Tag: Dr. Darryl Glover
From Exam Lane to Optical: Mastering the Doctor Optician Handoff
The doctor-optician relationship serves as a critical touchpoint in the continuum of eye care. A seamless collaboration between the optometrist and optician ensures not...
Doctor Optical Handoff Strategies That Transform Patient Experience
Whether you're an awkward OD or a seasoned professional, learning to master the doctor-optical handoff can transform the entire patient experience journey.
In today’s fast-paced...
Play Chess, Not Checkers: Practice Management That Wins
In today’s evolving eye care landscape, practice management is no longer an optional skill—it’s essential. From navigating retail pressures to elevating patient experiences, eye...
Top 3 Tips in Building a Profitable Optometric Practice
On this episode of the Defocus Media Podcast, Dr. Darryl Glover welcomes Dr. Adam Bryan—a seasoned optometrist, entrepreneur, and former owner of a multi-million-dollar...
Alpine Blue Coaching: Mindful Leadership & Wellness for Eye Care
Join Dr. Darryl Glover as he sits down with Dr. Melissa Barnett—an acclaimed optometrist, specialty contact lens pioneer, and founder of Alpine Blue Coaching—to...
How Optometrists Are Redefining Career Shifts, Parenthood, and Mental Health
In today's evolving healthcare landscape, career shifts in optometry are becoming more common and more necessary. As the industry adapts to changing patient needs,...
Exploring Presbyopia Drops (QLOSIâ„¢) with Dr. Jade CoatsÂ
Presbyopia is a natural, age-related condition affecting 128 million worldwide, often addressed with traditional solutions like reading glasses or progressive lenses. However, a groundbreaking alternative is emerging: QLOSI™, a new presbyopia treatment featuring a 0.4% pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution.
Eye Care Workforce Crisis: Why We Urgently Need More Optometrists and...
The eye care industry is facing a critical moment. Across the country, patients are struggling to access timely vision and medical eye care due to a growing imbalance between provider supply and patient demand. This disparity underscores a truth that can no longer be ignored: we need more optometrists. With a shrinking number of ophthalmologists and rising healthcare needs of an aging population, optometrists are increasingly vital in bridging the gap and improving access to care.
Arkansas Sets the Standard: How Vision Benefit Manager Reform Is Reshaping...
Is Arkansas the best place to practice optometry in the United States? Thanks to a groundbreaking new law targeting Vision Benefit Manager abuse, the...
Top 3 Branding Tips for Eye Care Professionals: Insights from Dr....
Dr. Cifuentes shared her top three branding tips that every eye care professional should embrace to build a powerful and authentic brand. These tips focus on the power of storytelling, the importance of social media, and the unmatched value of authenticity.