Eye.Talk.Tech.
Episode #17 – Costs Up. Reimbursements Aren’t.
In this episode, Cory Pinegar, founder of Teem, explores the root causes behind staffing struggles in eye care, arguing that outdated front desk structures, not just hiring shortages, are limiting practice growth. He shares how hybrid teams and performance tracking […]
Eye.Talk.Tech.
Episode #16 – Eyecare’s Operating System: Breaking Free From Frankenstein Tech Stack
What if a routine eye exam could help identify cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other systemic conditions before symptoms appear? In this special AOA edition of Eye.Talk.Tech., host Dr. Griffin Christenson sits down with Dr. Rupe Hansra, Vice […]
Case Studies
Utilizing Apollo Amniotic Membrane In Acute Cases Of Corneal Abrasions
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Let’s Talk About Toxo: A Case of Toxoplasmosis Chorioretinitis
Case Report Initial Visit A 33-year-old Hispanic male presented with a chief complaint of blurred vision and floaters OD for three days. Best corrected visual acuity was 20/20-1 OD and 20/20 OS. All other preliminary testing was normal. Anterior segment […]
Adult-onset foveomacular vitelliform dystrophy with macular neovascularization
A 71-year-old female was referred for neovascular age-related marcular degeneration. She noticed recent vision loss in her right eye and was fairly asymptomatic in her left eye. Vision was counting fingers OD and 20/80 OS. Optos color RGB imaging shows […]
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Redefining “Rich” in Independent Ownership: Running a Practice That Supports My Life Rather Than Competes With It
For years, I assumed “successful private practice owner” meant eventually opening multiple locations. You know the classic storyline: more patients, more space, more everything. I even had several rounds of “Should I expand?” conversations with Nathan Hayes at IDOC. Bless […]
Why AOA Membership Matters: The Battles You Didn’t Have to Fight Alone
By Clayton Tyler Boyd, OD, FAAOMS When I perform a YAG laser procedure in my rural Oklahoma practice, I’m benefiting from a legacy that began decades before I was born. That 10-minute procedure—which keeps my patient from driving three hours […]
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Episode #14 – Clear.Dark.Repeat. Meet Sensity 3. Faster. Built To Last. Fluorescene Group Fluorescene Group 2.29K subscribers Analytics Edit video Share
What if a routine eye exam could help identify cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other systemic conditions before symptoms appear? In this special AOA edition of Eye.Talk.Tech., host Dr. Griffin Christenson sits down with Dr. Rupe Hansra, Vice […]
Episode #13 – Just Do Something: The Myopia Mindset
In this episode of Eye.Talk.Tech, Dr. Griffin Christensen and Dr. Thomas Aller, explore the evolution of myopia treatment and Dr. Aller’s influential “Any Plus, Any Place” philosophy. Dr. Aller shares key clinical insights, research experiences, and practical perspectives on overcoming […]

