Meet Kara
Optometrist. Healthcare Rebel. Community Leader. Mom on a Mission.
Hi, I’m Dr. Kara Foster, optometrist, founder of EyeCare for You, president of VOSH North Carolina, and host of The Opt-Out Podcast. But more than any title, I’m a woman who got tired of watching a broken system fail the very people it’s supposed to serve.
After years of practicing inside the insurance-driven model, I made a bold decision: to opt out — for my patients, for my sanity, and for the future of healthcare. Today, I run a Direct Care optometry practice where patients get transparent pricing, personalized care, and zero insurance games. And I’ve never looked back.
But this movement is bigger than just my exam room.
Through my speaking, writing, podcasting, and nonprofit work, I’m fighting for a world where:
- Healthcare is human again
- Prevention is prioritized
- Food is recognized as medicine
- And doctors can lead with their values—not their billing codes
I believe that real change starts with real conversations. That’s why I launched The Opt-Out Podcast—a no-fluff, truth-telling, hope-filled show for:
- Patients who want to take control of their health
- Doctors who are tired of burnout and bureaucracy
- Anyone curious about Direct Care, prevention, and how real food really can save lives
What You’ll Hear:
- Real stories from the front lines of healthcare reform
- Candid conversations about nutrition, chronic disease, and the illusion of “coverage”
- Interviews with doctors, patients, and thought leaders who are doing things differently
- And yes... the occasional eye pun (you’ve been warned)
Whether you’re a patient, provider, policymaker, or parent, I’m so glad you’re here.
Together, we can build a healthier, more empowered future—one clear vision at a time.
New episodes every week.
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