Explore every episode of the podcast Vision is More Than 20/20
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| Welcome Back to VIMT 2020 with Dr. Sarah Lane & Meaningful Moves | 06 Feb 2025 | 00:25:53 | |
We are back! Today's episode we are joined by Dr. Sarah Lane, who is a developmental optometrist, soon to be functional medicine provider, yoga instructor and hypno-birth instructor. Her approach to vision is unique in that she pulls from all areas of her expertise to approach vision wholistically. Dr. Lane created the book Meaningful Moves to be used as a guide for parents to learn what they can do with their newborns to help optimize development of sensory and motor skills. These exercises will help you make sure your baby meets their milestones and provide a fantastic foundation for development of body coordination, learning and visual skills. Learn more here: MEANINGFUL MOVES - Home | |||
| EyeHero & AmblyoPlay! | 01 Aug 2024 | 00:27:51 | |
Today's episode we are joined by Matic Vogrič, CEO and founder of Amblyoplay/Eye Hero! He walks us through what patients would benefit from this computer/tablet based vision therapy platform, how it works and how doctors can prescribe and monitor their patient's progress! | |||
| Most Common Pediatric Conditions | 19 Jul 2024 | 00:24:09 | |
Tune in for a review of the most common pediatric conditions that we see and treatment options! | |||
| Summer & Screen Time! | 20 Jun 2024 | 00:14:49 | |
A short and sweet episode discussing screen time recommendations and how to manage screens and your kids this summer! | |||
| TEEM X TODOS | 04 Jun 2024 | 00:31:46 | |
Welcome back to Vision is More Than 20/20! We are joined by Kelin of Todos Group and Cory Pinegar of TEEMS to discuss their collaboration and how TEEMS can change your business by adding a virtual assistant to your team! | |||
| Vision is More Than 20/20™️ x iHeartVT: Make vision plans make sense in your VT Practice with Anagram | 26 Sep 2023 | 00:33:34 | |
This week the doctors are joined by Kelin Kusin of Todos Group & Steve from Anagram, a software billing company! We talk all things inusrance and billing and how Anagram can be a game changer for your office! | |||
| CorneaCare with Dr. Jovi Boparai | 07 Sep 2023 | 00:24:53 | |
The doctors are joined by Dr. Jovi Boparai, who created CorneaCare- a personalized approach to dry eye and eye health! Tune in to learn all about Dr. Boparai, why he developed CorneaCare and how it is changing the dry eye/eye health space! | |||
| Neurolens with Dr. To! | 08 Aug 2023 | 00:23:47 | |
This week the doctors are joined by Dr. To of Creekside Family Eyecare to discuss how he integrated Neurolens technology into his office! He discusses in depth how the technology works and how it has positively impacted his patients! | |||
| Back to Basics: What is a Vision Therapy Evaluation? | 06 Jun 2023 | 00:27:06 | |
We are kicking off a "Back to Basics" Series where we will highlight some basics associated with vision and vision therapy! | |||
| Color Vision with TJ Waggoner of Waggoner Diagnostics | 09 May 2023 | 00:32:15 | |
This week the doctors are joined by TJ Waggoner, CEO of Waggoner Diagnostics, to talk all things color vision! TJ talks about his personal journey with a color vision deficiency that sparked the reason for this company, the different types of color vision deficiencies, and the full testing portfolio that Waggoner Diagnostics has! | |||
| VIMT 2020 x GUNNAR: Blue Light, Sleep & More ! | 05 Apr 2023 | 00:23:57 | |
The doctors are joined by RJ Snyder, the senior director of Marketing Operations and Digital at GUNNAR to discuss an exciting upcoming launch and what is to come for the rest of the year. We talk all about blue light, sleep and hit on some great tips for healthy habits around screens! | |||
| From the Vault: Concussion Discussion with Dr. Hayley Queller | 15 Mar 2023 | 00:41:48 | |
This week's episode is a "From the Vault" episode that features our local concussion specialist, Dr. Hayley Queller. March is Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month and we wanted to highlight this wonderful episode that discusses all things concussion! | |||
| The Happiest Toddler on The Block | 20 Feb 2023 | 00:10:40 | |
Dr. Licausi talks about Dr. Harvey Karp's book, The Happiest Toddler on The Block ! Tune in to learn all that she has learned and how to best deal with your own toddler and toddler patients! | |||
| Case Series #1: Double Vision & Anxiety! | 01 Feb 2023 | 00:12:14 | |
This week Dr. Z & Dr. L chat about cases that have the common factor of double vision that was missed for many years. We discuss how this can cause anxiety, stress and a feeling from patients that they are 'crazy' when every other doctor tells them they are 'fine!" | |||
| Optometrist to Senior Medical Writer Dr. Jullian Cerasuolo | 17 Jan 2023 | 00:21:49 | |
The doctors are joined by Dr. Jullian Cerasuolo, who is an optometrist that turned senior medical writer at Ora, a global pharmaceutical and medical development device company. Serving as the bridge between research and practice, Dr. Cerasuolo highlights what is up and coming in research specifically in the posterior segment! | |||
| Vision is More Than 20/20 in 2023! | 09 Jan 2023 | 00:05:11 | |
Sharing our plan for 2023 on this week's episode! | |||
| From the Vault: Living Your Values & Goal Setting with Dr. Nick Despoditis | 30 Dec 2022 | 00:13:56 | |
This is one of our favorite episodes ever! Dr. Zinicki is joined by one of her mentors, Dr. Nick Despoditis, who talks about living your values and goal setting! | |||
| How Optometric Phototherapy Changed a 16 Year Old's Life! | 20 Dec 2022 | 00:28:41 | |
This week we are joined by Dr. Esther Han & Dr. Rebecca Heaps who highlights how optometric phototherapy (syntonics) changed a 16 year old's life who was struggling with reduced visual acuity! | |||
| Healthy Visual Behaviors to Reduce Myopia Progression with Dr. Amrit Bilkhu | 13 Dec 2022 | 00:38:11 | |
The doctors are joined by Dr. Amrit Bilkhu to discuss all things myopia! We discuss lots of things in this episode; we highlight what myopia is, treatment options, nature vs. nature and healthy visual behaviors to reduce the risk of progression of myopia! Printable Baby Monthly Milestones for Vision Development | Etsy Digital Guide for Children's Vision Skills and Learning | Etsy
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| Syntonics Case Series # 3: The Impact of Optometric Phototherapy with Dr. Esther Han | 22 Nov 2022 | 00:23:58 | |
This week we are joined by Dr. Esther Han who highlights the power of optometric phototherapy (syntonics) and how it plays a role in getting to end phase therapy and the full recovery of her patients! | |||
| The Whole Brain Child: A Parenting Book That Helps Us Understand Our Vision Therapy Patients! | 18 Nov 2022 | 00:11:46 | |
Dr. Zilnicki discusses a book that she is reading called the The Whole Brain Child that can apply to our vision therapy and rehabilitation patients! Dr. Zilnicki reads a passage about the disintegration of the brain and the process of re-integration and then discusses how toddler brains are so similar to our patients! | |||
| ScreenFit.Com! | 08 Nov 2022 | 00:30:17 | |
The doctors are joined by Dr. Bryce Applebaum & Dr. Joe LaPlaca to discuss their brand-new platform, ScreenFit.com! We also talk about Dr. Applebaum's talk recieiving 'The Future of Health' Award! | |||
| Syntonics Case Series #2: The Importance of Sleep! | 26 Oct 2022 | 00:23:24 | |
The Doctors are joined by Dr. Jamie Ho who shares an incredible case of how syntonics was the key to a young patient recovering from debilitating headaches! | |||
| Syntonics Case Series #1: The Power of Syntonics | 20 Oct 2022 | 00:25:56 | |
Dr. Zilnicki is joined by Dr. Tanya Bloom of Whole Picture Health & Vision, who highlights the power of syntonics! Dr. Bloom details a unique case with syntonics being the key to the patient's success! | |||
| Syntonics & TBI with Dr. Brenda Montecalvo | 11 Oct 2022 | 00:27:43 | |
Join us for this episode where Dr. Brenda Montecalvo talks about syntonics for the traumatic brain injury population. Dr. Montecalvo even shares incredible cases that highlight just how impactful syntonics can be! https://www.visiontherapyseminars.com | |||
| Introduction to Syntonics with Dr. Rob Fox | 04 Oct 2022 | 00:29:59 | |
Dr. Rob Fox kicks off our syntonic series highlightling the history of syntonics and all the how's and why's! Dr. Fox is the current president of the College of Synctonic and a guru in synotnics! | |||
| From The Vault: Dry Eye with Dr. Art Epstein | 01 Oct 2022 | 00:36:52 | |
We recently lost the irreplaceable Dr. Art Epstein. In honor of his memory we wanted to relaunch the episode we had the privilege of doing with him last year. He was an incredible doctor, a pioneer for optometry and a man with the kindest heart. Please keep his family, friends an patients in your prayers. He co-founded Phoenix Eye Care and Dry Eye – OSD Center, serving as its Director of Clinical Research. He was an Adjunct Associate Professor at Midwestern University Arizona. He was a fellow of the AAO, a Distinguished Practitioner of the National Academies of Practice, Diplomate of the American Board of Certification in Medical Optometry and Past-Chair of the AOA Contact Lens & Cornea Section. Art was a prolific author who published many hundreds of articles, scientific papers and book chapters. He was a Contributing Editor for Review of Optometry and Executive Editor of Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses. He founded, and served as Chief Medical Editor of Optometric Physician™, the first and most widely read E-Journal in eyecare. Dr. Epstein was a reviewer for numerous clinical and scientific journals. Dr. Epstein presented in excess of 1,250 invited lectures on a variety of topics nationally and in more than 50 countries across the globe. Art cared deeply for the profession and his colleagues. He influenced so many optometrists; he was a passionate and impactful advocate for Optometry and left a positive, indelible mark. | |||
| Sight Versus Vision | 21 Sep 2022 | 00:12:04 | |
Tune into this episode to learn about the difference between SIGHT & VISION! | |||
| Back to School Tips For Your Eyes! | 13 Sep 2022 | 00:15:04 | |
Tune into this week's episode to hear Dr. Zilnicki's top five tips for healthy eyes and vision when starting school! | |||
| Infant & Children Chiropractic Care with Dr. Ryan Kennedy | 06 Sep 2022 | 00:31:04 | |
This week's episode we are joined by Dr. Ryan Kennedy who specializes in pregnant/post-partum chiropractic care as well as infant and child care! She details beautifully the signs and symptoms of if your child may benefit from a chiropractic evaluation and what that actually entails (spoiler alert: its not what you think!)! | |||
| From the Vault: What is a Vision Therapy Evaluation? | 30 Aug 2022 | 00:19:00 | |
This episode is from way deep down in the vault (Season 1, Episode 3!), but it highlights what a vision therapy evaluation is and how it differs from a standard eye exam! | |||
| Planning Ahead! | 09 Aug 2022 | 00:03:32 | |
Hey, ya'll! This episode is just to fill you in on what is to come in the coming weeks on the podcast. If any of our listeners want to join us on the podcast, please email us at visionismorethan2020@gmail.com! We'd love to connect with you! | |||
| Nutritional Health for the Eyes with Dr. Jeff Klosterman & Dr. Trevor Crabtree | 03 Aug 2022 | 00:27:14 | |
Today Dr. Zilnicki is joined by Dr. Jeff Klosterman & Dr. Trevor Crabtree to talk about the impact our nutrition has on our health. Drs. Crabrtree and Klosterman work with Pharmanex to help understand their patients overall carotenoid levels with a simple scan that helps treat their patients. Research is showing that carotenoids can decrease inflammation in all aspects of the body to positively impact eye and brain function! Tune in to learn more about how and what we consume impacts us! | |||
| From the Vault: The Hidden Link Between Vision & Learning | 26 Jul 2022 | 00:53:32 | |
One of our all time favorite episodes features author and educator, Wendy Beth Rosen. She wrote 'The Hidden Link Between Vision & Learning: Why Millions of Learning-Disabled Children are Misdiagnosed- a book that eloquently describes how vision affects learning. Follow us @ Visionismorethan2020 | |||
| What is Vision Therapy with Dr. Dan Press | 19 Jul 2022 | 00:14:08 | |
This episode goes back to the basics! We are joined by Dr. Dan Press and talk about his approach to vision, what vision therapy is and who could benefit from vision therapy! | |||
| AXIM MMP-9 Testing for Dry Eyes! | 12 Jul 2022 | 00:14:30 | |
The doctors are joined by John Huemoeller, CEO of AXIM Biotechnologies, who is a biotech leader on a mission to innovate the eye care industry with a new one-of-a-kind test that helps to diagnose people with Dry Eye Disease. As we know, Dry Eye Disease has been very difficult to diagnose due to its symptoms and many causes, it is estimated to impact at least 6.8% of the U.S. population. AXIM’s new MMP-9 test, which is the first rapid quantitative tear test for Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), an inflammatory biomarker for Dry Eye Disease, is set to change the future of DED diagnostics. | |||
| iHeart Vt x VIMT 2020: Bridging the Gap Between Vision & Learning with Dr. Joanna Carter & Lisa North | 06 Jul 2022 | 00:58:02 | |
Today's episode is the audio of a live podcast we did with iHeartVT! The doctors were joined by Dr. Joanna Carter & educator, Lisa North, to discuss the bridge between vision and learning. Lisa talked to us from both an educator and parent perspective to shed light on how and why working together results in the best outcome for students! | |||
| What is Orthokeratology with Dr. Jeff Klosterman | 28 Jun 2022 | -1:-1:-1 | |
This week's episode the Doctors are joined by Dr. Jeff Klostermen who talks all about orthokeratology! He describes in detail what Ortho-K is, who is a good candidate, fit and follow up schedules and how this plays a role in myopia progression. In addition, Dr. Klosterman discusses how ortho-k can really enhance lifestyle and plays a role in athletic performance! | |||
| What is Myopia? | 21 Jun 2022 | 00:24:58 | |
Myopia (nearsightedness) is a hot topic and has been labeled a public health crisis. | |||
| June is Children Vision & Safety Awareness Month! | 14 Jun 2022 | 00:15:18 | |
Today is a short and sweet episode where Drs. Zilnicki & Licausi highlight that June is Child Vision Awareness Month! We talk about exam recommendations, how to identify if a child may have a vision problem and some safety recommendations as well! | |||
| New Treatments in Amblyopia | 07 Jun 2022 | 00:18:10 | |
This week the doctors talk about new treatments in amblyopia! As VT docs we always approach amblyopia as a 'monocular manifestation of a binocular disorder' and our treatment follows this understanding. Today we talk about new technology and studies that aim to aid in the treatment of amblyopia! Tune in to learn more about Amblyoplay, "movie therapy", and Luminopia One! | |||
| The Optometry Money Podcast! | 04 Jun 2022 | 00:45:07 | |
This week Drs. Zilnicki & Licausi had the opportunity to be on The Optometry Money Podcast with Evon Mendrin CFP®, CSLP®! Tune in to hear this week's episode to get to know us and our practice a little bit better! | |||
| Computer Vision Syndrome with Dr. Emi Vasquez | 24 May 2022 | 00:19:21 | |
Today the doctors are joined by Dr. Emi Vasquez who talks about Computer Vision Syndrome. Tune in to learn the signs/symptoms and treatment options available! | |||
| VIMT 2020 X iHeart VT: Visual Skills for Kindergarten Readiness with Dr. Rima Bakhru | 17 May 2022 | 01:08:45 | |
This episode is from a live podcast that VIMT2020 did with iHeartVT, featuring Dr. Rima Bakhru! Dr. Bakhru discusses some of the most important visual skills needed for kindegarten readiness. She goes through some great activities to do with your toddlers to ensure that they are ready for learning! | |||
| Toddler Visual Skills & Activites! | 10 May 2022 | 00:24:24 | |
Today Drs. Zilnicki & Licausi go over some tips and tricks on better ways to play with your toddler to encourage the development of their visual skills! We highlight eye-hand coordination, perceptual skills and tracking activities! We also talk about any red flags in your toddlers, our screen time recommendations and a lot about this phase because both doctors have kids this age currently! | |||
| 0-12 Month Visual Milestones with Dr. Amrit Bilku | 03 May 2022 | 00:34:06 | |
The doctors are joined by Dr. Amrit Bilkhu to highlight all the visual milestones that take place in the first year of life broken down by months! Printable Baby Monthly Milestones for Vision Development | Etsy Digital Guide for Children's Vision Skills and Learning | Etsy | |||
| Infant Vision Introduction | 26 Apr 2022 | 00:15:20 | |
This week’s episode kicks off our infant series! Drs. Zilnicki & Licausi highlight a few basics about infant vision, what they see and then discuss the importance of AOA’s InfantSEE program! | |||
| Vision Therapy Naysayer to Vision Therapy Advocate with Dr. Sarah Hutchens | 19 Apr 2022 | 00:22:07 | |
The Doctors are joined today by Dr. Sarah Hutchens who went from a VT naysayer to a VT advocate and VT practice owner! Learn about her journey, her 'why' and what advice she has for all optometrists out there! | |||
| COVD 51st Annual Meeting! | 12 Apr 2022 | 00:22:04 | |
The doctors are joined today by COVD'S President, Dr. Jennifer Dattolo! She talks to us about the history of COVD, how to join the COVD family, find a COVD doctor and what is happening at the annual meeting! | |||
| Visual Field Testing with Dr. Mitch Ibach | 05 Apr 2022 | 00:20:22 | |
The doctors are joined today by Dr. Mitch Ibach of Vance Thompson Vision in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Ibach specializes in anterior segment surgical care including cataracts, corneal diseases, glaucoma, and refractive surgeries. He maintains a large collaborative glaucoma clinic that focuses on long-term disease care. Dr. Ibach has participated in numerous FDA and industry-sponsored clinical trials, is an active member of the American Optometric Association, a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, and has lectured on the topics of glaucoma, corneal diseases, refractive surgery, and cataract surgery. He is highlighting the use of visual fields in practice and specifically all of the new technology out there! | |||