The MOD Pod
The MOD Pod

08.17.21

Burnout • Neuropathic Pain • The Optometric Journey • Damon Dierker

Richard Mangan, OD, FAAO, begins the episode by addressing physician burnout and its implications (0:50), after which Scott Hauswirth, OD, FAAO, offers tips for identifying and managing neuropathic pain in patients with dry eye (10:32). Moving things to a lighter note, Justin Bazan, OD, shares his story on how he made his way from student to employee and then on to OD owner (31:50). Last, but not least, hear what inspired Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, to pursue a career in optometry and what makes up a typical day for him (41:06).

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