Defocus Media Podcast

Defocus Media Podcast


Latest Episodes

Doctor Optical Handoff Strategies That Transform Patient Experience
June 22, 2025

Whether youre an awkward OD or a seasoned professional, learning to master the doctor-optical handoff can transform the entire patient experience journey. In todays fast-paced exam lanes, the art of

Leading with Trust: How Workplace Culture Shapes Clinical Success
June 19, 2025

In today’s ever-evolving healthcare landscape, workplace culture has become more than a buzzword—it’s a measurable driver of patient satisfaction, staff retention, and clinical excellence. For eye car

Play Chess, Not Checkers: Practice Management That Wins
June 16, 2025

In todays evolving eye care landscape, practice management is no longer an optional skillits essential. From navigating retail pressures to elevating patient experiences, eye care professionals are

Top 3 Tips in Building a Profitable Optometric Practice
June 09, 2025

On this episode of the Defocus Media Podcast, Dr. Darryl Glover welcomes Dr. Adam Bryana seasoned optometrist, entrepreneur, and former owner of a multi-million-dollar practice in Holly Springs, Nort

The Truth About Burnout in Optometry: Data, Drivers, and Solutions
June 06, 2025

Burnout in eyecare is no longer a silent issue. With over half of optometrists reporting symptoms of professional fatigue, the field is facing a mounting crisis that affects not only clinicians but al

Alpine Blue Coaching: Mindful Leadership & Wellness for Eye Care
June 02, 2025

Join Dr. Darryl Glover as he sits down with Dr. Melissa Barnettan acclaimed optometrist, specialty contact lens pioneer, and founder of Alpine Blue Coachingto uncover the secrets ofmindful leadersh

How Optometrists Are Redefining Career Shifts, Parenthood, and Mental Health
May 31, 2025

In todays evolving healthcare landscape, career shifts in optometry are becoming more common and more necessary. As the industry adapts to changing patient needs, technology, and work-life expectatio

Exploring Presbyopia Drops (QLOSI™) with Dr. Jade Coats
May 26, 2025

QLOSI, a new presbyopia treatment featuring a 0.4% pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution

Eye Care Workforce Crisis: Why We Urgently Need More Optometrists and Ophthalmologists
May 19, 2025

The eye care industry is facing a critical moment. Across the country, patients are struggling to access timely vision and medical eye care due to a growing imbalance between provider supply and patie

Arkansas Sets the Standard: How Vision Benefit Manager Reform Is Reshaping Optometry
March 24, 2025

Is Arkansas the best place to practice optometry in the United States? Thanks to a groundbreaking new law targeting Vision Benefit Manager abuse, the state has made a powerful case. On February 25, 20