Episode Show Notes Navigating the learning curve of specialty lenses requires shifting your focus from practice revenue to a genuine passion for transforming your patients’ lives, and Dr. Dixon is here to show us exactly how that mindset builds a thriving practice. In Part Two of our deep dive with Dr. Jaimen Dixon, we continue our conversation on growing a specialty lens practice. Key highlights: Managing referred patients strategically to actively reinforce and strengthen trust with the referring doctor. “Flexing the technology”: predicting lens dynamics with scleral profilometry and boostin
Episode Show Notes Just when one thinks there is nothing more to learn about building referrals, Dr. Jaimen Dixon proves us wrong. In Part One of our deep dive with Dr. Jaimen Dixon, we explore the pivotal decisions that shaped his practice. Key highlights: Dr. Dixon’s decision-making process when purchasing his practice. Navigating staff management and the strategic use of Virtual Assistants. Effective strategies for building referral networks- featuring ideas that haven’t been discussed before. Stay Tuned for Part Two: In the next episode, we will discuss managing patient referrals in such a
Episode Show Notes Let’s travel down to Scott, Louisiana, to visit with Dr. Ryan Cazares of Scott Eye Care. You may recognize Ryan from his practice management articles in Review of Optometric Business, but his story stands out for one specific reason: location. Unlike most doctors we interview who rely on affluent neighborhoods for specialty lens growth, Dr. Cazares isn’t in a wealthy area. Yet, he successfully transformed his practice into a booming referral center. In this episode, we explore exactly how he defied the odds and operationalized his clinic for rapid growth in a low-income comm
Episode Show Notes Today, we’re taking a field trip to Balaguer, Spain, a picturesque town west of Barcelona at the edge of the Pyrenees foothills. Our guest, Dr. Javier Rojas, invites us into his specialty lens practice to explore what eye care looks like in Spain. Together, we discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of building a successful specialty lens practice in Spain and Europe, from patient management to the growing adoption of higher order aberration (HOA) management. Dr. Rojas is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and a Diplomate in the Cornea, Contact Lenses and
Episode Show Notes In this episode of the Specialty Lens Success podcast, Dr. Aaron Wolf joins us to share insights from his impressive journey in specialty optometry. With deep experience across two thriving practices, Dr. Wolf walks us through: How an early apprenticeship shaped his specialty lens philosophy. Practical tips for wowing referring doctors with detailed outcome documentation. How to deliver a positive patient experience so that your patients become effective referrers. A thoughtful discussion on treating higher order aberrations (HOAs) – including key insights in the middle and
Episode Show Notes In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jamie Kuzniar, FAAO, FSLS, a rising star in the specialty lens world and founder of Elevate Eye Care and Eyewear in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Dr. Kuzniar shares her incredible journey of launching a cold start practice—and staying profitable every single month since day one. From building a patient base and referral network to smart staffing and investing in the right technology, Dr. Kuzniar offers actionable advice for anyone looking to start or grow their own eye care practice. We also dive into her work with higher-order aberrations
Episode Show Notes Welcome to episode 11 of the Specialty Lens Success podcast! In this episode, we have a truly special guest, Dr. Barry Leonard, of Dr. Barry Leonard and Associates in Panorama City, California. Dr. Leonard is a pioneer in using scleral lenses and a sought-after speaker and advisor. His expertise has made a significant impact on the field, and his passion for advancing patient care is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode, Dr. Leonard will share his remarkable personal history with keratoconus and how it shaped his career. We’ll learn how he built his practice into one
Episode Show Notes Welcome to episode 10 of the Specialty Lens Success podcast! For this episode, we have a very special guest: Dr. Jason Compton, OD, FAAO. Dr. Compton runs the highly successful Compton Eye Associates in New York City and is a frequent speaker and course leader at national optometric meetings. Dr. Compton points out about AI: “AI will not directly replace humans, but instead, humans that effectively utilize AI will essentially replace those that do not.” In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into practice marketing, an area where Dr. Compton truly excels. He’ll be sharing mar
Episode Show Notes “You never know which connection is going to lead to something else” says our guest Dr. Natalie Noble from Noble Vision Center in Greensburg, Pennsylvania just east of the city of Pittsburgh. In this episode, we’ll delve into the critical topic of reimbursement for medically necessary lenses and discuss effective staff organization to ensure success in this area. Dr. Noble will also share her inspiring journey in building a successful practice and offer insights into her strategies for optimizing reimbursements. While building her practice, Dr. Noble found referrals from som
Episode Show Notes “The future will definitely be customized lenses” says our guest, Daddi Fadel, who works as a clinical scientist with the research team at the Centre for Ocular Research and Education or CORE and as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Waterloo, Canada. Daddi is a Fellow of the Scleral Lens Education Society, Fellow of the British Contact Lens Association, Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and a Fellow of the International Association of Contact Lens Educators. Before moving to Canada in the fall of 2022, Daddi ran a very well-regarded specialty lens
