Dr. Joseph Allen (@DoctorEyeHealth) interviews Brooke Messer, OD, FAAO, FSCS Not only is Dr. Brooke Messer an expert in the management of cataract, glaucoma, cornea and refractive surgery patients, she is most well known for her success and expertise in specialty contact lenses. She discusses how her education and mentors shaped her approach to patient care, allowing her to build a thriving private practice. This also led her to want to give back by mentoring other students and educating optometrists. Her true passion lies in scleral lenses, including her unique role in developing and testing the Zen lens. Dr. Messer shares her thoughts on how to get into specialty contact lenses and not being shy about using the manufacturer training and consultations and industry education available to optometrists. Eye Give a Damn! Hosted by Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Diplo ABO Dr. Joseph Allen may be most well known as @DoctorEyeHealth on YouTube where he shares tips and education about eyes and vision for the general public. Now, with his Eye Give a Damn! Podcast series, Dr. Allen goes in depth with his colleagues to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing optometry. From finances, private equity and insurance headaches to specialty lenses and the frontlines of scope expansion, hear from leading optometrists and industry friends. They sit down with Dr. Allen to share their personal journeys in eye care, expertise and passions. Discover why so many of us give a damn about the future of optometry and the variety of ways we can drive our industry forward!