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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 – Epi...

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...

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...

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 Medi...

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 provid...

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 liai...

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...

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 m...

Dr. Brad Byergo received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Missouri­Columbia in 1998. He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Missouri­ St. Louis School of Optometry in 2002, where he graduated with highest honors.     Dr. Byergo joined the Midwest Eye Associates team in 2002, and has been the medical director of the practice since...

Dr. Chadderdon graduated from the Southern California College of Optometry in 1981. He practiced four years at Eisenhower Medical Center in Ft. Gordon, Georgia, while serving in the U.S. Army from 1981 to 1985; he joined Dr. Hinson in partnership. Shortly thereafter, the practice name was changed to Family Eyecare Associates and the Tama office was added. Dr. Chadderdon has additional training in...

Dr. Kosanovich is in practice in Englewood, FL.  He is a past president of the Florida Optometric Association and a current member of the AOA's State Government Relations Committee.  He is running for a position on the AOA Board of Trustees in 2020.

Dr. McNeely is a Past President of the South Carolina Optometric Association and a member of the AOA's State Government Relations Committee. A native of Florence, Alabama, Dr. Johndra McNeely graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of North Alabama in Professional Biology. She received her doctorate of optometry from the University of Alabama at Birmingham where she graduated with honors and...

Dr. Amir Khoshnevis received his Doctor of Optometry at Pennsylvania College of Optometry and his B.S. in Biology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Khoshnevis has held appointments and positions with numerous national health care entities. He is the recipient of several awards including 2011  Philanthropist of the Year  by Optometry Giving Sight. Dr. Khoshnevis is the founder of...

Dr. McFerron received her Bachelor of Science from The University of Tulsa in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 2003. Her Doctorate of Optometry was received in 2008 at the Oklahoma College of Optometry at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. In July 2008, Dr. McFerron moved from Oklahoma to Oregon where she practiced in Woodburn for 3 years. In October 2011 Dr. McFerron bought Canby Eyecare fro...

This week we take listener questions: How many people are tuning in? Where do you get your music? What do you think about intravitreal injections by nurses? What is up in Arkansas? Is there a scope of practice limit that could be made on ODs?

Dr. McElroy, founded Ted A. McElroy, OD, PC in 1994 in Tifton, GA. He is a graduate of Southern College of Optometry. In 2004 he served as the Georgia Optometric Association President and is currently serving as the treasurer of SECO International. Dr. McElroy was the recipient of the 1997 GA Optometric Association’s Young Optometrist of the Year, the 2005 GOA Optometrist of the year and the 2009...

Dr. Jeffrey Krohn was unsure of where his future would take him as a college student. After bouncing around from Architecture (Cal Poly, SLO) and Business (Point Loma College) and Engineering (Fresno State), his father helped him “see” that his future was as an optometrist. After completing the optometric training, he was asked to join the same faculty that taught him for two yeas. With a desire t...

Dr. Scott Schachter founded Advanced Eyecare and the Eyewear Gallery Optometry in 1994 in Pismo Beach, California. He believes in the importance of providing full scope eye care for his patients and was one of the first optometrists in California to become glaucoma certified. Like many practitioners, the ocular surface disease was a neglected part of his practice for almost 2 decades. Then, in 201...

Caroline Blackie is an internationally recognized clinical and scientific expert in the field of dry eye with specific focus on meibomian gland dysfunction. She has authored and published over 40 scientific articles in this area. She currently serves as the Medical Director for Ocular Surface Disease for Johnson and Johnson Vision, providing medical and scientific leadership to drive and shape inn...

Dr. Louis Catania is an internationally renowned lecturer on optometry’s role in diagnosis and treatment of anterior segment diseases. He was a Pennsylvania College of Optometry faculty member until 1995, serving as Associate Professor. Dr. Catania also directed the Center for Continuing and Post Graduate Education (now the Department of International and Continuing Education). As the first Direct...

This weeks discussion was with Dr. Amanda Lee.  In addition to practicing optometry for 20 years, Dr. Lee has been a professional speaker and consultant for Alcon, Bausch & Lomb and MacuLogix. She earned her BA in Biology from Central Connecticut State University before earning a BS in Visual Science and Doctorate of Optometry from Pennsylvania College of Optometry.  She also completed a Residency...