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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 often hear if you see “20/20” you have great eye sight, but that is just the first step in the visual process. Dr. Zilnicki & Licausi, with the help of various guests, will work to help you understand more about your visual system and all the pieces to the vision puzzle!
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This week the doctors are joined by Kelin Kusin of Todos Group & Steve from Anagram, a software billing company! We talk all things inusrance and billing and how Anagram can be a game changer for your office! To learn more about Anagram: click here To learn more about Todos Group: click here Follow us @ Visionismorethan2020 @twinforksoptometry Face…
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The doctors are joined by Dr. Jovi Boparai, who created CorneaCare- a personalized approach to dry eye and eye health! Tune in to learn all about Dr. Boparai, why he developed CorneaCare and how it is changing the dry eye/eye health space! All things CorneaCare: Website Instagram Email: hello@mycorneacare.com 20% Discount Code: VIMT2020 Follow us @…
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This week the doctors are joined by Dr. To of Creekside Family Eyecare to discuss how he integrated Neurolens technology into his office! He discusses in depth how the technology works and how it has positively impacted his patients! To connect with Dr. To, click here To learn more about Neurolens, click here Follow us @ Visionismorethan2020 @twinf…
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We are kicking off a "Back to Basics" Series where we will highlight some basics associated with vision and vision therapy! If you are looking for a vision therapy doctor, visit the COVD doctor locator function here! We are SO excited to be partnering with Todos Group! Learn more about the group here! Find all things ScreenFit at www.ScreenFit.com …
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This week the doctors are joined by TJ Waggoner, CEO of Waggoner Diagnostics, to talk all things color vision! TJ talks about his personal journey with a color vision deficiency that sparked the reason for this company, the different types of color vision deficiencies, and the full testing portfolio that Waggoner Diagnostics has! To learn more abou…
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The doctors are joined by RJ Snyder, the senior director of Marketing Operations and Digital at GUNNAR to discuss an exciting upcoming launch and what is to come for the rest of the year. We talk all about blue light, sleep and hit on some great tips for healthy habits around screens! Find all things GUNNAR at www.gunnar.com Follow us @ Visionismor…
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This week's episode is a "From the Vault" episode that features our local concussion specialist, Dr. Hayley Queller. March is Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month and we wanted to highlight this wonderful episode that discusses all things concussion! You can find Dr. Queller at Orthopedic Associates of Long Island! Follow us @ Visionismorethan202…
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Dr. Licausi talks about Dr. Harvey Karp's book, The Happiest Toddler on The Block ! Tune in to learn all that she has learned and how to best deal with your own toddler and toddler patients! Find all things ScreenFit at www.ScreenFit.com Promo Code: VIMT2020 for 10% off Follow us @ Visionismorethan2020 @twinforksoptometry Facebook Instagram…
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This week Dr. Z & Dr. L chat about cases that have the common factor of double vision that was missed for many years. We discuss how this can cause anxiety, stress and a feeling from patients that they are 'crazy' when every other doctor tells them they are 'fine!" We had a little glitch in our audio recording that cut the audio in half, but we hop…
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The doctors are joined by Dr. Jullian Cerasuolo, who is an optometrist that turned senior medical writer at Ora, a global pharmaceutical and medical development device company. Serving as the bridge between research and practice, Dr. Cerasuolo highlights what is up and coming in research specifically in the posterior segment! Find more about Ora on…
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This is one of our favorite episodes ever! Dr. Zinicki is joined by one of her mentors, Dr. Nick Despoditis, who talks about living your values and goal setting! We hope you enjoy this episode as much as us and we can't wait for what is in store for 2023! Find all things ScreenFit at www.ScreenFit.com Promo Code: VIMT2020 for 10% off Follow us @ Vi…
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This week we are joined by Dr. Esther Han & Dr. Rebecca Heaps who highlights how optometric phototherapy (syntonics) changed a 16 year old's life who was struggling with reduced visual acuity! To find Dr. Han & Dr. Heaps at SUNY Optometry or via email: MHan@Sunyopt.edu & RHeaps@sunyopt.edu Find all things ScreenFit at www.ScreenFit.com Promo Code: …
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The doctors are joined by Dr. Amrit Bilkhu to discuss all things myopia! We discuss lots of things in this episode; we highlight what myopia is, treatment options, nature vs. nature and healthy visual behaviors to reduce the risk of progression of myopia! Find Dr. Bilkhu: Dr. Amrit Bilkhu, OD, FAAO (@dr.amritbilkhu) • Instagram photos and videos Bo…
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This week we are joined by Dr. Esther Han who highlights the power of optometric phototherapy (syntonics) and how it plays a role in getting to end phase therapy and the full recovery of her patients! To find Dr. Han at SUNY Optometry or via email: MHan@Sunyopt.edu Find all things ScreenFit at www.ScreenFit.com Promo Code: VIMT2020 for 10% off Foll…
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Dr. Zilnicki discusses a book that she is reading called the The Whole Brain Child that can apply to our vision therapy and rehabilitation patients! Dr. Zilnicki reads a passage about the disintegration of the brain and the process of re-integration and then discusses how toddler brains are so similar to our patients! Tune in for the discussion! Fi…
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The doctors are joined by Dr. Bryce Applebaum & Dr. Joe LaPlaca to discuss their brand-new platform, ScreenFit.com! We also talk about Dr. Applebaum's talk recieiving 'The Future of Health' Award! Find all things ScreenFit at www.ScreenFit.com Promo Code: VIMT2020 for 10% off Dr. Applebaum's impressive presentation at the MindShare Leadership Sumit…
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The Doctors are joined by Dr. Jamie Ho who shares an incredible case of how syntonics was the key to a young patient recovering from debilitating headaches! Find Dr. Ho here Weekly Insight: Eastern State Optometric Congress Event- Sign Up Here Www.screenfit.com, code: VIMT2020 for 10% off Follow us @ Visionismorethan2020 @twinforksoptometry Faceboo…
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Join us for this episode where Dr. Brenda Montecalvo talks about syntonics for the traumatic brain injury population. Dr. Montecalvo even shares incredible cases that highlight just how impactful syntonics can be! Find Dr. Montecalvo: https://www.brendamontecalvo.com https://www.visiontherapyseminars.com Potential For the Development of Light Thera…
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Dr. Rob Fox kicks off our syntonic series highlightling the history of syntonics and all the how's and why's! Dr. Fox is the current president of the College of Synctonic and a guru in synotnics! To find Dr. Fox at his office, click here To contact Dr. Fox, you can email him at robfox.eyedoc@gmail.com For more information about syntonics, click her…
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We recently lost the irreplaceable Dr. Art Epstein. In honor of his memory we wanted to relaunch the episode we had the privilege of doing with him last year. He was an incredible doctor, a pioneer for optometry and a man with the kindest heart. Please keep his family, friends an patients in your prayers. Here are a few words from Dr. Alan Glazier …
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This week's episode we are joined by Dr. Ryan Kennedy who specializes in pregnant/post-partum chiropractic care as well as infant and child care! She details beautifully the signs and symptoms of if your child may benefit from a chiropractic evaluation and what that actually entails (spoiler alert: its not what you think!)! Find Dr. Ryan at Connect…
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This episode is from way deep down in the vault (Season 1, Episode 3!), but it highlights what a vision therapy evaluation is and how it differs from a standard eye exam! We have a great line-up of guests and episodes over the next few weeks, but wanted to have this refresher in there for our new listeners! Follow us @ Visionismorethan2020 @twinfor…
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Today Dr. Zilnicki is joined by Dr. Jeff Klosterman & Dr. Trevor Crabtree to talk about the impact our nutrition has on our health. Drs. Crabrtree and Klosterman work with Pharmanex to help understand their patients overall carotenoid levels with a simple scan that helps treat their patients. Research is showing that carotenoids can decrease inflam…
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One of our all time favorite episodes features author and educator, Wendy Beth Rosen. She wrote 'The Hidden Link Between Vision & Learning: Why Millions of Learning-Disabled Children are Misdiagnosed- a book that eloquently describes how vision affects learning. With August being Children's Vision & learning Month we wanted to relaunch this episode…
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The doctors are joined by John Huemoeller, CEO of AXIM Biotechnologies, who is a biotech leader on a mission to innovate the eye care industry with a new one-of-a-kind test that helps to diagnose people with Dry Eye Disease. As we know, Dry Eye Disease has been very difficult to diagnose due to its symptoms and many causes, it is estimated to impac…
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Today's episode is the audio of a live podcast we did with iHeartVT! The doctors were joined by Dr. Joanna Carter & educator, Lisa North, to discuss the bridge between vision and learning. Lisa talked to us from both an educator and parent perspective to shed light on how and why working together results in the best outcome for students! Please sha…
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This week's episode the Doctors are joined by Dr. Jeff Klostermen who talks all about orthokeratology! He describes in detail what Ortho-K is, who is a good candidate, fit and follow up schedules and how this plays a role in myopia progression. In addition, Dr. Klosterman discusses how ortho-k can really enhance lifestyle and plays a role in athlet…
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Myopia (nearsightedness) is a hot topic and has been labeled a public health crisis. During today's episode, Drs. Licausi & Zilnicki go through what myopia is, the risks of moderate to severe myopia, treatment options and why it is important to reduce the progression of high myopia! Follow us @ Visionismorethan2020 @twinforksoptometry Facebook Inst…
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Today is a short and sweet episode where Drs. Zilnicki & Licausi highlight that June is Child Vision Awareness Month! We talk about exam recommendations, how to identify if a child may have a vision problem and some safety recommendations as well! Help spread the word about Children's Vision Awareness Month to ensure no child around you is sufferin…
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This week the doctors talk about new treatments in amblyopia! As VT docs we always approach amblyopia as a 'monocular manifestation of a binocular disorder' and our treatment follows this understanding. Today we talk about new technology and studies that aim to aid in the treatment of amblyopia! Tune in to learn more about Amblyoplay, "movie therap…
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This week Drs. Zilnicki & Licausi had the opportunity to be on The Optometry Money Podcast with Evon Mendrin CFP®, CSLP®! Tune in to hear this week's episode to get to know us and our practice a little bit better! We encourage all of our listeners to head over to the Optometry Money Podcast and subscribe to learn all things finance from Evon! Follo…
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This episode is from a live podcast that VIMT2020 did with iHeartVT, featuring Dr. Rima Bakhru! Dr. Bakhru discusses some of the most important visual skills needed for kindegarten readiness. She goes through some great activities to do with your toddlers to ensure that they are ready for learning! To find the live podcast click here To find Dr. Ba…
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Today Drs. Zilnicki & Licausi go over some tips and tricks on better ways to play with your toddler to encourage the development of their visual skills! We highlight eye-hand coordination, perceptual skills and tracking activities! We also talk about any red flags in your toddlers, our screen time recommendations and a lot about this phase because …
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The doctors are joined by Dr. Amrit Bilkhu to highlight all the visual milestones that take place in the first year of life broken down by months! Find Dr. Bilkhu: Dr. Amrit Bilkhu, OD, FAAO (@dr.amritbilkhu) • Instagram photos and videos Four Eyes Optometry Podcast – Giving you a clear view into the optometry world across Canada and the U.S.! Prin…
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The Doctors are joined today by Dr. Sarah Hutchens who went from a VT naysayer to a VT advocate and VT practice owner! Learn about her journey, her 'why' and what advice she has for all optometrists out there! Find Dr. Hutchen's here at the Vision Development Centre This episode is brought to you by Heru, a cloud based wearable platform that can ma…
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The doctors are joined today by COVD'S President, Dr. Jennifer Dattolo! She talks to us about the history of COVD, how to join the COVD family, find a COVD doctor and what is happening at the annual meeting! Click here for more information about COVD! This episode is brought to you by Heru, a cloud based wearable platform that can make real-time vi…
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The doctors are joined today by Dr. Mitch Ibach of Vance Thompson Vision in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Ibach specializes in anterior segment surgical care including cataracts, corneal diseases, glaucoma, and refractive surgeries. He maintains a large collaborative glaucoma clinic that focuses on long-term disease care. Dr. Ibach has participated in numer…
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The doctors are joined by RJ Synder, senior director of marketing and digital for GUNNAR. He highlights what separates GUNNAR from other blue light blocking lenses on the market and how beneficial this technology is for our traumatic brain injury/post-concussion patients. Find GUNNAR products here This episode is brought to you by Heru, a cloud bas…
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Today the doctors are joined by Drs. Barry & Noah Tannen to discuss the different lens options when treating the TBI population. Through this live podcast learn about the importance of a good refraction, prisms, tints, and more to maximize your treatment for these patients! iHeart is a platform dedicated to brining the VT family together. Each mont…
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This week's episode we are doing things a little different! We are going to be doing a LIVE podcast through iHeartVT. We will be joined by Dr. Barry & Noah Tannen talking about the lens considerations for the TBI population. This live podcast will highlight the importance of a good refraction and how prisms, tints and more can maximize the treatmen…
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Dr. Licausi and Zinicki are joined by Dr. Michele Bessler who highlights a traumatic brain injury case that involved an aneurysm, a midline shift and how yoked prisms changed the trajectory of his recovery! Find Dr. Bessler here This episode is brought to you by Heru, a cloud based wearable platform that can make real-time visual diagnosis! Find mo…
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This episode kicks off Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month! The Doctors are joined by Dr. Amrit Bilkhu to highlight signs/symptoms of visual issues following a TBI, the importance of early intervention of vision therapy in the TBI population, the overall benefits and the network of providers we work with for the best outcome for our patients! Fi…
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