Defocus Media Podcast Network

A painful, red eye may seem like an isolated problem, but for some people, it can be a sign of inflammation connected to the immune system. On the Eye-Q Podcast, Dr. Rudrani Banik and uveitis specialist Dr. Deep Parikh explain how autoimmune disease can affect the eyes, which symptoms deserve attention, and why early diagnosis and treatment matter.

A killer doll might seem an unlikely starting point for a conversation about compassionate eye care. But in this Halloween episode of OD’ing on Movies, Dr. Jacobi Cleaver and Dr. Jacob Wilson welcome Dr. Maciel Cruz for a discussion that moves from Child’s...

A job offer may look appealing on paper, but salary tells only part of the story. Paid time off, health insurance, retirement contributions and professional expenses can all shape the value of a position—and an optometrist’s experience in it. On the Depth Perception Podcast, Dr. Douglas Akidi and Dr. Jasdeep Singh explore how doctors can assess benefits and negotiate...

Before patients enter an optometry practice, they may already have formed an impression through its website, social media or emails. In an episode of

An expensive piece of office equipment breaks down, but the monthly payments keep coming. For Dr. Adam Ramsey, that experience raises a question about what optometrists should expect when investing in their practices. In an episode of Play Chess Not Checkers, he argues that equipment purchases deserve closer scrutiny beyond the advertised price: reliability, warranty...