In this motivating episode of The Dr. April Jasper Show, Dr. April Jasper sits down with Dr. Bisant A. Labib, OD, FAAO, Dipl AAO — Dean of Pacific University College of Optometry — for a deeply personal and powerful conversation. Dr. Labib opens up about her remarkable journey to becoming one of optometry's most influential leaders, the challenges she faced and overcame along the way, and what drives her relentless passion for education. She shares the vision she holds for every student who walks through her doors — not just to become great clinicians, but to become confident, compassionate leaders in the profession. Whether you're a student, a practicing optometrist, or someone who simply loves a story of determination and heart, this episode will leave you motivated and moved.

Join Dr. April Jasper on The Dr. April Jasper Show for an exciting deep dive into the latest breakthrough in presbyopia management! Special guests, renowned eye care experts Dr. Josh Davidson and Dr. Marc Bloomenstein, join the conversation to discuss VIZZ (aceclidine ophthalmic solution) 1.44% — the first and only FDA-approved aceclidine-based prescription eye drop designed to improve age-related blurry near vision in adults.

Discover how this innovative once-daily drop works by creating a pupil-selective “pinhole effect” for enhanced depth of focus, delivering rapid improvement in near vision within 30 minutes and lasting up to 10 hours—with no negative impact to distance vision. Learn about its advantages over previous options, key clinical trial insights from the CLARITY studies, real-world applications for patients, potential side effects, and why VIZZ represents a game-changing, nonsurgical solution for the millions affected by presbyopia.

Whether you’re an eye care professional or someone tired of relying on readers, this episode offers expert perspectives on bringing clearer, more convenient near vision to your patients and practice! Don’t miss this timely discussion on one of the newest tools transforming presbyopia care.

The most common side effects that may be experienced by using VIZZ are eye redness, eye irritation, temporary dim or dark vision and headaches.

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https://www.vizz.com/ecp?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=feb2026&utm_id=apriljasper

This podcast is sponsored by and speakers are compensated by LENZ Therapeutics, Inc

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