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March 11, 2021

32. Public health services and its global impact with Dr. Jude Stern

Public health services and organizations associated with them are known to make global impact but do we really understand it contribution? Listen to this episode with Dr. Jude Stern, Head of Knowledge Management at the Intern...

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Jan. 6, 2021

31. Stigma around wearing glasses with Kristan Gross and Andrea Kirst…

If you think getting access to vision care and glasses is the major issue surrounding uncorrected vision care, it’s time to think again. In this episode, I had an opportunity to chat with Kristan Gross and Andrea Kirsten-Col...

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Dec. 23, 2020

30. Reset your mindset with Mr. Aditya Goyal

In this episode I had an opportunity to interview, Mr. Aditya Goyal and we dive deep into important concepts surrounding how to think and reset our mind to develop deep learning processes instead of superficial knowledge. So...

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Dec. 3, 2020

29. Closer look at IOA2020 3D conference with Dr. Rajeev Prasad

In this IOA2020 special episode I had an opportunity to chat with Dr. Rajeev Prasad; Secretary General of Indian Optometric Association Being a founder and organizing member of several optometry association, Dr. Rajeev prasad...

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Dec. 1, 2020

28. Changing trends in eyecare media with Mr. Madhur Gupta

Media has seen a tremendous evolution in the past decade. In this rapidly changing landscape its important to learn more about how the eye care media is changing and how a media houses are working in various fronts to ensure …

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Nov. 2, 2020

27. Entrepreneurship & Optometry with Optom. Md. Oliullah Abdal

If you have an idea and are looking for some inspiration or some guidance to make your dream a reality in the field of optometry, this episode is a much for. In this episode, I had a pleasure to connect …

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Oct. 26, 2020

26. EyeTech: Smart contact lenses & more with Dr. Ashley Tuan

In this episode, I had a pleasure and honor to interview, Dr. Ashley Tuan. Dr. Ashley Tuan is Vice President of Medical Devices at Mojo Vision and a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. With 20 years of experience …

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Sept. 30, 2020

25. EyeHealth Talk with Mr. Vinod Daniel

In this India Vision Institute (IVI) special episode, I had an opportunity to have a candid conversation with Mr. Vinod Daniel. He is currently the Managing Trustee of India Vision Institute (IVI). IVI is a not-for-profit or...

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Sept. 28, 2020

24. Secret recipe behind content creation with Marietjie Cilliers

In this episode I had an opportunity to connect with Clinical Optometrist, Author, Speaker, Teacher, Entrepreneur and a mother of three, Ms. Marietjie Cilliers. We discuss everything from how she bumped into this career, to b...

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Sept. 20, 2020

23. 1st Anniversary Special - Podcasters Chatter | Defocus Media, Fou…

What could be the better way to mark your 1st Anniversary , than to celebrate it with your colleagues, mentors and people who inspire you to do better ever single day. In this special episode, I had a privilege to …

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Sept. 9, 2020

22. Building your unique brand with OB Malope

Are you trying to build your unique brand as an individual or a company? Do you already have a brand and are trying to find ways to grow it? If your answer is yes , this is the podcast just …

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Aug. 23, 2020

21. Across the border with Optom. Vinay Balla from Middle East & Sing…

"People with great passion can make the impossible happen" Our guest for this episode defines passion in a very unique way. Optom. Vinay Balla started his optometry journey from L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India. He ...

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July 31, 2020

20. EyeTech: Artificial intelligence in eye care with Mr. Jayanth Ras…

Artificial intelligence or AI is the new buzz word which is impacting every industry, including health care. The global AI in healthcare market size is expected to grow from USD 4.9 billion in 2020 and reach USD 45.2 billion ...

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July 4, 2020

19. Busting myths in public health with Optom. Sweta Patel

Currently working as Senior Manager at Mission for Vision - Non Profit Organisation working towards eradication of blindness, Optom. Sweta Patel is responsible for community eye service delivery projects. Her passion to help ...

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June 14, 2020

18. Empowering women with Dr. Maria Sampalis

"Nothing is impossible to a determined women" An inspiring story of Dr. Maria Sampalis who was able to create a wavy in corporate optometry by providing a platform and voice to all the optometrist in USA. Dr. Maria Sampalis g...

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June 2, 2020

17. Eyetech - Innovations at LVPEI with Mr. Raghu Gullapalli

Being an executive director of emerging technologies & business development at LV Prasad Eye Institute - Center for Innovation,India; Mr. Raghu Gullapalli shares his journey in this conversation as he leads one of the top eye...

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May 31, 2020

16. Across the Border - with Dr. Jamila Dahodwala from UK

Moving to different country can be overwhelming but it comes with its own perks. Known for its Royal family, castles, and beautiful landscapes its interesting to learn how optometry is practice in United Kingdom. Dr. Jamila D...

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May 12, 2020

15. Refocus on Low Vision with Dr. Arathy Kartha

For all the Low Vision enthusiast out there, this podcast is meant for you. Dr. Arathy Kartha started her journey in optometry in 1998 at Sankara Nethralaya and then moved to Queensland University of Technology, Australia whe...

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May 2, 2020

14. Empowering Women with Dr. Melissa Barnett

Being a principal optometrist, Internationally recognized key opinion leader, Theia Award winner for Excellence for Mentoring by Women in Optometry, most Influential Women in Optical by Vision Monday and co-author of the book...

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March 30, 2020

13. Art of creating memorable presentations with Nilesh Thite

Break the stereotype and learn the "Secret Recipe" of how to give a memorable presentation from someone who as given more than 100 breathtaking presentations in almost every continent. Mr. Nilesh Thite- Co-founder of Mastercl...

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March 23, 2020

12. Empowering Women with Ms. Lakshmi Shinde

Being a Director of education for IACLE, CEO of Optometry Council of India, practicing specialty contact lenses and a mother of twin boys, she shares her life mantra that has helped her achieve all the goals in her life. In …

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March 13, 2020

11. Empowering Women with Dr. Rizwana Hussaindeen

In this fun chat with one of the most inspiring women of Indian optometry Dr. Rizwana Husiandeen we talk about her story of success. Being the first Indian Optometrist awarded with the prestigious- Diplomate of American Aca...

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Feb. 24, 2020

10. Across the Border with Dr. Vinod Maseedupally from Australia

Known of its beaches, exotic animals and warm weather, its interesting to learn more about the optometry practice in this amazing continent Australia. In this episode of Across the Border- Australia we discuss the optometry j...

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Feb. 4, 2020

9. Public Health Insights with Dr. Kovin Naidoo

"Be the change you wish to see in the world" - Mahatma Gandhi. In this episode of the series "Public Health Insights", I had an opportunity to chat with one of the most inspiring leaders in the field of Optometry, …

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