by Optometry Unleashed
Discover the frameworks and strategies that propel independent optometry trailblazers to the top. From daily routines that optimize productivity to time management hacks, we leave no stone unturned to distill the essence of their success. Step behind the scenes and gain exclusive insights into the tools they utilize to enhance patient care, revolutionize their practices, and shape the future of optometry. Whether you're an aspiring optometrist, a seasoned practitioner, or simply fascinated by the world of eye care, this podcast is your guide to unleash the keys to success.
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
10/10/2023
Email Addresses
1 available
Phone Numbers
0 available
April 22, 2025
<p>Join optical training expert Joyce VanRooyen as she shares practical wisdom from her 35-year career in the industry. Discover how to transform frame selection into an unforgettable patient experience, implement training that actually works, and keep patients loyal to your practice. Joyce also gives her hot take on why we should drop the term “staff” and the key to competing with corporate chains (hint: it’s not pricing)!</p><p>[00:02:25] Introduction to the optical world</p><p>[00:06:38] Choosing frames</p><p>[00:17:49] Teaching and different learning styles</p><p>[00:20:39] Training new employees</p><p>[00:24:18] Leverage new hire perspective</p><p>[00:26:10] Online versus in-person training</p><p>[00:31:53] Investing in your team</p><p>[00:34:27] AI and human connection </p><p>[00:39:16] Hot Takes, learning starts from the top</p><p>[00:43:34] Addressing skepticism in long-standing practices</p><p>[00:45:44] Competing with corporate chains</p><p>[00:49:20] Sales lessons from Fluevog</p><p>[00:53:11] Team, not staff</p><p>[00:56:08] Worst eye gallery experience</p><p>[00:57:26] Frame fashion and tinted lenses</p><p>[01:00:24] How to give feedback</p><p>[01:02:50] Be bold<br>Subscribe for the latest updates from Optometry Unleashed at <a href="www.optometryunleashed.ca/newsletter">www.optometryunleashed.ca/newsletter</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Thank You to our Sponsor(s)</p><p><a href="https://www.ottooptics.io/">Otto Optics</a></p><p>Enjoy the show? Please Follow, Like and Subscribe.</p>
March 18, 2025
<p>Dr. Trevor Miranda sits down with Dr. Ritesh Patel, voted one of Toronto’s top optometrists, to explore what it takes to build a modern, patient-first optometry practice. From an unexpected opportunity with the Cincinnati Bengals to being the first to pioneer LipiFlow in North America, Dr. Patel’s career has been marked by seizing the right moments, staying on top of the latest technology, and thinking outside the box to design memorable patient experiences. Dr. Patel also makes the case for progress over perfection, the need for optometrists to be the go-to experts for their patients, adding a coffee station to your clinic, and mentoring the next generation of ODs. All this and more in the latest episode!</p><p>Timestamps:</p><p> </p><p>[00:05:26] Working with the Cincinnati Bengals NFL Team</p><p>[00:09:18] Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson</p><p>[00:13:19] Training your vision as an athlete</p><p>[00:15:44] Coming back to Toronto</p><p>[00:16:58 ]Childhood dream of being an optometrist</p><p>[00:20:22] Interest in vintage cameras</p><p>[00:23:58] Entrepreneurship in college and starting a clinic</p><p>[00:27:34] Choosing the clinic location</p><p>[00:29:57] Progress not perfection</p><p>[00:31:00] Presenting your authentic self</p><p>[00:33:08] Advice to young ODs about learning from mistakes</p><p>[00:34:29] New technology in optometry</p><p>[00:36:40] LipiFlow and Working with Dr. Donald Korb</p><p>[00:40:14] Hospitality and memorable patient experiences</p><p>[00:45:46] Low-cost tips to improve the patient experience</p><p>[00:47:58] Incorporating AI in business</p><p>[00:52:46] Advances in macular degeneration treatment</p><p>[00:58:01] UV light</p><p>[01:00:20] Incremental improvement</p><p>[01:03:00] Continuing education opportunities</p><p>[01:04:02] Better 1 or Better 2</p><p>[01:10:13] Jim Shields and creating memories with your family</p><p>[01:13:18] How to “die with zero”</p><p>[01:17:39] Mentoring younger ODs</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><ul><li><p>Dr. Donald Korb – Pioneer in clinical optometry research in ocular surface disease and contact lenses</p></li><li><p><a href="https://macumira.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MacuMira</a> - Treatment for macular degeneration </p></li><li><p><a href="https://arunalight.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Arunalight</a> – Red light therapy</p></li><li><p><a href="https://drlisadamour.com/books/untangled/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">“Untangled”</a> – Book by Lisa Damour on parenting teenage daughters</p></li><li><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4pXG3NbO7eOUDE3rUqp9wI" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Algebra of Wealth</a> – Podcast with Scott Galloway</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.18summers.com/book" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">”The Family Boardroom”</a> – Book by Jim Sheils on creating lasting connection with your children</p></li><li><p><a href="http://diewithzerobook.com/welcome" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">“Die with Zero”</a> – Book by Bill Perkins on maximizing net fulfillment over net worth</p></li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Subscribe for the latest updates from Optometry Unleashed at <a href="www.optometryunleashed.ca/newsletter" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.optometryunleashed.ca/newsletter</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p>Thank You to our Sponsor(s)</p><p><a href="https://www.ottooptics.io/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Otto Optics</a></p><p>Enjoy the show? Please Follow, Like and Subscribe.</p>
February 18, 2025
<p>What if the biggest opportunity for your optometry practice isn’t just in what your patients see—but in what they hear? In this episode, Dr. Trevor Miranda sits down with his brother, Dr. Terence Miranda, to explore the synergies between optometry and audiology. They dive into why integrating hearing care into your clinic is a game-changer, how to make it work financially, and the surprising ways vision and hearing impact each other.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>[00:01:55] Terence’s path to audiology</p><p>[00:09:50] Gold medal story</p><p>[00:12:24] Integrating audiology into optometry clinics</p><p>[00:14:51] Connection between hearing and vision loss</p><p>[00:21:22] Treating optometry patients with hearing loss</p><p>[00:23:10] Advantage of including audiology services</p><p>[00:25:50] Shift to private health care</p><p>[00:29:22] Revenue sharing and embedding audiology clinics</p><p>[00:33:30] Guiding patients toward better hearing care</p><p>[00:35:26] Nuance Audio glasses and new technology</p><p>[00:41:54] Building trusting patient relationships</p><p>[00:48:25] Stigma around hearing aids</p><p>[00:50:29] Mistaken identity</p><p>[00:55:01] Better One or Better Two (Trevor or Terence)</p><p>[1:00:52] Purchasing philosophies and premium solutions</p><p>[1:08:02] Balancing new technology and patient flow</p><p>[1:11:40] Terence’s advice for long-term success</p><p> </p><p><strong>Mentioned in this episode:</strong></p><ul> <li><p><a href="https://www.essilorluxottica.com/en/2023highlights/nuance-audio/">EssilorLuxottica Nuance Hearing Glasses</a></p></li></ul><ul> <li><p><a href="https://www.neurolens.com/">Neurolens</a></p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Subscribe for the latest updates from Optometry Unleashed at <a href="www.optometryunleashed.ca/newsletter">www.optometryunleashed.ca/newsletter</a>.</p><p>Enjoy the show? Please Follow, Like and Subscribe.<br></p>
Harbir Sian, OD
IDOC
The Power Practice
Evon Mendrin CFP®, CSLP®
Defocus Media Podcast Network
Modern Optometry
Adam Cmejla
Mel Robbins
Jobson Healthcare
NBC News
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at [email protected] for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.