Name: Episode 33: Dede Talks 10th Annual ABB Optometry Student Challenge by Dede Talks: The Art of Specialty Lenses
Duration: 10 min 27 s
Description: 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.

Dede chats with Andy Fischer OD, about breaking into the specialty lens business and how to grow your practice as a newer practitioner.  Andy also shares some great ideas for creativity in a very special medium. Check out Andy's recipes: https://abboptical.com/sites/default/files/pdf/Andy_Fischer_Recipes.pdf. Learn more at abboptical.com/practitioner-resources/dedetalks

Episode 5: Discussion with Andrew Fischer, OD

Dede has a conversation with John Gelles, OD about what’s new with scleral lenses and some recent innovations.  They chat about how art and design impact the specialty lens industry. Take a look at John's sketches: https://abboptical.com/sites/default/files/pdf/John_Gelles-Sketches.pdf. Learn more at abboptical.com/practitioner-resources/dedetalks

Episode 6: Discussion with John Gelles, OD

Dede has a great conversation with Ed Bennett, OD regarding the future of the specialty lens industry. What is new and how education for specialty has changed over the years.  Take a look at some of Ed’s technical writing and find out things you may not know about this great educator. https://abboptical.com/sites/default/files/pdf/Ed-Bennett-Technical-Writing.pdf. Learn more at abboptical.com/practitioner-resources/dedetalks

Episode 7: Discussion with Ed Bennett, OD

Dede has some fun with Tom Quinn, OD chatting about multifocal and presbyopic fitting. Find out what's new and get some great tips to create a successful presbyopic practice. Also, discover some fun facts about Tom you may not know.

Episode 8: Discussion with Tom Quinn, OD

Dede chats with Dr. Louise Sclafani about hybrid and specialty lenses, education and Women in Optometry.  Find out some interesting facts and discover how Louise relaxes. Learn more at abboptical.com/practitioner-resources/dedetalks

Episode 10: Discussion with Louise Sclafani, OD

Dede does something different on this episode.  She interviews the  three talented student winners from the Optometry Student Challenge Poster Contest- sponsored by ABB Optical Group and Cooper Vision Specialty Eyecare. Learn more at abboptical.com/practitioner-resources/dedetalks

Episode 9: Discussion with the 2021 Optometry Student Challenge Poster Contest Winners

Dede engages with Maria Walker, OD to discuss contact lens education and custom lenses. Learn more at abboptical.com/practitioner-resources/dedetalks

Episode 14: Dede Talks with Maria Walker, OD

Dede has a 2 part 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 23: Dede talks with Lynette Johns, OD and Jackson Lau, OD

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 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

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.

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

Dede Talks: The Art of Specialty Lenses

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