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!
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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!
In this episode, Dr. Allen sits down with Dr. Sweta Das, Clinical Assistant Professor at SUNY College of Optometry, to talk about what it truly means to be a lifelong learner in the world of eye care and beyond. From her early days studying ophthalmic technology in Ottawa to her current role teaching and practicing in New York, Dr. Das shares how curiosity, humility, and routine shape both her personal growth and her clinical approach.
Together, they dive into the pressure that healthcare professionals often face to “know everything,” and how embracing the unknown, with the support of research, referrals, and community, can lead to better care and deeper connection. Dr. Das offers a powerful perspective on the spiritual side of learning and the value of acknowledging what you don’t know.
With reflections on the phrase “know thyself” and the belief that all things are working toward something good, this conversation is a reminder that expertise isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about continuing to seek them with intention and heart.
Eye Give a Damn!
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!
