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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 ODing on Movies Podcast returned with a fan-favorite episodethis time stepping into the blue-tinted, vampire-filled world ofTwilight. Dr. Jacobi Cleaver and Dr. Jacob Wilson invited two special
How Gen Z Sees Contact Lenses: What Today’s Data Means for Eye Care
Gen Z contact lens trends are reshaping how eye care professionals think about prescribing, communication, and practice branding. In a live episode ofThe 2020 Podcastrecorded at Vision Expo West, Dr
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
From Ophthalmologist to Optometrist to AI Founder: Why Evolution Matters in Eye Care
When most clinicians talk about reinventing themselves, they mean adding a new service, buying new technology, or refreshing a brand. For Dr. Henry Reis, reinvention meant changing countries, career
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 ofPlay Chess Not Checkers, hostDr. 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





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