The four of us are back with a Halloween edition episode, where we share a step-by-step approach to managing optic nerve pallor in our patients. We review causes of optic nerve pallor, tests to perform in-office, and ordering additional work-up tests. 

Resources:

1. Osaguona VB. Differential diagnoses of the pale/white/atrophic disc. Community Eye Health. 2016;29(96):71-74.

2. Modern OD Article: When the Diagnosis is Not Glaucoma by Danica Marrelli, OD, FAAO. https://modernod.com/articles/2020-apr/when-the-diagnosis-is-not-glaucoma?c4src=article:infinite-scroll

3. Covalent Careers Course: An Introduction to Traumatic Optic Neuropathy by Kevin Cornwell, OD. https://covalentcareers.com/resources/traumatic-optic-neuropathy/

4. Yousefi S, Sakai H, Murata H, Fujino Y, et al. Asymmetric patterns of visual field defect in primary open-angle and primary angle-closure glaucoma. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2018;59(3):1279-1287.

5. American Academy of Ophthalmology Eye Wiki: Optic Atrophy: https://eyewiki.aao.org/Optic_Atrophy#:~:text=Optic%20atrophy%20is%20a%20sign,vessels%20in%20the%20disc%20head.

6. Follow Dr. Rani Banik on Instagram @dr.ranibanik

7. Follow Dr. Rachael Wruble on Instagram @dr.eyegotthis

Thinking about buying or selling an optometric practice in the U.S.? We sit down with Ryan Kelly from Practice Exchange who shares the company’s years of experience in successfully completing practice transitions for optometrists across the U.S. We ask questions based on the seller's side and the buyer's side of the transaction.

Got more questions? Email them to Ryan: [email protected]

Check out Practice Exchange: https://practice-exchange.com/

We interviewed Dr. Hardeep Kataria, an optometrist and advocate for female empowerment, on the presence of gender bias and sexism within the health care profession and workplace. We discuss methods for women to address and manage the situation when it occurs, and how we can educate others to prevent this from happening in the future.

Resources:

1. Follow Dr. Kataria on Instagram @dr.hardeep.kataria

2. Women’s Leadership Conference registration: https://www.womeninoptometry.com/2020-womens-leadership-conference/

3. Follow @womeninoptometry and @womenods on Instagram

4. FemInEm: www.feminem.org

5. Lean In: www.leanin.org

We're back with another season of brand new episodes! Today we are sharing our interview with Dr. Danielle Gordon, a Canadian optometrist who opened her private practice, Sphere Optometry, in Calgary, Alberta. Dr. Gordon shares her experience opening a practice as a seasoned optometrist and offers tips for those who are hesitant on opening their own practice.

Resources:

1. Sphere Optometry’s website: www.sphereoptometry.ca

2. Follow Sphere on Instagram @sphereyyc

3. Fit to Read Project on Instagram @fittoreadproject

We're back with another edition of our Happy Hour episode to wrap up season two! We share what's been going on in our lives over the past few months, our favourite episodes of the season, current shows that we're watching, and more. Grab your margarita, sit back on the couch, and enjoy the conversation!

If you've been enjoying our episodes, let us know what you think by messaging us on Instagram @foureyesoptom. Lastly, mark your calendar for Wednesday October 7th so you don't miss out on the next episode!

We talk with Dr. Danielle Piser, Chief of the Alfred and Sarah Rosenbloom Center on Vision and Aging, who shares her years of experience working alongside ophthalmology to manage patients before and after cataract surgery. We talk about IOL selection, post-op complications, and new developments entering the surgical world!

Resources:

1. Reach out to Dr. Piser at [email protected]

2. American Academy of Ophthalmology: https://www.aao.org/

3. American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery: https://ascrs.org

4. Modern OD Article: Presbyopia-Correcting Eye Drops: https://modernod.com/articles/2020-sept/coming-soon-presbyopia-correcting-eye-drops?c4src=article:infinite-scroll

Today we sit down with Dr. Aaron Neufeld from ODs on Finance, and a Canadian financial planner, Gurtej Varn, to answer common questions that new grad optometrists have about their finances.

Resources:

1. Follow ODs on Finance on Instagram @odsonfinance or at https://odsonfinance.com/

2. Follow Gurtej Varn on Instagram @mr.moneybc or at https://www.gurtejvarn.com/optometrist

3. The Optometrist’s Guide to Financial Freedom: https://www.amazon.ca/Optometrists-Guide-Financial-Freedom/dp/1692118552

4. The White Coat Investor: https://www.amazon.ca/White-Coat-Investor-Personal-Investing/dp/0991433106/ref=pd_sim_14_1/137-0316017-5367439?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0991433106&pd_rd_r=63cc1981-f1e2-49d8-a4b6-0d5c37520327&pd_rd_w=C0ajd&pd_rd_wg=mmDQM&pf_rd_p=4cf9ee70-d30e-4292-869d-77375674d574&pf_rd_r=TAXFFEZGCFWX79P6DQF8&psc=1&refRID=TAXFFEZGCFWX79P6DQF8

5. The Book on Rental Property Investing: https://www.amazon.ca/Book-Rental-Property-Investing-Intelligent/dp/099071179X

6. The E Myth Revisited: https://www.amazon.ca/Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/dp/0887307280

7. The Dave Ramsey Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DaveRamseyShow

We sit down with Dr. Steve Vargo to discuss his new book, Prescribing Change. The book's intention is to develop methods for optometrists to share information with their patients and have them ACT on it. We review his genius CONNECT method that navigates making connections with patients and influencing decision making. We highly recommend all ODs and OD students to purchase this book and learn how to become more successful both clinically and financially!

Resources:

1. Follow Dr. Steve Vargo on Instagram @dr.stevevargo

2. Purchase the new book Prescribing Change: https://www.amazon.com/Prescribing-Change-Connections-Influence-Decisions/dp/B08CWG625H/ref=sr_1_1?crid=VLVI1PZTT6F6&dchild=1&keywords=prescribing+change&qid=1597689371&sprefix=prescibing+change%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-1

Dr. Faran Vafaie, one of the leading optometrists in glaucoma care at Prism Eye Institute and eyeLABS, joins us to discuss important factors to consider for monitoring glaucoma progression. We also dive into the optometrist’s role in collaborative care alongside ophthalmologists and what it’s like to work in a large, multi-specialty practice.

Resources:

1. Dr. Faran Vafaie on Instagram: @faranv

2. Prism Eye Institute: https://www.prismeyeinstitute.com/

3. EyeLABS: https://www.eyelabs.ca/

4. Gonioscopy videos: http://www.gonioscopy.org/index.htm

We share tips on how to approach monocular and binocular double vision. Amrit also shares experience from her VT residency to highlight important case history questions and various binocular testing you can perform in a primary care setting to help identify the cause.

Resources:

1. Covalent Careers Article on The OD's Practical Approach to Double Vision: https://covalentcareers.com/resources/optometrist-practical-approach-double-vision/

2. Tan AK, Faridah HA. The two-minute approach to monocular diplopia. Malays Fam Physician. 2010;5(3):115-118.

3. Dinkin M. Diagnostic approach to diplopia. Continuum Journal. 2014;20(4):942-965.