Dr. Scott Mundle provides a historical perspective on Optometry Giving Sight (OGS), its mission and current activities. He and Eyes Wide Open Host, Roxanne Arnal, talk about the benefits of giving and how contributing to social programs can hel

Episode 31: An Optical Executive Insider Reveals Tips to get a Great Lease

Jan 13th, 2023 28m 24s

Tom Bollum, a seasoned optical industry executive shares valuable insights on practice real estate in a conversation with EyesWideOpen host, Roxanne Arnal. They discuss the importance of location and how a change of location could impact the pr

Episode 30: Dr. Sophia Leung Takes the Road Less Travelled

Dec 2nd, 2022 38m 32s

Dr. Sophia Leung, in a conversation with EyesWideOpen host, Roxanne Arnal, the tables are turned. Once an OD student in Dr. Arnal’s practice, the student has evolved and honed her clinical and mentorship skills. Together they explore profession

Episode 29: Meeting the Recruitment Challenge at FYidoctors

Aug 26th, 2022 27m 54s

In his current role as VP, Optometric Partnerships, Dr. Michael Naugle oversees the growth and development of the FYidoctors banner in Canada and is a key figure in recruiting new optometrists. From the company’s inception in 2008 up until 2015

Episode 28: Delivering Dry Eye clinical excellence through Practice Culture and "Channel-protected" Products

May 11th, 2022 26m

Dr. Trevor Miranda describes his multi-practice location on Vancouver Island with UW '95 classmate, Eyes Wide Open host, Dr. Glen Chiasson. In particular, Dr. Miranda stresses the importance of having great products that are "Channel-protected"

Episode 27: Bring Style into Your Sales Strategy

Mar 18th, 2022 27m 17s

Wendy Buchanan is a Registered Optician and an Image Consultant. Wendy has a highly successful mobile practice. She shares her highly unique skill set with Optometry practice owners through a training course and consulting. Podcast host, Dr. Gl

Episode 26: Dr Scott Mundle: Making a Difference in Service to Optometry

Feb 28th, 2022 31m 58s

Dr. Scott Mundle, University of Waterloo ('83) has been active in the service of Optometry since early in his career. He is the past-president of the Manitoba Association of Optometrists and the Canadian Association of Optometrists, and is the

Episode 25: Personal Perspectives on Vision Therapy & Its Future

Feb 5th, 2022 41m 56s

Dr. Patrick Quaid, immediate past-president of the Ontario College of Optometrists, founder and Director of Optometric Services Vue³ Vision Therapy Clinics, speaks with EWO podcast host Dr. Glen Chiasson about Vision Therapy – or as he prefers

Episode 24: Specavers Shares Blueprint for Clinical Approach in Canada

Jan 19th, 2022 30m 51s

Naomi Barber, Director of Optometry, Specsavers Canada shares thoughts with Roxanne Arnal on Specsavers' approach particularly as it relates to data modelling and working with various health stakeholders to improve accessibility and drive more

Episode 23: Confidently Reintroduce Your Astigmatic Presbyopes to Contact Lenses

Oct 27th, 2021 33m 44s

Dr. James (Jim) Hoffman, shares insights on how to get former contact lens patients with presbyopia and astigmatism back into contacts and WOW them them in the process with new ULTRA Multifocal for Presbyopia from B + L.

Episode 22: Keeping the Patient in the Centre of New Technology

Sep 21st, 2021 30m 24s

Dr. David Schwirtz, Optometrist, Vice President of Medical Affairs & Professional development, IRIS Group shares his views on technology advances and the importance of ensuring that technology remains at the centre of patient care, creating a b

Episode 21: Is Now a Good Time to Sell Your Practice?

Jun 30th, 2021 32m 41s

It's been just over one year since COVID-19 interrupted life as we know it casting uncertainty on practice valuations in all health care sectors. How has optometry held up over this period? Jackie Joachim offers her perspective in conversati

Episode 20: Newlook Vision Group Going Private (Again)

Apr 23rd, 2021 24m 25s

By store count, Canada’s largest optical and eye care organization, the NEW LOOK VISION GROUP announced plans to take the corporation private and and alleviate the onerous burden of public company reporting. Dr. Daryan Angle, IRIS VP Business D

Episode 19: The Optometric Family CFO - Roxanne Arnal

Mar 3rd, 2021 29m 55s

Roxanne Arnal, OD and Certified Financial Planner® discusses her unique skill set as a family Chief Financial Officer specifically for optometrists. She charts her path from Optometry School, through personal health challenges and becoming a fi

Episode 18: Building a Dry Eye Specialty Practice

Feb 19th, 2021 28m 51s

Dr. Steven D’Orio, practicing in partnership his father Dr. Greg D’Orio, shares his approach on incorporating a dry eye specialty within the practice.

Episode 17: What's New at the CAO? President Dr. Michael Nelson Reports

Dec 16th, 2020 19m 35s

Dr. Michael Nelson, is the current President of the Canadian Association of Optometry (CAO). He’s in the second year of his two-year term. He is in private practice in Winnipeg Manitoba.

Episode 16: An Effective New Option: Specially Designed Lenses for Myopia Management

Nov 18th, 2020 25m 12s

Dr. Devan Trischuk, OD shares his perspective on myopia control with host Dr. Glen Chiasson. In particular, they discuss the the place for a truly effective new spectacle lens option, MiyoSmart, as part of the myopia management kit tool.

Episode 15: IRIS Sees Silver Linings Behind the COVID Clouds

Aug 26th, 2020 24m 28s

Dr. Daryan Angle, IRIS VP Business Development recounts how the COVID crisis accelerated the group’s advanced technology adaption and customer flow management. IRIS continues to be bullish in acquiring partnerships and sees little impact on va

Episode 14: Creating the Future of Optometry Today

Jul 8th, 2020 30m 18s

Dr. Kerry Salsberg and Dr. Glen Chiason share a few memories while Kerry explains how Eyes on Sheppard became one of the largest optometric practices in Toronto and how a re-imagined practice of the future took shape Covid challenges notwithsta

Episode 13: Update on COVID Related Employment Law Issues from Paul Martin

Jun 10th, 2020 32m 57s

Paul Martin, founding partner of Wilton Martin Litigation Lawyers, updates employment law issues as clinics and employees start to reopen from the COVID-19 mandated practice shutdowns.

Eyes Wide Open Episode 12: HOYA Advice for a COVID Rebound

May 20th, 2020

Ahmos Henry, Hoya Canada president, in discussion with podcast host Dr. Glen Chiasson, offers insights and advise for Canadian eye care professionals in order to emerge stronger in the COVID rebound.

Eyes Wide Open Episode 11: Vision Therapy with Dr. Virginia Donati

May 13th, 2020

Glen Chiasson discusses all things Vision Therapy with Dr. Virgina Donati, president of Vision Therapy Canada.

Eyes Wide Open Episode 10: The New ULTRA Multifocal for Astigmatism Contact Lens

Apr 29th, 2020

Dr. James (Jim) Hoffman, an early trialist of B+L's new ULTRA Multifocal for Astigmatism contact lenses, shares his experience and best practices with this new contact lens for presbyopes with astigmatism.

Eyes Wide Open Episode 9: DR. Robert Allaway Discusses Vision Alliance - A New Exit Strategy Option for ODs

Apr 22nd, 2020

Dr. Robert Allaway explains the Vision Alliance acquisition model, who’s behind it, and how it fits a need for practice owners that other models do not offer.

Eyes Wide Open Episode 8: FYi doctors Al Ulsifer on COVID-19 and L Catteron Capital Injection

Apr 15th, 2020

Al Ulsifer, Chair & CEO of FYi doctors shares his views on how COVID-19 may change optometric practice, and what the capital injection of over $100 million means to the FYi doctors group in a free-ranging discussion with EWO podcast host, Dr. G