ODs on Education Podcast

Ep. 26 - Presbyopia Drops, Part 2 (with Dr. Janelle Davison, Dr. Chris Lopez)

Presbyopia is a “midlife rite of passage,” but your patients don’t want a lecture—they want options. In this episode (101706-PH), Dr. Chris Lopez and Dr. Janelle Davison walk through how they’re managing presbyopia with miotic drops in real clinic flow: patient-friendly explanations, how to choose between current options, what side effects to expect, and how to keep retinal safety and ocular surface stewardship front and center. You’ll also hear practical workflow tips (screening questions, staff scripting, and in-office prompts) plus case-based selection for common presbyope profiles—so you can position drops as an “and,” not an “or,” alongside glasses and contact lenses. * How to explain presbyopia simply (the “camera zoom” analogy) * Comparing today’s miotic drop options and expected side effects * Retinal screening & safety counseling (who to avoid and when to worry) * Ocular surface-friendly vehicles, dosing, and neuroadaptation tips * Easy workflow integration + case-based prescribing examples A big thank you to Orasis, maker of Qlosi, for making this episode possible with an unrestricted educational grant. To claim your 0.5 hours of COPE-accredited credit: 1. Go to odsonfinance.com/ce [http://odsonfinance.com/ce] 2. Find this podcast episode 3. Complete the 5-question quiz to receive credit

Ep. 25 - Presbyopia Drops, Part 1 (with Dr. Nate Lighthizer, Dr. Chris Lopez)

Presbyopia management is changing fast. In this episode (101705-PH) of the ODs on Education Podcast, Dr. Nate Lighthizer and Dr. Chris Lopez break down the modern presbyopia landscape and how pharmaceutical options fit into everyday optometric practice. Topics include ideal patient selection, dosing strategies, use with contact lenses, ocular surface considerations, post-surgical use, safety discussions, and practical tips for setting expectations. This episode focuses on real-world clinical decision-making and quality-of-life outcomes for presbyopic patients. This episode is supported by Orasis Pharmaceuticals, the makers of Qlosi™. We thank Orasis Pharmaceuticals for their unrestricted educational grant, which helps make independent optometric CE possible. To get CE Credit: 1. Visit https://odsonfinance.com/ce [https://odsonfinance.com/ce] 2. Take the 5-question quiz 3. Receive your CE certificate by email after passing

Ep. 24 - Masqueraders of Dry Eye Disease w/ Drs. Melissa Bollinger and Chris Lopez

(100419-TD, 1.0 hr, COPE-accredited CE) In this episode, Drs. Melissa Bollinger and Chris Lopez tackle one of the most challenging areas in ocular surface disease management—when “dry eye” isn’t truly dry eye. Not All That Burns is Dry Eye: Masqueraders of Dry Eye Disease explores how to recognize, diagnose, and manage the numerous conditions that mimic dry eye symptoms and often lead to misdirected treatment. You’ll learn how to accurately differentiate true dry eye disease from masqueraders such as allergic conjunctivitis, ocular rosacea, neuropathic ocular pain, exposure-related conditions, drug-induced toxicity, and systemic causes like Sjögren’s, fibromyalgia, and thyroid eye disease. Using real-world case examples and diagnostic insights, Drs. Bollinger and Lopez share how to break through the symptom–sign mismatch that frustrates both patients and clinicians. They’ll walk you through practical diagnostic strategies—ranging from case history and fluorescein staining to corneal sensitivity testing and meibography—while demonstrating how to apply targeted, etiology-driven management plans. You’ll also learn when to co-manage with rheumatology, neurology, or oculoplastics for optimal outcomes. By the end of the lecture, you’ll have the tools to think beyond “dry eye,” improve patient satisfaction, and confidently identify and treat the true source of ocular discomfort in your patients. Episode Sponsor: Thanks to ODs on Finance, supporting optometrists with resources like Merchant Services (text MERCHANT to 55444) and the ODoF Brokerage (text PRACTICE to 55444)—helping doctors save money, grow practices, and build long-term wealth. Get 1.0 Hour of CE Credit: After listening, visit odsonfinance.com/ce [https://odsonfinance.com/ce] and take the quiz to claim your credit!

Ep. 23 - A Primer for RGPs w/ Drs. Marie Huegel and Chris Lopez

(100389-CL, 0.5 hr, COPE-accredited CE) In this episode, Drs. Marie Huegel and Chris Lopez deliver a clinic-first guide to modern rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses—why they remain clinically powerful, and how to fit them efficiently in today’s practice. You’ll learn how to select the right material (Dk, thickness, surface treatments) and design (spherical, aspheric, toric, reverse geometry, multifocal) for both refractive and irregular corneal indications. From high corneal astigmatism and presbyopia to orthokeratology and keratoconus, the discussion highlights when RGPs shine compared to soft lenses, hybrids, or sclerals. Drs. Huegel and Lopez also walk through streamlined fitting techniques, interpreting fluorescein patterns, using the three-point touch method for keratoconus, and leveraging modern empirical ordering with lab support. Troubleshooting pearls include managing residual astigmatism, flexure, decentration, and edge discomfort, plus strategies for counseling patients through the adaptation process or transitioning to alternative modalities when needed. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to boost chair-side efficiency, improve outcomes in challenging corneas, and communicate confidently with patients about the role of RGPs in modern eye care. Episode Sponsor:Thanks to ODs on Finance, supporting optometrists with resources like Merchant Services (text MERCHANT to 55444) and the ODoF Brokerage (text PRACTICE to 55444)—helping doctors save money, grow practices, and build long-term wealth. Get 0.5 Hours of CE Credit:After listening, jump onto ⁠odsonfinance.com/ce [https://odsonfinance.com/ce]⁠ and take the quiz to claim your credit!

Ep. 22 - Cataract Surgery IOL Technology w/ Drs. Jeff Banas and Nick Bruns

(99159-PO, 0.5 hr, COPE-accredited CE) In this episode, Dr. Jeff Banas and Dr. Nick Bruns dive into modern cataract care—how to evaluate patients, set expectations, and select the right IOL amid declining reimbursements and rising demands for spectacle independence. You’ll learn where multifocal, EDOF, toric, and especially Light Adjustable Lenses (LAL) fit, plus how to counsel patients on real-world outcomes, glare/halo trade-offs, and co-management timelines. From using topography and biometry to confirm corneal regularity and higher-order aberrations, to leveraging post-op adjustability with LAL for fine-tuned refractive targets, the discussion equips ODs to collaborate tightly with surgeons and steer patients toward the option that best matches lifestyle and ocular surface status. The conversation also covers post-operative milestones, when to escalate, and pathways for residual refractive error management. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to elevate patient satisfaction, reduce chair time from misaligned expectations, and confidently guide premium IOL decisions—especially in cases complicated by irregular optics. Episode Sponsor: Thanks to RxSight, creators of the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL), for supporting this episode with an unrestricted educational grant. Get 0.5 Hours of CE Credit: After listening, jump onto odsonfinance.com/ce [http://odsonfinance.com/ce] and take the quiz to claim your credit!