Best Contactlenses Podcasts (2024)

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Medical Insurance Verification Training | Process and Systems 1:06:06

1+ y ago1:06:06

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT MEDICAL INSURANCE: What a copay, deductible, co-insurance and out-of-pocket maximums are Examples of how to read insurance cards Examples of how to calculate what a patient owes at a visit Asking for payment from patients Collecting insurance info ahead of visit tips HOW TO BULK VERIFY INSURANCE AND AVOID PAYER WEBSITES: E…

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Vision Plan Basic Training: Guide for Beginners 1:23:13

1+ y ago1:23:13

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The hardest thing to train is vision plans. It's a foreign language. This episode guides you on how to speak to patients in simple terms, lookup benefits, interpret and price, and tips and tricks to have office efficiency. This was originally a webinar so watch the YouTube replay here for best experience. Training resources created for this event: …

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Dry Eye Hive | Ep. 4 | Marketing 1:24:13

1+ y ago1:24:13

1:24:13

We discuss digital, print and internal marketing to attract dry eye sufferers to our clinics. Everything from IG reel videos to paid Google AdWords and direct mail. You can't always rely on the butts in the chair to feed your dry eye business. Join the live show on Wednesdays at 8:30pm ET. Register here: https://dryeyehive.com/ YouTube replays Spon…

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Hire a remote receptionist | 2-location Costco owner 21:15

1+ y ago21:15

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How to implement a remote receptionist. Dr Dawn Kaplan, a 2-location Costco owner, describes her experience having staffing issues and then hiring remotely. She hired Lorenta, an experienced optician from South Africa to answer calls for both of her locations. Learn why hiring through Eye Help You can alleviate many of your short staffing issues. H…

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Outsourcing vision plan claims (exams, glasses, cls) 21:01

1+ y ago21:01

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Learn how an optician in South Africa remotely helps a 4+ location office in Florida sumbit ALL their vision plan claims for exams, Rx glasses, contacts, and more. Nightly, she logs into VSP, Eyemed, etc to submit the claims and communicate back to the office if she has any questions. It frees up opticians in office to cater towards patient facing …

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Perry's eyecare personal journey 30:56

1+ y ago30:56

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Perry takes the hot seat as Helen Whitaker interviews him about his definition of success, freedom, and business growth. You'll get to hear a more candid side of Perry of his past and current eyecare career from unhappiness to debt to traveling happiness. Interested in mobile optical? Checkout Secure Vision's curriculum Learn about vision plan remo…

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Dry Eye Hive | Ep. 3 | Live with Patients! 2:01:03

1+ y ago2:01:03

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The general public/patients join us this time on Dry Eye Hive from around the world. Listen to patient cases and hear their dry eye journey. We give actionable feedback to patients and guide them towards wellness. Dry Eye Hive is a live dry eye show where "dry eye docs talk shop." Come to engage in a casual townhall style talk show every other Tues…

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Blue light lenses. Bullshit or true? 1:11:51

1+ y ago1:11:51

1:11:51

David Salk, the owner of Blue Logic Lenses and e-clips, walks us through the science and technical parts of blue light as an optician with 50+ years of experience. Blue light lenses have been around a decade now. It started with Crizal Prevencia and now everyone has a coating, lens material, tint, etc. Many internet retailers are completely dedicat…

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Optician leadership in private practices 30:17

1+ y ago30:17

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Opticians can make or break a private practices dispensary. Smart, happy and business minded opticians create profitability. Navindi, an optician in the DC area, shares how she stays disciplined and works with her colleagues in office to create the ideal optical environment for her team and patients. Highlights: Performance reviews Delegation Reduc…

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Dry Eye Hive | Ep. 2 | "Eyesthetics" 1:35:44

1+ y ago1:35:44

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We talk about "Eyesthetics" with guest appearances from Drs. Kerry Salsberg, Jordan Friedman, Michelle Baron. Dry Eye Hive is a live dry eye show where "dry eye docs talk shop." Come to engage in a casual townhall style talk show every other Tuesday at 8:30pm ET. Learn from doctors in the trenches making it happen in their offices. Sponsors: Dry Ey…

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Dry Eye Hive | Ep. 1 2:03:38

1+ y ago2:03:38

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Episode 1 of 6 of Dry Eye Hive, the talk show for dry eye docs airing live bi-weekly Tuesdays at 8:30pm ET. It's straight Q&A with doctors in the trenches. None of the KOL stuff. It's free of sponsor pitches, regulation, and is downright informational with no slidedecks. Signup here: https://dryeyehive.com/ Here's what you can expect: Focused bi-we…

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Dry Eye Docs Talk Shop - 6 week series 17:23

1+ y ago17:23

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Imagine what can happen when dry eye docs all huddle on a Zoom call and just talk shop. That's what we're doing on Nov. 1 at 8:30 PM and continuing over a 6-week period bi-weekly. No big agenda; talk about what's going on in your practice clincally and the business side to keep patients returning and referring others. Come video ready. There's no b…

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Creating a 6-figure mobile optical business 1:41:58

1+ y ago1:41:58

1:41:58

Helen Whitaker of Secure Vision Mobile Optical Academy shares how she went from working at Costco in Canada as an optician to builing a thriving mobile business. Now, she teaches opticians how THEY CAN DO IT! Benefits of mobile optical? Low startup costs Minimal inventory No rent Work when you want Every appointment is a guaranteed sale Opportunity…

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Frame rep job role and income 1:29:15

2y ago1:29:15

1:29:15

Frame reppin' is not a luxurious job. It's hard work. Some reps make 6-figures and others just have a day job with modest income. Topics: how they produce income being an employee vs 1099 worker exchange policies downside of traveling years to build a territory how to break into the biz nightmares Eye Help You remote staffing Facebook group Practic…

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Inventory management of eyewear | Optical Obsessed LIVE 1:10:04

2y ago1:10:04

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Nothing is worse than frame inventory out off control. Lost dollars, pressure from boss to sell, backroom stacked. Discussion of best strategies for purchasing, stocking, re-stocking, doing inventory, and sell through. Join Optical Obsessed LIVE Learn about remote staffing through Eye Help YouBy Anna Thompson, Zach Kastner

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Different way to sell a practice 58:18

2y ago58:18

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There's other ways beyond private equity and doctor-to-doctor sales to harvest a business you have grown. Amplify EyeCare is revolutionizing eyecare by purchasing practices and developing a nationwide network of medical & specialty eyecare practices, amplified with investments in training, management, marketing, & technology. Eye Help You remote st…

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Mystery Shop Calling Practices LIVE 1:27:25

2y ago1:27:25

1:27:25

Perry mystery shop calls 10+ offices. How's the front desk at your office? Are they answering optical questions appropriately to drive sales and traffic? Or, do they say "I don't know" or wrong unenthusiastic answers? On the calls, he ask questions like: Can I get my PD? Do you carry frames for big watermelon heads? What's the cost of a progressive…

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Vision Therapy From Home 56:59

2y ago56:59

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Perry chats with Edwards Marques, CEO of Vision Science Labs. The online platform was designed to enable all eyecare professionals to provide Vision Therapy for treating minor to severe binocular vision conditions. The digital tools allow clinicians to assign as lists of activities for home and in-office treatment while managing, monitoring, and re…

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Office Hours #1: Fallon Wants to Proactively Change Office But Doesn't Have a Clear Path 29:29

2y ago29:29

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Fallon walked into what she feels is a storm waiting to strike with no proper training, no one to push the office to succeed. She is determined to navigate this on her own and wants to better herself in every way. Main issues described in Fallon's words: I would like to learn how to properly prioritize every patient is one coming into our office an…

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Sticker shock, overselling and unhappy patients | Optical Obsessed Live 56:10

2y ago56:10

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Dealing with refunds and unhappy patients When you forget lens-add ons; how to handle Not overselling Sticker shock, how to address Choosing tints Attend the show live every Wednesday at 8PM ET. Register here. View YouTube recordings with video. Link to pricing guide for frame tagsBy Perry Brill

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#19: Dr. Beth and Chelsea talk about Sports Vision 9:23

2y ago9:23

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In this episode, Dr. Beth talks with vision therapist Chelsea Lewis about Sports Vision. For full transcripts and previous episodes visit: https://www.brighteyestampa.com/ Thank you for listening. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, you can email us at office@brighteyestampa.com. The only purpose of this podcast is to educate and to in…

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39dollarglasses.com | How an OD started e-commerce in 2000 1:01:54

2y ago1:01:54

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Launched in 2000, 39DollarGlasses.com was developed by Dr. Marc Weinstein and Dr. Lee Marlow who wanted to create an inexpensive method for people to acquire high-quality, finished prescription eyeglasses. Sleeping glasses mentioned Eye Help You (remote staffing)By Marc Weinstein

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Closing the sale, outside Rxs, and dealing with insurance shoppers| Optical Obsessed LIVE 50:33

2y ago50:33

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This is episode # 1 of a weekly live talk show video series called Optical Obsessed LIVE. All of these episodes are optical focused on business, technical skills, product sourcing, customer service, and other hacks. In this episode: -Dealing with the typical insurance shopper -Getting men into colorful frames -Learn to not be afraid to close a sale…

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Level Up Operations, Tech, and Marketing in Your Optometry Practice with Perry Brill 1:03:56

2y ago1:03:56

1:03:56

Where are the bottlenecks in your optometry practice? How do you uncork them? Perry is a guest on The Optometry Money Podcast. Perry Brill talks about this and much more. Perry has several years of experience managing the operations of a successful private optometry practice, to go along with years of experience and great insights on eye care techn…

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WALDO Contacts | DTC Brand Enters ECP Channel 58:33

2y ago58:33

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WALDO contacts is a UK-based company that has entered the USA market. They are known for their Direct-to-Consumer model but are making strides to become engrained with optometrists with a revenue-sharing platform. Whether the patient buys online, or in-office the doctor gets credit for the sale. Buying from the big-4 contact lens companies is one f…

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A Tale of an Optometry Tech Founder | Scott Jens, OD 1:00:36

2y ago1:00:36

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Scott Jens shares his journey from student, optometrist, and finally a technology founder of RevolutionEHR. How technology aids in better life satisfaction Why rapid technology adoption is more key than ever for private practice to stand out against private equity, online, etc. Why collaboration amongst vendors is key How a curious ECP can explore …

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Human Resources using Professional Employer Organizations 55:15

2+ y ago55:15

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Managing employees can be a pain. The payroll, the compliance, hiring, firing, and all the crazy benefit packages we must offer to stay competitive in private practice. Not to mention, everyone wants health insurance but costs are outrageous for non-corporate employers. You'll learn how to save money and time on human resources in your office and b…

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Pre-Shop Eyewear Technology 37:31

2+ y ago37:31

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Every business allows customers to pre-shop online except optometry. We tend to hide our merchandise in our offices/stores rather than use our websites to allow patients to see our real-time inventory. Optify is the company that allows your patients to select frames before coming into your office. This gets them excited to buy and saves your staff …

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See to Learn (FREE exams for kids!) 41:25

2+ y ago41:25

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See To Learn was developed by the Eye Care Council as a preventive program to help make sure every child’s early education is unaffected by vision problems. Through See To Learn, parents can schedule a FREE vision assessment for their 3-year-old child in a participating optometrist's office. seetolearn.com Schedule Opti-Xpres Demo Join our FB Group…

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Ideas 41-50, practice improvement tips 11:12

2+ y ago11:12

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Ideas 41-50 on improving your practice with actions now. Be adamant about collecting patient emails. Utilize MailChimp or other email apps to do monthly mail blasts. Put your credit cards on autopay Don't offer half down payment on eyewear initially. Avoid staff overtime abuse. Overtime is okay if there's a reason for it, but not just to milk the c…

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Corporate OD tips to open a private practice 45:28

2+ y ago45:28

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Interview of Perry by Dr. Maria Sampalis of Corporate Optometry Facebook group. Many young ODs start in corporate optometry and learn so much, some will continue to grow within a sublease opportunity while others use it as a starting point to open a private practice. Listen in to learn how to start a successful optical, how to purchase frames and m…

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Stop Doing Bookkeeping Yourself 37:11

2+ y ago37:11

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Optometrist Wade Weisz, former private practice owner, started For Eyes Bookkeeping to help optometrists relieve themselves of the dreaded task. Learn why outsourcing can be cheaper, get a better ROI, and set up your business of for success with clean financial reporting. It’s time to stop relying on an overworked staff member, an ill-trained part-…

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#18: Dr. Beth with Dr. Zilniki on Eye Exams of Children with Special Needs 22:38

2+ y ago22:38

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In this episode, Dr. Beth talks about eye exams of children with special needs with Dr. Z from Twin Forks Optometry & Vision Therapy! Cross posted from the excellent Vision is More Than 20/20 podcast. Vision is More Than 20/20 is a podcast aimed at talking about vision, your eyes and how they play a role in overall visual and systemic function. We …

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Real Estate: Lease, build or buy your practice location? 42:54

2+ y ago42:54

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Dr. Brill leased his 1st office space in 1983. He eventually expanded the footprint and then started building his real-estate dream in 2003. When a professional practice is combined with earning income from tenants, long-term wealth can be built. Learn how he went through the decision-making process to build a building, how he got a loan, the troub…

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Corporate Optometry Facts, Fiction, & Knowledge 58:07

3y ago58:07

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Interview with Dr. Maria Sampalis who's an influential corporate optometry leader. She famously created the Corporate Optometry Facebook group to give these docs and staff members a voice. Given the choice of commercial or private, all things the same with salary and everything else, why should any OD choose corporate? Do corporate docs feel this i…

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Ideas 31-40, practice improvement tips 11:24

3y ago11:24

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Ideas 31-40 actionable items to improve your practice today: Clean the outside windows to your office. It's a direct reflection of cleanliness. Hire someone; your time is more valuable in the lane. Employ a shredding service for PHI documents. They come monthly for a reasonable fee. Utilize an app like Dext to take pics of business receipts for pur…

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Ideas 21-30, practice improvement tips 13:52

3y ago13:52

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Ideas 21-30 actionable items to improve your practice today: Dust your dusty optical shelves and rods. Patients notice. Don't bank on your old ass OCT or other equipment to last forever. Replace before you are in deep shit. Time your computers to timeout and lock. It's a privacy hazard leaving computers open to the public. Does your lab suck and fr…

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Subscription Wholesale Eyewear for Your Practice 49:08

3y ago49:08

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Learn how a monthly payment of $179 can get you access to 80 quality frames in your office and complete Rx pairs easily made. Eyewear package pricing creates affordability and pricing transparency in your office. Not everybody cares to spend $300 - $800 and be confused by add-on pricing. Optical-X has developed a wholesale subscription eyewear prog…

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Ideas 11-20, practice improvement tips 18:10

3y ago18:10

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Ideas 11-20, actionable items to improve your practice today. Perry's off-the-cuff recommendations. Update your outside building signage. LED sign makes the difference. Old signs = old crappy business Fire your complaining staff member...they suck the energy out of everyone. Consult ABB Contact Lens Monitor publication to determine if your CL price…

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Ideas 1-10, practice improvement ASAP 14:17

3y ago14:17

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10 actionable items to improve your practice today. Perry's off-the-cuff recommendations. Clear the clutter off the front desk (looks matter) Consider charging $25 for frame/lens warranties to cover staff labor and shipping. 100 warranties a year could be $2500 in recovered revenue. Drink more water. We're all dehydrated. Assess if your EHR data is…

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SpiltMilk Eyewear: Hot New Humorous Brand 39:21

3y ago39:21

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There's lots of funky eyewear in the market. SpiltMilk is a new NYC brand that brings humor and laughter to eyewear design. Hear the story from start to finish of how the brand was created. Eyewear is very serious and this company just makes you laugh. Co-founder Judge Khanna gives you all the secrets about how he budded into the competitive market…

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2 NYC Docs Make $19 Wholesale Frames 49:37

3y ago49:37

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Vernon Gantry was created 5 years ago by NYC doctors Scott Tisdale and Pauline Leong, both of who co-own a private practice together in Long Island City. Warby Parker infiltrated the NYC market hard at one time and they went on a mission to create a safety net around their optical sales. Learn about $19 wholesale frames you can sell in your office …

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#17: Vision and learning with Wendy Taylor, M.Ed. 1:00:12

3y ago1:00:12

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In this episode, Dr. Nate talks about vision and learning with Wendy Taylor from Learning Essentials. Cross posted from the IEP Pro Tips Podcast. For full transcripts and previous episodes visit: https://www.brighteyestampa.com/ Thank you for listening. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, you can email us at office@brighteyestampa.com.…

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Audio Glasses For Music & More 1:03:19

3y ago1:03:19

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We've heard the hype about smart eyewear for a long time, but the products are READY! We talk with Harrison Gross, the CEO of Lucyd Eyewear about an audio glasses product this is Rx-able and also available for wholesale at ECP offices. The e-glasses enable wearers to seamlessly play music, take phone calls and chat with their phone's assistant whil…

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Basics of Investing Money and Creating Wealth 55:56

3y ago55:56

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Optometrists generate 6 figures of income. What's more important than a salary is how you put that money to work to generate more personal or business wealth. Dr. Aaron Neufeld co-founded a Facebook group called ODsonFinance to teach, mentor, and open up financial conversations with other optometrists. Learn the basics of investing in the stock mar…

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Bookkeeping 101 for Private Practice 30:49

3y ago30:49

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Having accurate and up-to-date bookkeeping is peace of mind! But, do you have time for it, and can you understand the data? Is your profit and loss statement always current and bills paid on time? We talk to a professional and certified bookkeeper about why eyecare private practices should ditch the in-house bookkeeper and opt for a pro. Your resou…

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Out-Of-Network Medical Reimbursement for Patients 48:43

3y ago48:43

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Filing out-of-network health insurance claims should not be so hard for patients, right? But it is. Using a mobile phone app called Reimbursify, you can help your patients get quick and easy OON reimbursements. Save time, money and the administrative hassle of helping your patients file their claims and give them the confidence that they will get t…

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How to Outsource Administrative Tasks 46:07

3y ago46:07

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You probably feel like a task rabbit many times just checking off the to-do list and never really getting to the meat of your projects and workweek. Small business owners (and big) many times have trouble delegating. We feel we are the person for the job and can get it done quicker and better. However, it's important we learn how to outsource small…

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#16 Children's Vision and Computers 18:27

3y ago18:27

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In this episode, Dr. Nate talks about the guide to reduce visual problems for e-learners and children who use desktop computers significantly. For transcripts and previous episodes visit: https://www.brighteyestampa.com/ https://www.brighteyestampa.com/e-learning-guide/ Thank you for listening. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, you c…

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Dr. Brill Interview | Dry Eye Diagnosis and Treatment 43:36

3y ago43:36

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Did you know there's a Facebook group called Dry Eye Syndrome Support Community with over 14,000 members from across the world that advise patients on diagnosis, treatment, and mental support? Dr. Brill is religious in this community about participating and providing his professional medical advice. Many of these patients do not have access to qual…

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