# Four Eyes A podcast series hosted by four optometrists delivering knowledge and insight into the optometry world across Canada and the U.S. Subscribe and join us every week while we share info, tips and interviews with all bad-ass optometrists across the continent. Page: Feed: --- ## 97. End-of-Year Reflections From the Optometry Trenches _2025-12-23_ As 2025 comes to a close, Deepon and Amrit are hitting pause to reflect on the year that was, including the lessons learned and the advice they wish they’d heard earlier in their careers.In this wrap-up episode, they each share their top three takeaways from 2025, touching on clinical growth, practice ownership realities, and what it really takes to build a sustainable, fulfilling career in… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BMCL7264194651.mp3?updated=1766507866) ## 96. BV in Primary Care: The Tests That Actually Matter _2025-11-24_ In this episode, Deepon and Amrit break down the pediatric binocular vision skills every new grad needs to confidently crush a primary care eye exam. We cut through the noise and highlight the handful of BV tests that matter most when you’re tight on time but want meaningful clinical data. You’ll learn: The essential BV tests every primary care OD should prioritize in a pediatric exam When BV… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BMCL3364696793.mp3?updated=1764009645) ## 95. Uveitis Curveballs: Lessons from the Exam Room _2025-10-24_ In this case reflection episode, Deepon walks us through uveitis cases that didn’t exactly go as planned, because let’s be honest, not every case fits neatly into the textbook.We share what went right, what went sideways, and how we navigated the unexpected twists that come with managing inflammatory eye disease in the real world.From differentiating anterior vs intermediate vs posterior uveitis,… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BMCL5667972043.mp3?updated=1761315010) ## 94. Case Reflection: Rethinking High Astigmatism in Pediatrics _2025-08-27_ High astigmatism in pediatrics is one of the most common challenges optometrists face in the exam room. In this Case Reflection episode, Amrit walks through a case where she approached a young patient’s high astigmatism in a way that went beyond the standard playbook.Instead of reaching straight for a full cycloplegic refraction and prescribing the high numbers, we undercorrected strategically and… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BMCL5191812663.mp3?updated=1756299577) ## 93. Thriving, Not Just Surviving: A Mental Health Check-In for New Grads ft. Dr. Meenal Agarwal _2025-07-21_ In this refreshingly honest episode, we chat with Dr. Meenal Agarwal, an Optometrist and private practice owner, about the mental health challenges that often come with life after optometry school.Geared toward students and new grads, this conversation covers: What burnout really feels like and when to hit reset How to build a sustainable work/life balance by aligning yourself Setting boundaries… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BMCL4915703664.mp3?updated=1753119438) ## 92. How Aesthetics Fits into Dry Eye: A New Path for ODs ft. Dr. Carly Rose _2025-06-23_ Curious about how optometrists are expanding into the world of aesthetics? In this episode, Dr. Carly Rose shares how she built Clear Eyes + Aesthetics—a dry eye specialty clinic—and what that journey looked like from the ground up. Dr. Rose shares how she chose which aesthetic services to offer (and which to avoid), how she screens for ocular aesthetic concerns during a routine eye exam, and what… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BMCL9636608367.mp3?updated=1750701770) ## 91. Functional Medicine in Optometry with Dr. Christina Gratkowski _2025-06-02_ In this episode, we speak with Dr. Christina Gratkowski, an optometrist who blends functional medicine with eye care to uncover the root causes of chronic eye conditions. With functional medicine gaining momentum—especially among younger generations seeking answers beyond traditional treatments—Dr. Gratkowski shares why this whole-body approach is transforming the healthcare conversation.We dive… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BMCL7339386934.mp3?updated=1748875539) ## 90. Focus Shift: From IOLs to LALs ft. Dr. Marcella Labelle _2025-04-17_ In this episode of Four Eyes, we sit down with Dr. Marcella LaBelle, an optometrist in Alberta with over 20 years of experience in refractive surgical care, to dive into the world of intraocular and light-adjustable lenses. From identifying ideal candidates (even those without cataracts) to demystifying premium IOLs and new technologies on the horizon, Dr. LaBelle shares expert insights every… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BMCL9593679214.mp3?updated=1744914715) ## 89. Five Years Deep: Optometry Happy Hour Edition _2025-03-26_ In honor of the podcast’s fifth year anniversary, Deepon and Amrit host another popular Happy Hour episode and play an Optometry version of “Have You Ever”. So grab your drink, sit back, and listen as our two hosts go down memory lane of their most wild patient experiences! [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BMCL1807863886.mp3?updated=1743022913) ## [Watch Chovy Code Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/X0xkGPQlwf9c) _2025-03-26 · **Sponsored**_ Join live coding streams with real-time collaborative screen sharing, open source and free. ## 88. Decoding Headaches: When Vision is the Culprit _2025-03-04_ Headaches are one of the most common patient complaints—but how do you know if they’re vision-related? In this episode, Dr. Kar and Dr. Bilkhu break down different types of headaches, key signs that point to a visual cause, and when to refer for urgent medical attention. We also dive into treatment strategies, from prescribing plus lenses and NeuroLens to specialty tints like Avulux and FL-41, and… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BMCL5682022404.mp3?updated=1741103138)