Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography, or OCTA, is new, non-invasive approach to visualizing retinal vasculature that is transforming the way physicians see retinal and choroidal vasculature.

In part 1 of this practice building with OCTA series, Dr. Nathan Lighthizer shows us how OCTA works, and review a number of case studies.

Attendees of this course will explore:

• How OCT Angiography works
• Case studies

This webinar is ideal for clinicians and practice owners looking to learn more about the clinical impact of OCT Angiography.

A live Q&A follows with Dr. Lighthizer so don’t miss it!

About the Featured Technology: 

Did you know Optovue is now a Visionix product? Integrated Visionix technologies are forward-thinking to help practice owners transform the patient experience and grow their business.

The Avanti Widefield OCT offers state-of-the-art imaging from the cornea to the choroid with exclusive technology that will change your approach to disease diagnosis and management. When you’re ready, add AngioVue OCT Angiography (OCTA) to the Avanti platform to bring non-invasive vascular imaging with measurement tools to your practice. Optovue’s flexible product configurations are easily upgradeable, so your OCT system meets the needs of your practice today and into the future.

About The Speaker:

Born and raised in Bismarck, ND, Nathan Lighthizer, OD, FAAO, is a graduate of Pacific University College of Optometry. Upon graduation, he completed a residency in Family Practice Optometry with an emphasis in Ocular Disease through Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry.

Dr. Lighthizer has since joined the faculty at the Oklahoma College of Optometry and serves as the Chief of Specialty Care Clinics and the Chief of Electrodiagnostics Clinic. In 2014, he founded and now heads the Dry Eye Clinic at the College of Optometry. He was recently named the Director of Continuing Education as well as the Assistant Dean for Clinical Care Services at the Oklahoma College of Optometry. Dr. Lighthizer lectures nationally on numerous topics, most notably advanced ophthalmic procedures, electrodiagnostics and ocular disease.

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Wednesday, August 31, 8pm ET / 5pm PT
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** All attendees will be entered into a raffle for a $100 Gift Card! We’ll have 5 lucky winners drawn!

In this ODwire.org Webinar, Dr. Moshe Schwartz will lead an in-depth discussion of how to incorporate customized soft contact lenses into your practice to enhance and improve patient care.

Standard contact lenses frequently work well, but even in 2022 there are many clinical situations where results with them are suboptimal. This talk will review uses of modern specialty soft lenses in practice.

Dr. Schwartz will also discuss his use of specialty soft lenses to grow his practice — in particular how he uses them with professional athletes (NFL players!), as well as for the management of myopia, and other advanced clinical situations.

A live Q&A will follow the talk, so don’t miss it!

*** $100 Gift Card for 5 Lucky Winners ***
As usual, we’re having a giveaway! Attend the event & be entered into our raffle. 5 lucky winners will receive a $100 gift card, courtesy of SpecialEyes! Good luck!

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About the Speaker

Moshe Schwartz, OD, FAAO is the owner of EyeSymmetry Vision Center in Owings Mills, MD.

He earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from Nova Southeastern University in Florida and has been in private practice with a strong focus on anterior segment, specialty contact lenses and sports vision since 1997. He is a Diplomate in Cornea, Contact Lenses, and Refractive Technology in the American Academy of Optometry. Dr. Schwartz spent a year at John’s Hopkins University School of Medicine’s Wilmer Eye Institute as a Pediatric Optometrist and actively participated in the Baltimore Pediatric Eye Disease Study. He is involved in clinical research and is a consultant to the contact lens industry. He is also a faculty member of the Chicago College of Optometry as an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor in Midwestern University College of Optometry.

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LIVE ONLINE
Thursday, August 18, 2022, 8pm ET / 5pm PT
*** Attendees will receive a $10 Starbucks eGiftcard! ***
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How does a practice owner grow and scale in today’s evolving Optometry landscape while maximizing ROI and elevating the customer experience?

In this webinar, Dr. Gregory O’Connor, owner of Malibu Eye Center and Malibu In Sight in Malibu, CA, shares how he was able to grow and cultivate his practices with the adoption of the most advanced ophthalmic technology.

Attendees of this course will explore:
* How the most advanced technologies elevate your practice

* How to increase patient throughput and practice efficiency

* How to generate multiple sources for ROI with technology adoption

This webinar is ideal for ODs and practice owners looking to elevate their practice and the customer experience while maximizing ROI.

A live Q&A will follow with Dr O’Connor so don’t miss it!

*** ODwire.org Giveaway: $10 Starbucks Card ***

Attendees at Thursday night’s event will receive a $10 Starbucks eGiftcard, courtesy of ODwire.org. [you must be an ECP or a professional student to qualify]

Hope to see you there!
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About the Speaker:
Dr. Gregory O’Connor owns Malibu Eye Center Optometry and Malibu In Sight, both located in Malibu, California. Dr. O’Connor prides himself on providing his patients with the most technologically advanced eye care and exceptional patient experience.

With over 35 years of experience in his field, he is a Beta Sigma Kappa honors graduate from the University of Michigan and the Illinois College of Optometry. He has also served as the director of the eye clinic of the Naval Regional Medical Center – California Branch Clinic. He is a member of the American Optometric Association, the California Optometric Association, the Los Angeles County Optometric Society, and the American Diabetes Association.

About the featured technology:
Powered by Shack-Hartmann wavefront technology, the 2nd generation Eye Refract performs binocular refraction through perpetual, iterative, and adaptive cycle testing. With complete automation and wireless connectivity, operators can perform consistent and repeatable refractions from anywhere in less than four minutes.

About Visionix:
Visionix, formerly Luneau Technology and Optovue, is the global manufacturer and exclusive sales, service and training provider for Optovue OCT, Visionix screening and refraction systems, as well as Briot and Weco lens finishing equipment in North America. With over 100 years of innovation, an expanded product line, as well as a new level of support, clinical education, and practice integration, we are well-positioned to help you unlock your potential.

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Welcome to ODwire.org, the largest and longest-running social network for eye care professionals, with over 25,000 OD members!

We offer private peer-to-peer discussions, articles, webinars, podcasts & more!

Our site is free to all Optometrists, OD Students, Opticians, and Ophthalmologists, and practice administrators. Join us!

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Learn more at http://curemydisorder.com/links/improve-eyesight-tedmaser-site

Welcome to ODwire.org, the largest and longest-running social network for eye care professionals, with over 25,000 OD members!

We offer private peer-to-peer discussions, articles, webinars, podcasts & more!

Our site is free to all Optometrists, OD Students, Opticians, and Ophthalmologists, and practice administrators. Join us!

LOGIN or REGISTER NOW

Learn more at http://curemydisorder.com/links/improve-eyesight-tedmaser-site

Like any test that has evolved over time, today’s visual field tests have grown more accurate and reliable, but legacy systems have remained cumbersome for patients and practices alike.

In this ODwire.org webinar, Paul Karpecki, OD, explores how advancements in technology can help your practice overcome the limitations of legacy visual field tests.

He will discuss how the combination of Virtual Reality headsets with advanced, time-tested software, will lead to more efficient and accurate testing with a positive patient experience.

Attendees of this course will learn:

* How new technology can increase comfort and decrease anxiety for the patient, technician and practitioner

* How features like Active Eye Tracking provide reliable visual field results

* Why new testing modalities will improve testing speed and clinic efficiency

About Paul Karpecki, OD:

As a practicing Optometrist and Medical Director of KEPLR Vision, Dr. Karpecki leverages his expansive clinical expertise and business acumen to elevate the role of Optometry.

He is committed to innovation and collaborates to bring new technologies and innovative treatments to the Optometric space. He serves as Director of Cornea Services at Kentucky Eye Institute in Lexington, KY, Gaddie Eye Centers in Louisville, KY and Center for Sight in Carmel, IN.

In addition to completing a full year Retina Fellowship at one of the top 20 US practices, Retina Associates of Kentucky, he is the Associate Professor at the University of Pikeville Kentucky of Optometry.

In addition, Dr. Karpecki serves as Chief Medical Editor for Review of Optometry and has authored 30+ peer reviewed articles, 400+ non-peer reviewed and 7 book chapters.

About the featured technology:

The Smart System | VR Headset by M&S Technologies is a programmable VR Headset with Surface Pro 7 tablet that is powered by time-tested software for fast, accurate and convenient visual field testing.

This portable device includes Active Eye Tracking Functionality, QuickScreen Visual Field testing with full Threshold testing in 3 minutes per eye, and an intuitive interface for ease of use.

Learn more at http://curemydisorder.com/links/improve-eyesight-tedmaser-site

Welcome to ODwire.org, the largest and longest-running social network for eye care professionals, with over 25,000 OD members!

We offer private peer-to-peer discussions, articles, webinars, podcasts & more!

Our site is free to all Optometrists, OD Students, Opticians, and Ophthalmologists, and practice administrators. Join us!

LOGIN or REGISTER NOW

Learn more at http://curemydisorder.com/links/improve-eyesight-tedmaser-site

LIVE ONLINE
Thursday, May 5, 2022, 8pm ET / 5pm PT

The Wellness Exam is a proprietary scan that provides an invaluable snapshot of a patient’s ocular health prior to the patient examination.

Recognized thought leader and CEwire speaker Dr. Julie Rodman facilitates a practice growth webinar series starting with a comprehensive review of the Optovue Wellness and AngioWellness features and discusses how the data can be used as an assessment tool that uncovers the need for more extensive, problem-specific imaging.

Attendees of this course will explore:

* How to incorporate the Wellness program into their practices to diagnose and manage more diseases
* How to interpret scans including retina, glaucoma, and anterior segment
* How to integrate advanced OCT imaging into their daily workflow

This webinar is ideal for clinicians and practice owners looking to enhance the patient experience, discover disease and grow their business through the implementation of Wellness.

A live Q&A will follow with Dr. Rodman so don’t miss it!

*** ODwire.org Giveaway: $10 Starbucks Card ***

Every attendee at Thursday night’s event will receive a Starbucks eGiftcard, courtesy of ODwire.org.

Hope to see you there!

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Learn more at http://curemydisorder.com/links/improve-eyesight-tedmaser-site

LIVE ONLINE
Thursday, July 22, 2021 8pm ET / 5pm PT

Implementing the right technology can take your practice to the next level in optical care. Being equipped with the latest innovations in lens analysis technology will elevate the patient’s eyewear experience and in turn boost practice revenue.

Michelle Hoff, OD and Isabel Kazemi, OD, the founders of Sightline Ophthalmic Consulting, bring over 50 years of combined experience in optometry, ophthalmology, optical and private practice.

They offer advanced education and training for practitioners and their staff focused on new ways to elevate patient care and drive business revenue.

During this webinar, Drs. Hoff and Kazemi will help practice owners understand how incorporating Visionix® VX40 lens analyzer with wavefront lens analysis can enhance the patient experience.

They will explore wavefront-based tools to help build patient trust and enable staff to make intelligent and targeted lens recommendations.

As a result, patients will receive recommendations that align with their unique needs and lifestyle, ultimately boosting patient satisfaction.

They will also dive into how implementing VX40 has provided practice owners the tools needed to improve patient trust and promote multiple pair sales.

Attendees of this course will explore:

• Why technology investments are important to your practice
• How technology boosts the overall optical experience
• How to elevate the patient’s eyewear experience

This webinar is ideal for clinicians and practice owners who are looking to enhance the patient experience, educate their staff and invest in technology that boosts practice revenue.

About the Featured Technology:
The fully automated Visionix®VX40 wavefront lens analyzer is in integrated technology to help practice owners transform and elevate the patient’s optical experience.

The VX40 can detect and analyze bifocals, progressive, and single vision lenses and is compatible with all lens technologies and brands. It is ideal for cold start practices and designed to increase overall practice efficiency.

*** Apple Watch Raffle ***
As usual, ODwire.org is holding a raffle!

Register for the event & get entered into our drawing for an Apple Watch!

Good luck & hope to see you on Thursday!

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Wednesday, Jan 12, 2022 at 8pm ET / 5pm PT

At this ODwire.org Webinar, we’ll have a panel of four eye care innovators – each with very different modes of practice – who have implemented Visionix® solutions, the pioneer in wavefront technology, to evolve their practices and elevate the customer experience.

The clinicians will discuss how these systems were implemented in their practices, and how they’ve allowed them to focus on patient education and staff empowerment.

A live Q&A will follow, so bring your questions!

*** Attendees at the event will receive a $10 Starbucks eGiftCard, courtesy of ODwire.org!

The panelists include:

Rasa Tamulavichus, OD
Dr. Tamulavichus is the President & Co-owner of Big City Optical, a growing multi-location independent practice in the Chicagoland area.

Gregory O’Connor, OD
Dr. O’Connor has over 35 years of practice experience and is the owner of Malibu Eye Center Optometry and Malibu In Sight Optometry in Malibu, California.

Jeffry Gerson, OD
Dr. Gerson practices at Grin Eye Care, a busy, multi-disciplined practice providing comprehensive ophthalmic services.

Michelle Hoff, OD
Dr. Hoff is a Co-founder of Sightline Ophthalmic Consulting, and has over 30 years of experience in optometry, ophthalmology, optical and private practice, with a passion for education and training.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Learn more at http://curemydisorder.com/links/improve-eyesight-tedmaser-site