One year ago, Dr. Richard Maharaj shared his thoughts on the psychological impact that COVID was having on those of us who define success through productivity.

Today, we revisit that discussion of how we define success 1 year into the pandemic. Dr. Maharaj also gives us his thoughts on why it is so important for all of us to become leaders in our own way and how we can do it.

Join Drs. Darryl Glover and Sandi Eveleth discuss marketing in eyecare.

Dr. Virginia Donati, a Canadian optometrist and founder of Vision Therapy Canada, shares her knowledge on why patching therapy for amblyopia should be discontinued. Our conversation with Dr. Donati dives into how optometrists can perform a unique method of spectacle prescribing for amblyopia treatment alone, or in combination with vision therapy.

Resources:

1. Watch the LDQ lecture that sparked our interest in this topic and learn more details about the prescribing methods used for amblyopic patients here: https://learning.eyex.ca/courses/session-7-refractive-amblyopia-and-fungal-keratitis

2. Join Vision Therapy Canada and be sure to register for the upcoming VTC 2021 conference here: https://www.visiontherapycanada.com/

It’s a crossover episode! Drs. Roya Habibi and Jimmy Deom of Try Not to Blink will be joining Drs. Darryl Glover and Jennifer Lyerly to talk about how they go their respective podcasts off the ground. What technology are they utilizing, how do they create the content, and how did they grow their shows? If you’ve been interested in starting a podcast, video stream, or social account in eyecare, this one is for you!

In this episode, Dr. Periman shares he passion for dry eye, approaching patient care with a heart-centred approach, and her incredible personal journey. Dr. Laura Periman is a successful ophthalmologist based in Seattle, Washington. She is the founder and clinical coordinator of the Periman Eye Institute and she was recently named as one of the top 100 most influential women in ophthalmology by The Ophthalmologist.

Drs. Darryl Glover and Jennifer Lyerly join Dr. Thomas Pinkston to discuss his path to opening his own private practice. After graduating from UAB College of Optometry, Dr. Pinkston took the traditional path of working for a private practice owner as an associate doctor. After much consideration, he decided his best path to ownership was striking out on his own, and he joined forces with a fellow classmate from UAB to make his dream of ownership a reality. We’ll be digging in to the pros and cons of forging your own path and his advice for doctors who are wanting to take this leap for their own career!

Today’s episode involves a conversation about high-functioning stress with Nikita Sehgal, a licensed psychotherapist. We discuss the signs and symptoms of high-functioning stress, what steps we can take to manage our stress, and how to approach loved ones who may be demonstrating these signs as well. This episode applies to optometrists and optometry students, as we are high-functioning individuals who may often experience mental fatigue and burnout due to the stressful demands of our careers. Learn more on Nikita’s Instagram page @inclusivepsychotherapy and visit her website to schedule a therapy session!