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Nerdy Optometrist

94 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

Whether you are an optometrist by accident or by choice, this podcast channel is meant for you. Hi! I am Ukti Vora, an Indian optometrist who bumped into this wonderful profession by accident and fell in love with it. My struggle from India to the USA inspired me to start this podcast channel for all the optometry enthusiasts out there. This podcast series is a one stop shop for students, fresh graduates and experienced eye care professionals who want to explore new opportunities. It has a group of speakers who share their real life experiences and important takeaway messages that will help you better understand the opportunities in the eye care profession around the world. I am happy to invite you to my nerdy journey in the world of Optometry.

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77. Beyond Vision: Transformative Power of Scleral Lenses with Dr. Karen Carrasquillo & Dr. Daniel Brocks

July 11, 2024 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

Welcome to today's episode, brought to you by BostonSight, a pioneering nonprofit healthcare organization revolutionizing the treatment of diseased or damaged corneas and dry eye. Since its founding in 1992, BostonSight has led the way with the development of the first fluid-ventilated scleral lens, igniting the modern scleral lens industry. In this episode, we're thrilled to have two incredible guests from BostonSight: Dr. Karen G. Carrasquillo, Senior Vice President of Clinical and Profes...

76. Navigating Eyecare to Informatics from India to the USA with Optom. Preet Shah

June 15, 2024 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Optom. Preet Shah, a distinguished healthcare professional with a unique blend of expertise in optometry and health informatics. Join us as we explore Preet's remarkable journey from India to the USA, and learn how he seamlessly integrated clinical practice with cutting-edge technology to enhance healthcare delivery. 👁️ Episode Highlights: How it All Began: Discover how Preet Shah found his calling in eye care and the motivations behind his ca...

75.Medical Maverick : Exploring Pharma Innovation with Dr. Arthur Chan

April 26, 2024 21:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Join us in this nerdy episode as we delve into the world of pharmaceuticals and eye care  with Arthur, an esteemed professional with over 18 years of experience in the field. With a background in mechanical and biomedical engineering, Arthur has played pivotal roles at industry giants like Novartis, Alcon, Insightec, and Bausch and Lomb. Currently serving as a VP of Medical Affairs at Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Arthur's innovative contributions have left a significant mark on the ophthalmology ...

74. Vision to Ventures: With Optometry student - Easy Anyama

March 30, 2024 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

Welcome to an inspiring conversation with Easy Anyama. In today's episode, we're joined by Easy Anyama, a trailblazer at the intersection of AI and healthcare, transforming eye care through initiatives like ODX Health and Eyedeal Innovations. As a leader in the field, Easy's pioneering spirit extends to his roles in organizations like the American Optometric Student Association and AOA's Telehealth Council. Tune in as we delve into Easy's journey, from AI innovations to his passion for low ...

73. From Pupils to Pixels: Eyecare in the Metaverse Era, with Dr. Eric Rosenberg

February 19, 2024 23:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MB

Join us for an illuminating conversation with Dr. Eric Rosenberg, a distinguished Cornea and Complex Anterior Segment Surgeon at SightMD and Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at New York Medical College. With a passion for education and a keen interest in the fusion of technology, engineering, and medicine, Dr. Rosenberg is at the forefront of innovation in ophthalmology. He serves on the executive Digital Committee at ASCRS and is a co-founder of MetaMed Media. Some of the episode highl...

72. Eyeing the Unconventional: UK-India-UK With Optom. Ankit Patel

February 01, 2024 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

Join us on a fascinating journey with Ankit Patel, an Optometrist with a unique path – born and raised in Britain, studied in India from BVP Pune (2009-2014), and acquired his GOC license to practice in the UK in 2016. In this episode, we dive deep into Ankit's eyecare adventure. 👁️ Some of the highlights includes: Uncover the serendipitous discovery that led Ankit into the realm of eyecare and optometry. Explore the decision-making process that took Ankit from the UK to India for his opt...

71.Eyes on Success with OptoTutor Bansi Dhamecha

January 04, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

Get ready to dive into the world of optometry with Bansi, a seasoned optometrist and the founder of Optotutor. With over a decade of experience, including a notable role as Director at Islington Specsavers, Bansi shares insights into her journey, from high-profile positions in corporate retail to the creation of Optotutor, dedicated to guiding and supporting the next generation of optometry professionals. Discover the story behind her entrepreneurial venture and learn how she turned challeng...

70. Exploring Passion & Different Horizons with Dr. Lisa Hornick

November 19, 2023 02:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

Embark on a riveting journey through the world of optometry in our latest episode of the Nerdy Optometrist Podcast! 🤓✨ This time, we delve deep into the remarkable career of Dr. Lisa Hornick, a seasoned professional with over two decades of clinical expertise. Join us for an illuminating conversation as Dr. Lisa Hornick shares her insights, experiences, and the passion that fuels her dedication to optometry. 🌟 🔍 Episode Highlights: Optometry Beginnings and Navy Scholarship: Dr. Hornick sha...

69. Eye-Catching Media with Matt Young

September 07, 2023 03:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

Welcome, dear listeners, to another enlightening episode  where we dive deep into the world of eye care and media, exploring the stories and insights of experts who are shaping this vital industry. Our guest for today, Matt Young  is an industry titan, a visionary leader whose name is synonymous with excellence in eye care media. Founder & CEO of Media MICE.  He spent nearly 20 years in eye care and lived in Asia-Pacific for 17 years, working to build media, marketing and conference busines...

68. Social Media & Mental Health with Dr. Kristie Nguyen

August 16, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

You're not alone, you are not the first to go through it and your not going to be the last -- Dwanye Johnson The Rock. In this episode, we dive deep into the impact social media can have on our mental health and overall well being. It is important to be mindful and not let the negativity impact you. I sit across a social media influencer, Dr. Kristie Nguyen, who is  a board-certified optometrist and  currently serves as a contract doctor for Dr. David Fenestra & Associates in Orlando, FL...

67. You can do it all with Dr. Trusit Dave

July 31, 2023 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Excellence is the gradual result of always striving to do better- Pat Riley In this episode, we delve into the fascinating intersection between clinical, business and research roles, exploring how perseverance can impact professional success.  Dr. Dave is an Optometrist, Researcher and Inventor. He is the owner of an Optometry practice in Coventry, specializing in Dry eye, Myopia and Keratoconus. Dr. Dave has published papers in numerous journals and is co-author of Orthokeratology: Princi...

66. Staying curious with Dr. Priscilla Chang

July 05, 2023 20:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MB

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating intersection between optometry and corporate roles, exploring how curiosity to trying something new can impact professional success.  Dr. Chang, is residency-trained optometrist living her best life in California. Her interests include anterior segment pathologies, refractive surgery, and specialty contact lenses. She currently works as a clinical sales consultant for Johnson and Johnson Vision's myopia team, where she launched Acuvue Abiliti i...

65. Redefining opportunity & being adventurous with Optom.Isha Dave

May 29, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

 No matter where life takes you, don't forget where you came from. This is true for our guest for this episode who just did not come back to the roots but is also redefining vision and opportunities in India.  In this episode, I had an opportunity to sit across and talk to Ms. Isha Dave, who completed her optometry education in the UK but decided to move back to India to explore various opportunities.She is a Fellow of IACLE and BCLA. Proprietor and Senior Optometrist at Primary Eye Care Ce...

64. Lean transformation & more for Independent practices with Ankit Patel

May 03, 2023 20:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

The essential question is not, "How busy you are but, What are you busy with? " Our guest for this episode, helps us better understand this question. He helps us look into the proven industry concepts that will help transforming our business in to being more productive. In this episode, I had an opportunity to sit across and talk to Mr. Ankit Patel, who's  personal vision is to help people, organizations and communities flourish by using the proven thinking and methodology associated with...

63. Visualize Optical Metaverse & more with Charlene Nichols

April 01, 2023 22:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

While we all still struggling to understand and absorb new technologies, our guest for this episode has already created an Optical Metaverse for the eye care industry.  It was a great pleasure to interview Charlene Nichols, founder of My Vision Show and SellSMART not hard, a leading innovator of Optical Near ME, Frames Library and The Optical Metaverse.   In this episode we dive deep into topics like;   How did it all start?  Understand more about all her innovations  Talk about the  mea...

62.Award-winning Tech founded by ECPs - Dave Barton & Dr. Janelle Davison

March 03, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

"Technology is best when it brings people together" and in this episode I had an opportunity to sit across and chat with two entrepreneurs who founded technology that is helping the entire eye care industry,  specially the independent eye care practitioners. Mr. Dave Barton, is an experienced eyewear and eCommerce entrepreneur, optician, and CEO, having founded three companies including Optify and Dr. Janelle Davison,  is an award-winning and nationally recognized eye care provider, expert ...

61. Stay in Style with Suzanne Sendel

January 31, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB

It's always hard to take risks but a risk backed by passion and creativity can lead to beautiful invention and innovation.  In this episode, I had a pleasure to sit and chat with Ms. Suzanne Sendel, an entrepreneur, innovator and style icon. Suzanne decided to join the optical industry and reinvent herself at the age of 52. She is now an icon and well known for her niche and eye for luxury eyewear.  Some of the episode highlights include:  1. How her magic glasses made her join the optica...

60. Power of Art & Science with Optom. Maruee Pahuja

November 18, 2022 01:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

Passion is hard to follow but it is truly magical when you combine your passion and work.  In this episode, I had a pleasure to sit and chat with Optom. Maruee Pahuja who is a  specialty contact lens consultant, ocularist, visual artist and expressive Arts practitioner. She shares how practicing art can help in healing and together we can provide a more holistic healthcare practice.  Some of the episode highlights include:  How she bumped into the world of optometry  Learn what is visual...

59. Power of determination with Dr. Glenda- Aleman Moheeputh

November 07, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade-  This might sound cliché but in this conversation I had a opportunity to speak with Dr. Glenda- Aleman Moheeputh who believes in this philosophy and has constantly challenged the norms, broken barriers and paved her own path with pure determination. She is the owner of 2 speciality contact lens practices,  myopia management expert, currently serves as the president of the American Academy of Myopia Control and Orthokeratology (AAOMC) South Florida C...

58. Empowering people with disability - Mr. Hunny Bhagchandani

October 16, 2022 23:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MB

A small initiative can lead to massive opportunity. We all hear about the power of networking and reaching out to  people, but let me share this great episode which was simply possible because of a LinkedIn message. In this episode- I had an opportunity to chat with Mr. Hunny Bhagchandani founder of TorchIt. TorchIt is  a Government of India aided Social Startup; that work towards upliftment & empowerment of the differently-abled community to help them realize their dreams of living their...

57. Take the leap with Dr. Stephanie Woo

September 22, 2022 00:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB

Taking the leap of faith can be scary but the world is always beautiful on the other side.  In this episode, I had the privilege to speak with Dr. Stephanie Woo.  Dr. Woo was born and raised in Lake Havasu City, AZ and graduated with honors from the Southern California College of Optometry. Dr. Woo owns the Contact Lens Institute of Nevada, a clinic dedicated entirely to custom contact lenses. She is also the founder of Woo University – a non-profit company dedicated to providing high quali...

56. Shooting for the stars with Dr. Adam Ramsey

August 31, 2022 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

 “I stand on the shoulders of giants, and consider it my duty to keep this legacy alive,” says Dr. Ramsey. When someone coins such a powerful quote, you know you are in for an inspirational session. In this episode, I had the pleasure to sit across Dr. Adam Ramsey and learn about optometry and beyond. Dr. Ramsey, is a board certified optometrist, business owner, author, speaker, thought leader, and much more. His work has definitely changed the eye care perspective for many. Some of the ...

55. Being a trailblazer with Dr. Alan Glazier

August 06, 2022 21:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

" Soren Kierkegaard once said: Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards" Dr. Alan Glazier's favorite quote.  It's always exciting and inspiring to sit across a visionary who is constantly pushing everyone to do better. Dr. Alan Glazier needs no introduction and is surely a trailblazer who has inspired several people in our industry to always try to do something new and different while also giving back to the community.  It was a sheer pleasure and honor to learn...

54. Future-proof your practice with Ms. Marlé Esterhuizen & Ms.Madale Scheepers

July 16, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

Adapting technology and future-proofing your practice can be  exciting as well as overwhelming. In this episode I had an opportunity to sit across two amazing practitioners who share their experience about incorporating technology into their practice.    Some of the episode highlights are:  Overview about their journey and their practice.  Learn how incorporating technology helped improve their practice and patient experience. Learn how they overcame initial technical difficulties and ap...

53. Redefining vision with Dr. Kerri-Ann Coombs Hodge - A Girl with a Big Vision

June 29, 2022 03:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MB

Vision is not just the ability to see well but the ability to define our belief and what you want in life. In this conversation, I had a wonderful opportunity to sit across Dr. Kerri-Ann Coombs Hodge- an optometrist, author, speaker and a coach.  We discussed how she was able to dream so BIG and achieve her dreams.  Some of the episode highlights include:  Overview about her journey  Her inspiration behind the book- "A girl with a Big Vision" How she overcomes negativity and self doub...

53. Redefining vision with Dr. Kerri-Ann Coombs Hodge - A Girl with a Big Vision

June 29, 2022 03:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MB

Vision is not just the ability to see well but the ability to define our belief and what you want in life. In this conversation, I had a wonderful opportunity to sit across Dr. Kerri-Ann Coombs Hodge- an optometrist, author, speaker and a coach.  We discussed how she was able to dream so BIG and achieve her dreams.  Some of the episode highlights include:  Overview about her journey  Her inspiration behind the book- "A girl with a Big Vision" How she overcomes negativity and self doub...

52. Nanodropper - eyedrops re-imagined with Dr. Don Nguyen

June 02, 2022 06:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

As an eye care practitioners all of us must have heard this complaint from our patients, friends and relatives that every time they use an eye drop most of it just spills out and they are not sure if it really worked. Well we now have an easy, affordable and a simple solution for this problem - Nanodropper.  Joining me in this conversation is Dr. Don Nguyen, a Board Certified Ophthalmologist and Glaucoma specialist who feels Nanodropper is a game changing product and a must have in every pr...

51. VRfication in VISIONWEARx with Mr. Jeffery Williamson

May 18, 2022 01:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MB

Technology is an integral part of our lives. With changing times newer technologies like Virtual Reality and Augmented reality has become the new normal. We are all aware how these technologies are making a huge impact in various industries and healthcare is no different.  In this episode, I had the pleasure to discuss all about the latest technologies in eye-care and learning disabilities with Mr. Jeffery Williamson.  Serving as the CEO, Mr. Williamson is a dynamic, innovative, seasoned en...

50. Instalive - Reflecting back on the Golden Jubilee with Mr. Nilesh Thite & Ms. Ukti Vora

May 01, 2022 23:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

The journey of Nerdy Optometrist started in 2019, very little did I know I will be celebrating a golden jubilee episode. On this special occasion, I had the privilege of doing a role reversal and reflect back on all my episodes. Mr. Nilesh Thite, was the host for this special episode and I shared the insights about the up and downs, highs and lows of this journey. It was truly a fun episode and I hope this helps and inspires others. I feel truly blessed and humble to have such amazing in...

49. Amalgamation of Optometry, Learning Disabilities & Virtual Reality with Ms. Sandra Stark & Ms. Marietjie Cilliers

April 17, 2022 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MB

 "A learning disability with NO diagnosis is a diagnosis of NO learning disability". Vision care is one of the most important sense that contributes to about 80% of all our learnings.  Some times only refractive error correction might not be enough to help with patient's learning disabilities.  Screening, diagnosing  and treating learning disabilities  are extremely important for overall development of any patient.   In this conversation I had an opportunity to sit across and chat with Ms....

48. Be a diva with Dr. Lauretta Justin

March 26, 2022 03:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

Be determined, empowered and be the best version of you. In this amazing conversation, I had an opportunity  to sit with Dr. Lauretta Justin, the founder of OptometryDivas and CEO of You® Leadership Development Academy  as we talk about how we need to be out there to help each other grow together. In this conversation we talk about: 1️⃣ Her journey in optometry 2️⃣ Understand how it is important to create a community to help each other growth. 3️⃣ Hear the story behind OptometryDivas an...

47. Women in Leadership with Dr. Charissa Lee, Dr. Maria Sampalis, Dr. Jameel Rizwana Hussaindeen & Ms. Minh Anh Tran

March 08, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 56 MB

With only 4% of women in leadership roles, this International Women’s Day, I had a privilege to speak with these amazing global leaders, who have paved incredible paths for other women to follow.   In this conversation we touch upon important topics like:           1️⃣How did they choose these paths?         2️⃣What were there major challenges?          3️⃣How do they overcome their mommy guilt?         4️⃣How can we all together increase representation of women in leadership roles?  ...

46. Incredible accidents, leadership & myopia with Prof. Padmaja Sankaridurg

February 22, 2022 01:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

From accidentally  landing into doing optometry,  to becoming a leader in one of the most prestigious organizations in eye care sums up the incredible journey of our guest for this episode Prof. Padmaja Sankaridurg.  While there are less than 30% of women leaders in science  globally, it's  a sheer pleasure to sit across one of them to learn and get inspired by her journey. Some of the episode highlights are: 1️⃣ Check out the story behind how a simple bus ride gave us one of the best visi...

45. Building your optometry practice with Optom. Yeshwant Saoji.

February 05, 2022 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Starting your optometry practice can be tough especially when people don't even know what is optometry and who optometrist are? From educating patients about optometry , teaching in optometry schools to training the practitioners, he has done it all.  In this candid conversation. Nerdy Optometrist had an opportunity to chat with Mr. Optometrist - Yeshwant Saoji. Some of the episode highlights are: 1️⃣ How to create awareness about optometry amongst patients. 2️⃣ Importance of providing c...

44. Keep it Single and Simple - Book Review with Dr. Jameel Rizwana Husaindeen

January 26, 2022 02:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

Checkout this fun live conversation with Dr. Jameel Rizwana Husaindeen where we talk about some amazing stories about her recent book "Keep It Single and Simple – Binocular Vision Testing and Treatment Made Easy " where she share real life experiences and case studies to help you better understand binocular vision and vision therapy.   Episode highlights: 1. Learn about the story behind the name 2. Importance about cognitive domain of bloom's taxonomy 3. Her more favorite and difficult p...

44. Keep it Single and Simple - Book Review with Dr. Jameel Rizwana Husaindeen

January 26, 2022 02:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

Checkout this fun live conversation with Dr. Jameel Rizwana Husaindeen where we talk about some amazing stories about her recent book "Keep It Single and Simple – Binocular Vision Testing and Treatment Made Easy " where she share real life experiences and case studies to help you better understand binocular vision and vision therapy.   Episode highlights: 1. Learn about the story behind the name 2. Importance about cognitive domain of bloom's taxonomy 3. Her more favorite and difficult p...

43.Instalive- PhD program process in USA with Keyur Savla

January 07, 2022 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MB

Are you an optometrist trying to earn your PhD in USA? Checkout this InstaLive discussion to learn more about : 1️⃣ Application process 2️⃣ Course overview 3️⃣ Student life 4️⃣ what is after PhD? & much more..  Guest Bio:  Keyur Savla has completed his Bachelor of Optometry from Lotus college of optometry in India in 2016. He then worked as a faculty at the Wavikar Eye Institute before getting accepted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham for a Phd. He is currently a fourth-year stud...

42. Optician's Life with Optician Now founder - Carissa Dunphy

December 24, 2021 21:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

Opticians are an integral part of our eye care community as they add great value to the comfort, style and success to our patient experience. It's been a great pleasure to chat with an amazing optician, Carissa Dunphy on various aspects of an optician's life. She is the co-founder of "Optician Now" where she brings together all the resources under one roof to help you be a successful optician. Some of the episode highlights are: 1. Importance of clinical experience in being a better opt...

42. Optician's Life with Optician Now founder - Carissa Dunphy

December 24, 2021 21:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

Opticians are an integral part of our eye care community as they add great value to the comfort, style and success to our patient experience. It's been a great pleasure to chat with an amazing optician, Carissa Dunphy on various aspects of an optician's life. She is the co-founder of "Optician Now" where she brings together all the resources under one roof to help you be a successful optician. Some of the episode highlights are: 1. Importance of clinical experience in being a better opt...

41. Challenge your limitations with Dr.Contact Lens Co-Founder, Dr. Brianna Rhue

December 03, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

In this conversation I had the privilege to interact with Dr. Brianna Rhue, leader and Co-founder of Dr. Contact Lens. Finding your niche can be difficult but once you find it nothing can stop you. With technology becoming a major part of healthcare and eye care industry, it was interesting to learn how an optometrist adopted technology to become an entrepreneur and bring the change to help the entire eye care community, Some of the episode highlights are: 1. Interesting story about how s...

40. Instalive: Optometry bridging program in USA with Yashaswee Bhattarai

November 24, 2021 22:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MB

Are you an international optometrist trying earn your optometry degree in USA?  In this InstaLive discussion @Nerdy Optometrist we discuss the details about the Advanced Standing International Program (ASIP) offered by New England College of Optometry with Yashaswee Bhattarai In this conversation we discuss details about the 1️⃣ Application process 2️⃣ Course overview 3️⃣ Student life 4️⃣ Immigration process &much more Subscribe to my channel to stay updated with all the latest events:  ...

39. Being Unconventional with Dr. Kristie Nguyen

October 26, 2021 00:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MB

In this conversation I had the privilege to interact with Dr. Kristie Nyugen. She has constantly paved some unconventional paths in her optometry journey. From being a contract optometrist, to an entrepreneur to an influencer she has made her mark in every single role. Some of the episode highlights are: 1. Interesting story about how god guided her to the journey of optometry. 2. Understand the ups and downs of being a contract optometrist. (You dont want to miss out on some amazing neg...

38. Empowering women with Contact Lens Expert Dr. Daddi Fadel

October 08, 2021 23:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

While fitting specialty contact lenses still makes many optometrists and ophthalmologist nervous, I had the privilege to chat with the global Contact Lens expert Dr. Daddi Fadel and learn about how fitting  speciality contact lenses gave her professional satisfaction  which cannot be described in words.  In this episode we chat about:  Her journey in optometry and her increasing passion for specialty contact lenses.  We discuss about her secret  sauce "Never Give Up" & " Always stepping o...

37. IVI Sp. episode: In conversation with Mr. Vinod Daniel

September 06, 2021 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MB

In this India Vision Institute (IVI) special episode, as a media partner,  I had an opportunity to have a candid conversation with Mr. Vinod Daniel focusing on the upcoming  2nd International virtual conference hosted by IVI on the theme of Eye Health in a Changing World from 9 to 11 September 2021,  with renowned speakers and thought leaders from around the world. The conference will feature an interesting mix of keynote addresses, panel discussions, parallel tracks, and lots of networking ...

37. IVI Sp. episode: In conversation with Mr. Vinod Daniel

September 06, 2021 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MB

In this India Vision Institute (IVI) special episode, as a media partner,  I had an opportunity to have a candid conversation with Mr. Vinod Daniel focusing on the upcoming  2nd International virtual conference hosted by IVI on the theme of Eye Health in a Changing World from 9 to 11 September 2021,  with renowned speakers and thought leaders from around the world. The conference will feature an interesting mix of keynote addresses, panel discussions, parallel tracks, and lots of networking ...

36. UN's first resolution on vision with Dr. Jude Stern & Dr. Jamie Anderson

August 20, 2021 21:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

23 July 2021 marks the historic day when all 193 countries of the United Nations unanimously adopted the first ever resolution on vision designed to tackle preventable sight loss.  In order to better understand the process, implications and find ways to participate in this movement ,  I had an opportunity to sit across and chat with Dr. Jude Stern,  Head Of Knowledge Management at International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) and Dr. Jamie Anderson, from OneSight. Both the org...

36. UN's first resolution on vision with Dr. Jude Stern & Dr. Jamie Anderson

August 20, 2021 21:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

23 July 2021 marks the historic day when all 193 countries of the United Nations unanimously adopted the first ever resolution on vision designed to tackle preventable sight loss.  In order to better understand the process, implications and find ways to participate in this movement ,  I had an opportunity to sit across and chat with Dr. Jude Stern,  Head Of Knowledge Management at International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) and Dr. Jamie Anderson, from OneSight. Both the org...

35. Learn, Not just read with Dr. Frank Eperjesi

July 08, 2021 22:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

Do we really learn or just read information?  In this conversation with Dr. Frank Eperjesi, we discuss  the secret pearls of enhancing learning and personal growth.  Dr. Eperjesi has a vast experience of about 10years in corporate practice , private practice and was a past head of an  optometry school in the UK. He is Co-Founder Director of the EyeTools professional development platform and since March 2020 has developed a community of 670 eye specialists with which he shares resources deriv...

34. Practice management with EDUTAINER Mr. Brian Tompkins

April 19, 2021 19:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

Practicing optometry is a science, art and a passion to make a difference. In this episode  I had a pleasure to discuss the key ingredients of practice management  with Mr. Brian Tompkins, an experienced independent practitioner, past president of the BCLA and a former AOP Contact Lens Practitioner of the Year.  Brian in his stunningly refurbished and contemporised Victorian house-practice in Northampton UK, is constantly  setting new goals and standards of providing best vision care servic...

33. Research and Patents with Dr. Ravi Bakaraju

March 23, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB

If you have a novel idea and are thinking how to  gain legal rights and monopoly with that idea listen to this episode with Dr. Ravi Bakaraju as he shares his checklist for making an informed decision. An Optometrist, Scientist, Inventor and now an Entrepreneur;  this episode unfolds the fascinating journey of  Associate Professor Dr. Ravi C Bakaraju, Founder and Chairman of nthalmic group of companies.  An organization with a vision to deliver effective technological solutions for ophthal...