EyeCode Media

By Christopher Wolfe, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABOEducation How To

EyeCode Media episodes

August 18, 2025 The Chris Wolfe Podcast: Mastering Punctal Occlusion: Billing Insights
Join Chris Wolfe on EyeCode Media as he unpacks the intricacies of punctal occlusion, focusing on billing and documentation strategies. Discover how to navigate the challenges of providing top-notch patient care while ensuring proper compensation. This episode covers the use of modifiers, the importance of detailed documentation, and practical solutions to common billing issues. Tune in for expert insights that will empower eye care professionals to enhance their practice.
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For our listeners, use the code 'EYECODEMEDIA22' for 10% off at check out for our Premiere Billing & Coding bundle or our EyeCode Billing & Coding course. Sharpen your billing and coding skills today and leave no money on the table!
[email protected]
https://coopervision.com/our-company/news-center/press-release/coopervision-and-aoa-join-forces-launch-myopia-collective
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14 min
August 14, 2025 BookNerds: How the Mighty Fall
In June's episode of BOOKNERDS, Kyle Klute, Brianna Rhue, and Aaron Werner dive into Jim Collins’ How the Mighty Fall. They explore the five stages of decline that can quietly destroy even the most successful businesses—and how doctors and practice owners can avoid them through discipline, alignment, and asking the right questions.

From the dangers of chasing every new opportunity to the subtle signs of cultural decay, this book club conversation is packed with honest reflections, practical takeaways, and some personal confessions from the hosts. Whether you’re riding high or feeling stuck, this episode will challenge you to think deeper about what makes your practice resilient—and what puts it at risk.

📘 Book discussed: How the Mighty Fall by Jim Collins
📖 July' book: To Sell is Human by Daniel Pink
📲 Join the BOOKNERDS WhatsApp group to read along with us!
📎 Jim Collins’ Concept Tools – Learn about the Flywheel and more
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1 hr 6 min
August 13, 2025 AWP: Idealistic Supporter: Skyler Werner’s Working Genius Revealed
In this special Aaron Werner Podcast takeover, Sophie Thune returns to explore the Working Genius profile of Skyler Werner—lead technician at Werner Optometry and Aaron’s son. After a fun and insightful first episode exploring Dr. Warner’s genius type, this follow-up digs into Skyler’s unique pairing: Enablement + Wonder, the “Idealistic Supporter.”

Together, they discuss how Skyler helps implement new ideas in the clinic, the beauty (and burden) of the enablement genius, and how growing up in a legacy optometric practice shapes his sense of responsibility and pride. If you’re curious how the Working Genius model can empower your team, or you’re navigating a family business dynamic, this one’s for you.

👉 Plus: Learn how to bring this framework to your own practice culture with resources from Sophie and her team.

Resources and coaching info
- Practice Culture Builder
- Contact Sophie: [email protected], LinkedIN
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32 min
August 11, 2025 CWP: Navigating AI in Optometry: Purposeful Tech Adoption
Join Dr. Chris Wolfe as we delve into the role of AI in optometry practices. Discover insights from the Vision Source Gateway Tour, explore the balance between technology and human touch, and learn how to enhance patient care while embracing AI's potential. Tune in for actionable steps and thought-provoking discussions on the future of eye care

For our listeners, use the code 'EYECODEMEDIA22' for 10% off at check out for our Premiere Billing & Coding bundle or our EyeCode Billing & Coding course. Sharpen your billing and coding skills today and leave no money on the table!
[email protected]
https://coopervision.com/our-company/news-center/press-release/coopervision-and-aoa-join-forces-launch-myopia-collective
Go to MacuHealth.com and use the coupon code PODCAST2024 at checkout for special discounts
Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth
22 min
August 07, 2025 AWP: How Virtual Team Members Unlocked 78% Service Growth and 20 Extra Hours per Week
In this episode of The Aaron Werner Podcast, the team at Teem joins Aaron to share a compelling case study featuring Dr. Allen Chung and the transformative impact virtual assistants have had on his optometry practice. We unpack how Dr. Chung leveraged Teem’s support to drive a 38% increase in revenue over the course of a year—all while saving nearly 20 hours of clinical time each week.

If you’re a practice owner looking to grow without burning out, this conversation offers a firsthand look at how smart delegation and operational support can make a measurable difference.

Click Here to learn more about TEEM
To reach Dr Allen Chung: [email protected]
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1 hr
July 31, 2025 AWP: Behind the Curtain: Coaching, Culture, and Clarity in Clinical Care
"In this candid conversation, Aaron Werner and Chris Wolfe reflect on a recent in-practice coaching session that sparked major transformations—from exam room communication to dry eye (now ocular surface disease) strategy and systems. They break down how simplifying processes, improving handoffs with inexpensive headset tech, and creating team ownership over care protocols led to immediate gains—including consistent product sales and tighter clinical flow.
Aaron also shares a powerful mindset shift: how adding suspense to patient conversations increases engagement and follow-through. Plus, they tease a future discussion about tracking metrics and the hidden toll of decision fatigue in high-performance practices.
Resources Mentioned:
• Gateway Tour - gatewaytour.ai
• PEEK Products - Try Peeq Pro! Click on this link (https://peeqpro.com/?aff=9) use code WERNER for discount
• StoryBrand by Donald Miller - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/book-nerds-storybrand-2-0/id1449429774?i=1000703753612)"
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57 min
July 23, 2025 AWP: Managing Multiple Practices: Strategies for Success
In this conversation, Aaron Werner and Ryne Wood reflect on their experiences at the Oakley 50th Anniversary event, discussing the brand's identity and its impact on their own practices. Ryne shares insights on managing multiple optometry practices across different states, emphasizing the importance of team management, autonomy, and effective communication. They delve into the significance of training and competency evaluations for staff, highlighting how structured meetings and KPIs can drive practice growth. The discussion also touches on the challenges of delegation and the necessity of investing in team development to ensure a thriving practice.
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56 min
July 21, 2025 Navigating the Film Industry: Insights from Chad Bischoff
In this conversation, Chad Bischoff discusses his journey in filmmaking, the challenges of independent film production, and the evolution of the film industry in the age of streaming and social media. He shares insights on the importance of creativity, collaboration, and the human connection in art, as well as the significance of physical media in a digital world. The conversation also touches on his latest film, Daft State, and the philosophy behind filmmaking.

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For our listeners, use the code 'EYECODEMEDIA22' for 10% off at check out for our Premiere Billing & Coding bundle or our EyeCode Billing & Coding course. Sharpen your billing and coding skills today and leave no money on the table!
[email protected]
https://coopervision.com/our-company/...
Go to MacuHealth.com and use the coupon code PODCAST2024 at checkout for special discounts
Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth

1 hr 25 min
July 14, 2025 The Chris Wolfe Podcast: s Your Office At Risk? Critical HIPAA Updates You Need To Know
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For our listeners, use the code 'EYECODEMEDIA22' for 10% off at check out for our Premiere Billing & Coding bundle or our EyeCode Billing & Coding course. Sharpen your billing and coding skills today and leave no money on the table!
[email protected]
https://coopervision.com/our-company/news-center/press-release/coopervision-and-aoa-join-forces-launch-myopia-collective
Go to MacuHealth.com and use the coupon code PODCAST2024 at checkout for special discounts
Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth
16 min
July 09, 2025 AWP: Success on the Other Side of Repetition – Vulnerability, Content, and Authenticity with Dr. Tim Trinh
In this deeply honest and energizing conversation, Dr. Tim Trinh joins Aaron to unpack his journey of daily content creation, personal growth, and finding purpose through consistency. Tim opens up about what motivated him to start sharing his thoughts online, the internal resistance he faced, and how reframing content as a form of legacy—not just marketing—changed everything.

Together, they reflect on how storytelling and vulnerability are not only powerful for an audience but transformative for the creator. Tim shares how the teachings from Dan Martell’s Buy Back Your Time—including the five daily non-negotiables—helped shape his mindset, especially around the importance of physical and mental fortitude, daily reflection, and posting with authenticity. You’ll hear how his running routine became a metaphor and method for mental clarity, how his kids and even his nanny became unexpected sources of feedback, and how true fulfillment comes from being yourself out loud—even when it’s uncomfortable.

This episode isn’t just about content creation; it’s about identity, courage, and the liberating realization that success, impact, and personal peace lie on the other side of repetition.

Links:
Dr Tim Trinh socials: @optotimt
Dan Martell and his work: https://www.danmartell.com
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48 min