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Christopher Wolfe, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABO
Digging Deep into Optometry
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Feb 1, 2021 • 1h 7min
Dr. Cheryl Chapman - The Case for Axial Length
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Dr. Cheryl Chapman is a graduate of the University of Houston College of Optometry and has an undergraduate degree from Creighton University. She is a Diplomate with the American Board of Optometry, achieving extensive Board Certification and completing more than 50 hours of continuing education (above and beyond the normal state requirement, which is 22 hours per year). She is also a Fellow in the American Academy of Optometry. Dr. Chapman is proud to bring this extra level of ongoing education to her patients.
Dr. Chapman has instituted a full-scope myopia management clinic within her practice and works tirelessly to spread myopia management knowledge. In addition to working one-on-one with doctors to implement practice protocols, she lectures within the optometric community as well as to local pediatricians and ophthalmologists. Serving as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry, Dr. Chapman enjoys working closely in training 4th year extern students.
Other areas of specialty include managing eye diseases such as: severe dry eye, keratoconus, and computer vision syndrome. Dr. Chapman is a specialist in the fitting of specialty contact lenses such as orthokeratology, scleral lenses and hybrid lenses.
In 2010, Dr. Chapman was awarded the Dr. Charles Seeger Memorial Award from the Nebraska Optometric Association for Young Optometrist of the Year.

Jan 25, 2021 • 59min
Adam Cmejla - Time Is Your Frienemy
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Adam Cmejla is a Certified Financial Planner at Integrated Planning and Wealth Management (https://integratedpwm.com) specializing in financial advice to Optometrists for both their business and their personal needs. He and I met at the West Virginia Optometric Physicians Association State meeting in October 2020. I saw a microphone on the table of his exhibit space and found out he was the host of the 20/20 Money Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/20-20-money/id1438352481). I think you will find this podcast will change your view of your money, how you make it and what you do with it after you get it.
Show Links:
Integrated Planning and Wealth Management https://integratedpwm.com
20/20 Money Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/20-20-money/id1438352481
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Jan 18, 2021 • 50min
Dr. Maria Sampalis - Navigating Corporate Optometry
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Dr Maria Sampalis graduated from New England College of Optometry in 2007. She has a corporate practice with For Eyes and a private practice in RI.
Dr Sampalis serves on the Board of Health in RI and other advisory boards throughout the country. Dr Sampalis was named young OD of the year in RI in 2016. She recently was named the Most Influential Woman in Optometry by Vision Monday and Eye Care Hero by the World Council of Optometry.
Dr Sampalis hosts the Corporate Optometry FB group that has over 30k eye care professionals. Her social media network reaches 60k eye care professionals between different platforms. Here alliance group CODA has over 800 members. Popular websites include corporateoptometry.com and corporateoptometrycareers.com

Dec 28, 2020 • 8min
2020 Finale, Finally!
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Dec 21, 2020 • 1h 15min
Dr. Diane Russo - Public Health in Optometry
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Dr. Russo is an Associate Professor of Optometry in the Department of Primary Care at New England College of Optometry (NECO) where she is Instructor of Record for the following courses: Introduction to Public Health, Public Health and Clinical Practice, Patient Care II a & b, and Patient Care III a, b, & c. Dr. Russo is also an Attending Optometrist at Codman Square Health Center where she precepts second, third, and fourth year students.
Dr. Russo received her BS from Quinnipiac University in 2006 and matriculated from SUNY State College of Optometry in 2010. After graduation, she completed a residency in Primary Care and Low Vision at the West Haven VA Medical Center. She most recently completed her MPH degree from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in 2017. In 2019 she received the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) Rising Star Award and in 2010 she was named one of Vision Monday’s Most Influential Women in Optical.
Dr. Russo has been a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry since 2012 and a Diplomate for the Public Health and Environmental Vision Section. She is also an active member of the American Optometric Association, Massachusetts Society of Optometrists, and American Public Health Association, serving on the Health Promotions Committee, the Legislative Action Committee, and Section Councilor of the Vision Care Section, respectively. Her research interests include access to eye care for vulnerable populations, vision insurance utilization, and optometric education.

Dec 14, 2020 • 1h 8min
Dr. Laurie Sorrenson - The Art of Fearlessness
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One of the questions I stole from someone once was, “What would you do if you were brave?” With Laurie Sorrenson, you will hear that well before I got the chance to ask the question in this podcast. Laurie is one of the most productive, vigilant and fearless people I have met. She is continually poking the box to experiment in the realm of “What if….?”

Dec 7, 2020 • 58min
Drs. Michele Andrews, Melissa Tada and Jim Beckwith - Reframing Contact Lens Wear
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Nov 30, 2020 • 1h 2min
Blake Stratton - Leveraging Your Strengths
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A Nashville resident of 13 years, Blake Stratton is a Sales Associate. Blake first developed his love for sales and marketing while working in the music industry as a musician and songwriter. Before joining Michael Hyatt & Co., he was consulting with small businesses as a marketing writer and strategist. He’s driven by his connection with Jesus, fascinated by his beautiful wife Alaina, and excited to be welcoming their first child to the family this summer. If you want great coffee recommendations or strong opinions on the Chicago Bears, Blake has you covered.
https://michaelhyatt.com/

Nov 23, 2020 • 56min
Dr. Mark Bullimore - Myopia Management: Number Needed to Treat and Harm
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Nov 20, 2020 • 4min
Bonus #38: Proposed Mechanisms Behind the Association Between Near Work, Outdoor Activities and Myopia
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