Episodes

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March 3, 2021

Episode 19: The Optometric Family CFO - Roxanne Arnal

Roxanne Arnal, OD and Certified Financial Planner® discusses her unique skill set as a family Chief Financial Officer specifically for optometrists. She charts her path from Optometry School, through personal health challenges and becoming a financial planner focused on Optometry practices and their families.
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Feb. 19, 2021

Episode 18: Building a Dry Eye Specialty Practice

Dr. Steven D’Orio, practicing in partnership his father Dr. Greg D’Orio, shares his approach on incorporating a dry eye specialty within the practice.
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Feb. 19, 2021

Episode 18: Building a Dry Eye Specialty Practice

Dr. Steven D’Orio, practicing in partnership his father Dr. Greg D’Orio, shares his approach on incorporating a dry eye specialty within the practice.
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Dec. 16, 2020

Episode 17: What's New at the CAO? President Dr. Michael Nelson Reports

Dr. Michael Nelson, is the current President of the Canadian Association of Optometry (CAO). He’s in the second year of his two-year term. He is in private practice in Winnipeg Manitoba.
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Dec. 16, 2020

Episode 17: What's New at the CAO? President Dr. Michael Nelson Reports

Dr. Michael Nelson, is the current President of the Canadian Association of Optometry (CAO). He’s in the second year of his two-year term. He is in private practice in Winnipeg Manitoba.
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Nov. 18, 2020

Episode 16: An Effective New Option: Specially Designed Lenses for Myopia Management

Dr. Devan Trischuk, OD shares his perspective on myopia control with host Dr. Glen Chiasson. In particular, they discuss the the place for a truly effective new spectacle lens option, MiyoSmart, as part of the myopia management kit tool.
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Nov. 18, 2020

Episode 16: An Effective New Option: Specially Designed Lenses for Myopia Management

Dr. Devan Trischuk, OD shares his perspective on myopia control with host Dr. Glen Chiasson. In particular, they discuss the the place for a truly effective new spectacle lens option, MiyoSmart, as part of the myopia management kit tool.
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Aug. 26, 2020

Episode 15: IRIS Sees Silver Linings Behind the COVID Clouds

Dr. Daryan Angle, IRIS VP Business Development recounts how the COVID crisis accelerated the group’s advanced technology adaption and customer flow management. IRIS continues to be bullish in acquiring partnerships and sees little impact on valuations as a result of COVID closures.
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Aug. 26, 2020

Episode 15: IRIS Sees Silver Linings Behind the COVID Clouds

Dr. Daryan Angle, IRIS VP Business Development recounts how the COVID crisis accelerated the group’s advanced technology adaption and customer flow management. IRIS continues to be bullish in acquiring partnerships and sees little impact on valuations as a result of COVID closures.
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July 8, 2020

Episode 14: Creating the Future of Optometry Today

Dr. Kerry Salsberg and Dr. Glen Chiason share a few memories while Kerry explains how Eyes on Sheppard became one of the largest optometric practices in Toronto and how a re-imagined practice of the future took shape Covid challenges notwithstanding.
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July 8, 2020

Episode 14: Creating the Future of Optometry Today

Dr. Kerry Salsberg and Dr. Glen Chiason share a few memories while Kerry explains how Eyes on Sheppard became one of the largest optometric practices in Toronto and how a re-imagined practice of the future took shape Covid challenges notwithstanding.
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June 10, 2020

Episode 13: Update on COVID Related Employment Law Issues from Paul Martin

Paul Martin, founding partner of Wilton Martin Litigation Lawyers, updates employment law issues as clinics and employees start to reopen from the COVID-19 mandated practice shutdowns.
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June 10, 2020

Episode 13: Update on COVID Related Employment Law Issues from Paul Martin

Paul Martin, founding partner of Wilton Martin Litigation Lawyers, updates employment law issues as clinics and employees start to reopen from the COVID-19 mandated practice shutdowns.
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May 20, 2020

Eyes Wide Open Episode 12: HOYA Advice for a COVID Rebound

Ahmos Henry, Hoya Canada president, in discussion with podcast host Dr. Glen Chiasson, offers insights and advise for Canadian eye care professionals in order to emerge stronger in the COVID rebound.
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May 20, 2020

Eyes Wide Open Episode 12: HOYA Advice for a COVID Rebound

Ahmos Henry, Hoya Canada president, in discussion with podcast host Dr. Glen Chiasson, offers insights and advise for Canadian eye care professionals in order to emerge stronger in the COVID rebound.
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May 13, 2020

Eyes Wide Open Episode 11: Vision Therapy with Dr. Virginia Donati

Glen Chiasson discusses all things Vision Therapy with Dr. Virgina Donati, president of Vision Therapy Canada.
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May 13, 2020

Eyes Wide Open Episode 11: Vision Therapy with Dr. Virginia Donati

Glen Chiasson discusses all things Vision Therapy with Dr. Virgina Donati, president of Vision Therapy Canada.
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April 29, 2020

Eyes Wide Open Episode 10: The New ULTRA Multifocal for Astigmatism Contact Lens

Dr. James (Jim) Hoffman, an early trialist of B+L's new ULTRA Multifocal for Astigmatism contact lenses, shares his experience and best practices with this new contact lens for presbyopes with astigmatism.
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April 29, 2020

Eyes Wide Open Episode 10: The New ULTRA Multifocal for Astigmatism Contact Lens

Dr. James (Jim) Hoffman, an early trialist of B+L's new ULTRA Multifocal for Astigmatism contact lenses, shares his experience and best practices with this new contact lens for presbyopes with astigmatism.
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April 22, 2020

Eyes Wide Open Episode 9: DR. Robert Allaway Discusses Vision Alliance - A New Exit Strategy Option for ODs

Dr. Robert Allaway explains the Vision Alliance acquisition model, who’s behind it, and how it fits a need for practice owners that other models do not offer.
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April 22, 2020

Eyes Wide Open Episode 9: DR. Robert Allaway Discusses Vision Alliance - A New Exit Strategy Option for ODs

Dr. Robert Allaway explains the Vision Alliance acquisition model, who’s behind it, and how it fits a need for practice owners that other models do not offer.
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April 15, 2020

Eyes Wide Open Episode 8: FYi doctors Al Ulsifer on COVID-19 and L Catteron Capital Injection

Al Ulsifer, Chair & CEO of FYi doctors shares his views on how COVID-19 may change optometric practice, and what the capital injection of over $100 million means to the FYi doctors group in a free-ranging discussion with EWO podcast host, Dr. Glen Chiasson.
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April 15, 2020

Eyes Wide Open Episode 8: FYi doctors Al Ulsifer on COVID-19 and L Catteron Capital Injection

Al Ulsifer, Chair & CEO of FYi doctors shares his views on how COVID-19 may change optometric practice, and what the capital injection of over $100 million means to the FYi doctors group in a free-ranging discussion with EWO podcast host, Dr. Glen Chiasson.
April 1, 2020

Eyes Wide Open Special Episode: COVID-19 Crisis and Impact on Practice Value

Jackie Joachim, COO of ROI Corporation has solid advice for practices under the assault of COVID-19.