Episode 75 - Wichita Chamber Business Accelerator - Dr. Greyson Barger

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Dr. Greyson Barger grew up in Sedgwick, KS, and graduated from Sedgwick High School. He received his Bachelors of Science from Bethel College and earned his Doctorate of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry located in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Barger has trained in a variety of clinical settings including Jamaica Plain VA in Boston, MA, Commonwealth Eye Surgery in Lexington, KY, and at several university-affiliated clinics in the Chicago, IL area. These varied experiences have given him a well rounded clinical background and excellent experience with the management of eye changes caused by diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, macular degeneration, and glaucoma.

Dr. Barger has also had extensive experience with pre and post-operative care of cataract and refractive surgery (LASIK) patients. Dr. Barger has also had extensive training in pediatrics and vision therapy. He recommends infants receive their first exam at six months of age.

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On this episode we discuss:

● Moving into a new building
● The path to becoming an optometrist
● Delegating and micro-managing
● Starting a business from the ground up
● Having a desire to create something new
● Doing everything yourself in the beginning
● How early should babies get their first eye exam?
● Eye strain and damage from screen time
● Cataracts appearing early for some
● The value in networking with others, even those outside your industry

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Wichita Chamber Business Accelerator is a weekly podcast devoted to supporting and learning from area business owners. Released every Wednesday, it's produced by Forge Podcast Co, managed by the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Evergy. 

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