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Dr. Dave Kading & Dr. Mile Brujic

Optometric Insights Media aims to provide you clinical cases, latest in optometry and other resources that could help you ACCELERATE YOUR SUCCESS in Optometry. 

  1. #1 The Myopia Podcast: Introduction

    1D AGO

    #1 The Myopia Podcast: Introduction

    Send us a text Dr. Kading has been involved in Myopia world since 2005 and has been passionate about stopping the progression of Myopia. As many of you know, Myopia is on the rise and it has been known as the other Global Pandemic. In this podcast, we will share with you insights from the world renowned people in Myopia field. About Dr. David Kading Dave Kading has been recognized by his peers as one of the top 50 most influential optometrists of all time, as a top innovator in eyecare, and in 2017 was listed among the top 10 practices in eyecare. His progressive and forward thinking approach to healthcare and tech work to bring about a new and fresh perspective. He consults with healthcare and technology companies around the world to help them see what the future might bring. Dr. Kading completed his specialty training in Custom Contact lenses and Cornea Disease. He now hosts a fellowship program on dry eye and specialized contact lens fitting at his 4 doctor 2 location practice in Seattle Washington. The Specialty Dry Eye and Contact lens center is a referral based dry eye and CL practice specializing in complex and rudimentary dry eye and contact lenses. The practice also produces cutting edge research. He has written over a hundred articles and papers, and has given several hundred lectures internationally. Dr. Kading is expanding the methods of gaining eyecare information through his social media and digital channels. He has a regular vlog post on his youtube page: davekading. He also has a regular Video Column called Clinical Insights, several columns in Contact Lens Spectrum, and an email column in Contact Lens Today. Above all things, he enjoys spending time with his optometrist wife, Dr. Kristi Kading and their three daughters Dr. Dave Kading Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davekading/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/davekading Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgOLUIpBhiQYrX9NmXJsTkg If you're considering or have ever considered getting a virtual team member for your practice check out hiredteem.com, mention The Myopia Podcast when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem member. https://hireteem.com/myopia-podcast/

    13 min
  2. 185: Rosacea and how we can go about treating it, particularly with IPL With Dr. Kaleb Abbott

    NOV 4

    185: Rosacea and how we can go about treating it, particularly with IPL With Dr. Kaleb Abbott

    Send us a text About Dr. Kaleb Abbott  Abbott is an optometrist and assistant professor of ophthalmology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He is affiliated with both the Dry Eye Clinic and the Center for Ocular Inflammation, where he specializes in complex ocular surface diseases and participates in clinical trials and research related to these conditions.  In addition to his clinical and research roles, he serves as vice-president for the Ocular Wellness and Nutrition Society, is Chair of the Nutrition, Disease Prevention, and Wellness Special Interest Group (SIG) for the American Academy of Optometry (AAO), and is a member of the advisory council for the Academic Medical Center Optometry AAO SIG. He also holds a position on the editorial advisory board for Modern Optometry and Optometry360 and is a graduate of the AAO Flom Leadership Academy. Furthermore, he hosts the Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Disease section of the Clinical Podcast Series through the American Academy of Optometry Foundation. In 2024, he was nominated for Colorado’s Young Optometrist of the Year and recognized as a “One-to-Watch” by Modern Optometry. In 2019, Kaleb co-founded SunSnap Kids, a start-up that won first place in the inaugural Bright Ideas Pitch Competition in 2022 and third place in the Optometry Innovation Awards in 2023. He recently sold the majority of the company to focus more on his clinical and research responsibilities at the University of Colorado. When he’s not seeing patients, conducting research, or working on SunSnap Kids, Dr. Abbott lectures on ocular surface diseases, writes articles, and serves as a medical reviewer for multiple journals, including The Ocular Surface and Optometry and Vision Science. He resides in Denver, CO, with his wife, daughter, and newborn twins.

    31 min
  3. OCT 7

    184: SCOPE's Origin, Evolution and Future With Tom Freyne

    Send us a text About Tom Freyne  He is the CEO, owner, and founder of Scope Eyecare, a family-founded business dedicated to improving eye health and enhancing lives. Since establishing Scope in 2009, Tom has led its transformation from a small start-up into an international, market-leading eyecare company — recognised for its fearless innovation and genuine care for people.With over 21 years of experience in healthcare, Tom brings a unique blend of commercial expertise, entrepreneurial drive, and human connection to his leadership. He holds a degree in Business and a Master’s in Marketing, and before founding Scope, he held roles with Bausch & Lomb in eyecare and Danone Nutricia in Tom Freyne is the CEO, owner, and founder of Scope Eyecare, a family-founded business dedicated to improving eye health and enhancing lives. Since establishing Scope in 2009, Tom has led its transformation from a small start-up into an international, market-leading eyecare company — recognised for its fearless innovation and genuine care for people.With over 21 years of experience in healthcare, Tom brings a unique blend of commercial expertise, entrepreneurial drive, and human connection to his leadership. He holds a degree in Business and a Master’s in Marketing, and before founding Scope, he held roles with Bausch & Lomb in eyecare and Danone Nutricia in metabolics, spanning both marketing and sales across the UK and Ireland. Tom’s journey began far from the boardroom — as a jockey in Ireland — before his family’s deep heritage in healthcare inspired him to follow a path of purpose and care. Based in Ireland, Tom is passionate about partnering with clinicians, retailers, and patients to deliver innovative eyecare solutions that make a difference in people’s lives. His leadership is grounded in a simple belief: that caring for people — whether employees, customers, or communities — is the true measure of success. Under Tom’s guidance, Scope continues to embody this belief, creating a culture that reflects its purpose — advancing eyecare through fearless innovation from people who care. p, spanning both marketing and sales across the UK and Ireland. Tom’s journey began far from the boardroom — as a jockey in Ireland — before his family’s deep heritage in healthcare inspired him to follow a path of purpose and care. Based in Ireland, Tom is passionate about partnering with clinicians, retailers, and patients to deliver innovative eyecare solutions that make a difference in people’s lives. His leadership is grounded in a simple belief: that caring for people — whether employees, customers, or communities — is the true measure of success. Under Tom’s guidance, Scope continues to embody this belief, creating a culture that reflects its purpose — advancing eyecare through fearless innovation from people who care.

    36 min
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