# [Optometrist Unleashed] The AI Evolution in Eye Care: From Scribe to Strategy

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Podcast: [Cleinman Connect Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cleinman-connect-podcast-6317562)
Published: 2026-02-11T06:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://cleinman.com/cleinman-connect-podcast/optometrist-unleashed-the-ai-evolution-in-eye-care-from-scribe-to-strategy
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## Resource

Dr. Eric Jennings is the Medical Director of Ophthalmology at ModMed, a healthcare technology company that builds specialty‑focused electronic health records and AI solutions to streamline clinical workflows. In this role, Dr. Jennings shapes ophthalmology content, informs product design, builds front‑end features, and helps steer ModMed’s AI efforts to better support clinicians and patients. He is also a board‑certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract surgery, refractive surgery (LASIK), and corneal and external disease at the Woolfson Eye Institute. In this episode… In the evolving world of healthcare, innovation is key. But how does the future of eye care look when technology like AI becomes more integrated into daily practices? As the demand for efficiency grows, will AI become a reliable partner or a replacement for the human touch? According to Dr. Eric Jennings, a leading ophthalmologist and advocate for AI-driven solutions, the future of healthcare is a delicate balance of technology and human interaction. He believes that AI, especially in the form of AI-powered scribe technology, can help doctors be more present with patients by handling mundane administrative tasks. This not only reduces burnout but also allows for more personalized care, making time for what truly matters — patient interaction. In this episode of the Cleinman Connect Podcast , Dr. Trevor Miranda is joined by Dr. Eric Jennings, Medical Director of Ophthalmology at ModMed, to discuss the evolving role of AI in the eye care industry. They dive into how AI is changing workflows, improving accuracy in diagnostics, and the long-term implications of its integration into practices. Dr. Jennings also shares insights into the AI-powered tools shaping the future of healthcare, from AI scribes…

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