Real World Ophthalmology

Stop Asking Insurance for Permission: The Refractive Mindset

What if every cataract patient is actually a refractive patient? And why are we letting insurance companies decide how patients get to see? Dr. Greg Parkhurst — cataract and refractive surgeon, founder of Parkhurst NuVision in San Antonio, and Army veteran — joins Dr. Lisa Nijm and co-host Dr. Grayson Armstrong to challenge how ophthalmologists think and talk about refractive surgery. He makes the case that the most common refractive procedure today is cataract surgery, walks through exactly how his practice scripts the premium IOL conversation (including the "magic words" that eliminate sticker shock), and explains why patients — not insurance companies — should decide how they want to see. Plus, learn how his high-volume fellowship gives trainees 5–10 years of surgical experience in one year, how to get started in clinical research at any career stage, and the mission behind the Visual Freedom Foundation.

No Private Equity Required: Building a Practice that Lasts

Dr. Lisa Nijm is joined by Dr. Blake Williamson for a candid conversation on building a thriving ophthalmology practice without losing your independence, identity, or joy. They discuss private practice ownership, refractive surgery, thinking beyond compensation, bringing value to a practice, refractive touch-ups, IOL explants, work-life harmony, ergonomics, surgical longevity, and building a career that lasts.

Move Where You Excel

Join us as we chat with Dr. Ashley Brissette on her involvement in unique career ventures beyond the ophthalmology OR and clinic spaces! She shares wisdom on career decision-making and making time for passions outside of medicine.

Updates in Neuro-Ophthalmology and Reflections on Mentorship in Medicine

Welcome to Season 4! We are so excited to kick off this season with Dr. Andrew Lee and discuss the integration of AI, the invaluable role of mentorship, and much more. P.S. Check out Ethan Jung's music (highlighted in the intro and outro)! https://open.spotify.com/artist/76WVZmJYhZLU2F4RUdT0Bs?si=bnAaWGOASrWwCWsC00-OIg&nd=1&dlsi=24583dc6a3b046fb [https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fartist%2F76WVZmJYhZLU2F4RUdT0Bs%3Fsi%3DbnAaWGOASrWwCWsC00-OIg%26nd%3D1%26dlsi%3D24583dc6a3b046fb&data=05%7C02%7Cjulia.c.moore%40cuanschutz.edu%7C580269b9fb9e4ba8217a08de5ae84c34%7C563337caa517421aaae01aa5b414fd7f%7C0%7C0%7C639048152115685803%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C80000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=PBWzyz4%2BpRe8Bfm1CkhhMP78Q0BO4wwydnU42Ql4BQM%3D&reserved=0] Spotify https://music.apple.com/us/artist/es-j/1787224284 [https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmusic.apple.com%2Fus%2Fartist%2Fes-j%2F1787224284&data=05%7C02%7Cjulia.c.moore%40cuanschutz.edu%7C580269b9fb9e4ba8217a08de5ae84c34%7C563337caa517421aaae01aa5b414fd7f%7C0%7C0%7C639048152115727150%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C80000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Dzm73au%2FJUc3HRy0ckVAqsBOBplBxjDy4xhGJoMMCiQ%3D&reserved=0] Apple Music

Building Your Practice Step-by-Step

Dive into building your own practice with Dr. Lisa Feulner as we discuss how to embrace change and challenge, prioritize innovation and efficiency, and build your posse in your professional and personal circles. ⁠Join the Team! [https://c6733c2f.sibforms.com/serve/MUIFABvW-2nzbEQYCqoMpCe3jPtyQvTdzWS5oWoa7PU2Jy--aAzo3NQ1E-mWYycia7MUG6hKl_YY_pZPN7NIMQ61x-5vyajTSiTqKHvPIAKxTQMevENDVAHp6WSZqLkM2yvrfFPpyn5_zNOMYM-iGLcRn5Rvac46Xv3JkmLXihbt1pv3LSXG0Y9QInUZqHcOUw6ZhWqTFVeoXarC]