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The MOD Pod

Modern Optometry
Dry Eye
Presbyopia
Keratoconus
Myopia Control
Long-Term Pediatric Myopia Management
Myopia
Financial Literacy For Optometrists
Evo ICL
Macular Degeneration
Ocular Surface Disease
Metabolic Syndrome
Neuro-Optometry
Dry Eye Disease
Autoimmune Disease
Ocular Aesthetics
Ophthalmology
Scleral Lenses
LASIK
Brain Injury
Corneal Health Diagnostics

The MOD Pod is a podcast by the new medical trade publication Modern Optometry.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes129Founded7 years ago
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Podcast host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, talks with ODs who contributed to MOD’s recent cataract and refractive surgery issue. Ranjani Panda, OD, FAAO, discusses how to identify ideal candidates for refractive surgery. She notes that choosi... more

In the newest EMPOWER podcast episode, Dr. Jacob Lang sits down with Dr. Josh Davidson (Alcon, Bausch + Lomb, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals) and Dr. Mark Dunbar (Azura Ophthalmics, Bausch + Lomb, Harrow, Sun Pharmaceutical) to discuss how modern dry eye man... more

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Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, chats with Brooke Messer, OD, FAAO, of Vance Thompson Vision, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Bloomenstein picks Dr. Messer’s brain about what’s new in the ocular technology and treatment space that’s either being resea... more

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In the latest EMPOWER podcast episode, Dr. Jacob Lang leads a discussion with Dr. Dunbar and Dr. Garlich on how to integrate drops, lenses, and lifestyle considerations into a cohesive presbyopia strategy. From managing patient expectations to select... more

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Recent Guests

Brooke Messer
Optometrist at Vance Thompson Vision
Vance Thompson Vision
Episode: COLLAB CORNER: The Latest and Greatest in Ocular Treatments and Technologies
Jackie Garlich
Private practice optometrist with a dry eye specialty clinic
Private practice in Boston
Episode: EMPOWER - Presbyopia in Practice: Matching Patients to Drops, Lenses, and Lifestyle
Mark Dunbar
Retina/Comprehensive ophthalmology-focused optometrist
Basketball Moriah Institute, Miami, FL
Episode: EMPOWER - Presbyopia in Practice: Matching Patients to Drops, Lenses, and Lifestyle
Haley Perry
OD at Elite Eye Care, Arden, North Carolina
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Episode: The OD As a Salesperson + the Ocular Side of Oncology
Kianna Swanson
Ocular Disease resident at Associated Eye Care
Associated Eye Care
Episode: The OD As a Salesperson + the Ocular Side of Oncology
Gina Wesley
Optometrist at Complete Eye Care
Complete Eye Care
Episode: COLLAB CORNER: Maximizing Ocular Appearance and Aesthetics
Dr. Jacqui Garlich
Private practice optometrist with ocular surface disease specialty
Private practice in Boston
Episode: EMPOWER - Contact Lens Success in Modern Optometric Clinics
Dr. Melissa Barnett
Author and renowned optometrist, life coach
Northern California, Davis
Episode: EMPOWER - Contact Lens Success in Modern Optometric Clinics
Alison Mercer
Optometrist practicing at Tidewater Eye Centers and Virginia Eye Consultants
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Episode: Keep Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease On Your DED Radar

Hosts

Marc
Host of Collaborative Corner (the show) and a recurring clinic leader.
Dr. Jacob Lang
Host of The MOD Pod; expert in optometry/ophthalmology collaboration.
Cecelia Koetting
Host of The MOD Pod; emphasizes clinical practice and patient education.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • Everything I’ve been wanting.

    Who has time to read journals all day. Having the journal read to me is just what I have wanted for years. I can keep up to date with the quickly changing landscape of eye care. I love this journal. I can relate the articles to my own practice of Modern Optometry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pam Theriot, OD
    United States7 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Great for keeping up with evolving treatments and technologies.
Covers the latest eye care insights in an accessible way.
Provides practical takeaways for real-world clinics and patient care.
Shows strong guest expertise and actionable clinical context.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Contact Lenses: Myopia, Keratoconus, & Presbyopia
Q: Absolutely. For those who may not know you yet, can you share a little bit about yourself and your practice?
Chandler Mann describes opening a cold-start practice in San Antonio, his focus on myopia control, dry eye, and comprehensive care, and his goal of community involvement.
EMPOWER - Cornea Health Diagnostic Tools
Q: How do you communicate imaging findings to patients to gain buy-in for treatments?
By projecting the patient's maps during the visit, using normative sheets, and explaining how specific measurements relate to functional vision and potential treatments, which strengthens understanding and consent.
EMPOWER - Cornea Health Diagnostic Tools
Q: How has profilometry technology changed your lens fitting process?
It allows mapping of the entire scleral surface, enabling the fabrication of free-form or identically matched lenses with much less guesswork, which speeds up fittings and improves precision.
COLLAB CORNER: What’s Coming Down the Pipeline in Patient Care
Q: What's exciting about the interventional glaucoma approach and how is it changing the role of optometrists?
The guest describes interventional glaucoma as a proactive, procedure-oriented approach that can reduce drop burden and leverage devices or collaborations to manage pressures, with scope expansion and training making it more accessible to optometrists.
COLLAB CORNER: What’s Coming Down the Pipeline in Patient Care
Q: What do you see as the key opportunities for presbyopia drops in patients who have had cataract surgery with monofocal IOLs?
Mitch explains that many patients with monofocal lenses still want better near vision and that presbyopia drops can provide a near-vision boost in appropriate cases, especially for enhanced monofocal or EDOF-like outcomes, while glasses remain a standard option for ongoing near tasks.

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What is The MOD Pod about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program features clinically rigorous discussions focused on eye care, optometry, and ophthalmology, with guests ranging from private practice clinicians to university researchers and industry consultants. Episodes routinely explore treatment advances (presbyopia drops, premium IOLs, interventional glaucoma, ocular surface disease), diagnostic innovations, practice management, and patient education. A notable thread is the collaboration between optometry and ophthalmology, plus an emphasis on real-world applicability, payer considerations, and expanding the scope of optometric services. The show often highlights practical workflows, technology adoption, and the patient experience, making it useful for clinicians, practice leaders, and v... more

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1. Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast Network
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3. EyeCode Media
4. 20/20 MONEY: The Business of Optometry
5. Optometry: The Ultimate O.D.

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Recent guests on The MOD Pod include:

1. Brooke Messer
2. Jackie Garlich
3. Mark Dunbar
4. Haley Perry
5. Kianna Swanson
6. Gina Wesley
7. Dr. Jacqui Garlich
8. Dr. Melissa Barnett

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