Wavelengths

In this episode of Wavelengths , we connected with Dr. Dorothy Hitchmoth, OD —a nationally recognized optometrist, educator, healthcare innovator, patient advocate, and a trusted voice in retinal imaging, ocular biomarkers, and preventive eye care. From the personal story that sparked her career to reflecting on the early days of tele-retinal imaging at the VA, long before “telehealth” became a co...

In this episode of Wavelengths , we connected with Millicent Knight, OD, FAAO, FAARM —optometrist, executive leader, and patient advocate bridging advanced eye care with whole-person wellness. Dr. Knight shares the early experiences that shaped her path, including helping expand optometry’s role in hospital-based care, and the patient-driven moments that led her toward an integrative approach cent...

How do you build a practice that treats more than just vision? In this episode of Wavelengths , Dr. Neda Gioia shares how her own health journey led her to build an integrative optometry practice that blends nutrition, functional medicine, and data-driven care. We talk about bringing compassion back to the patient experience, building the right team, and why whole-body health belongs in the exam l...

In this episode, Dr. Alan Glazier shares his journey from following his father's footsteps to building a 46,000-member online community that changed how eyecare professionals connect. As one of the most influential optometrists in the field, Dr. Glazier tackles the hard questions about AI in healthcare, and what that means for the future of optometry. Tune in for practical wisdom on innovation...

On this episode of Wavelengths , Dr. Grant Rubesh shares how his passion for optometry and patient-first care has fueled his journey, from launching the Glasses in Classes program to scaling 21 Visionworks clinics across Kentucky — all while embracing innovation and integrating advanced technology into daily workflows. Wavelengths is hosted by Lee Kuczewski, Chief Customer Officer at Heru, and Dr....

On this episode of Wavelengths , we’re joined by Dr. Jacquie Bowen, the American Optometric Association's President-Elect, for a candid conversation about leadership, the evolving role of the optometrist, and how technology has accelerated change in her own practice. Wavelengths is hosted by Lee Kuczewski, Chief Customer Officer at Heru, and Dr. Masoud Nafey, a leading voice in innovation at t...

Welcome to Wavelengths —a new podcast created to amplify the voices of visionaries across the eye care industry. From the power of out-of-the-box thinking to how AI and VR are shaping the future of eye care, this episode lays the foundation for a series of thought-provoking interviews to come. Wavelengths is hosted by Lee Kuczewski, Chief Customer Officer at Heru, and Dr. Masoud Nafey, a leading v...