EyeCode Media

Matt Lunning, DO and I had a conversation about patient interactions, training, overcoming obstacles.  Please enjoy our conversation.

Millicent Knight, OD, FAAO, FAARM, FNAP Dr. Millicent Knight is Senior Vice President, Customer Development Group, Essilor of America . Her team aligns Eye Care Professional education, sales force training, and eye care professional relations to deliver on the Essilor mission of improving lives by improving sight. Dr. Knight represents the voice of the doctor as a member of the Leadership Team. She has a diverse and extensive background in the eyecare industry, including hospital-based ophthalmology/optometry, owner of two optometric practices (North Shore Eye Center and Integrative Eye and Wellness Center), and a former member of Vision Source. Prior to Essilor, she was Vice President of Professional Affairs, North America at Johnson & Johnson Vision, Inc. Dr. Knight is a member of the Illinois Optometric Association (IOA), the American Optometric Association (AOA), and the National Optometric Association (NOA), and was awarded Optometrist of the Year by both the IOA and NOA, as well as Young Optometrist of the Year by both Organizations. Dr. Knight holds a Doctor of Optometry degree, and two Bachelor of Science degrees. She has served on the Board of Trustees for Augustana College and the Illinois College of Optometry, her alma maters, and was awarded Alumnus Professional Achievement Awards. Dr. Knight was awarded the J&J Standards of Leadership Award, twice selected one of Vision Monday’s Most Influential Women in Optical, and a Women in Optometry Theia Award for Leadership recipient. Dr. Knight is a Fellow in the American Academy of Optometry, the American Academy of Anti-Aging Regenerative Medicine, The National Academies of Practice, and a Kellogg Leadership Fellow.

Contact Dr. Keith on LinkedIn, Twitter or Facebook. Show Links: Christopher Wolfe Open Payments Data Ted McElroy Open Payments Data Debunking myths in physician-industry conflicts of interest. Physicians and the Pharmaceutical Industry - Is a gift ever just a gift? Sunshine has darkened my world view. Pro Medical Assoc and Their Relationships ... Proposal for Controlling COI Jordan Keith, OD, FAAO is in practice at the Eye Care Center in Minnesota. After graduating with a degree in Biology from Minot State University he went on to optometry school and received his Doctor of Optometry (OD) from Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon in 2008.  Following optometry school, Dr. Keith completed a hospital-based residency at the Kansas City VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO, where he received further training in ocular disease. In 2009, he joined the full-time faculty at the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) in Chicago, IL. As an Assistant Professor, his primary focus was clinical teaching of optometry students and residents while seeing patients at the Illinois Eye Institute. He also taught in the laboratory, the classroom, and served as the Chief of Eye Care Services at the Sidney Hillman Health Center, a multi-disciplinary health center in Chicago. His passion for education was acknowledged by receiving six teaching awards while at ICO.

Thank you to the listeners because we have risen to the 66 most downloaded healthcare podcast! Things I learned in 2019: HIV/AIDS, PReP – Episode 14 The Business of Optometry – Episode 18 LeadershipOD – Episode 25 Things can change and also stay the same - Ashley McFerron – Episode 33 The power of mentorship – Abie Chadderdon – Episode 37 More details on how to value a practice – Brad Byergo – Episode 38 I am not the best interviewer, Lessons learned from Ted McElroy – Episode 39 Working with community centers to increase access to underserved populations – Terri Gossard – Episode 43   Plans for 2020 (January 6 start): We already have podcasts lined up with: Millicent Knight Andrea Knouff Jordan Kieth David Nelson Many more to come!!!!

Barbara L. Horn, O.D., was elected as a trustee to the American Optometric Association Board in June 2011 and elected President in June, 2019.  Dr. Horn is a graduate of the Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University and a past president of the Michigan Optometric Association (MOA). Dr. Horn is currently a member of the South Carolina Optometric Association and an associate member of the Michigan Optometric Association.    In 2018 she received the South Carolina Optometric Physicians association OD of the year and in 2011 she was the MOA's Optometrist of the Year.  Dr. Horn also received the AOA's Young Optometrist of the Year award in 2006 and the MOA's Young Optometrist of the Year award in 2005. Dr. Horn is in a group practice in South Carolina.  

This week I discuss my thoughts about the article in The Atlantic and distractions from our forward movement as a profession. Prevalence Citations: Glaucoma AMD Dry Eye MGD in patients prior to cataract surgery MGD in general population Keratoconus Binocular dysfunction Allergic conjunctivitis MGD in younger populations Dental cavities

Today I had a discussion with a doctor who discussed the experience of selling his practice to private equity (PE).  We spoke about his path as an associate, then a partner, then selling to PE and finally his decision to leave PE and go back to private practice.

Dr. Lindsey Behrendt completed her Doctorate of Optometry at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee.  Her clinical externship training included an ocular disease focused rotation at the Robert Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas and a contact lens and primary care rotation at a private practice in the Kansas City, Missouri area.  During her time at SCO, she was an active member of Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (SVOSH) and took part in mission trips to Mexico and Belize. Dr. Behrendt has continued her involvement in this organization as the president of VOSH-Nebraska. She was born and raised in Oakley, Kansas and attended Kansas State University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Life Sciences with minors in Biology and Gerontology. Dr. Behrendt practices primary eye care for patients of all ages.  She has specific interest in specialty contact lenses, family vision, pediatrics, and myopia control.  She holds membership in the American Optometric Association, Nebraska Optometric Association, American Academy of Optometry where she received her Fellowship in 2018, Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control, and the Omaha Sunrise Lions Club.  Personally, Dr. Behrendt enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her husband, John, cheering on the Kansas State Wildcats, and traveling.

Stephanie Sharp is an attorney with 15 years of experience representing corporate clients and individuals on all matters impacting their business operations.  She primarily focuses her practice on serving health care providers and has expertise in all major health care regulations, including HIPAA, Stark and anti-kickback.  Stephanie served as the Vice President & General Counsel for Nebraska Medicine and recently left a large law firm to follow her passion:  partnering with and advocating for individual health care providers and their practices as a solo practitioner. 

Dr. Ono attended Indiana University for both his undergraduate and graduate education. While at Indiana University, Dr. Ono served as a clinical instructor and was a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa optometric honor fraternity. Giving back with volunteer service to both the community and profession is a powerful calling. Dr. Ono was the Founder and Chair of the Minnesota Vision Project, which provided eye examinations and spectacles patients without adequate eye care insurance coverage. He currently volunteers in many public health eye care programs including the Millionair Club Charity Eye Clinic in Seattle for homeless individuals (http://www.millionairclub.org/how-we-help), InfantSEE for infants under 12-months of age (http://www.infantsee.org/) and Vision USA (http://www.aoafoundation.org/vision-usa/) for under-insured patients. In addition, Dr. Ono served as the Senior Warden and Vestry (board) member at St. Peter’s Episcopal Parish. Dr. Ono is an active member with his professional associations at the state, regional and national level. He currently serves as the Executive Chair of the Affiliate Relations and Membership Group and Chair of the Membership Development Committee of the AOA and Washington State Director of GWCO. Dr. Ono’s other leadership positions include President of GWCO, President of the Optometric Physicians of Washington (OPW), President of the Pierce County Optometric Society and Trustee and Membership Chair of OPW.  The Consumers' Research Council of America's Guide to America's Top Optometrists has recognized Dr. Ono as one of the top optometric physicians in America. His awards include the AOA President’s Award, OPW Jack Hale (Lifetime Achievement) Award, OPW Optometric Physician of the Year, OPW President’s Distinguished Service Award and the Minnesota Optometric Association (MOA) President’s Award.