The economics of bad sight and the rift between optometry and opthalmology with Dr. Paul Harris

"We're not saying if you know how to use the -6 lens and the deck of cards, you shouldn't. What we're saying is, if you want to increase your power at helping people, more people. You need better tools."

Welcome to the Vivid Vision Spotlights podcast! On this episode were joined by Dr. Paul Harris as he returns to the show for part 3 of our 4 part mini series. Dr. Harris is a professor at the Southern College of Optometry and the president of the Optometric Extension Program (OEP).

Show Notes

1:07

Dealing with slander against the profession of vision therapy.

3:00

What motivates one medical profession to attack another medical profession? Where does the bad blood from opthalmology towards optometry come from?

10:20

The economic consequences of bad vision in a society?

14:40

Percentage of the American prison population that was not properly diagnosed for vision ailments in elementary school?

Thanks to Dr. Harris for coming on the show!

Connect with Dr. Harris

http://www.paulharrisod.com/
http://bit.ly/29kyLMe

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