Tag: Dr. Darryl Glover

Virtual assistants in eye care are helping optometry practices solve staffing challenges, improve workflow efficiency, and enhance patient experience. Learn how platforms like Teem enable practices to implement virtual assistants in eye care, streamline operations, and build scalable systems for long-term growth.

What is the best treatment for dry eye beyond eye drops? Learn how Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT) in ocular surface care, including the EPI-C Plus® Light Therapy Solution featuring OPE IPL – Optimal Power Energy® Intense Pulsed Light, target inflammation, improve meibomian gland function, and help restore stable, clear vision for both patients and eye care professionals.

Personal branding in optometry is changing how patients choose their doctor and how practices grow. In today’s digital world, patient trust begins before the exam through authenticity, visibility, and connection. This article explains how branding in eye care and social media in optometry build patient trust, attract new talent, and support optometry practice growth while highlighting the evolving expectations of new graduates and the need for stronger business education in eye care.

Oakley Shield Fusion is a revolutionary direct-bonding prescription technology designed for the Oakley Sutro and Sutro Light. By fusing a prescription lens directly to the back of the shield, it eliminates bulky inserts and visible "plugs," providing a seamless, 110-degree field of vision. This "Stealth RX" solution allows athletes to access over 25 Prizm™ lens tints while maintaining the sleek aesthetic and high-performance grip of the iconic Sutro frame.

Future of optometry: Dr Artis Beatty, Chief Medical Officer of MyEyeDr, discusses private equity, teleoptometry, access to care, and professional identity.

In 2026, the eyecare industry is saturated with digital noise. For Eye Care Professionals (ECPs), the challenge is no longer just being seen, but being trusted. On the latest Defocus Media podcast, Dr. Daryl Glover and Tyler Kemp of Marketing for ECPs break down why traditional "reactive" marketing is failing and how to leverage the new "digital word of mouth".

GLP-1 receptor agonists are gaining attention for a possible connection to vision loss and visual changes as their use rapidly increases in the United States. Medications such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) are now used by nearly 6% of U.S. adults for diabetes and weight management, making regular eye exams and monitoring for vision changes increasingly important for patients taking GLP-1 medications.

As optometry moves into 2026, the profession is experiencing one of its most clinically rich and technologically diverse periods in recent memory. Reflecting on...

Mentorship in optometry is one of the most influential forces shaping confident clinicians, strong leaders, and a sustainable future for the profession. Whether you are an experienced optometrist or an optometry student just beginning your journey, meaningful mentorship does not happen by chance—it is built through intention, trust, and follow-through.

Dr. Patel makes a compelling case that practice growth is not a technology problem or a talent problem, but a mindset problem. The conversation moves beyond theory, arguing that without clear belief in personal value, intentional communication in the exam lane, and systems that turn KPIs into daily action, even the most clinically skilled practices will struggle to scale.