Defocus Media Podcast

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Alpine Blue Coaching: Mindful Leadership & Wellness for Eye Care
Join Dr. Darryl Glover as he sits down with Dr. Melissa Barnett—an acclaimed optometrist, specialty contact lens pioneer, and founder of Alpine Blue Coaching—to uncover the secrets of mindful leadersh
How Optometrists Are Redefining Career Shifts, Parenthood, and Mental Health
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
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
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
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
Top 3 Branding Tips for Eye Care Professionals: Insights from Dr. Angelica Cifuentes
Dr. Cifuentes shared her top three branding tips that every eye care professional should embrace to build a powerful and authentic brand. These tips focus on the power of storytelling, the importance
Varilux Physio Extensee: The AI-Powered Progressive Lens Transforming Vision Care
Varilux Physio Extensee doesnt just improve sight; it transforms how patients interact with their world, offering sharper focus, smoother transitions, and unparalleled performance in challenging ligh
Top 3 Entrepreneurial Tips Every Eye Care Professional Should Know
Entrepreneurship in the eye care industry is rapidly evolving, with optometrists increasingly stepping beyond the traditional exam lane to build impactful businesses. One such example is Dr. Brianna R
Top 4 Reasons to Embrace Nuance Audio Glasses for Better Hearing
In eye care, innovation is the key to improving patient outcomes and the overall experience. With the recent FDA clearance of Nuance Audio Glasses, eye care professionals and audiologists now have a p
The Power of Education, Networking, and Laser Training at SECO 2025
For over a century, the Southeastern Education Congress of Optometry (SECO) has been a beacon of education, innovation, and professional growth in eye care. As optometry evolves, professionals must st