Your Vision Is Priceless - Discover How To Protect & Preserve It.
MAY 1 - 8, 2025
DAY 1
Eye Health Basics
DAY 1 MASTERCLASS (FREE OPEN ACCESS)
What 95% of People Don’t Know
About Their Vision
Taught by Summit Host and Ophthalmologist, Rani Banik, MD
Eye on Refractive Error: Myopia, Hyperopia & Astigmatism
Damaris Raymondi, OD
Optometrist
Eye On Dry Eye:
Prevention & Treatment
Jennifer Tsai, OD
Optometrist
Eye on Inflammation: Blepharitis, Pink Eye & Allergies
Michael Chua, MD
Ophthalmologist
Eyes on The Sun:
Risks and Benefits
of UV Exposure
Ravi Goel, MD
Ophthalmologist
DAY 1 MASTERCLASS:
What 95% of People Don’t Know About Their Vision
Rani Banik, MD
Summit Host and Ophthalmologist
Eye on Refractive Error: Myopia, Hyperopia & Astigmatism
Damaris Raymondi, OD
Optometrist
Dr. Raymondi is the New York State Young Optometrist of the Year 2023. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and is a graduate of the SUNY College of Optometry. Dr. Raymondi divides her time between NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan and her practice, Sur Eye Care. Her areas of focus are pediatrics and ocular disease. She is also active on social media under the handle @newyorkeyedoc.
Eye On Dry Eye:
Prevention & Treatment
Jennifer Tsai, OD
Optometrist
Dr. Jennifer Tsai is a board-certified optometrist, medical advisor, clinical researcher, public speaker, and content creator. She is the founder of LINE OF SIGHT, a concierge eyecare practice in New York City that offers a holistic and integrative approach to eye care, with a focus on dry eye treatments, contact lenses, and ocular aesthetics. A recognized leader in her field, Dr. Tsai frequently consults on product launches for major healthcare companies, including Bausch + Lomb, InMode, Alcon, and Biotissue. Her expertise is regularly sought after on platforms such as Good Morning America and in publications like Vogue, and she is a prominent speaker at national conferences. She shares eyecare and wellness content on her social platform @drjenandjuice with over 500,000 combined followers on Instagram and Tiktok.
Eye on Inflammation: Blepharitis, Pink Eye & Allergies
Michael Chua, MD
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Michael Chua is a board-certified ophthalmologist practicing in Los Angeles, California. He attended medical school at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. After medical school, he completed his ophthalmology residency at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary where he was elected Chief Resident.
Dr. Chua enjoys teaching others about vision and eye health. He has a Youtube channel with over 15,000,00 views and 150,000 subscribers.
Eyes on The Sun: Risks and Benefits of UV Exposure
Ravi Goel, MD
Ophthalmologist
Ravi D. Goel, MD is a comprehensive ophthalmologist and refractive cataract surgeon with Regional Eye Associates in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. He earned a B.A. from Yale University, M.D. from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and completed his ophthalmology residency at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center. He serves as an Instructor at the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia. Dr. Goel is the Senior Secretary for Ophthalmic Practice and member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology Board of Trustees. He is also Chair of the AMA Ophthalmology Section Council. Committed to community service, he offers scholarships to support students in their educational pursuits.
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Platinum Sponsor:
Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better to live better all over the world—that’s why we started and what we still strive for today. Through unwavering focus rooted in innovation, quality and craftsmanship, we continue to pursue our lifelong vision of protecting and enhancing the gift of sight through every phase of life.
Bausch + Lomb Product:
Xiidra
What is Xiidra? Xiidra (lifitegrast ophthalmic solution) 5% is a prescription eye drop used to treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease.
Important Safety Information for Xiidra
Important Safety Information Do not use Xiidra if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Seek medical care immediately if you get any symptoms of an allergic reaction. The most common side effects of Xiidra include eye irritation, discomfort or blurred vision when the drops are applied to the eyes, and an unusual taste sensation. To help avoid eye injury or contamination of the solution, do not touch the container tip to your eye or any surface. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using Xiidra and wait for at least 15 minutes before placing them back in your eyes. It is not known if Xiidra is safe and effective in children under 17 years of age. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088. For additional safety information, click here for Full Prescribing Information and Patient Information here and discuss with your doctor.
Bausch + Lomb Product:
MIEBO®
MIEBO® (perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution) is used to treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. It is the first and only prescription eye drop that directly targets tear evaporation.
Important Safety Information for MIEBO
INDICATION MIEBO (perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution) is used to treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • Patients should remove contact lenses before using MIEBO and wait for at least 30 minutes before reinserting. • It is important for patients to use MIEBO exactly as prescribed. • It is not known if MIEBO is safe and effective in children under the age of 18. • The most common eye side effect seen in studies was blurred vision (1% to 3 % of patients reported blurred vision and eye redness).
Click here for full Prescribing Information for MIEBO. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
DAY 2
Age-Related Eye Conditions
DAY 2 MASTERCLASS (VISIONARY VIP ACCESS ONLY)
Eye Conditions That Could Be Damaging Your Eyes Right Now
Taught by Summit Host and Ophthalmologist, Rani Banik, MD
Eye on Presbyopia: Solutions for Blurry Vision at Near & Eye Strain
Jennifer Lyerly, OD
Optometrist
Eye on Cataract: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment Options
Kenneth Rosenthal, MD
Ophthalmologist
Eye on Macular Degeneration - Prevention & Treatment Options
Avnish Deobhakta, MD
Ophthalmologist
Eye on Glaucoma:
5 Things You Need To Know
Constance Okeke, MD
Ophthalmologist
Eye On Age-Related Cosmetic Changes
Amiya Prasad, MD
Ophthalmologist
Eye on Presbyopia:
Solutions for Blurry Vision at Near & Eye Strain
Jennifer Lyerly, OD
Optometrist
Dr. Jennifer Lyerly is an optometrist practicing in Raleigh, NC, with a focus on scleral and specialty contact lenses and myopia management. A 2011 graduate of Southern College of Optometry, she founded Eyedolatry Blog in 2011 with a focus on patient communication and practice guides for new ODs. This website averages over 50,000 page views per month and has had over 9 million page views since 2011. In 2016 she partnered with Dr. Darryl Glover to co-found Defocus Media, optometry’s leading livestream and podcast network with over 250,000 downloads. She has written articles for Review of Optometry, Invision Magazine, Review of Optometric Business, Women in Optometry, Optometry Times, Contact Lens Spectrum, and been a contributor for Forbes Health and O: The Oprah Magazine. She was recognized as the Southern College of Optometry's Young Alumni of the Year in 2017 and honored by Eyecare Business Magazine as one of their “10 Game Changers of Eyecare” in 2018. She was recognized as a Myopia Change Agent in 2024 by CooperVision and the American Optometric Association. Currently, she serves on the Board of Trustees for the Southern College of Optometry, the Forbes Health Advisory Board, and as the Administrative Affairs Trustee for the North Carolina Optometric Society.
Eye on Cataract: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment Options
Kenneth Rosenthal, MD
Ophthalmologist
Kenneth J. Rosenthal, M.D., F.A.C.S., Surgeon Director, has been in private practice in New York City and Great Neck, Long Island, NY since 1980 and is the Surgeon Director of Rosenthal Eye Surgery and Fifth Avenue EyeCare and Facial Plastic Surgery. He is also the Medical Director of Eye Diagnosis of Greater New York, the largest and most comprehensive free-standing diagnostic center in the tri-state area.
This is a “high tech, high touch” practice: Dr. Rosenthal’s approach to patient care is unique in that it blends a personalized, warm, and caring patient relationship with the most state-of-the-art technology. This approach balances an unmatched level of skill with individualized attention to detail. Dr. Rosenthal has participated in numerous clinical trials of new surgical and diagnostic devices and new medications, and is able to offer an unparalleled level of expertise in treatment of even the most challenging of surgical cases.
Eye on Macular Degeneration:
Prevention & Treatment Options
Avnish Deobhakta, MD
Ophthalmologist
Avnish Deobhakta, MD, completed his studies at Stanford University and Cornell University. He then trained at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami and finished a surgical retina fellowship at Columbia University. Some of his research interests include experimental treatment modalities for Age Related Macular Degeneration, new techniques for surgical retinal diseases, and unique imaging methods for retinal disease. He is a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists and The American Academy of Ophthalmology, and is the founder of Avant Sciences, Inc, a company focused on novel therapies for retinal disease.
Dr. Deobhakta's research and expertise have been featured in a variety of publications, including CNN, NPR, the Wall Street Journal, and NBC, as well as the LA Times, the Washington Post, WebMD, and USA Today, among others.
Eye on Glaucoma: 5 Things You Need To Know
Constance Okeke, MD
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Constance Okeke is a US board-certified ophthalmologist who is committed to educating about how to fight glaucoma blindness.
She received her undergraduate and medical degree from Yale University, trained in ophthalmology at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute, and completed her glaucoma fellowship at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. She has practiced ophthalmology with a specialty in glaucoma and cataract surgery for more 20 years. She is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Eastern Virginia Medical School and lead glaucoma specialist at Virginia Eye Consultants.
As part of her effort to educate patients, she wrote The Glaucoma Guidebook, a best selling, multi-award winning Johns Hopkins Health Book.
She also produces educational YouTube channels, iGlaucoma and iGlaucoma Patient. Her accolades include The Ophthalmologist’s Power List Top 100 (2021, 2022) and multiple Castle Connolly Top Doctor awards. Dr. Okeke lives in Hampton Roads, Virginia, with her husband and three children.
Eye On Age-Related Cosmetic Changes
Amiya Prasad, MD
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Amiya Prasad is an Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon and Diplomate of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery with offices in Midtown Manhattan, Garden City, Long Island and Vienna, Virginia. He has over 30 years of experience in performing cosmetic eyelid and facial procedures including lasers, injectables and advanced surgery. He is currently Vice President of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. He speaks and lectures all over the world and is committed to professional education. His commitment to education of the general public is exemplified by his YouTube Channel where he answers viewer questions and has over 100,000 subscribers. He also provides educational information through social media platforms such as Instagram @amiyaprasadmd.
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DAY 3
Eye Health for Children & Young Adults
DAY 3 MASTERCLASS (VISIONARY VIP ACCESS ONLY)
Why No One is Safe From Eye Problems (Even Children and Healthy Individuals)
Taught by Summit Host and Ophthalmologist, Rani Banik, MD
Eye on Kids: The Top 3 Vision Issues in Infants and Children
Rupa Wong, MD
Ophthalmologist
Eye on Contact Lenses: Comfort and Safety
Christopher Lievens, OD
Optometrist
Eye on Double Vision: Convergence and Divergence Insufficiency
Brian Campolatarro, MD
Ophthalmologist
Eye on Screens:
Blue Light & Digital Eye Strain
Bryce Appelbaum, OD
Optometrist
Refractive Surgery: LASIK, PRK, SMILE, ICL, and Refractive Cataract Surgery
Sonny Goel, MD
Ophthalmologist
DAY 4
Your Eye is A Window to Your Health
DAY 4 MASTERCLASS (VISIONARY VIP ACCESS ONLY)
The Hidden Clues Your Eye Exam Reveals About Your Health
Taught by Summit Host and Ophthalmologist, Rani Banik, MD
Eye on Diabetes: 5 Ways Your Vision May Be Affected
Sri Krishna Mukkamala, M.D.
Ophthalmologist
The Eye-Brain Connection
- Optic Nerve Issues
Andrew G. Lee, MD
Ophthalmologist
Eye on Autoimmune Diseases: Inflammation & Uveitis
Deep Parikh, MD
Ophthalmologist
Eye On Migraine -
5 Visual Symptoms
Kathleen Digre, MD
Neurologist
DAY 5
Nutrition and Lifestyle For Your Eyes
DAY 5 MASTERCLASS (VISIONARY VIP ACCESS ONLY)
How You Can Take Control of Your Eye Health Today
Taught by Summit Host and Ophthalmologist, Rani Banik, MD
Eye on Nutrition-
How to Go Beyond Carrots
Rani Banik, MD
Ophthalmologist
Eye on Macular Carotenoids:
3 Essential Nutrients for 20/20 Vision
Deshanie Rai, PhD
Vision Researcher
Eye on Lifestyle Choices: Sleep, Exercise, & Stress
Kerry Gelb, OD
Optometrist
Eye on Hydration - 3 Strategies To Optimize Your Vision & Overall Health.
Dana Cohen, MD
Functional Medicine Practitioner
Eye on Ergonomics: Optimizing Your Workstation, & Posture for Your Vision
Margie Bissinger, PT
Physical Therapist
DAY 6
Vision Loss: Eye Emergencies, Advocacy, and Hope
DAY 6 MASTERCLASS (VISIONARY VIP ACCESS ONLY)
5 Red Flags That Could Signal Serious Eye Issues
Taught by Summit Host and Ophthalmologist, Rani Banik, MD
Eye Floaters, Flashes, and Retinal Detachment
Ashish Markan, MD, MCh
Ophthalmologist
Eye on Injuries: First Aid Tips, Sports Injuries, and Eye Trauma
Ronald Gentile, MD
Ophthalmologist
Eye on Retinal Strokes: New Treatment Options
Gareth Lema, MD, PhD
Ophthalmologist
Eye on the Cornea: Emergencies and Degenerations
Amita Vadada, MD
Ophthalmologist
Living with Blindness - Strategies, Tools, and Beyond
Prasanna Ranganathan
Accessibility Advocate
DAY 7
Integrative and Natural Approaches To Eye Care
DAY 7 MASTERCLASS (VISIONARY VIP ACCESS ONLY)
Holistic Vision Care:
What Traditional Eye Care Has Overlooked
Taught by Summit Host and Ophthalmologist, Rani Banik, MD
Eye on Healthy Aging through Herbs, Homeopathy, & Lifestyle
Elise Brisco, OD
Optometrist
The Eye- Gut Connection:
Optimizing the Gut Microbiome
Radka Toms, MD
Ophthalmologist
Eye on Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture
Marc Grossman, OD
Optometrist
A Natural Approach to Blood Sugar Control
Beverly Yates, ND
Naturopathic Doctor
A Functional Medicine Approach to Vision Health
Scott Forman, MD
Ophthalmologist
BONUS DAY 8
Beyond Vision: Community Health, Beauty, and Mindset
DAY 8 MASTERCLASS (VISIONARY VIP ACCESS ONLY)
Eye Exercises
Taught by Summit Host and Ophthalmologist, Rani Banik, MD
The Power of Community Health in Reversing Chronic Disease
Naa-Solo Tettey MPH, MBA, MCHES
Professor of Public Health
Eye on Botox, Fillers, and Surgery
Flora Levin, MD
Ophthalmologist
Eye on Beauty: Eye Makeup Safety
Diane Hilal Campo, MD
Ophthalmologist
Mind-Eye Connection: How Stress Affects Vision
Claudia Muehlenweg
Vision Coach
What steps should you take that to take control of your vision?
What’s most remarkable about Dr. Banik’s work is her holistic understanding of how nutrition, lifestyle, and vision care intersect. She doesn’t just treat eye disease—she empowers patients to take control of their vision with preventive strategies and evidence-based practices that promote overall health.
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MISSION & VISION
Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better to live better all over the world—that’s why we started and what we still strive for today. Through unwavering focus rooted in innovation, quality and craftsmanship, we continue to pursue our lifelong vision of protecting and enhancing the gift of sight through every phase of life.
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Defocus Media Podcast Network is the ultimate destination for eye care professionals seeking to expand their knowledge and stay updated on the latest in optometry. As the leading optometry podcast, we bring together thought leaders, innovators, and experts from around the globe to discuss the challenges and advancements in eye care. Our diverse lineup of shows caters to all facets of the industry, making us the best eye care podcast network for those who want to be at the forefront of their field.
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