# Vision Wellness vs Medical Exams: How to Handle Patient Pushback

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Podcast: [The Optometry Success Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-optometry-success-podcast-7697299)
Published: 2026-06-10T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

We break down a real listener question around one of the most common frustrations in practice today: navigating vision wellness versus medical exams and the pushback that comes with it. We talk through how to communicate clearly with patients, set expectations early, and position yourself as part of their team rather than the source of the problem, all while reinforcing why medical eye care must take priority. We also dive into the operational side of making this model work, including how to structure your schedule, increase patient flow, and adapt to lower reimbursement per visit without sacrificing profitability. If you are struggling with patient confusion, insurance friction, or trying to transition into a more medical model, this episode gives you a practical framework to move forward with confidence. Have a question for us to address in a future episode? Submit it here ! Resources: Learn more about Partners in Profit Download the Practice Owner's Financial Toolkit 20/20 Money Ultimate Financial Success Masterclass OD Mastermind Interest Form Check out Adam's new book: How to Buy an Optometry Practice Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/Fq1Ro Subscribe on Spotify: https://shorturl.at/jCtsk

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