On this episode of The MOD Pod, Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, welcomes Chandler R. Mann II, OD, and Nathan Schramm, OD, to discuss the value of contact lenses for patients of all ages. First, Dr. Mann discusses caring for contact lens wearers throughout their life, from myopia control to presbyopia management. In part 2 of the episode, Nathan Schramm, OD, focuses on treating keratoconus, including when it's time for corneal crosslinking and fitting scleral lenses after the procedure.
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COLLAB CORNER - Integrating New Technology Into Practice
Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, invites Ryan Corte, OD, to the podcast to share his experience launching his podcast, building his personal and practice brands, and facilitating the education and mentorship of younger optometrists. Dr. Corte shares advice for how young optometrists can gain advantages in the evolving field of optometry, stressing the importance of live meetings, integrating new technologies, and more.
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EMPOWER - Patient Communication: Building Trust and a Continuity of Care
In this third EMPOWER podcast, Paul Hammond, OD, FAAO, and Jessica O. Yu, OD, FAAO, FSLS, dive into the art of patient communication with Jacob Lang, OD, FAAO. From treatment options and managing costs to fostering relationships across decades of care, they outline how clarity and compassion can translate into loyalty, retention, and better outcomes.
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Keep Your IOL Knowledge Sharp
On this month's episode of The MOD Pod Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, welcomes guests Eugene Shifrin, OD, FAAO, and Thomas Chester, OD. Dr. Shifrin shares tips and best practices for enhancing patient outcomes with light adjustable lenses, which he details in a recent article in Modern Optometry with Christopher Kuc, OD, FAAO. In the second half of the episode, hear Drs. Koetting and Chester discuss the article Dr. Chester co-wrote with Abinaya Thenappan, MD, on innovations in IOL technology that optometrists need to know.
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COLLAB CORNER - Managing Patient Expectations for Refractive Procedures
Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, invites Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO, to discuss collaborative care of patients undergoing refractive surgery. Dr. Schweitzer shares his decision tree for recommending specific refractive procedures in different patient cases, including LASIK, implantable collamer lenses, photorefractive keratectomy, and others. They also share pearls for managing patient expectations and treating dry eye to maximize outcomes.
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