Episodes

Episode Show Notes Today, we’re taking a field trip to Balaguer, Spain, a picturesque town west of Barcelona at the edge of the Pyrenees foothills. Our guest, Dr. Javier Rojas, invites us into his specialty lens practice to explore what eye care looks like in Spain. Together, we discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of building a successful specialty lens practice in Spain and Europe, from patient management to the growing adoption of higher order aberration (HOA) management. Dr. Roj...

Episode Show Notes In this episode of the Specialty Lens Success podcast, Dr. Aaron Wolf joins us to share insights from his impressive journey in specialty optometry. With deep experience across two thriving practices, Dr. Wolf walks us through: How an early apprenticeship shaped his specialty lens philosophy. Practical tips for wowing referring doctors with detailed outcome documentation. How to deliver a positive patient experience so that your patients become effective referrers. A thoug...

Episode Show Notes In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jamie Kuzniar, FAAO, FSLS, a rising star in the specialty lens world and founder of Elevate Eye Care and Eyewear in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Dr. Kuzniar shares her incredible journey of launching a cold start practice—and staying profitable every single month since day one. From building a patient base and referral network to smart staffing and investing in the right technology, Dr. Kuzniar offers actionable advice for anyone looking to...

Episode Show Notes Welcome to episode 11 of the Specialty Lens Success podcast! In this episode, we have a truly special guest, Dr. Barry Leonard, of Dr. Barry Leonard and Associates in Panorama City, California. Dr. Leonard is a pioneer in using scleral lenses and a sought-after speaker and advisor. His expertise has made a significant impact on the field, and his passion for advancing patient care is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode, Dr. Leonard will share his remarkable persona...

Episode Show Notes Welcome to episode 10 of the Specialty Lens Success podcast! For this episode, we have a very special guest: Dr. Jason Compton, OD, FAAO. Dr. Compton runs the highly successful Compton Eye Associates in New York City and is a frequent speaker and course leader at national optometric meetings. Dr. Compton points out about AI: “AI will not directly replace humans, but instead, humans that effectively utilize AI will essentially replace those that do not.” In today’s episode...

Episode Show Notes “You never know which connection is going to lead to something else” says our guest Dr. Natalie Noble from Noble Vision Center in Greensburg, Pennsylvania just east of the city of Pittsburgh. In this episode, we’ll delve into the critical topic of reimbursement for medically necessary lenses and discuss effective staff organization to ensure success in this area. Dr. Noble will also share her inspiring journey in building a successful practice and offer insights into her str...