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Is your practice protected and ready for what’s next? Aaron Werner joins Drs. Christopher Wolfe and Shane Kannarr and Topcon’s Harry Colas to discuss cybersecurity risks, cloud technology, and AI’s evolving role in eye care. They explore protecting patient data, supporting staff, and preparing for a more connected future.
To learn more about Harmony and how Topcon can help in your practice, visit https://topconhealthcare.com/.

This episode focuses on why practice success should be measured by patient flow and care delivery, not just by how many procedures you perform. Christopher Wolfe, OD, FAAO explains how to spot breakdowns in the clinical process, from identifying patients to getting them scheduled, treated, and followed up.He also connects the same framework to dry eye, AMD, supplementation, and photobiomodulation, showing how a small set of meaningful metrics can reveal where your practice is actually losing opportunities.

What does success look like for your team today? Aaron breaks down how to turn monthly percentages into clear, attainable daily goals. Learn how to use your schedule to set targets, celebrate progress, and build momentum without carrying yesterday’s misses into tomorrow.

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AMD Implementation Workshop — October 29, 2026

Want to take these concepts beyond the podcast and actually build an AMD system for your practice?

Join Dr. Chris Wolfe for the AMD Implementation Workshop in Grapevine, Texas, on October 29, 2026.

This all-day workshop will take a deeper dive i...

Process Before Outcome: Why IPL and Photobiomodulation Need a Better Clinical Pathway

Christopher Wolfe, OD, FAAO, explores a common implementation mistake in eye care: pursuing an outcome before building the process that can produce it consistently. Using IPL and photobiomodulation as examples, he explains why the goal should be better identification, evaluation, and management of ocular surface disease and macular degeneration—not simply performing more procedures. He also discusses how clinical evidence, professional judgment, and patient preferences work together to support appropriate, sustainable care.

Christopher Wolfe, OD, FAAO, examines how clinicians should evaluate photobiomodulation for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The key question: should treatment be judged only by visual acuity gains, or also by whether it may affect disease progression in patients whose vision is still good?He reviews evidence related to drusen volume, geographic atrophy (GA), conversion to wet AMD, and other measures of visual function. He also considers treatment frequency, patient burden, and what further research is needed before clinicians can confidently reduce the current treatment schedule.
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Why visual acuity improvement may not be the only...

Did AI Just Give My Continuing Education Lecture?

What happens when artificial intelligence stops helping the educator and starts becoming the educator?

In this episode, Dr. Chris Wolfe shares an experience from a recent COPE approved continuing education lecture that left him asking a bigger question: Who actually created the education he was receiving?

The lecture was delivered by a highly trained retinal surgeon, but much of the presentation sounded heavily AI scripted and appeared to be read nearly verbatim. At the same time, portions of the course focused specifically on one manufacturer's...

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Aaron sits down with Sarah McCormick of HR for Health to make HR feel less intimidating. They discuss why every practice needs a current handbook, how to handle difficult employee conversations, the importance of clear expectations and documentation, and why addressing problems early can prevent much bigger issues later.

To learn more about the common mistakes Sarah and her team sees in optometry practices, download this free guide: 8 Common Optometry HR Mistakes & How to Respond to Them (https://hrfh.hrforhealth.com/preventative-hr-care-dwld-optometry-optometry?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=common-mistakes-guide&partner_source=Vision%20Source)

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration: From Detection to Implementation

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) management has changed dramatically. We have better imaging, better monitoring, more treatment options, and a deeper understanding of risk than ever before.

But having more technology doesn’t automatically translate into better patient care.

In this episode, Dr. Chris Wolfe takes a different approach to AMD. Rather than starting with the newest device, supplement, or treatment, he starts with a more important question:

What happens after you identify a patient with AMD or meaningful AMD risk?

The challenge for many pr...

Tony Sommer joins Aaron to discuss finding purpose in eye care, advancing myopia management, and building a practice that creates lasting impact for patients and communities.

Connect with Tony:
LinkedIn (you need to follow him!): https://www.linkedin.com/in/tsommerjr/
Email: [email protected]
TreeHouse Eyes: www.treehouseeyes.com

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Brooke Parker joins MDP participants Shelby Newsome and Kristin Morris to discuss how the program helps optometric professionals build leadership skills, make data-driven decisions, and create meaningful change in their practices.

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In this episode, Dr. Christopher Wolfe discusses ocular aesthetics and the science behind Oculus with Dr. Brenda Fonseca from MacU Health. They explore how skincare ingredients work, clinical expectations, and practical ways for eye care professionals to incorporate aesthetic treatments into their practice.

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Dave MacKinnon of Promethean One explains why cybersecurity matters for small practices and shares practical ways to protect patient data, reduce vulnerabilities, and prevent costly breaches.

Connect with Dave:
e: [email protected]
https://www.promethean.one/

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"Aaron Werner and Cory Pinegar discuss how optometric practices can combine in-office teams, remote workers, automation, and AI to improve efficiency without sacrificing the patient experience. They explore jobs-to-be-done thinking, simplifying workflows, matching people to the right roles, and using technology to strengthen—not replace—the human element.

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Dr. Meagan Seufert discusses the Student Optometric Leadership Network (SOLN Optometry), its role in preparing students for private practice, and the value of mentorship, confidence, and saying yes to new opportunities.

Connect with SOLN Optometry:
https://www.solnoptometry.com/
[email protected]
Instagram: @solnoptometry

Connect with Dr Meagan Seufert:
[email protected]
https://www.linkedin.com/in/meaganrseufert

Aaron Werner and Cory Pinegar discuss how optometric practices can combine in-office teams, remote workers, automation, and AI to improve efficiency without sacrificing the patient experience. They explore jobs-to-be-done thinking, simplifying workflows, matching people to the right roles, and using technology to strengthen—not replace—the human element. Click Here (https://www.hireteem.com/aaron-werner-podcast/) to learn more about TEEM

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Aaron Werner and Daniel Palmer continue their discussion on sales, positioning, and patient communication by exploring the idea of “my story” versus “your story.” They unpack how optometrists can better understand what patients truly want, position the practice around those needs, and show up as the trusted guide rather than the hero in the patient’s story.

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Aaron Werner and Daniel Palmer discuss how optometrists can communicate recommendations with more clarity, conviction, and structure. They explore why patients resist “being sold,” how trust is built through better questions, why “no” is often the second-best answer, and how documenting the patient journey can reveal gaps that keep patients from accepting the care they need.

Most leaders want to help their teams grow, but many unintentionally create
dependency instead of development. In the final episode of the Coaching as Leadership
series, Ted McElroy introduces The Vision Coaching Framework — a practical coaching
model designed to help leaders ask better questions, create engagement, and develop
problem-solvers instead of people who simply wait for answers. This episode brings
together the core ideas from the first two episodes and turns them into a repeatable
process leaders can immediately begin using with their teams.
Ted walks through the framework step-by-step, from gaining cl...

Aaron talks with executive coach Alicia Henton about building stronger organizations through coaching, consulting, and communication. They explore leadership, culture, capacity versus capability, change management, and why clear communication is essential for helping teams align, grow, and pull in the same direction.

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After listening to Dr. Chris Wolfe’s discussion on the dangers of becoming a specialist at the expense of comprehensive care, Aaron explores a different challenge facing optometry: the reluctance to embrace sales. Drawing on Daniel Pink’s To Sell Is Human, he argues that ethical selling is simply helping patients trade time, money, effort, and trust for a better outcome. Through real-world examples, from contact lenses and IPL to restaurant servers and his own dentist, he explains why conviction, communication, and trust often matter more than clinical knowledge alone, and why becoming a better communicator may be one of t...

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For our listeners, use the code 'EYECODEMEDIA22' for 10% off at check out for our Premiere Billing & Coding bundle or our EyeCode Billing & Coding course. Sharpen your billing and coding skills today and leave no money on the table! [email protected]

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Go to MacuHealth.com and use the coupon code PODCAST2024 at checkout for special discounts 

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For our listeners, use the code 'EYECODEMEDIA22' for 10% off at check out for our Premiere Billing & Coding bundle or our EyeCode Billing & Coding course. Sharpen your billing and coding skills today and leave no money on the table! [email protected]

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In this episode of Compliance Corner, Dr. Chris Wolfe and Dr. John Rumpakis delve into the complexities of modifiers 25 and 59 in optometry. They discuss the importance of proper documentation, the implications of bundled services, and the clinical justifications for using these modifiers. The conversation emphasizes best practices for compliance and offers resources for further learning.

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Aaron shares a personal reflection on preparing for the San Diego Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon with his son, Skyler, only to be sidelined by illness days before the race. What began as disappointment became an opportunity to celebrate someone else’s achievement and appreciate the journey that led there. Drawing parallels between marathon training and practice ownership, Aaron explores resilience, perspective, focusing on what you can control, and using setbacks as opportunities to evaluate and strengthen the systems that drive long-term success. This episode is a reflection on leadership, growth, gratitude, and keeping your eyes on the next finish line.<...

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For our listeners, use the code 'EYECODEMEDIA22' for 10% off at check out for our Premiere Billing & Coding bundle or our EyeCode Billing & Coding course. Sharpen your billing and coding skills today and leave no money on the table! [email protected]

https://coopervision.com/our-company/news-center/press-release/coopervision-and-aoa-join-forces-launch-myopia-collective

Go to MacuHealth.com and use the coupon code PODCAST2024 at checkout for special discounts 

Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth

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For our listeners, use the code 'EYECODEMEDIA22' for 10% off at check out for our Premiere Billing & Coding bundle or our EyeCode Billing & Coding course. Sharpen your billing and coding skills today and leave no money on the table! [email protected]

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