Episodes
19
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.
18
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.
17
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.
14
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.
13
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.
12
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.
10
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.