Tag: Dr. Darryl Glover

EssilorLuxottica announced today that it has received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its OTC Nuance Audio Glasses. The Group has simultaneously achieved the CE marking under the Medical Devices Regulation in the EU, alongside the development of an ISO Quality Management System certification dedicated to Hearing Aids, which will allow Nuance Audio to launch in Europe.

The eye care profession is navigating uncharted territory, shaped by technological advancements, workforce shortages, and evolving patient needs. On the Ryan Reflects Podcast, Dr. Ryan Corte and Dr. Darryl Glover explore these challenges, offering actionable strategies to empower professionals across the spectrum of eye care.

This episode dives into the groundbreaking advancements reshaping the optometry field, from dry eye innovations and the rise of smart glasses to improved specialty pharmacies and new presbyopia treatments. These technologies and strategies offer exciting opportunities to redefine patient care and enhance clinical practices.

Defocus Media invites listeners to join in celebrating the Top 10 Episodes of the Year. This curated list highlights the most impactful discussions and moments from the network, offering a retrospective of the insights and breakthroughs that have shaped the optometry landscape. From patient-centric care strategies to mentorship and networking advice, these standout episodes represent the best of the best in optometry content.

Establishing a strong, consistent brand identity can elevate the perception of eye care and foster trust, loyalty, and community engagement. This article explores the journey of building a brand in eye care, guided by insights from Dr. Mila Ioussifova, a leading optometrist who has mastered the art of branding.

In the competitive field of optometry, building a contact lens practice is a proven path to sustained growth and patient loyalty. Dr. Robert Davis, a pioneer in eyecare, transformed his career by focusing on contact lenses, meaningful partnerships, and community engagement. By prioritizing innovation and advanced products like ACUVUE® OASYS MAX, he has set a standard for creating a thriving practice and establishing a powerful presence in the eyecare field.

LNZ100 represents a new generation of miotic eye drops, which, unlike its predecessors, is not based on pilocarpine. Instead, it uses aceclidine, a unique muscarinic agonist selective for the iris’s smooth muscle, facilitating pupil constriction with negligible influence on the ciliary muscle. This distinction is essential to achieve a smaller pinhole pupil without a myopic shift. 

Starting a private eye care practice is both a rewarding journey and a challenging endeavor. It requires passion, planning, and perseverance to turn a vision into a thriving reality. From leveraging innovative technologies to crafting a patient-centric approach, her story is a masterclass in balancing professional aspirations with meaningful connections.

Dr. Darryl Glover and Dr. Britt Gustafson shared powerful strategies for elevating patient care. By focusing on three pillars—building meaningful connections, fostering teamwork, and confidently owning prescriptive authority—eye care professionals can provide a patient journey that satisfies and inspires trust and loyalty.

Dr. Connor Robbs is an optometrist and passionate advocate committed to preserving and elevating the field. Through his “Future Optometric Doctors Program,” Dr. Robbs is taking an innovative approach to inspire high school students to consider optometry as a career, addressing the pipeline issue head-on. This program, based at the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO), immerses students in real-world clinical experiences and has sparked significant interest in optometry among the youth.