The Power Hour

Dr. Thomas Aller has been using multifocal contact lenses for years – successfully!  Yes, those same lenses that many of us run from, Tom runs towards!  Find out why and how he readily embraces these lenses and how he’s integrated them into his practice on this episode of the Power Hour!

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Category:Optometry -- posted at: 5:45am EDT

Tune in to this episode and listen as VSP’s CEO, Jim McGrann takes your calls and questions from Gary.  Topics include everything from VSP’s Premier program, VSP’s new relationship with CVS and just about anything else listeners want to call in and talk to Jim about.  Don’t miss this important and unique opportunity to hear how Jim responds to your questions answered directly from the CEO!

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Category:Optometry -- posted at: 6:41pm EDT

Listen to the show as Dr. Nick Despotidis talks about how he built one of the largest corneal reshaping practices on the planet and how it allowed him to provide a quality of practice and personal life that many of us only dream about.  Prepare to be inspired!

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Category:Optometry -- posted at: 11:54pm EDT

It’s 5:00 PM, you’ve got your coat on and are heading out the door when your office manager stops you and says, “Mrs. Abrasion is on her way over. She was in a lot of pain so I thought it was best she come right over. I’m sorry – I hope that was OK.”
Of course it’s OK because you want to take care of this patient, but in doing so, you’ll now be late for your daughter’s violin recital.
Nearly all doctors, whether they are practice owners or associates, working in private or corporate practices, struggle with work–life balance.
On this episode of the Power Hour former AOA President, current full time OD and mom, Dr. Dori Carlson joins the show. Tune in to hear about how she juggled three full time jobs when most of us stress over just one.

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Category:Optometry -- posted at: 10:35am EDT

You already know your patients are constantly looking at their mobile devices. Is your practice showing up on those devices?
They built the industry’s #1 mobile platform that allows doctors to connect with their patients. EyeXam Founder and CEO, Dr. Nikki Iravani talks about how EyeXam came to be, and based on what she learned in creating the app, shares her insights on how doctors can benefit from being more connected to their own patients and prospective patients. We talk about everything from patient’s viewpoints of scheduling exams, checking insurance benefits and of course, finding a doctor.

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Category:Optometry -- posted at: 12:34pm EDT

Is he a comedian or an OD?  Dr. Monty Vickers’ witty insightful monthly columns having been making us laugh for more than 25 years.  Now, for the first time ever, he brings his “show” to live radio!  Listen to Monty and Gary on this episode of the Power Hour as they make light of all things optometric.

Direct download: 12016.mp3
Category:Optometry -- posted at: 9:25am EDT

James Diecidue shares his unique viewpoints about how he thinks EHR’s SHOULD work, why some don’t work that way and his opinion on a new solution.  Tune in to hear this fresh viewpoint about a very important topic.

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Category:Optometry -- posted at: 7:46am EDT