Welcome to The Power Hour

Welcome to the Vegas Innovators Series, where we bring you cutting-edge insights from some of the brightest minds in optometry and ophthalmic care. In this special episode, host Eugene Shatsman sits down with industry leaders – Brant Southwell, Dr. James Rynerson, Cindy Braden, Cassandra, and Jim McGrann, each with game-changing innovations that are reshaping the way we think about eye care.

How would you like to see more dry eye patients in your practice? What if you could enhance your treatment protocol while driving your dry eye conversion rates? In this episode of Power Hour, we present a proven formula for success, based on the experiences of two industry greats – Dr. Paul Karpecki and Dr. Shane Swatts. These leaders in dry eye care share actionable strategies that can transform your practice and boost patient outcomes.

Optometry has been stepping up to meet the demands of modern healthcare for decades. In this week’s Power Hour episode, host Eugene Shatsman and Dr. Nate Lighthizer, Dean of NSU Oklahoma College of Optometry, dive into how the profession is continuing to evolve and push boundaries.

Are you feeling a squeeze in your practice over the last few months? You’re not alone. Patients are shifting spending habits and doctors are reporting in across the whole industry. The biggest repository of industry data is at the Vision Council and in this episode your host Eugene Shatsman goes behind the scenes to learn what doctors are thinking, how consumers are spending, and what opportunities we have on the horizon.

The Changing Face of Optometry: The optometry industry is at a crossroads, and the future holds both challenges and opportunities. In this episode of Power Hour, Dr. Amir Khoshnevis, the President and Chief Medical Officer at the largest network of private practice optometrists in North America – Vision Source, offers his unique perspective on navigating this complex landscape.

What does it take to grow an optometry practice by 562% in just five years? How do you scale from a single location to three, while maintaining a patient-centered approach?

What’s the secret behind this week’s Power Hour guest, Dr. Brianna Rhue’s, incredible success in enrolling 500 children into her myopia management program with an 80% conversion rate?

The Industry Innovation: In this episode of Power Hour, host Eugene Shatsman is joined by John Walborn and Jeff Poe from Sanitas Advisors, two industry veterans, as they explore the dynamic changes shaping the future of eye care, from groundbreaking technologies to strategic business models that promise to redefine patient care.

In the UK, more than 50% of hearing aids are sold through optometry practices. In the US, the number is almost nothing. Why? And what are industry players – big and small – doing to change that? Find out in our latest Power Hour episode.

Rethink Your Approach to Practice Growth: Dr. Jason Lake Shares Unexpected Insights with Eugene Shatsman

Have you ever thought about how much income your practice might be losing due to mishandled phone calls? Host Eugene Shatsman dives into the nuances of phone call management with Dr. Jeff Lewis – a seasoned optometrist and practice optimizer.

This week’s Power Hour is a story of remarkable growth and impact that few can match. Taking you on a practice growth journey with Jamie Rosin.

Do you want a glance at the future of optometry? In today’s episode – you’ll hear about diagnostic innovations, pharmaceuticals on the horizon, gene therapies, new treatment modalities, AI and more.

If you had the chance to sit down with the CEO or leader of a major retail operation, what burning questions would you ask them? On the latest episode of the Power Hour podcast, host Eugene Shatsman sits down with retail veteran Stephanie Pugliese to unpack her valuable insights for optometrists and business leaders alike.

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