Pierre Bourre is an eyecare industry expert with over 30 years experience. From working as an licensed optician to overseeing the entire national sales team at Essilor Canada, Pierre has seen the industry from many different angles through many different periods.

In this episode, we discuss how the industry is changing, what are some opportunities for ECPs to take advantage of advances in technology, and where we all need to be vigilant so we don't let control of the industry slip into the wrong hands.

Connect with Pierre:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierrebourre/

[email protected]

Big thanks to the Dry Eye Summit team for giving us the space to record this episode.

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Dr. Kambiz Silani is one of the most well-known optometrists in North America. He is a dry eye expert, a renowned speaker, and, given the location of his practice in Beverly Hills, he is the eye doctor to many celebrities in Hollywood.

In this episode, Dr. Silani shares incredible insights into many different areas of his career: how he built a dry eye center of excellence, how he created his presence in the industry, marketing strategies, and much more!

Beyond clinical and professional advice, Dr. Silani shares a deeply personal experience he had a few years ago. Listen and learn about his journey through health challenges, physical injuries, and life changing surgeries. You will definitely SEE life and work differently!

Connect with Dr. Silani:

https://www.bheyeguy.com/provider/kambiz-silani-od

Instagram.com/beverlyhillsoptometrydryeye

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Ortho-K has been around for decades. It can changes patient's lives. It's great for business. Yet, very few ECPs offer this magical solution. Why?

Jason Carruthers, who is a registered optician who is an Ortho-K specialist, was wondering the same thing. Over the years he has developed a strategy for success in his contact lens practice.

In this episode, we discuss Jason's journey to building a booming Ortho-K practice.

1 new Ortho-K fit per week equals an additional $100,000 per year in revenue.

Jason managed to get to 16 new fits per week.

Whether you are someone who is sitting on the sidelines interested in starting Ortho-K, just dabbling, or deep into it... there will be something in this interview that will help you succeed!

Learn more about Jason's Ortho-K program:

OrthoKLaunch.com

Connect with Jason:

Instagram.com/opticianjason

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For many years, we have been limited in the solutions we could offer our patients suffering from Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). Either we suggested over-the-counter supplements or asked them to endure eye injections. But thankfully, we now have a new, non-invasive, highly effective treatment for our macular degeneration patients.

In this episode, Justin Sather (CEO), Ravi Tanna (VP of Sales), and Dr. Trevor Miranda share how MacuMira works and how it will revolutionize macular degeneration care.

Learn more at MacuMira.com.

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The idea of sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint is becoming a bigger discussion in eyecare. As time goes on, we will continue to hear more and more companies in the industry sharing their efforts to reduce their impact on the environment.

But one of the companies that has been at the forefront of this discussion is CooperVision. In this episode, I chat with Aldo Zucaro who is the Global Lead of ESG and Sustainability at Cooper.

Aldo's passion and genuine concern for the impact our industry is having on the environment is infectious and truly palpable in this conversation.

Learn more about the partnership with CooperVision and Plastic Bank:

https://plasticbank.com/client/coopervision/

https://coopervision.com/our-company/news-center/press-release/coopervision-extends-partnership-plastic-bank-adds-vision

Huge thanks to CooperVision for their support of the industry and The 20/20 Podcast.

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How do we reduce the amount of plastic in our oceans?

David Katz, the founder of Plastic Bank, has created a solution that does not simply remove plastic. Plastic Bank’s programs incentivize the reduction of waste as well as the collection of waste, all while supporting local communities in developing parts of the world where plastic waste is most present.

This is the second of three interviews that were recorded in Bali during the CooperVision/Plastic Bank experience. Stay tuned for the third interview with Aldo Zucaro from CooperVision.

Watch David’s TED Talk.

Learn more about Plastic Bank.

A couple of months ago, CooperVision hosted a unique experience in Bali, Indonesia to showcase its new sustainability partnership with Plastic Bank. While in Bali, I recorded three impactful interviews with three amazing guests: Dr. Evelyn Lo, David Katz, and Aldo Zucaro. In the first of the three interviews, I chat with Dr. Evelyn Lo - President of the BC Doctors of Optometry. The core question in this conversation is, "What can the profession of optometry do to help reduce its impact on the environment?"

Be sure to stay tuned for the remaining episodes to hear from the founder of Plastic Bank, David Katz, and the Environmental Sustainability lead at Cooper Companies, Aldo Zucaro.

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According to Dr. Justin Kwan, Head of Myopia Management at CooperVision, there are potentially 600 myopic children per OD in the USA. This presents a significant opportunity for optometry to serve our younger generation and build our practices—a true win-win. So, why aren't more ODs practicing myopia management?

In this episode, Dr. Kwan shares eye-opening statistics and his theories on why more of us aren't diving into myopia management. He also discusses The Myopia Collective, a new initiative. Listen to learn how you can join this group of forward-thinking ODs who are advancing myopia management.

Hear from 7 colleagues about how they have "the myopia conversation" in less than one minute: The Myopia Conversation

Connect with Dr. Kwan: LinkedIn - Dr. Justin Kwan

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Dr. Vi Tu Banh is on a mission to help one billion people. That's right, a billion.

Dr. Banh's story could easily be the script of a Netflix documentary. From his family's escape from Vietnam on a boat to being stranded on a deserted island and then being rescued by the people of a small town in Ontario, Vi Tu's early years have shaped his mission in life.

"The truth shall set you free... but first, it will piss you off." Vi Tu is not afraid to piss you off if it means achieving his goal of helping one billion people.

Check out the details about the Neuro-Functional Prescribing course HERE: Neuro-Functional Prescribing Course

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Dr. Paul Rollett is the co-owner of Okanagan Vision Therapy, a multi-location, highly specialized vision therapy practice in British Columbia. In this episode, Dr. Rollett helps us understand some of the mystical aspects of vision therapy and dispels common myths. If you've been wondering if vision therapy is voodoo or if it actually works, you'll want to listen to this episode!

Huge thanks to Hoya Vision Care Canada for their support in this episode!

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