric Society, and the Smoky Mountain Optometric Society. He also served on the board of the Southeastern Council of Optometrists. Dr. Steele travels across the United States educating other optometric physicians. Dr. Steele is a big fan of all Tennessee sports teams and is proud to support both Cocke County and Cosby athletics. When not in the office, Dr. Steele enjoys spending time with his wife (Sacha), playing golf, fishing and traveling. Connect with Dr. Steele here on LinkedIn! For our listeners, use the code 'EYECODEMEDIA22' for 10% off at check out for our Premiere Billing & Coding bundle or our EyeCode Billing & Coding course. Sharpen your billing and coding skills today and leave no money on the table! Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth EssilorLuxottica

Dr. Julie Helmus is a second-generation optometrist who took over her mother and father’s practice about 8 years ago. She really did not see herself going into optometry as a profession and thought foreign language would be her future. But, as she looked at the life her parents had, she thought, “That’s not a bad gig,” and made hers too. In this episode we’ll discuss what an OD/CEO role looks like, how to delegate well, and the discomfort of a practice divorce. If you’d like to contact Dr. Helmus, she can be reached at [email protected] For our listeners, use the code 'EYECODEMEDIA22' for 10% off at check out for our Premiere Billing & Coding bundle or our EyeCode Billing & Coding course. Sharpen your billing and coding skills today and leave no money on the table! Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth EssilorLuxottica

Looking back on 2022, some of most downloaded episodes encompassed two overarching topics: selling to private equity and cold starts. This quick 15 minute episode highlights three longer podcast episodes from this year that talked about the financial logistics of selling to PE, cold starts, and the future of private practices. Enjoy this 'Best of 2022' highlight episode and if you would like to enjoy the original episodes with Drs. Chad Fleming, Eric Baas, Robert Steinmetz, and Adam Cmejla, CFP® follow the links below! Protecting Your Practice from PE with Dr. Chad Fleming Full Episode iCare Advisors with Drs. Eric Baas and Robert Steinmetz Full Episode The Private Equity End Game with Adam Cmejla, CFP Full Episode For our listeners, use the code 'EYECODEMEDIA22' for 10% off at check out for our Premiere Billing & Coding bundle or our EyeCode Billing & Coding course. Sharpen your billing and coding skills today and leave no money on the table! Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth EssilorLuxottica

Looking back on 2022, some of most downloaded episodes encompassed one overarching topic: practice management. This quick 20 minute episode highlights three longer podcast episodes from this year that talked about practice management, team building, and office communication. Enjoy this 'Best of 2022' highlight episode and if you would like to enjoy the original episodes with Dr. Aaron Neufeld, Dr. Mike Rothschild, and Morgan Massie follow the links below! ODs on Finance with Dr. Aaron Neufeld Full Episode Planning an Office Retreat with Dr. Mike Rothschild Full Episode Five Coaching Conversations with Morgan Massie Full Episode For our listeners, use the code 'EYECODEMEDIA22' for 10% off at check out for our Premiere Billing & Coding bundle or our EyeCode Billing & Coding course. Sharpen your billing and coding skills today and leave no money on the table! Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth EssilorLuxottica

Today on the show we welcome Dr. Kevin Chan who is the Senior Clinical Director of Treehouse Eyes. Treehouse Eyes is the first and only specialty eye care company dedicated exclusively to providing myopia management for children across the U.S. (and in the process of expanding worldwide). He and I talked about myopia management, how to talk to other providers about the importance about myopia management, and more! Dr. Chan is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. As a member of Essilor’s Myopia Task Force, he is leading the initiatives of myopia awareness. He was featured in the renowned TEDx talk titled, “Myopia – Global Epidemic,” in 2019. He was one of the few panelists in the U.S. selected to partake in the inaugural Ophthalmology Innovation Summit (OIS) – Myopia Showcase in 2021. He was also privileged to be part of the inaugural American Optometric Association (AOA) Leadership Institute Class in 2020. Throughout his career, Dr. Chan has been a frequent speaker and contributor in various optometric events and platforms, including the Global Specialty Lens Symposium (GSLS), Vision By Design (VBD), Review of Optometry, Review of Myopia Management and Contact Lens Spectrum, to name a few. Dr. Chan was awarded “Best Eye Doctor (category – optometrist)” by Washington Parents Magazine in 2020. He has been an active member of the American Academy of Optometry (AAO), American Optometric Association (AOA), Maryland Optometric Association (MOA), and American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control (AAOMC). Connect with Dr. Chan here on LinkedIn! For our listeners, use the code 'EYECODEMEDIA22' for 10% off at check out for our Premiere Billing & Coding bundle or our EyeCode Billing & Coding course. Sharpen your billing and coding skills today and leave no money on the table! Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth EssilorLuxottica

Today on The Vision of Leadership Podcast we have special guest, Dr. Audrey Raley. This conversation is full of gems from talking about starting her own private practice, mentorship, coaching the next generation, and more! Dr. Audrey Raley is a certified, licensed optometric glaucoma specialist and therapeutic optometrist in New Braunfels, TX. She was born in San Antonio TX and raised in the Texas Hill Country. She graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors from both Texas A&M University in College Station, in biomedical sciences, and the University of Houston College of Optometry for her doctorate. Dr. Raley founded Refined Eye Care & Eyewear Gallery in 2018 and is committed to providing an unparalleled level of eye care in the New Braunfels area. She is also a consultant for iCare Advisors serving as the Director of Training and Launch Support. She was introduced to iCare Advisors by one of her optometry mentors and was able to open cold by following their method in less than two years after graduation. As a former highly successful client, she was hand-picked to aid clients in maximizing the resources provided by iCare Advisors and support them on their journey to profitability. As a former client who has successfully completed the iCare Advisors strategic cold start process, Dr. Raley provides a unique perspective to the iCare team and their clients. Dr. Audrey’s passion for private practice success is contagious. She brings valuable insights into profitability, EHR customization, in-office finishing strategies, chair-side prescribing tactics and cold start metrics. Show Notes Links: https://refinedeyecare.com/ https://icareadvisors.com/ For our listeners, use the code 'EYECODEMEDIA22' for 10% off at check out for our Premiere Billing & Coding bundle or our EyeCode Billing & Coding course. Sharpen your billing and coding skills today and leave no money on the table! Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth EssilorLuxottica

Welcome to the show Evon Mendrin, CFP, CSLP! Evon is the owner of Optometry Wealth Advisors and the host of The Optometry Money Podcast. On this episode we talk about the nuances of debt as an optometrist, figuring out your priorities with debt, what to look for in a financial planner, and more! Want to find out more about Optometry Wealth Advisors? Visit the website here! Connect with Evon here on LinkedIn! Check out The Optometry Money Podcast For our listeners, use the code 'EYECODEMEDIA22' for 10% off at check out for our Premiere Billing & Coding bundle or our EyeCode Billing & Coding course. Sharpen your billing and coding skills today and leave no money on the table! Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth EssilorLuxottica

Today on the show we have my longtime friends, Chad Bishoff and Adam Wintz. These two also host their own podcast called 'Less than 2000.' Less than 2000 is a show about all things 80’s and 90’s! Two childhood friends riff about movies, television, music, and culture from a better time. On this episode we talk about podcasting, film making, movies we loved from the 90s, and have quite a few laughs. For our listeners, use the code 'EYECODEMEDIA22' for 10% off at check out for our Premiere Billing & Coding bundle or our EyeCode Billing & Coding course. Sharpen your billing and coding skills today and leave no money on the table! Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth EssilorLuxottica

Another great surgical spotlight with Dr. Nate Lighthizer! We cover the treatment & management of chalazions. This was a quick yet thorough 20 minute episode. Dr. Lighthizer is an Associate Professor and the Associate Dean for the NSU Oklahoma College of Optometry. He also is the Director of the Continuing Medical Education Program for the College of Optometry, and the Chief of the Specialty Care Clinics. Show Notes: The Ophthalmic Laser Handbook Connect with Dr. Lighthizer on LinkedIN here! For our listeners, use the code 'EYECODEMEDIA22' for 10% off at check out for our Premiere Billing & Coding bundle or our EyeCode Billing & Coding course. Sharpen your billing and coding skills today and leave no money on the table! Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth EssilorLuxottica

This week we are celebrating 200 episodes from EyeCode Media's podcasts: The Chris Wolfe Podcast & The Vision of Leadership Podcast with Ted McElroy. 200 episodes later and almost 100,000 downloads, Ted and Chris take time to reflect on the last 4 years of their podcasts. They are also joined by Dr. Drew Bateman and Dr. Cheryl Chapman who have been guests on the podcasts, colleagues, mentors, and long time friends all along the way. Each doctor reflects on what has been major for them over the last couple of years in the industry and where they think the profession is going in the future. This episode is really special to us and we are thankful to our listeners who have supported us over the years! Connect with our guests today on LinkedIn: Dr. Cheryl Chapman Dr. Drew Bateman For our listeners, use the code 'EYECODEMEDIA22' for 10% off at check out for our Premiere Billing & Coding bundle or our EyeCode Billing & Coding course. Sharpen your billing and coding skills today and leave no money on the table! Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth EssilorLuxottica

Today on the show, we are thrilled to have Adam Cmejla, CFP back on to talk about selling to private equity. We peel back the layers of the onion on what it really means financially to sell to private equity as optometrists. Adam Cmejla, CFP® is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM Practitioner and Founder of Integrated Planning & Wealth Management, LLC, an independent financial planning & investment management firm focused on working with optometrists to help them reach their full potential and achieve clarity and confidence in all aspects of life—personally, professionally, and financially. Show notes from our conversation from Adam: www.integratedpwm.com/202 https://www.reviewob.com/why-selling-to-pe-could-cost-you-six-figures/ Follow Adam on LinkedIN here! For our listeners, use the code 'EYECODEMEDIA22' for 10% off at check out for our Premiere Billing & Coding bundle or our EyeCode Billing & Coding course. Sharpen your billing and coding skills today and leave no money on the table! Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth

Welcome back to Professor John Nolan to The Chris Wolfe podcast! It is always insightful getting to pick his brain about eye health, nutrition, and his research. On this episode I get to ask him about the most recent Fly study and we dive deep into vitreous health. Professor John Nolan is a Fulbright Scholar, South East Technological University (SETU) Professor and currently holds a Chair for Human Nutrition Research at the School of Health Science, Ireland. Prof Nolan is the Founder and Director of the Nutrition Research Centre Ireland (NRCI). His research centre studies the role of nutrition for vision, cognitive function and prevention of age-related diseases. In 2011, Prof Nolan won a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) research grant to study the impact of nutritional supplementation on visual function via two major clinical trials (CREST 281096; Central Retinal Enrichment Supplementation Trials). As part of this ground-breaking work, Prof Nolan identified how targeted nutrition can improve visual function for the general population, and for patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Current studies at the NRCI are investigating the link between nutrition and brain health and function, and over the last number of years the Nolan and team have published novel papers on how targeted nutrients enhance cognitive function for the general population and improve quality of life for patients suffering with Alzheimer’s disease. Nolan’s work has had a major societal impact for patients suffering with AMD and for enhancing vision of the general population; for recognition, the CREST project was recently selected for presentation at a high-level conference entitled ‘EU Research & Innovation in Daily Life’, which took place at the European Parliament in Brussels to highlight the impact of EU-funded research and innovation in daily life. Prof Nolan has published 116 peer-reviewed scientific papers on his area of research (6500 = citations, H index = 50). A major career highlight is his role as Chair of the International Brain and Ocular Nutrition Conference (BON Conference), which is held at Downing College, Cambridge University (www.bonconference.org). See www.profjohnnolan.com for further details and access to all the (peer-reviewed) scientific publications. Google Scholar - H Index Connect with Professor Nolan on LinkedIN here! Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth

Our special guest today is Dr. Ben Colston! Dr. Colston owns two practices in Mansfield, TX and the second is in North Richland Hillsand, TX. He is licensed as a Therapeutic Optometrist and Optometric Glaucoma Specialist. He is also an active member of both the American Optometric Association and the Texas Optometric Association. Before opening Eyes on Broad, Dr. Colston practiced at two private practices in North Dallas and in Southlake, Texas. On this episode we dive into his real estate ventures and talk about how we can add value through our quality of life outside of optometry. Connect with Dr. Colston on LinkedIN here! Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth

On this episode we talk to Dr. Christopher Gee, Dr. Ethan Huisman, Dr. Jeff Clements, and Dr. Michele Andrews about the MyDay Lens, the Reveal Lens, and the Multifocal Toric Lens from CooperVision. We really got into the granular nature of our practice and how we approach contact lens fitting so that it's good for the patient and profitable for the practice. Get CooperVision Lenses in your practice here! Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth

Our guest today is Dr. Adam Ramsey who is the owner of Socialite Vision in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. We talked about prioritizing your time both in and out of the practice, finding the next right associate in private practice, common misconceptions optometry students have, and more! About Dr. Ramsey: Born and raised on the island of Trinidad & Tobago, Dr. Ramsey dreamed of becoming a doctor and helping people. Setting his sights on becoming an optometrist, he graduated from the University of Florida and went on to Southern College of Optometry (SCO) where he obtained his Doctorate of Optometry. While practicing Optometry at several retailers, Dr. Ramsey had a vision of opening his own store where eyeglasses & sunglasses were selected based on style and craftmanship rather than industry favorites. The result: Socialite Vision. Eye Care With Style. When it comes to improving his practice, Adam Ramsey, OD, looks to set trends instead of following them, and he does so by looking outside of eye care for inspiration. Because at Socialite Vision in Palm Beach Gardens, Fl., going above and beyond for patients is at the core of the experience—and exceeding expectations is the standard. Every patient visit is carefully curated to the wants and needs of the individual; no two patients receive the same exam or same product offerings. Over the past few years, Dr. Ramsey has made it his mission to help with the issue of diversity and inclusion in the eye care space. In 2019, he co-founded Black Eyecare Perspective, a nonprofit organization designed to cultivate lifelong relationships between African Americans and the eye care industry. In May 2022, Dr. Ramsey was awarded the New England College of Optometry Presidential Medal for his work through Black Eyecare Perspective. Connect with Dr. Ramsey here on LinkedIN! Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth

Today on the show we have special guest, Dr. Thanh Mai, who practices in southern California. Dr. Mai works with keratoconus, irregular corneas, orthokeratology, myopia management, vision related learning disorders, binocular vision dysfunctions, problems with focusing and eye muscle coordination. Dr. Mai created his practice with some foundational beliefs about himself and the profession as a whole. We talk about these beliefs, private equity, myopia management, and more! Connect with Dr. Mai here on LinkedIN! Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth

Today on The Vision of Leadership Podcast, we have Deidra Romero. Deidra is a mom of two, baker of bread, maker of foods, a blogger, writer, content creator, and a wealth of knowledge and delight. She and I got to know one another through Full Focus (Formerly Michael Hyatt and Co.) where she was the Client Success Specialist. She was responsible for providing a first-class experience for our Business Accelerator clients so they can enjoy the transformation our executive coaching curriculum delivers. Her in-depth experience of coaching and the Michael Hyatt & Company products allowed her to give quality, customized care to their clients. Her career in media began when she started blogging in 2008 by following the advice of a digital media pioneer, Michael Hyatt. Over the years, she’s been published by multiple media companies, most notably as a regular columnist for BabyCenter, the top media company for parents owned by Johnson & Johnson. She launched her own YouTube-based media company in 2015. After garnering over 3 million views on YouTube, she starred in national television commercials and became a regular contributor on Today in Nashville, a local talk show. It was her experience in media that brought her full circle in 2017 when she joined Michael Hyatt & Company. Since around March 2022 she became the Community Care Director for Kris Carr, a New York Times Bestselling Author, wellness activist and cancer thriver. She is the developer of content for the kriscarr.com site. In her personal time, Deidra adores a good memoir, any kind of life hack, and Instagramming whatever she’s making for dinner. When she isn’t at her laptop, she’s doing something fun (and messy!) with her two kids. You can connect with Deidra through her Instagram and if you want to see her creativity in the kitchen hit the videos button and watch her make a killer pasta recipe. https://www.instagram.com/deidradaily/channel/ Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth

On this quick 15 minute solo episode, I break down the news that the FDA has cleared the at home vision test developed by Visibly. I wanted to talk about what an at home vision test could be used for legitimately and I also talked about the differences between FDA approved, cleared, and registered. Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth

Today I am joined by Dr. Nate Lighthizer, a friend, mentor, and colleague. We talked about the practice of optometry in terms of our scope of practice, surgery expansion, and Glaucoma. Dr. Lighthizer is an Associate Professor and the Associate Dean for the NSU Oklahoma College of Optometry. He also is the Director of the Continuing Medical Education Program for the College of Optometry, and the Chief of the Specialty Care Clinics. Here is a link to NSUOCO CE page: https://optometry.nsuok.edu/continuingeducation/default.aspx Connect with Dr. Lighthizer on LinkedIN here! Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth

Solo show today with me going over the 2022 MIPS Guide. In the past for smaller offices, there was often a challenge to know when you should use MIPS. With the inflationary rates as they are, any amount of benefit that you can add to your practice while not having to expend a ton of extra resources can be pretty beneficial to most small practices submitting to Medicare. There have been some exclusions in 2022 that allow MIPS achievement for smaller practices to be much more probable so that you are getting the elevated payment as opposed to a decreased payment. We go through all of this and more in this 20 minute episode! Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth

Our guest today is Dr. Dori Carlson. Dr. Carlson was the first woman to serve as President of the American Optometric Association. During her tenure as President in 2011 she visited every school/college of Optometry and lobbied extensively for children’s eye exams to be an essential benefit in health care reform. Optometric Management named her as one of the “Most Influential in Optometry” and Primary Care News identified her as a “Pioneer in Optometry”. She was also the 2019 recipient of Women of Optometry’s Theia Award for Leadership. Today on the show we got to rehash the history of the profession of optometry and the historic movements that led us to where we are today. Additionally, we discussed how we can improve our relationships both inside and outside of the profession. Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth Connect with Dori on LinkedIn here!

Today on the podcast I had Dr. Jeff Hilovsky on to talk about his run for Delaware State House. Dr. Hilovsky is retired from the military and from practicing Optometry. Connect with Jeff from his campaign website below or LinkedIN Facebook: @vote04jeff Email: [email protected] For the full show, visit: https://insight.visionsource.com/ https://insight.visionsource.com/VSNext/home Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth

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Today on the podcast, I am joined by Dr. Eric Baas and Dr. Robert Steinmetz who are the co-founders of their consulting company, iCare Advisors. iCare Advisors have successfully helped over 250 eye care practices with their cold starts. They focus solely on private practice creation and laying the groundwork for a successful, profitable practice from day one. iCare Advisors believe in personal interaction to better understand their clients’ needs and practice environment. We had an awesome discussion about their consulting conception and all the things they are doing to help their clients. Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth Connect with iCare Advisors here on LinkedIn!

Today on the show, I got to talk to Dr. Mike Wallace. Dr. Wallace is a 1986 graduate of Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University. Prior to joining Flushing Vision Clinic in Michigan, he was Clinic Director at TLC Laser Eye Centers . Dr. Wallace currently is serving as the Director of Managed Care Initiatives-Midwest State for Vision Source, North America’s premier network of private practice optometrists. We had a great conversation about strategic healthcare initiatives and alliances. Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth Get the exact code every time and protect against and audits with AutoCoder at https://eyecodeeducation.com/pages/autocoder

On our show today is guest Dr. Chad Fleming out of Wichita, KS. We had an awesome conversation about his practice and his other business, Partners in Profit. The challenge in today’s competitive frame market is twofold: staying ahead of the curve in frame profitability and finding partners who truly have optometry’s best interest in mind. With Partner's in Profit and their frame modeling program, they have a dedication to the private practitioner first, and their partnerships with industry leading frame manufacturers that help keep things fresh, relevant, ahead of the curve, and uncommonly profitable. Take a listen! Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth Get the exact code every time and protect against and audits with AutoCoder at https://eyecodeeducation.com/pages/autocoder

Dr. Chris Wolfe sat down to talk with Dr. Tommy Pinkston, a fellow F3 participant and optometrist out of North Carolina. F3 is a network of free, peer-led workouts for men in the United States with an estimated 40,000+ active participants. Besides being able to connect on F3 during the show, these docs also talked about the importance of having a purpose within yourself and for your practice. Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth Get the exact code every time and protect against and audits with AutoCoder at https://eyecodeeducation.com/pages/autocoder Connect with Dr. Tommy Pinkston here on LinkedIN

Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth Get the exact code every time and protect against and audits with AutoCoder at https://eyecodeeducation.com/pages/autocoder Dr. Ryan Powell, O.D. is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia. He received his Doctor of Optometry with cum laude honors from the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. Dr. Powell is the owner of Vision Source Eyecare and The Eye Doctor Shop. http://TheEyeDoctorShop.com Dr. Powell is member of the Gold Key Optometric Honor Society and the Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society. He was the 2010 President of the Missouri Optometric Association and he was recognized as the Missouri Young Optometrist of the Year in 2008. Dr. Powell has served in many leadership positions in Optometry, including service on the Southern College of Optometry Board of Trustees, American Optometric Association Committees, Transitions ProForum, and as Past President of the North Central States Optometric Association. Dr. Powell also serves on a number of industry advisory and speaker panels. Ryan and his wife, Amy, have three children, Andie, Landyn, and Jake. They live in Kansas City North and are active supporters of Ian’s Rainbow Flu Foundation, Synergy Services and many other charitable organizations. To watch the Tripp and Tyler “A Conference Call in Real Life” go to their YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC310aJFjr6Gn9mGZjMZ2VTQ. It’s, “Guaranteed to make you laugh or not laugh at least twice. Guaranteed.”

Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth Get the exact code every time and protect against and audits with AutoCoder at https://eyecodeeducation.com/pages/autocoder Dr. Kurt Steele joined Vision Source of Newport in 1995 and has lived in Newport since 1997. He has received both the Young Optometrist of the Year and Optometrist of the Year award for the state of Tennessee and has served as president of the Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians, the East Tennessee Optometric Society, and the Smoky Mountain Optometric Society. He also served on the board of the Southeastern Council of Optometrists. Dr. Steele travels extensively across the United States educating other optometric physicians. Dr. Steele is a big fan of all Tennessee sports teams and is proud to support both Cocke County and Cosby athletics. When not in the office, Dr. Steele enjoys spending time with his wife (Sacha), playing golf, and traveling.

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Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth Get the exact code every time and protect against and audits with AutoCoder at https://eyecodeeducation.com/pages/autocoder It will not take you long to see that Haley Perry loves people. If you look up “Extrovert” in the dictionary, there is her picture. This translates to the way she sets up her day, practice and the way she cares for her guests. She is an expert on the enneagram, knows how to get things done in the face of adversity and does so with humility that draws others to her. If you’d like to see an incredible way to have your guests know more about you, plagiarize her bio from her website @ https://visionsource-eliteeye.com/about-us/doctors-staff/dr-haley-perry/.

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Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth Get the exact code every time and protect against and audits with AutoCoder at https://eyecodeeducation.com/pages/autocoder Dr. Kristin O’Brien grew up in Midland, Michigan where, from an early age, she had her eye set on a future in optometry. 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) and graduated in 2013. 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 NEXT Student Program with the goal of providing resources to students most interested in private practice optometry. Dr. O’Brien has earned multiple honors 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 from Michigan to Colorado in 2013 and opened a cold start private practice with two business partners and the help of many mentors who have guided her along the way. In 2019, Dr. O’Brien moved to Huntersville, NC, traded mountain views for life on Lake Norman, and opened Denver Eye Care & Eyewear Gallery April 1, 2021. From Denver, CO to Denver, NC, Dr. O’Brien finally feels at home and is looking forward to caring for the Denver, NC community at Denver Eye Care & Eyewear Gallery!

Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth Get the exact code every time and protect against and audits with AutoCoder at https://eyecodeeducation.com/pages/autocoder An Oran, Missouri, native, Dr. Wood received a pre-med associate’s degree from Three Rivers Community College, Bachelor’s in Biology from Missouri State University. He worked as a clinical technician at Leet Eyecare in 2007 and went on to attend optometry school at the University of Missouri –St. Louis (UMSL) where he graduated with his Doctor of Optometry in 2011. Getting the opportunity to help patients really drives Dr. Wood. He says he enjoys “interacting with people and helping them improve their quality of life through their visual needs. Whether it’s a child’s first pair of glasses or management of an advanced ocular disease.” Outside his duties at Leet Eyecare, Dr. Wood is a member of the Cape Girardeau Jaycees and both the Cape Girardeau and Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce. For fun, he enjoys golfing and hunting with his #1 pup Snoop Dogg. His wife is an animal rescuer and together they have a total of 6 dogs which keep things interesting!

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Show Sponsor: CooperVision Get the exact code every time and protect against and audits with AutoCoder at https://eyecodeeducation.com/pages/autocoder A native of Arkansas, Chris received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Arkansas and his Doctor of Optometry from the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. Chris gives great insight in what it was like to grow up the son of an Optometrist, but not having that to be his career choice until he’d begun undergraduate studies. He also discussed the importance of advocacy in Optometry and how that shapes not only our profession but us as individuals and leaders of the practices we work in. In an email Chris wrote me after the interview, he said, “As always I think too much about what I said and didn’t say. Two things I wish I had said was a shout out to our Arkansas leadership during our legislative battle, my partner Belinda Starkey and her committee, co-chair Matt Jones and our exec Vicki Farmer, [all] rock stars in our effort! And a huge shout out to OD’s around the country, particularly the AOA and VS colleagues, who stepped up to support our fight financially. We believed that our success in Arkansas would be critical to future state victories.”

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Show Sponsor: CooperVision Get the exact code every time and protect against and audits with AutoCoder at https://eyecodeeducation.com/pages/autocoder A passionate practitioner and entrepreneur, Dr. Ali Khoshnevis is an ardent advocate of patient-centered design for clinicians as well as software companies. He completed his residency training at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, FL and began his career in private practice. A patient champion, Ali focuses on healthcare price transparency and developed WeRx, a platform that helps consumers and companies find the lowest prices for needed medications at local pharmacies. He spearheads a patient-centered design strategy and is responsible for the integrated discipline vision, and evidence-based focus of Tesser Health's product line. With his clinical background and focus on drug transparency, Ali guides product development, creating healthcare products with clear value and ROI for companies.

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Show Sponsor: CooperVision Get the exact code every time and protect against and audits with AutoCoder at https://eyecodeeducation.com/pages/autocoder Dr. Brimer is a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill and Southern College of Optometry, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. She has been in Wilmington, NC, for 17 years, where she owns a private boutique practice and Dry Eye Center. Though it doubles as a clinical investigation site, the practice is primarily dedicated to treating dry eye differently. Dr. Brimer is devoted to the development of equipment and protocols that help doctors differentiate the underlying causes of ocular surface disease and create successful outcomes. Recently, she co-developed the Vision Source Dry Eye Protocol, and was integral in designing the software update for the OCULUS Keratograph® 5M, and the Crystal Tear Report assessment and treatment tool. Dr. Brimer enjoys publishing articles as well as the extensive travel, both nationally and internationally, to lecture and consult within the field. In her down time, she enjoys NC life on the water and being a member of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary.

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Dr. Max Raynor has served the people of Sampson, Johnston and surrounding counties for almost thirty years. He opened the Roseboro office in 1986, the Benson practice in 1998, and more recently expanded to Clinton in 2003. Dr. Raynor is committed to providing the ultimate in preventative primary eye care. His offices provide state of the art diagnostic testing for diabetic eye disease, cataracts, macular degeneration, dry eye disorders, glaucoma and other diseases of the eye. He and Dr. Faircloth bring almost 50 years of experience in the management and treatment of all aspects of primary eye care. Dr. Raynor served as the 2007 president of the North Carolina State Optometric Society and remains an active member. He serves on the Board of Directors of Four Oaks Bank & Trust. He is currently a Commissioner for the Town of Benson. He was a medical reviewer for the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles for almost ten years. He was also North Carolina’s trustee for the Southern Council of Optometry and become President of SECO in 2019. He also serves on the boards of the Benson Area Ministerial Association’s board (Food Pantry) and Not Just Another Community Center. Dr. Raynor lives in Benson with his wife, Teresa. He has four children. His oldest son, John, played professional baseball and was in the major leagues with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2010. His oldest daughter, Anna, was an All-American in the javelin and was a member of the United States track team (Team USA) in 2007. His youngest daughter, Mary Beth, is an accomplished equestrian and joined his practice in 2020 after graduation from the Kentucky College of Optometry. His youngest son, Will, is at NC State University.

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