In this podcast, Denise Balch is joined by Dr. Amanda Olsen, an Optometrist with South East Eyecare Ltd. in Estevan (south east of Regina) and Carnduff, Saskatchewan. Dr. Olsen is also the immediate past president of the Rotary Club of Estevan,

What the Eye Can See: Signs and Symptoms of Disease

Jun 30th, 2023 33m

In this podcast, Denise Balch is joined by Dr. Lisa Morrison, optometrist based in New Minas, NS, and Vice-President of the Nova Scotia Association of Optometrists. Dr. Morrison discusses the signs and symptoms of eye diseases that she frequent

Vision Care Issues of Today

Jun 2nd, 2023 32m 9s

In this podcast, Denise Balch is joined by François Couillard, the Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Association of Optometrists, to discuss some of today’s important issues in optometry and vision care. François will comment on why the s

Gaps in Vision Care

May 12th, 2023 36m 44s

In this podcast, Denise Balch from Connex is joined by Dr. Wes McCann, optometrist and owner of eight practices in the London and surrounding area, and professional consultant for Johnson & Johnson Vision Care. In 2017 Dr. McCann was recipient

Vision Care, Chronic Disease, and Vision Loss

Jan 27th, 2023 45m 39s

Do vision care plans today cover the right tools to diagnose vision loss?In this podcast, Denise Balch from Connex is joined by Dr. Joshua Smith, optometrist and partner at the SD&G Optometry Clinic in Cornwall and Alexandria, Ontario. He has s

Insights into Childhood Myopia

Nov 10th, 2022 22m

What is childhood myopia and how can it be managed? In this podcast, Denise Balch from Connex is joined by Dr. Deborah Jones, Clinical Professor, School of Optometry & Vision Science and a Clinical Scientist at the Centre for Ocular Research &

Insights into Macular Degeneration

Oct 14th, 2022 28m 13s

Have you heard of age-related macular degeneration (AMD)?In this podcast Denise Balch from Connex is joined by Dr. Alexa Hecht, optometrist at Richmond University Vision Care in Toronto, Ontario. Dr. Hecht can also be found on TikTok and Instag

Taking Dry Eye Seriously

Aug 12th, 2022 22m 39s

In this podcast Denise Balch from Connex is joined by Dr. Michelle Lane, a practicing optometrist in Fredericton, New Brunswick, and the President of the New Brunswick Association of Optometrists.Ocular Surface Disease, or "Dry Eye", is a condi

Glaucoma and the Workplace

May 6th, 2022 38m 3s

In this podcast Denise Balch from Connex is joined by Dr. Andre Stanberry, Clinic Director and an Associate Clinical Professor, University of Waterloo to discuss glaucoma. Did you know that glaucoma affects individuals over 40, or that approxim

Feb 25th, 2022 22m 11s

Dr. Kim Bugera and Denise Balch, from Connex Health, discuss risk factors, treatment and management of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Left untreated, AMD can progress to ‘low vision’ which can impede activities of daily living, and ult

Diabetes and Protecting Against Diabetic Retinopathy and Vision Loss

Nov 30th, 2021 40m 59s

Ryan Hooey, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of seven and lost his vision due to diabetic retinopathy at 25. Ryan is the Program Lead for ‘Come to Work’ at the Canadian National Institute for the Blind and has bachelor degrees in s

Primary Care: Early Diagnosis and Treatment

Oct 8th, 2021 21m 1s

Dr. Michelle Lane is a practicing optometrist in Fredericton, New Brunswick, and has a special interest in ocular surface disease. Dr. Lane has been a council member of the New Brunswick Association of Optometrists since 2015 and is their curre

Vision Care 2021 - Episode #1

Apr 15th, 2021 32m 30s

Featuring Dr. Harry Bohnsack, Optometrist and Vice President of the Canadian Association of Optometrists with Denise Balch, President, Connex Health.The field of optometry has changed and the vision care needs of many Canadians have changed too

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