Wavelengths

About Wavelengths

Wavelengths is a podcast created to amplify the voices of industry leaders and innovators in eyecare. Sponsored by Heru, the leader in modern vision diagnosis. Progress in eye care begins with a commitment to clinical excellence and bringing visionary ideas to market. That’s why Heru is proud to sponsor Wavelengths—a platform for the conversations, insights, and elevating those innovators who are shaping the future of eye care.

Publisher

Wavelengths By Heru

Category

technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Apr 2025

Latest episode

15 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

8 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Sept 2026

   Product Leadership, VR Diagnostics & AI in Eye Care with Keith Brock

   In this episode of Wavelengths, we go inside Heru (https://www.seeheru.com/)’s product and innovation engine with Keith Brock, Chief Product Officer and two-time CES award winner for a practical look at what it takes to ship meaningful healthcare innovation, and why progress rarely follows a straight line. Keith shares the habits of strong product leaders; starting with deep clinical immersion, uncovering the “why” behind feature requests, and building solutions that fit real workflows in practice. We discuss how Heru approaches innovation in eye care, from the philosophy of using AI to empower clinicians (not replace them) to the importance of rigorous clinical validation to earn trust. Keith also introduces Heru's newest advancement, PretestPro™ (https://www.seeheru.com/ptp-detail/)—a 90‑second, VR-based pre-test experience that captures multiple modalities simultaneously and outputs a structured report for clinicians. About our Guest: Keith Brock (https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-keith-brock/)is a two-time CES award winner with 15+ years of product management experience. With a strong background in executive leadership, clinical trials, technical writing, and education, Keith is passionate about building product organizations that are built to learn and drive value to customers. Keith has managed and successfully brought to market over 60 products in the medical device industry and has been a lecturer in biomedical engineering courses with a focus on clinical needs assessment, user experience, and biosensor design. Wavelengths is hosted by Lee Kuczewski, Chief Customer Officer at Heru, and Masoud Nafey, OD, MBA, FAAO, a leading voice in innovation at the intersection of eye care, AI, and healthcare strategy.Guest: Keith Brock (https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-keith-brock/)Co-host: ⁠Lee Kuczewski⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-kuczewski-000/) Co-host: ⁠Dr. Masoud Nafey⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-masoud-nafey/) Sponsor: ⁠Heru⁠ (https://www.seeheru.com/)Intro Music by ⁠Dan Phillipson from #Uppbeat⁠ (https://uppbeat.io/t/dan-phillipson/come-around) License code: 6YGFBXGLEJMJWZRS

2. 

   29 Jun 2026

   Retinal Biomarkers and the Future of Preventive Eye Care with Dr. Dorothy Hitchmoth

   In this episode of Wavelengths, we connected with Dr. Dorothy Hitchmoth, OD (https://www.drdorothy.org/)—a nationally recognized optometrist, educator, healthcare innovator, patient advocate, and a trusted voice in retinal imaging, ocular biomarkers, and preventive eye care. From the personal story that sparked her career to reflecting on the early days of tele-retinal imaging at the VA, long before “telehealth” became a common term, Dr. Hitchmoth shares how a simple goal—finding diabetic retinopathy earlier—has evolved into a much larger opportunity to understand whole-body health through the eye. Our conversation explores how retinal imaging, smart eyewear, AI, and continuous digital measurements may help predict risks for cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative conditions, macular degeneration, and other systemic health challenges. The episode closes with a powerful reminder for clinicians, founders, and healthcare leaders: if we have information that can change the trajectory of a patient’s life, we have a moral and ethical obligation to use it well; and that technology should technology should make people’s lives better, not simply move faster. Recommended Reading / Resources: Ocular Wellness & Nutrition Society (https://ocularnutritionsociety.org/) Mediterranean Diet and Eye Health — American Academy of Ophthalmology (https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/mediterranean-diet-eye-health) Losing Sight Finding Hope (https://www.macular.org/resources/video-presentations/losing-sight-finding-hope) — documentary designed to support those living with macular degeneration, feat. Dr. Dorothy Hitchmoth. About our Guest: Dr. Dorothy Hitchmoth is a nationally recognized optometrist, award-winning professor, lecturer, patient advocate, and healthcare innovator whose colleagues have dubbed her “America’s Eye Doctor.” After serving for more than two decades with the Department of Veterans Affairs she retired from the VA and moved her Hanover private practice to New London, New Hampshire, where she has lived for the past 30 years and continues to see patients. Across more than 30 years in academic medicine, large hospital systems, multi-practice networks, product innovation, and healthcare consulting, Dr. Hitchmoth has become a leading voice in retinal imaging, telehealth, artificial intelligence, healthcare quality outcomes, and ocular biomarkers of neurodegenerative disease. She is a VA residency-trained, dual-board-certified diplomate, a Fellow of the Academy and the Optometric Retina Society, and a longtime leader in national professional organizations and the ophthalmic industry. Dr. Hitchmoth has authored numerous scientific papers, editorials, and book chapters, and her work has been featured on television, radio, social media, and in documentary film. She appeared in Losing Sight Finding Hope (https://www.macular.org/resources/video-presentations/losing-sight-finding-hope), a film created to support people living with macular degeneration. A serial entrepreneur and health systems data and quality analyst, she also works closely with policymakers in Washington, D.C. to advocate for patient-first healthcare. Her career has been dedicated to advancing science and technology that help prevent blindness and brain injury while improving overall health and quality of life. Outside of her professional work, Dr. Hitchmoth is the mother of three grown boys, a grandmother, and enjoys hiking and creating healthy recipes. Wavelengths is hosted by Lee Kuczewski, Chief Customer Officer at Heru, and Masoud Nafey, OD, MBA, FAAO, a leading voice in innovation at the intersection of eye care, AI, and healthcare strategy. Guest: Dr. Dorothy Hitchmoth (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdorothy/) Co-host: Lee Kuczewski (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-kuczewski-000/) Co-host: Dr. Masoud Nafey (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-masoud-nafey/) Sponsor: Heru (https://www.seeheru.com/) Intro Music by Dan Phillipson from #Uppbeat (https://uppbeat.io/t/dan-phillipson/come-around) License code: 6YGFBXGLEJMJWZRS

3. 

   11 Mar 2026

   The Eye as a Biomarker: Whole-Body Care in Optometry with Dr. Millicent Knight

   In this episode of Wavelengths, we connected with Millicent Knight, OD, FAAO, FAARM (https://www.linkedin.com/in/millicent-knight-od-faao-faarm-1a6760105/)—optometrist, executive leader, and patient advocate bridging advanced eye care with whole-person wellness. Dr. Knight shares the early experiences that shaped her path, including helping expand optometry’s role in hospital-based care, and the patient-driven moments that led her toward an integrative approach centered on inflammation, nutrition, and long-term outcomes. Dr. Knight also offers a practical “crawl, walk, run” roadmap for integrating complementary care without derailing clinic flow, emphasizing staff training and internal champions to create a consistent patient experience. The conversation looks ahead to emerging technology—from AI-driven retinal insights to wearable monitoring—and closes with a clear message for rising clinicians: take calculated risks, stay engaged as a doctor, and keep the full patient story at the center of care. Recommended Reading: Visionary Kitchen: A Cookbook for Eye Health (⁠https://www.oepf.org/product/visionary-kitchen-a-cookbook-for-eye-health/⁠)— Sandra Young, OD Eye-Foods: A Food Plan for Healthy Eyes (https://books.google.com/books/about/Eye_Foods.html?id=XFa4uAAACAAJ⁠)— Laurie Capogna, OD & Barbara Pelletier, OD Milo and the Microbiome: A Kid’s Guide to Gut Health (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Llt5AE19Kmw) — Paula Newsome, OD Wavelengths is hosted by Lee Kuczewski, Chief Customer Officer at Heru, and Masoud Nafey, OD, MBA, FAAO, a leading voice in innovation at the intersection of eye care, AI, and healthcare strategy. About our Guest: Dr. Knight is a visionary leader, patient advocate, and the former Senior Vice President of Medical and Professional Affairs, North America for EssilorLuxottica. Before that, she was the Vice President of Professional Affairs for Johnson & Johnson Vision, North America, where she directed their educational platform “THE VISION CARE INSTITUTE” and led the US & Canadian professional strategy. She’s opened multiple practices, consulted for major industry corporations, previously principal investigator for medical devices including in-market research, served on the National Advisory Eye Council of the National Eye Institute, and coaches and cultivates growing practices including advocating for underrepresented populations within optometry. Guest:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Dr. Millicent Knight (https://www.linkedin.com/in/millicent-knight-od-faao-faarm-1a6760105/)⁠ (mknight@ilmedco.com) Co-host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lee Kuczewski⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-kuczewski-000/) Co-host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Masoud Nafey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-masoud-nafey/) Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Heru⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.seeheru.com) Intro Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dan Phillipson from #Uppbeat⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://uppbeat.io/t/dan-phillipson/come-around) License code: 6YGFBXGLEJMJWZRS

4. 

   30 Jan 2026

   Evolving Optometry through Integrative Medicine with Dr. Neda Gioia

   How do you build a practice that treats more than just vision? In this episode of Wavelengths, Dr. Neda Gioia shares how her own health journey led her to build an integrative optometry practice that blends nutrition, functional medicine, and data-driven care. We talk about bringing compassion back to the patient experience, building the right team, and why whole-body health belongs in the exam lane. Wavelengths is hosted by Lee Kuczewski, Chief Customer Officer at Heru, and Dr. Masoud Nafey, a leading voice in innovation at the intersection of eye care, AI, and healthcare strategy. About our Guest: Neda Gioia, OD, CNS®, IFMCP, FOWNS, is the founder of Integrative Vision, a New Jersey optometry practice dedicated to integrating nutrition and functional medicine into eye and whole-body health. Inspired by her own journey with nutrition, she pursued advanced training to become both a board-certified nutrition specialist and a certified functional medicine practitioner—the only optometrist in the U.S. to hold both distinctions. With nearly 20 years in clinical practice, Dr. Gioia has been recognized for developing innovative, service-driven models such as SEEHealth™ and her award-winning Eye ExamPlus™. She is the immediate past president of the Ocular Wellness & Nutrition Society, serves on the Board of the New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians, and contributes nationally as an industry advisor and subject-matter expert, helping shape the future of certification in integrative eye care. Her mission is simple yet powerful: to heal, educate, and empower patients and practitioners—transforming healthcare one patient and one doctor at a time. Guest:⁠ ⁠⁠Dr. Neda Gioia (https://www.drnedagioia.com/), founder of Integrative Vision (https://integrativevision.com/) Co-host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Lee Kuczewski⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-kuczewski-000/) Co-host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Masoud Nafey⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-masoud-nafey/) Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Heru⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.seeheru.com) Intro Music by ⁠⁠⁠Dan Phillipson from #Uppbeat⁠⁠⁠ (https://uppbeat.io/t/dan-phillipson/come-around) License code: 6YGFBXGLEJMJWZRS

5. 

   30 Oct 2025

   The Future of Optometry with Dr. Alan Glazier

   Dr. Alan Glazier discusses his journey building an online community for eyecare professionals and addresses the impact of AI on the future of optometry in an interview with Lee Kuczewski and Dr. Masoud Nafey.

6. 

   28 Aug 2025

   Scaling Patient-Centered Care with Dr. Grant Rubesh

   Lee Kuczewski and Dr. Masoud Nafey interview Dr. Grant Rubesh, President of Kentucky Doctors of Optometry, about scaling patient-centered optometry through innovation and technology.

7. 

   3 Jun 2025

   The Evolving Role of the Optometrist with Dr. Jacquie Bowen

   American Optometric Association President-Elect Dr. Jacquie Bowen discusses leadership and technology's impact on optometry with hosts Lee Kuczewski and Dr. Masoud Nafey in this interview.

8. 

   16 Apr 2025

   Welcome to Wavelengths

   Welcome to Wavelengths—a new podcast created to amplify the voices of visionaries across the eye care industry. From the power of out-of-the-box thinking to how AI and VR are shaping the future of eye care, this episode lays the foundation for a series of thought-provoking interviews to come. Wavelengths is hosted by Lee Kuczewski, Chief Customer Officer at Heru, and Dr. Masoud Nafey, a leading voice in innovation at the intersection of eye care, AI, and healthcare strategy. Co-host: Lee Kuczewski (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-kuczewski-000/) Co-host: Dr. Masoud Nafey (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-masoud-nafey/) Sponsor: Heru (https://www.seeheru.com) Interested in being a guest on Wavelengths? Contact Lee Kuczewski: lee@heru.net

Who has been a guest on Wavelengths

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dr Alan Glazier
• Dr Grant Rubesh
• Dr Jacquie Bowen

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

2,713,641

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 26 / 100

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Quality

2

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

32

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