Episodes

  • Post Thanksgiving PSA
    Nov 25 2023

    Welcome back Nerds! We're both hoping you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving with your family and loved ones this week! Sorry this episode is late, but the holidays are nuts and so are we! This week we wanted to serve you guys something light and informative and we decided to recap some of the Do's and Don'ts of handling our eyewear. We've gained some followers since we originally aired our episodes about lenses and frames and wanted to revisit those points and add some more to it as well. It might not be as much fun to listen to but hopefully you'll all find some knowledge to gain here! So reheat some leftovers and hit play!

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    1 hr
  • Tis the Season......
    Nov 17 2023

    So we're still having issues and that's not surprising anymore. We lost the first 20 minutes of recording and the post edit didn't save right either. But we're here and we're sharing some life hacks about alternate ways to use their HSA/FSA benefits to their advantage and not just limiting it to eyewear. So tune in and bring a notepad because we're a month and a half away from your benefits running out and we want your bucks to work in your benefit!

    https://transformedbyhisword.org/

    https://ilca.org/why-ibclc-falc/

    https://plushcare.com/blog/hsa-vs-fsa/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=LS_DSA_New&utm_adgroup=DSA_Blog&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAuqKqBhDxARIsAFZELmK8xvwavzPFpjNcqGxjqh3alQPfS7wWvwQqALwMSJPFWe3jBFsbPdoaAr7nEALw_wcB

    https://www.investopedia.com/insurance/20-ways-use-your-flexible-spending-account/

    https://retirement.johnhancock.com/us/en/viewpoints/retirement-readiness/what-s-an-hsa

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    43 mins
  • Cringeworthy Tales of Optical
    Oct 27 2023
    Have you ever experienced unexplained flashes of light? What about over-wearing your contact lenses? How about swimming in waters with eye attacking parasites? Whether any of these apply to you or not, we've got some interesting and gnarly stories and news to share with you all today. Just in time for spooky season! So get ready to be grossed out because today we're touching on some major weirdness! https://www.oscarmamooi.com/wp/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/pakistan-eye-infection-viral-conjunctivitis-outbreak-punjab/ https://www.ilo.org/global/about-the-ilo/newsroom/news/WCMS_892779/lang--en/index.htm https://m.jpost.com/israel-news/article-755102 https://www.timesofisrael.com/health-ministry-suspects-parasite-in-sea-of-galilee-causing-eye-infections/amp/
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Life in Technicolor: Colorblind factoids and color correcting glasses
    Oct 20 2023
    Welcome back! Join us in today's episode as we debunk some common misconceptions about colorblindness. We're separating facts from fiction and discussing how Enchroma glasses are revolutionizing the way colorblind people can perceive the world around them and discover the emotional and practical benefits these glasses bring to people's lives. https://enchroma.com/pages/how-enchroma-glasses-workhttps://www.colourblindawareness.org/colour-blindness/types-of-colour-blindness/https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/color-blindness/types-color-vision-deficiencyhttps://reviewed.usatoday.com/lifestyle/features/enchroma-color-blind-glasses-reviewhttps://esquireunlimited.com/color-blind-glasses-review-enchroma/https://gearadical.com/enchromas-color-blind-glasses-review-do-they-really-work/https://avasreview.com/best-colorblind-glasses/https://enchroma.com/pages/color-accessibility
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    52 mins
  • Seeing Eye-to-Eye: The Case Against Optical Commissions
    Oct 13 2023

    In this episode, we challenge the status quo by examining the impact of commission payouts in your optical sales and how they can hinder customer-centric practices in the optical field. Join us as we discuss the need to replace commissions in the optical industry and with fairer compensation structures.https://www.eyecarebusiness.com/supplements/2013/march-2013/framebuyer/b-hot-topic-bhttps://invisionmag.com/more-than-80-of-ecps-dont-offer-a-sales-commission-but-many-do-offer-various-bonus-and-incentive-programs/https://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php/12633-Advice-re-optician-commissionshttps://blog.visionweb.com/optical-dispensing-the-pros-and-cons-of-commission-programs#:~:text=Commission%20programs%20are%20a%20perk,percent%20of%20monthly%20dispensary%20sales.https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Optician/Hourly_Rate

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    59 mins
  • The Virtual Frontier: Tackling VR Eyewear Safety and Privacy
    Oct 6 2023
    VEW was last weekend and the biggest take-away (for me) was the introduction of prescription lenses for VR headsets and the second generation of RayBan Stories. Get ready to open your eyes to the world of VR eyewear concerns and the privacy concerns we have about glasses that livestream hands-free.https://idoc.swoogo.com/connection2024/beginhttps://www.mido.com/en/entry-passhttps://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/bausch-lomb-completes-acquisition-of-xiidra-eye-drops-and-other-ophthalmology-assets/https://www.meta.com/smart-glasses/?&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1OmoBhDXARIsAAAYGSEdjVDFnC84JKE4A1g4IOWX_vmYLy2RHAvTadTe5ANCy6K7riMhUcQaAqcXEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.dshttps://www.zennioptical.com/vr-prescription-lenses-meta-quest-3https://www.framesdirect.com/virtuclear/brand?affiliate=25&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1OmoBhDXARIsAAAYGSED97AhnwvTWRzn-sGqxD-BOKBu7Euh7fFYwE3OE1UktmjHLTxQbf0aAgUcEALw_wcBhttps://www.apple.com/apple-vision-pro/?afid=p238%7CsTHXpRf18-dc_mtid_%5Btracker_id%5D_pcrid_664829837701_pgrid_150826790596_pexid__&cid=wwa-us-kwgo-VisionPro-slid---productid--Brand-Avalanche-announceBrand-https://www.zeiss.com/vision-care/en/highlights/home.htmlhttps://monturesfanieleyewear.com/en/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36917119/
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    58 mins
  • What makes eyewear SEXY?
    Sep 29 2023
    Hey hey Nerds! On today's ad-libbed episode, we're celebrating our 10th episode and chatting about what makes glasses sexy. Is it the color, the frame, the fit or the style? Weigh in with your thoughts and opinions and enjoy the show! Thanks for being a part of it with us!
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Virtual Eye Exams: Convenience vs. Accuracy
    Sep 22 2023
    Welcome back Nerds! In today's episode Lulu and I are ACTUALLY in agreeance on something! Yayyyyy! Join our chat as we weigh in on the "convenience" of a virtual eye exam against the importance of accurate findings and whether those can be obtained without a doctor in the room. Learn about what the trade-offs are and what to consider when choosing remote eye care.Corte, Ryan (2023, January 31). The Pros and Cons of Teleoptometry. Ryan Corte website. https://www.ryancorte.com/post/pros-and-cons-of-teleoptometryO’Grady, Marta (2022, September 15). Telemedicine: What We’ve Learned and What’s to Come. Review of Optometry. https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/telemedicine-what-weve-learned-and-whats-to-comeComstock, Jonah (2017, October 17). Opternative sues Warby Parker for breach of mobile eye exam NDA. MobiHealthNews. https://www.mobihealthnews.com/content/opternative-sues-warby-parker-breach-mobile-eye-exam-nda#:~:text=Opternative%20sues%20Warby%20Parker%20for%20breach%20of%20mobile%20eye%20exam%20NDA,-By%20Jonah%20Comstock&text=Opternative%2C%20a%20Chicago%2Dbased%20digital,in%20New%20York%20District%20Court.AOA calls for FDA investigation into retailer’s remote vision test (2020, March 4).https://www.aoa.org/news/advocacy/federal-advocacy/aoa-calls-for-fda-investigation-into-retailers-remote-vision-test?sso=yRemote Optometrist. Luxottica website.https://luxotticaeyecare.luxottica.com/dal/practice-paths/remote-optometrist#:~:text=A%20remote%20exam%20is%20the,remote%20(working%20from%20home).
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    53 mins