Defocus Media Podcast
Latest Episodes
Dry Eye, Burnout, and the Social Media Blueprint with Dr. Shelby Brogdon
In this Defocus Media Podcast episode, Dr. Darryl Glover welcomes Dr. Shelby Brogdon for a wide-ranging conversation that connects three topics many optometrists are thinking about right now: building
Low-Dose Atropine Not FDA Approved: What the STAR Study Means for Today’s Myopia Control Practices
The topic of low-dose atropine, not FDA-approved, has become one of the most important conversations in pediatric eye care this year, especially as clinicians turn to the STAR Study for clarity on atr
Twilight Revisited: Optometry, Cringe, and Cultural Impact
The OD’ing on Movies Podcast returned with a fan-favorite episode—this time stepping into the blue-tinted, vampire-filled world of Twilight. Dr. Jacobi Cleaver and Dr. Jacob Wilson invited two special
From Trauma to CEO of You: Dr. Lauretta Justin on Building Peace, Purpose, and Profit
In this episode ofPlay Chess, Not Checkers, Dr. Adam Ramsey welcomes Dr. Lauretta Justinfounder of Millennium Eye Centerfor a real, layered conversation about becoming an optometrist, a business ow
Qlosi™ Presbyopia Eye Drops: Candidacy, Dosing, and Real-World Wins
Presbyopia is finally meeting its match in-clinic with Qlosi presbyopia eye drops (pilocarpine 0.4%), offering a practical, performance-based option alongside glasses, contact lenses, and surgery. In
Meaningful Support in Geographic Atrophy: How Optometrists Guide AMD Patients and Discuss Izervay Treatment Options
Vision loss is never a purely clinical journey. As Dr. Jennifer Lyerly shares at the start of this Defocus Media episode, geographic atrophy affects patients emotionally, socially, and psychologically
One Battle After Another: A Conversation with Dr. Steven Soong
TheODing on Movies Podcast returns with a new episode and a special guest. HostsDr. Jacobi CleaverandDr. Jacob Wilsonbring their signature blend of cinema commentary and optometry culture, this
How Dr. Anith Pillai Built Evolutionary Eye Care from the Ground Up
When two driven minds meet in optometry school, a decade later, they can build one of the most respected specialty eye care practices in Houston. On this episode of Play Chess Not Checkers, host Dr. A
Top 4 Tips for Optometry Residency: Real Advice from a Current Optometry Resident
During this Defocus Media conversation, Dr. Darryl Glover sits down with Dr. Toby Wercberger, a vision therapy and rehabilitation resident at SUNY College of Optometry, to break down the realities of
Independent. Together. The Future of Independent Optometry with IDOC
Independent optometry flourishes when doctors have the freedom to practice on their own termswithout feeling like theyre doing it alone. That belief is at the core of IDOCs brand refresh, Independ





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