Dede meets with Melissa Barnett, OD, key opinion leader and scleral lens expert, to discuss scleral lens fitting and instrumentation, plus showcase a selection of Melissa’s colorful photography. Check out Melissa's photography here:  https://abboptical.com/sites/default/files/pdf/Melissa-Barnett-photography.pdf. Learn more at abboptical.com/practitioner-resources/dedetalks

Episode 3: Discussion with Melissa Barnett, OD

Dede converses with top notch educator, Stephanie Woo, OD. Listen along as Dr. Woo talks about specialty lens education for today and tomorrow.  Find out what hidden talent Stephanie has honed over the years and loves to share with others.
Learn more at https://abboptical.com/practitioner-resources/dedetalks

Episode 13: Discussion with Stephanie Woo, OD

Dede chats with Dr. Julie DeKinder, OD about educating students, technology and her special talents with making things grow. Learn more at abboptical.com/practitioner-resources/dedetalks

Episode 15: Dede Talks with Julie DeKinder, OD

Dede chats with Dr. Amanda Nanasy, OD about sports performance vision and the benefits of using Altius contact lenses to improve vision and performance. Learn more at https://abboptical.com/practitioner-resources/dedetalks

Episode 16: Dede chats with Dr. Amanda Nanasy, OD

Dede has a live conversation with Dr. Scott Keating at Vision Expo West.  They discuss multifocal lens success, ABBY’s use in the practice and business tips. Learn more at abboptical.com/practitioner-resources/dedetalks

Episode 17: Dede Talks With Dr. Scott Keating, OD

Dede talks today with Jenn Harthan OD, Professor at the Illinois College of Optometry. Tune in as she provides her valuable insight into specialty lenses, setting expectations, and choosing specialty designs. Also, learn about Jenn’s talent for design and constructing in many aspects of life and contact lenses. Learn more at abboptical.com/practitioner-resources/dedetalks

Episode 20: Dede talks with Jennifer Harthan, Professor at Illinois College of Optometry

Part 2 of a conversation with two of the leaders in the industry of Ortho K and Scleral lenses, Lynette Johns, OD and Jackson Lau, OD.  Please join us in the enlightening and fun conversation. Learn More at https://abboptical.com/practitioner-resources/dedetalks

Episode 24: Dede talks with Lynette Johns, OD and Jackson Lau, OD

Dede has a quick conversation with Dr. Marcus Noyes from the University of Iowa.  Marcus talks about some of his experiences in fitting and education.  We also learn some greats facts about him. Learn More at https://abboptical.com/practitioner-resources/dedetalks

Episode 25: Dede talks with Dr. Marcus Noyes OD, FAAO, FSLS

Dede has a conversation with the 2023 Optometry Student Challenge winners, delving into their experiences with the challenge and exploring what aspects of starting their career excite them the most. Learn more at https://abboptical.com/practitioner-resources/dedetalks

Episode 26: Dede talks with the 2023 Optometry Student Challenge Poster Winners

In this episode, Dede talks with  educator, Stephanie Woo on the most common tips used in specialty lens billing and coding.

Episode 27: Dede talks with Stephanie Woo, OD, FAAO, FSLS

In part 2 of this episode, Dede continues the conversation with educator Stephanie Woo, OD, FAAO, FSLS on the most common tips used in specialty lens billing and coding.

Episode 28: Part 2 of Dede talks with Stephanie Woo, OD, FAAO, FSLS

In this 2 part episode, Dede chats with Karen Havenstrite, the Cofounder of Tangible® Science and also Kem Grizzaffi, Director of Sales to discuss Hydra-PEG and how it came to be.

Episode 29:  Dede chats about Hydra-PEG by Tangible® Science

In part 2 of this episode, Dede continues the conversation with Karen Havenstrite, the Cofounder of Tangible® Science and also Kem Grizzaffi, Director of Sales to discuss Hydra-PEG.

Episode 30: Dede chats about Hydra-PEG by Tangible® Science, Part 2

Dede talks with Josh Martinez, Director of Business Development at ALTIUS to discuss the specialty practice benefits without the barriers.

Episode 31: Dede talks with Josh Martinez, Director of Business Development at ALTIUS

Dede talks with Rachel Ayars, ABOC, NCLEC, RDO to continue the discussion on specialty practice benefits without the barriers.

Episode 32: Dede talks with Rachel Ayars, Director of Medical and Strategic Accounts at ALTIUS

On this most recent episode of The Art of Specialty Lenses, Dede sits down to talk with the winners of the 10th Annual Optometry Student Challenge Poster Contest.

Episode 33: Dede Talks 10th Annual ABB Optometry Student Challenge

Fitting specialty lenses is as much an art as it is a science.

That’s why we’re thrilled about the launch of our new video series and podcast – Dede Talks: The Art of Specialty Lenses, hosted by Dede Reyes, FCLSA, Professional Education Consultant, Specialty Vision Products.

With a new episode every month, a specialty lens expert and a featured artist will join Dede to explore the many facets of specialty lenses and the art of contact fitting. The panel will also dive into the featured artist’s portfolio to showcase the many talents of ECPs across the country, including a variety of artistic mediums, such as painting, photography, food, sculptures, and more.

Dede Talks: The Art of Specialty Lenses

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