Optometrists Mark Schaeffer, OD, FAAO, and Dr. Joseph Allen discuss how optometry should prioritize its expertise and maximize "chair time" to establish strong patient relationships
Mark Schaeffer, OD, FAAO, was born into eyecare and worked every job possible in the family practice before going to optometry school after earning an undergrad degree in marketing. As part of MyEyeDr, Dr. Schaeffer is the Clinical Excellence Captain, helping onboard new doctors in the group. He firmly believes that optometrists need to prioritize their expertise and invest in “chair time” with each patient to provide education and create value. Listen in as he and Dr. Allen discuss their approach to patient care, helping them understand the “why” behind their recommendations. Finally, they discuss how excited they are about the numerous innovations and new technologies in eyecare and how they are improving patient care.
This episode is sponsored by Bausch + Lomb Blink™ NutriTears®