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09/04/2025

In this episode of the Depth Perception Podcast, they break down how diet, DNA, genetics, blood pressure, and diabetes directly impact vision. From spotting bleeding in the retina to catching undiagnosed hypertension or uncontrolled blood sugars, eye exams can uncover life-saving information.
The key? Patient education. Asking the right questions, taking a thorough history, and connecting systemic health to eye health helps patients see the bigger picture.
Tune in now to learn practical tips for counseling patients and empowering them to take charge of their overall health through better eye care.

09/04/2025

In this episode of the Depth Perception Podcast, they break down how diet, DNA, genetics, blood pressure, and diabetes directly impact vision. From spotting bleeding in the retina to catching undiagnosed hypertension or uncontrolled blood sugars, eye exams can uncover life-saving information.

The key? Patient education. Asking the right questions, taking a thorough history, and connecting systemic health to eye health helps patients see the bigger picture.

Tune in now to learn practical tips for counseling patients and empowering them to take charge of their overall health through better eye care.

09/04/2025

In this episode of the Depth Perception Podcast, they break down how diet, DNA, genetics, blood pressure, and diabetes directly impact vision. From spotting bleeding in the retina to catching undiagnosed hypertension or uncontrolled blood sugars, eye exams can uncover life-saving information.
The key? Patient education. Asking the right questions, taking a thorough history, and connecting systemic health to eye health helps patients see the bigger picture.

Tune in now to learn practical tips for counseling patients and empowering them to take charge of their overall health through better eye care.

09/03/2025

Money isn’t the goal it’s the tool. In this episode, Adam Cmejla breaks down how to reframe your financial mindset, asking the tough but essential questions:

- What am I working for?
- In service of what?
- At what cost?

Tune in to hear how to define what you want, own it unapologetically, and build a strategy to get there.

In this new Defocus Media podcast episode, Dr. Darryl Glover sits down with Adam Cmejla, CFP, host of the Twenty Twenty ...
09/03/2025

In this new Defocus Media podcast episode, Dr. Darryl Glover sits down with Adam Cmejla, CFP, host of the Twenty Twenty Money podcast, to explore the emotional and behavioral side of money. They break down optometry financial planning, student debt strategies, and the mindset shifts that turn money into a tool for freedom.

Listen now and learn how to budget smart, invest in passing boards, and build financial habits that last.

08/29/2025

Did you know myopia progression isn’t just about genetics? Research shows it can be as little as 5% genetic, with lifestyle factors playing a much larger role. Less outdoor time, intense near work, and academic pressures can all accelerate progression — in fact, studies show Asian and Asian-American children may worsen 30% faster than their peers.
As Dr. Justin Kwan shared on the Reel Eyes Podcast, his own journey with high myopia highlights the importance of early intervention:
Early detection matters.
Myopia control is already standard of care.
New FDA-approved treatments are on the horizon in 2026.
Eye care professionals , now is the time to educate families and integrate myopia management into everyday practice. Parents — regular eye exams are key to protecting your child’s future vision.

08/29/2025

Did you know myopia progression isn’t just about genetics? 👀 Research shows it can be as little as 5% genetic, with lifestyle factors playing a much larger role. Less outdoor time, intense near work, and academic pressures can all accelerate progression — in fact, studies show Asian and Asian-American children may worsen 30% faster than their peers.

As Dr. Justin Kwan shared on the Reel Eyes Podcast, his own journey with high myopia highlights the importance of early intervention:
Early detection matters.
Myopia control is already standard of care.
New FDA-approved treatments are on the horizon in 2026.

Eye care professionals , now is the time to educate families and integrate myopia management into everyday practice. Parents — regular eye exams are key to protecting your child’s future vision.

08/27/2025

Did you know your makeup routine could be impacting your eye health? On this episode with Dr. Pamela Theriot, we dive into the risks of tightlining, applying eyeliner along the waterline and how it can block your oil glands, leading to faster tear evaporation and dry eye.

Healthy beauty means protecting your vision, too. Your makeup may look flawless, but your eyes deserve to feel just as good.

Tune in to hear Dr. Theriot’s expert advice on balancing cosmetics and ocular health.

Dry eye doesn’t just come from screens and contact lenses, cosmetics play a major role in eye health, too.In this powerf...
08/27/2025

Dry eye doesn’t just come from screens and contact lenses, cosmetics play a major role in eye health, too.
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Darryl Glover sits down with dry eye expert Dr. Pam Theriot to discuss:

-How makeup ingredients impact the ocular surface
- Tips for better doctor–patient communication about cosmetics
-Clean beauty alternatives that protect vision and improve comfort

If you’ve ever wondered how to guide patients through these sensitive conversationsor how to integrate clean beauty into your practice—this episode is full of gems you can use in the exam lane tomorrow.
Listen now on Defocus Media and take your dry eye management to the next level!

08/26/2025

What happens when ultimate power feels more like a curse than a gift? In Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, Galactus offers a chilling deal, sparing Earth if the team sacrifices an innocent child. In this Reel Eyes Podcast breakdown, we unpack the tension, Johnny Storm’s unexpected “connection” with the Silver Surfer, and how the battle becomes about more than saving the planet, it’s about protecting the future.

08/21/2025

Over half of optometrists report symptoms of burnout—impacting not just clinicians, but the quality of patient care. In this episode of the Defocus Media Podcast, Dr. Jennifer Lyerly and Dr. Kaleb Abbott, Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, break down findings from a nationwide study of 1,400+ optometrists. Gain insights into the operational realities, mental health challenges, and data-driven strategies shaping the future of optometry.

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