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#153: Innovation in the Eye Care Space Dr. Janelle Davison
Apr 23 2024
#153: Innovation in the Eye Care Space Dr. Janelle Davison
About Dr. Janelle DavisonDr. Janelle Davison, an award-winning optometrist, graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University in 2006. With 18 years of experience in private practice, Dr. Davison is highly respected in the optometric industry. She has received numerous accolades, including being named "The Most Influential Women in Optical for Innovation" by Vision Monday in 2022.As the Founder and owner of Brilliant Eyes, a full-scope primary care vision center in Smyrna, Georgia, Dr. Davison leads a team committed to providing exceptional eye care. She is also the founder of the Visionary Dry Eye Institute of Georgia, a revolutionary referral and co-management center dedicated to advanced dry eye disease services, set to open in spring 2024. Additionally, she co-founded Paradeyem Software, a web-based retail optical solution, where she serves as the Chief Visionary Officer. Paradeyem Software was recognized as a winner of the inaugural 2022 Eyes on Eyecare Innovation Award, securing a grant and grand prize.  Dr. Davison is dedicated to empowering young women of color interested in optometry as a co-founder of S.C.O.R.E., Inc., a non-profit organization.Dr. Davison actively contributes to the optometric community and holds important positions within professional organizations. She serves as an executive board member for the IDOC Alliance group, which consists of over 3000 independent ODs. Additionally, she is a proud member of esteemed associations such as the American Optometric Association, National Optometric Association, and Georgia Optometric Association. Dr. Davison's expertise also extends to her role as a speaker and consultant for Alcon, Tarsus, RVL, and Viatris Pharmaceuticals. Furthermore, she has showcased her knowledge and experience through published articles in various publications including Review Optometric Business, Optometry Times, Optometric Management, Independent Strong, and Modern Optometry.Dr. Davison is an active member of her community serving as an advisory board member for the Cobb County Schools Health and Work-based learning program. For over a decade her vision center has served as an internship location for junior and senior high school students interested in health sciences. Lastly, she is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.Beyond her professional achievements, Dr. Davison treasures valuable moments spent with her husband of 18 years and two teenage children.
#152: The DL on MGD and IITs With Melissa Bollinger
Apr 9 2024
#152: The DL on MGD and IITs With Melissa Bollinger
About Dr. Bollinger Dr. Bollinger is a board-certified optometrist and a Fellow of the American Academy ofOptometry which demonstrates her commitment to excellence and lifelong learning inher profession. She has participated in advisory board meetings & also as a KeyOpinion Leader for companies such as Alcon, Ocular Therapeutix, Novartis, ScienceBased Health, Viatris, and TearScience. She enjoys educating which allows herto share her passion and expertise on dry eye and ocular surgery with other eye careprofessionals and the public. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biology at MiamiUniversity in Ohio and her Doctor of Optometry degree at Ohio State University. Sheserved as an adjunct clinical professor at Ohio State University from 2006-2012. Shehas participated as a clinical investigator in several FDA pharmaceutical and surgicalstudies for dry eye disease, presbyopia, topical steroids, intraocular lenses, andDemodex blepharitis. Her primary career goal is to help patients achieve optimal visionand eye health through personalized and evidence-based care.As an optometrist with 30+ years of experience, she strives to provide exceptional eyecare to patients with various ocular conditions and needs. She has extensiveexperience in perioperative surgical eye care, managing thousands of cases ofrefractive, cataract, and cornea surgeries throughout her career. Dr. Bollinger is alsoskilled in medical eye care, treating patients with glaucoma, diabetes, maculardegeneration, and dry eyes. Helping patients with ocular surface disease, including dryeye, meibomian gland disease, & blepharitis is her primary passion. She currently sees patients at Jacksoneye in Lake Villa, Illinois.
#146 The OI Show: Virtual Staff in your Optometry Practice on The OI Show With Cory Pinegar
Jan 23 2024
#146 The OI Show: Virtual Staff in your Optometry Practice on The OI Show With Cory Pinegar
Thanks to TEEM for their support of this episode. If you're considering or have ever considered getting a virtual team member for your practice check out hiredteem.com, mention The OI Show when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem member.https://hireteem.com/oi-show/ About Cory PinegarCory Pinegar is Chief Executive Officer of Utah-based CallForce, a groundbreaking dental service startup helping dental practices increase patient engagement and revenue. In 2016, at the age of  22, Cory struck gold and purchased the company—then named Recall Solutions—from software giant Weave for just one dollar. Since then, the visionary entrepreneur has grown CallForce from 35 clients to nearly 3,000 and with a workforce of close to 200 employees. CallForce has been named one of the fastest-growing companies by Inc. 500 and has been recognized repeatedly by the Salt Lake Tribune as one of the Best Places to Work. In 2021, Cory founded the remote staffing company Teem, which helps simplify hiring international talent. Teem allows businesses to circumvent domestic staffing issues and find qualified talent without worrying about complicated research to understand legalities, fair compensation, and the like. Cory sits on the boards of software-driven dental insurance verification company Verrific as well as The Parkinson's Foundation, devoted to finding a cure for the disease his father was diagnosed with in 2014.Cory studied economics and business at Brigham Young University and spends his leisure time skiing, playing golf, and enjoying the mountain lifestyle.