Podcast Episodes

As we close out another year on The Focused View, we wanted to pause the usual format and do something truly special.   In this special holiday episode, we bring together one standout piece of advice from some of our past guests. You'll also hear their personal messages to the eye care community, reflections, encouragement, and what they hope we carry with us into the new year.   Think of this episode as a collective deep breath. A moment to reflect on the challenges we've fa

What if the biggest breakthroughs in patient outcomes aren't found in new lens technologies…but in how deeply you understand the ones you already use?   In this episode, we peel back the layers of lens design as Michael Nasser sits down with Dr Grant Hannaford, Doctor of Ophthalmic Science and co-founder of the  Academy of Advanced Ophthalmic Optics (AAOO) , to unpack the often misunderstood world of lens philosophy and the growing knowledge gap between lens engineers and pra

Every practice reaches that moment when growth feels …stuck, and you can sense there's more potential, but you're not quite sure where to find it. The good news? There is a way to go beyond the plateau. In continuation of Michael's conversation with Erich Mattei of Akrinos , they discuss how eye care professionals can modernise, expand, and grow in their practice, whether they're just starting or have been running an established business for decades. Erich breaks down what it