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CovalentCareers Online Optometry Learning Center

We've put together a collection of videos, articles, and resources inspired by the Vision Expo East 2020 conference tracks and events. Check it out and remember what you learned in optometry school: studying is better in sweatpants 😉

Table of Contents

Vison Expo Videos

Tracks

Anterior Segment Track

Contact Lens Track

Glaucoma Track

Imaging Technology Track

Marketing Track

Myopia Track

Owner's & Manager's Essentials Program

Scleral Lens Track

Surgical/Co-Management Track

Systemic Disease/Diabetes Track

Zones

Sports Vision Zone

Mentorship Zone

Discussions and panels from Vision Expos past 📹

The CovalentCareers team has attended many Vision Expos and we have 70 interviews and panel discussions to show for it! Head over to our YouTube channel to check out the full playlist or watch a few of our favorite sessions below.

How To Develop a Medical Optometry Practice
How To Develop a Medical Optometry Practice
In this panel discussion hosted at Vision Expo East, we talk how to develop a medical optometry practice and what some of the beginning steps are.
Artificial Intelligence in Eye Care
Artificial Intelligence in Eye Care
As artificial intelligence in eye care begins to become more prominent, it is up to eye care professionals to implement it into practice.
Optometrist Talk: Starting New Optometry Practices in 2019
Optometrist Talk: Starting New Optometry Practices in 2019
Learn more about opening a new optometry practice in 2019 from these ODs who are currently in the midst of their new cold start practices.
Women in Healthcare: Changing the Landscape of Optometry
Women in Healthcare: Changing the Landscape of Optometry
We sat down at Vision Expo to discuss the state of the optometry industry with some of the women shaping the future of the profession.
Dr. Kambiz Silani: Bringing Concierge Healthcare to Optometry
Dr. Kambiz Silani: Bringing Concierge Healthcare to Optometry
Dr. Kambiz Silani, OD discusses his role operating a high-end optometry practice and how he serves his community through concierge optometry.
Optometry Career Paths - Executive Leaders Panel
Optometry Career Paths - Executive Leaders Panel
Matt Geller, OD, sat down with some of the most influential leaders in the industry to reflect on the forces that have shaped optometry in 2019.

Anterior Segment Track

Dry Eye

Cequa, Restasis, and Xiidra Reviews: Medications for Dry Eye Disease
Cequa, Restasis, and Xiidra Reviews: Medications for Dry Eye Disease
Dry eye disease affects millions of people. These three medications exist to help these patients—what are the pros and cons of each?
Guide to Using LipiFlow® To Treat Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Guide to Using LipiFlow® To Treat Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Discover how to use LipiFlow to treat meibomian gland dysfunction along with real life case studies and results and how to bring it to an eyecare practice.

Keratoconus

Keratoconus Treatment – Everything You Need to Know
Keratoconus Treatment – Everything You Need to Know
Keratoconus is a condition that can cause marked visual difficulties. Here is what you need to know about keratoconus and keratoconus treatment.
Everything you NEED to know about Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking (CXL)
Everything you NEED to know about Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking (CXL)
Corneal collagen cross-linking is a procedure that can massively benefit patients suffering from corneal disease. Here is what you need to know!

Cornea

4 Myths of Orthokeratology: Fiction and Fact
4 Myths of Orthokeratology: Fiction and Fact
This is the first installment of our orthokeratology series that examines the 4 myths of orthokeratology - fact and fiction.
Common Corneal Dystrophies
Common Corneal Dystrophies
Since corneal dystrophy symptoms can range in severity from completely asymptomatic to recurrent corneal erosions and even permanent decrease in vision, it's crucial that optometrists understand their options for treatment.

Contact Lens Track

Here's How to Handle These Complications of Contact Lens Overwear
Here's How to Handle These Complications of Contact Lens Overwear
Contact lens patients are seen in eye care practices everyday worldwide. Make sure you're ready to handle the complications that come with their overwear.
How Optometrists Can Prevent Contact Lens Dropout
How Optometrists Can Prevent Contact Lens Dropout
There are some strategies optometrists can utilize when it comes to preventing contact lens dropout. Contact lens dropout can have major ramifications.
Why Choosing The Right Contact Lens Starts With Identifying Patient Need - Part I
Why Choosing The Right Contact Lens Starts With Identifying Patient Need - Part I
Choosing a contact lens for your patient can be difficult with so many options. Identifying patient need is a critical component in choosing the right one.

Glaucoma Track

Major Risk Factors in Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
Major Risk Factors in Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
Gain an overview of the many risk factors of primary open angle glaucoma to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of this complex disease.
Glaucoma Treatment Made Simple: Using the Damji Criteria To Establish Target IOP
Glaucoma Treatment Made Simple: Using the Damji Criteria To Establish Target IOP
A common challenge eye doctors encounter with each glaucoma patient is establishing a “target IOP.” Here's how to do that using the Damji criteria.
The Basics of Glaucoma for the General Practitioner
The Basics of Glaucoma for the General Practitioner—Free Course
This course contains the latest information on glaucoma management and treatment. Learn what you can do to best treat these patients.

Imaging Technology Track

A Complete List of Ocular Diseases with Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
A Complete List of Ocular Diseases with Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
This article highlights the most common conditions practitioners will encounter in practice and how optical coherence tomography can aid in management.
Utilizing OCT for Glaucoma Diagnosis and Management
Utilizing OCT for Glaucoma Diagnosis and Management
Clinicians have been increasingly utilizing OCT for Glaucoma management. Here is everything you need to know on utilizing this great tool.
A Complete Guide to the Clarus 500 Ultra-widefield Retinal Camera
A Complete Guide to the Clarus 500 Ultra-widefield Retinal Camera
CLARUS 500 by Carl Zeiss Meditec is one of the newest additions to the category of ultra-widefield retinal camera. Here is what you need to know.

Marketing Track

Optometry Practice Marketing: The Complete Course
Optometry Practice Marketing: The Complete Course
This course is designed to help you market your new or existing practice and provide a series of tips and examples you can implement today!
How to Improve Optometry Practice Marketing by 10X
How to Improve Optometry Practice Marketing by 10X
In this panel discussion, some extremely talented individuals talk about how to improve optometry practice marketing by 10 fold!
How Optometrists Can Market To Millennials
How Optometrists Can Market To Millennials
In this video interview, Dr. Jennifer Lyerly talks on how optometrists can market to millennials and connect and relate to them in their practices.

Myopia Track

Myopia Control - Everything You Need to Know
Myopia Control - Everything You Need to Know
Myopia control is becoming a hot topic as the prevalence of myopia is on the rise. Here is everything you need to know about controlling this disease.
This is How You Can Try to Stop the Progression of Myopia
This is How You Can Try to Stop the Progression of Myopia
Here is what you need to know about the progression of myopia, and recent studies on how to delay or stop the progression of it.
What You Need to Know About the International Myopia Institute White Papers: Part 1
What You Need to Know About the International Myopia Institute White Papers: Part 1
The International Myopia Institute white papers serve to expand our knowledge of the growing issue. Part 1 of our series provides an overview of the papers.

Owner's & Manager's Essentials Program

Ep. 1: 10 Tips for Optometry Staff Management with Dr. Jennifer Chinn, OD
Ep. 1: 10 Tips for Optometry Staff Management with Dr. Jennifer Chinn, OD
Join two optometrists, including a startup CEO, to learn all about the mistakes and successes of staff management!
Ep. 2: Everything You Should Know About Optometrist Employment Contracts
Ep. 2: Everything You Should Know About Optometrist Employment Contracts
Learn how to craft a smart employment contract for your optometry practice, and download the free template!
Ep. 3: Five Essential Financial Building Blocks for Optometry Practices
Ep. 3: Five Essential Financial Building Blocks for Optometry Practices
Managing your practice's finances can be stressful. But it doesn't have to be!
Ep. 4: How to Keep Practice Staff Happy and Productive
Ep. 4: How to Keep Practice Staff Happy and Productive
You might be an expert on clinical care, but running a practice means staff management—and we're here to help with that!
Ep. 5: How to Manage an Independent Practice with Luxottica
Ep. 5: How to Manage an Independent Practice with Luxottica
Check out episode 5 of Optometry Live, where we discussed the ins and outs of managing a Luxottica Independent Practice!
Optometry Practice Ownership: Opening Cold, Warm, and Everything In Between
Optometry Practice Ownership: Opening Cold, Warm, and Everything In Between
Take a look at what these panelists have to say about everything from cold starts to warm starts, to becoming a million-dollar practice.
How to Make Your Optometry Practice Attractive to Private Equity
How to Make Your Optometry Practice Attractive to Private Equity
Selling to a private equity affiliate might appear very attractive to today’s optometry practice owner. In our influencer-based culture, it’s easy for a practice owner to wonder if they should cash in and sell their practice to private equity.

Scleral Lens Track

Bringing Scleral Lenses to Your Optometry Practice
Bringing Scleral Lenses to Your Optometry Practice
Scleral lenses are a great option for patients who were unsuccessful wearing a soft lens, and can be a fantastic addition to your practice. Here's how to get started.
The Beginner's Guide to Fitting Scleral Contact Lenses
The Beginner's Guide to Fitting Scleral Contact Lenses
Scleral contact lenses can be a fantastic option for some patients. Here is why and how you can fit patients in scleral lenses.
How To Get Started with Specialty Contact Lenses
How To Get Started with Specialty Contact Lenses
Adding sclerals to your practice can be an easy way to get started offering specialty contact lenses, and can dramatically benefit your patients.

Surgical/Co-Management Track

How To Handle Cataract Surgery Post-Operative Complications
How To Handle Cataract Surgery Post-Operative Complications
Here are some of the most common post-operative cataract surgery complications and how to handle them successfully. A must know for surgical co-management.
Everything ODs Need to Know about SMILE (Small-Incision Lenticule Extraction)
Everything ODs Need to Know about SMILE (Small-Incision Lenticule Extraction)
SMILE, or Small Incision Lenticule Extraction, is the newest option in refractive surgery. Here is what ODs need to know about this surgery.
Let's Be Friends: 5 Steps for Successful Co-management
Let's Be Friends: 5 Steps for Successful Co-management
Co-management can be challenging, but when done right, it can be a highly rewarding practice-builder. Check out these tips for successful co-management.
5 Reasons Why New Grad Optometrists Should Co-manage Specialty Surgery
5 Reasons Why New Grad Optometrists Should Co-manage Specialty Surgery
As a new grad, it's important to take on any opportunity that comes your way! Here's why you should work in a surgical sub-specialty environment.

Systemic Disease/Diabetes Track

Diabetes Management - An In-Depth Guide for the Clinical OD
Diabetes Management - An In-Depth Guide for the Clinical OD
It is important as primary eyecare providers to be aware and involved in your patient's diabetes management. Here is what you need to know.
Type 2 Diabetes Prevention & Remission: The Optometrist’s New Role
Type 2 Diabetes Prevention & Remission: The Optometrist’s New Role
There are certain measures optometrist can take when it comes to type 2 diabetes prevention. Here are some things you should be considering.
Pathogenesis, Classification, and Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy
Pathogenesis, Classification, and Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy
In this article, we highlight the pathogenesis, classification, and treatment of diabetic retinopathy including clinical case examples.

Sports Vision Zone

How to Get Started With Sports Vision Training
How to Get Started With Sports Vision Training
Have you ever thought about incorporating sports vision, but felt intimidated? In this article, you'll learn what you need to know about adding sports vision training to your practice.
How To Develop A Sports Vision Practice
How To Develop A Sports Vision Practice
We sat down with guru Dr. Keith Smithson at Vision Expo East. He shares the ins and outs of developing a sports vision practice.

Mentorship Zone

How New Graduate Optometrists Can Find A Mentor
How New Graduate Optometrists Can Find A Mentor
It can be difficult to find a mentor. Finding a mentor can be a great way to jumpstart your career. Here's how to do it and what you need to know.
Average Optometrist Salary & Calculator
Average Optometrist Salary & Calculator
Optometrist salaries vary widely depending on state, setting, experience, and even gender. Use this calculator and the information from our most recent surveys to learn more about the factors influencing how much you make, and see where your salary ranks.
The Eyes On Eyecare Optometry Career Workshop: A Five-Part Video Series
The Eyes On Eyecare Optometry Career Workshop: A Five-Part Video Series
In this five-part course, learn everything you need to navigate the optometry job search with ease—from building a resume to negotiating a contract.
The Simple Guide to Jobs After Optometry School
The Simple Guide to Jobs After Optometry School
A four-step process to finding, preparing, interviewing, and closing the deal for any optometry job!
Which Non-Clinical Optometry Career is Right for You?
Which Non-Clinical Optometry Career is Right for You?
Are you thinking about stepping away from patient care? Our quiz can help you get you started on your search for the perfect non-clinical career!
Best Optometry Practice Modality For You
Best Optometry Practice Modality For You
In this film, we talk the best optometry practice modalities. 5 ODs practicing in different settings share their experience.
Working in an Optometry Ophthalmology Practice With Dr. Ben Collins
Working in an Optometry Ophthalmology Practice With Dr. Ben Collins
Dr. Ben Collins shares his experience and discusses what it is like and what you can expect working in an optometry ophthalmology practice.
Pathways to Leadership in Corporate Optometry
Pathways to Leadership in Corporate Optometry
Learn the ins and outs of what it means to work in corporate optometry from some of the biggest names in the industry.