Bonus: Advancing Your Independent Optical Practice in 2025: CPD Resources & Myopia Control Education

The Focused View: Empowering Eye Care Professionals

Are you ready to advance your career in 2025? The optical industry is evolving rapidly, and staying ahead requires more than just keeping up—it demands proactive learning and strategic growth. In this special holiday episode, we revisit insightful discussions on professional development and myopia management, providing you with tools to advance your practice in 2025.

Whether you're an optometrist, optical dispenser, or independent practitioner, this episode is packed with actionable insights and educational resources to help you build a stronger team, deliver better patient care, and stay at the cutting edge of the optical industry.

Key Topics with Timestamps:

1:36 - The significance of CPD in professional growth and team culture with April Petrusma

5:16 - CPDs impact on patient care and overall quality of service

7:36 - Real-life examples of CPD influence

9:41 - The transformative power of online CPD platforms with Todd Tai

11:39 - Expanding CPD content in overseas markets

13:40 - mivision's philosophy to CPD points and its delivery

15:58 - The future influence of mivision's CPD platform on the optical industry

17:25 - Understanding and owning the myopia management space with Andrew McKinnon

20:25 - Build expertise with myopia education suite

22:38 - Navigating challenges and creating opportunities in myopia control

Mentioned Resources:

Optometry Australia: New 2025 conference calendar with more choice, diversity and flexibility

mivision: mieducation (CPD modules)

2025 ODA International Conference’ in SYDNEY

Episode Suggestions:

EP3: Creating Better Service with Better Patients: Myopia Control and Scope Expansion of Optometric Practice with Andrew McKinnon (Part 2)

EP7: Adapting to Change: Empowering Optical Dispensers Through Continuing Professional Development (CPD) with April Petrusma

EP10: Exploring the Evolution and Future of Optometric Media with mivision's Todd Tai
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