Episodes

Episode Show Notes In this episode, we are hosting one of the leading contact lens educators, Dr. Jason Jedlicka. Dr. Jedlicka is a respected authority on treating patients that need specialty lenses and is a FAAO, a FSLS, and a FCLSA . He is also a Diplomate of the American Academy of Optometry’s Section on Cornea, Contact Lenses and Refractive Technologies. Only about 160 doctors are members of this prestigious section of the AAO. Finally, and probably most important to him, he is Clinical Pr...

Episode Show Notes Navigating the learning curve of specialty lenses requires shifting your focus from practice revenue to a genuine passion for transforming your patients’ lives, and Dr. Dixon is here to show us exactly how that mindset builds a thriving practice. In Part Two of our deep dive with Dr. Jaimen Dixon, we continue our conversation on growing a specialty lens practice. Key highlights: Managing referred patients strategically to actively reinforce and strengthen trust with the refe...

Episode Show Notes Just when one thinks there is nothing more to learn about building referrals, Dr. Jaimen Dixon proves us wrong. In Part One of our deep dive with Dr. Jaimen Dixon, we explore the pivotal decisions that shaped his practice. Key highlights: Dr. Dixon’s decision-making process when purchasing his practice. Navigating staff management and the strategic use of Virtual Assistants. Effective strategies for building referral networks- featuring ideas that haven’t been discussed be...

Episode Show Notes Let’s travel down to Scott, Louisiana, to visit with Dr. Ryan Cazares of Scott Eye Care. You may recognize Ryan from his practice management articles in Review of Optometric Business, but his story stands out for one specific reason: location. Unlike most doctors we interview who rely on affluent neighborhoods for specialty lens growth, Dr. Cazares isn’t in a wealthy area. Yet, he successfully transformed his practice into a booming referral center. In this episode, we explore...