An Exhibit Hall Stop Leads to a Practice Transformation

In this engaging video interview, Dr. Kriti Bhagat of Providence, Rhode Island, shares how an unexpected encounter led her to adopt the Optovue Solix OCT—and how it’s transforming both her clinical care and practice operations. Speaking with Gretchen Bailey of OD Wire, Dr. Bhagat walks through her hands-on experience discovering the technology at a conference and the key features that ultimately convinced her to invest.

From advanced epithelial mapping for keratoconus management to OCT-A capabilities that support systemic disease collaboration, Dr. Bhagat highlights how the system delivers both clinical depth and business value. She also discusses the importance of evaluating return on investment, improving workflow efficiency, and consolidating multiple diagnostic tools into a single, intuitive platform.

Key Topics Covered:

• Hands-On Discovery: How a casual demo at a conference turned into a major practice transformation.

• Epithelial Mapping: A powerful tool for early detection and management of keratoconus.

• OCT-A Capabilities: Enhancing care for diabetic patients and enabling collaboration with other healthcare providers.

• Practice Efficiency: Streamlining workflow by combining multiple diagnostic functions into one device.

• ROI & Decision-Making: Balancing clinical excitement with financial practicality when investing in new technology.

• User Experience: Intuitive design that’s easy for both doctors and technicians to adopt.

• Patient Perception: How advanced, “futuristic” technology can build trust and elevate the patient experience.

Whether you’re exploring new diagnostic equipment or looking to optimize your current workflow, this conversation offers practical insights, real-world perspective, and actionable takeaways for modern optometric practices.

Learn more about the Optovue Solix OCT-A here.

About the Speakers

Dr. Kriti Bhagat is a graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University and completed a Cornea and Contact Lens residency at Salus University. She is the owner and founder of Eyediology Vision, a cold-start private practice concentrating on cornea and specialty contact lenses.  Dr. Bhagat is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, a consultant for the ACOE in accreditations, and loves working with residents and students. She is an adjunct professor at Salus University, a continuing education speaker, and in her spare time, a book editor for publishing houses.

Gretchyn M. Bailey, NCLC, FAAO is VP of Content and Client Relations at ODwire.org. Gretchyn brings over two decades of experience in ophthalmic publishing and optometric communications to her role at ODwire. She holds the NCLC credential and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO). In her capacity at ODwire, Gretchyn oversees the creation and direction of content and helps nurture the organization’s relationships with its members and stakeholders. She also serves as Editor in Chief of The ODwire Journal.