Defocus Media Podcast Network

Defocus Media Podcast Network


Latest Episodes

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

Going Viral, Working with Industry, and Finding Work-Life Balance 
May 16, 2025

In this episode of the 2020 Podcast, Dr. Harbir Sian sits down with Toronto-based optometrist Dr. Alexa Hechtwhose bite-sized videos have gone viral, racking millions of viewsto unpack how she turne

The Depth Perception: Finding Your Dream Job
May 13, 2025

Episode 40 of the Depth Perception Podcast, Finding Your Dream Job, brings together industry insiders Nadia Afkhami, OD; Jasdeep Singh, OD; and fourth-year student Svetlana Nunez to demystify the ca

The 2020 Podcast: AI’s Role in Eyecare, ECPS Need to Focus on Retail, and Eyecare’s Identity Crisis
May 07, 2025

In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, eye care professionals (ECPs) face both unprecedented opportunities and mounting challenges. From artificial intelligence (AI) transforming diagnostic workf

Becoming a Research Coordinator: The Bridge Between Clinical Trials and Optometry Practice
May 05, 2025

As clinical research expands within the optometry field, the research coordinator's role is gaining long-overdue recognition. These professionals make research feasible and compliant in everyday eye c

Eye on Food Choices
April 29, 2025

In the ever-evolving landscape of eye care, practitioners are increasingly recognizing the critical role that nutrition plays in both systemic and ocular health. While pharmacological treatments and s

Optometry Salary Breakdown: Regional Pay, Wage Gap & More
April 28, 2025

In this episode of "Lunch Date with Rachel and Kate," the hosts dive into a data-driven discussion on optometry salaries, highlighting key findings from three major sources: Eyes on Eyecare, Review of

Ortho-K: The Game-Changer in Eye Care That Could Add $100K to Your Revenue With Just One Fit Per Week
April 18, 2025

In this episode ofThe 20/20 Podcast, host Dr. Harbir Sian sits down withJason Carruthers, a Canadian optician, ortho-keratologist, and founder ofOrthoKLaunch.com, to dive deep into the untapped pot

The Eye Health Summit: A Groundbreaking Event Bridging Education, Access, and Innovation
April 14, 2025

The Eye Health Summit is not just another virtual gatheringit's a transformative experience designed to change the way patients, providers, and professionals think about vision care. Hosted by board-

Thyroid Eye Disease
April 07, 2025

On the latest episode of theEYE-Q Podcast, Dr. Rudrani Banik exploresThyroid Eye Disease (TED). This multifaceted condition affects the eyes and is closely linked to thyroid dysfunction. As eye care