It’s one of those pieces that seems to hit differently depending on where I’m at. I’ve turned to it during tough moments when I’ve needed a reset, but also during the highs as a reminder to stay grounded and keep my ego in check. For me, it’s not just a poem... it’s a blueprint for how to navigate life with a bit more clarity and intention.

In this episode I want to take a few minutes to reflect on some of the lines that resonate most with me. Lines about staying calm when everything around you feels chaotic, trusting your instincts even when others doubt you, and learning to treat both success and failure as temporary states rather than defining moments.

There are also lessons about being willing to take big swings, knowing that sometimes you might have to start over—and the importance of pushing forward even when you feel like you’ve got nothing left in the tank.

At the end of the day, this episode is really just a reminder (to myself as much as to anyone listening) that growth doesn’t come from comfort. It comes from staying steady, doing the work, and continuing to show up, no matter where you are in your journey.

Key Takeaway

1. Leadership starts with composure

When things feel chaotic, your ability to stay calm and steady is what sets the tone for everyone around you.

2. Success and failure are both temporary

Treating triumph and disaster as “imposters” helps you stay grounded and focused on the long game.

3. Progress requires courage and persistence

Taking risks, starting over when needed, and pushing forward—especially when it’s hard—is what ultimately drives growth.

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We go deep into something many of us have noticed in clinic but haven’t fully connected the dots on… why patients (especially kids) are changing. Less eye contact. More anxiety. Avoidance of driving. Difficulty engaging socially. We’ve blamed screens for years… but Meenal takes it further.

She introduces the concept of Spatial Awareness Processing Disorder (SAPD), a framework connecting excessive screen use to changes in how the brain processes space, fear, and human interaction. It’s a powerful lens that links optometry to broader neurological and mental health conversations.

But this episode isn’t just clinical… it’s personal.

Meenal opens up about:

• The drive (and trap) of constantly chasing growth
• Burnout and the search for fulfillment beyond business
• Rejection early in her speaking and podcast journey
• Being told she “wasn’t the right fit”—and pushing forward anyway
• A recent experience with online criticism and how the profession rallied behind her

This is a conversation about identity, resilience, and what it really means to show up—not just as an optometrist, but as a human being.

If you’ve ever questioned your direction, your value, or your voice in this profession… this one’s for you.

Key Moments

• Introducing SAPD – Connecting screen use, spatial awareness, and rising anxiety in patients
• Why behavior is changing – Kids avoiding driving, social interaction, and eye contact
• The “Costco effect” – Understanding sensory overload and spatial processing challenges
• From growth to burnout – Building multiple practices and realizing it wasn’t fulfilling
• Pushing through rejection – Starting a podcast and speaking career despite being told “no”

Memorable Quotes

“You can blame everybody else, but you need to believe in yourself.”

“If we feel our profession isn’t worthy, what are others going to think of us?”

“Don’t focus on the people who weren’t there. Be grateful for the ones who were.”

bout Dr. Meenal Agarwal

Dr. Meenal Agarwal is a Toronto-based optometrist, entrepreneur, and thought leader in modern eye care. She owns three practices, hosts the Uncover Your Eyes podcast, and is the author of the upcoming book Stuck in a Flat World, exploring the connection between screen use, brain function, and spatial awareness.

She is passionate about expanding the role of optometry within healthcare and advocating for a more holistic understanding of vision.

What You’ll Learn

• A new framework for understanding behavioral changes in patients
• The neurological link between vision, space, and anxiety
• Practical ways to support kids struggling with spatial processing
• How to push through rejection and build something meaningful
• Why communication and vulnerability matter in our profession

Connect with Dr. Meenal Agarwal

• Instagram: @drmeenalagarwal
• Podcast: Uncover Your Eyes
• Newsletter: Available via Instagram link in bio
• Book Waitlist: https://www.drmeenal.com/book-waitlist-entry

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In this episode of The 20/20 Podcast, Dr. Harbir Sian sits down with Dr. Romie Dhaliwal and optician-entrepreneur Arshdeep Manghera to unpack a topic that quietly shapes every eyecare practice: the relationship between optometrists and opticians.

Too often, that relationship sits somewhere between neutral and strained—defined by silos, hierarchy, and missed opportunities. But Romie and Arsh have built something different.

From a pivotal moment during pregnancy to a bold decision to co-own a practice, Romie shares how she stepped away from comfort and into uncertainty. Arsh brings a story rooted in persistence—building a relationship with a clinic owner over seven years before finally acquiring the opportunity to take over. Together, they transformed a 30-year-old optical into a modern, thriving practice that blends clinical care, retail excellence, and community connection.

But what makes their story truly compelling isn’t just the business success—it’s how they’ve achieved it.

By breaking down the traditional “front vs back” divide, they’ve created a seamless patient experience where clinical knowledge and optical expertise work hand-in-hand. Their collaboration allows for better patient education, stronger trust, and more effective treatment adoption—especially in areas like dry eye.

Beyond the clinic walls, they’ve reimagined what an optometry practice can be. From hosting comedy shows and wellness events to partnering with local businesses and community organizations, they’ve turned their space into a hub for connection. It’s not just about attracting patients—it’s about becoming part of the fabric of the neighborhood.

This conversation also explores the realities of ownership—structuring partnerships, navigating legal complexities, and building systems that support growth. And as they look ahead, Romie and Arsh are investing in branding, social media, and influencer collaborations to take their practice to the next level.

At its core, this episode is a reminder that growth doesn’t always come from doing more—it often comes from working better together.

Key Takeaways

• Collaboration between ODs and opticians can dramatically elevate both patient care and business growth
• Breaking down traditional roles leads to better communication, trust, and outcomes
• Community engagement is a powerful (and underused) marketing strategy
• Old-school networking still creates massive opportunities
• Growth starts when you step outside your comfort zone

Memorable Quotes

“If we’re not collaborating with each other, how can we collaborate with anyone else?”

“Working together has taken our patient care from neutral to above and beyond.”

“You either win or you learn—the worst they can say is no.”

“When you get too comfortable, you don’t grow.”

Connect with the Guests

eyesonacademy@gmail.com

@academyoptical

@drromiedhaliwal

@thetailoredoptician

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In this episode of The 20/20 Podcast, Dr. Harbir Sian sits down with AI entrepreneur and optometrist Dr. Masoud Nafey to break down one of the most important—and misunderstood—topics in modern eye care: artificial intelligence.

From large language models like ChatGPT to emerging AI “agents,” Dr. Nafey explains how AI actually works in a practical, relatable way. The conversation explores where AI is already being used successfully in optometry—like front desk automation, scribes, and billing—and where expectations may still be unrealistic.

More importantly, this episode dives into the future of the profession. Will AI replace doctors? Or will it finally free us from admin work and allow us to focus on what matters most—human connection and patient care?

This isn’t a technical deep dive—it’s a strategic conversation about adaptability, mindset, and how eye care providers can position themselves to thrive in an AI-driven world.

Key Highlights

1. AI is Already Here (and Learning From You)

• Tools like ChatGPT improve every time we use them
• AI is trained on massive datasets and continuously refines its responses
• Even your corrections (“that’s not what I meant”) help train the system

2. The Biggest Opportunities in Eye Care Right Now

• Customer operations: AI answering phones, especially after hours
• AI scribes: Reducing charting burden and improving efficiency
• Billing & coding: Pattern recognition makes this a natural fit

The key: If it doesn’t save time, it won’t be adopted.

3. Diagnostics: Assistive, Not Replacement (Yet)

• AI is moving toward clinical decision support, not full diagnosis
• Emerging field: oculomics (AI analyzing imaging like OCTs)
• Future vision: AI flags concerns → doctor interprets + connects with patient

4. The Real Bottleneck Isn’t Technology—It’s Us

• Adoption = change management problem, not a tech problem
• Practices must evolve workflows—not expect AI to do everything instantly
• Providers must be willing to:
• Adjust behavior
• Invest in training
• Embrace imperfect early versions

5. The Future Practice Model Might Look Very Different

• Data collection + analysis → handled by AI
• Doctors → focused on consultation, decision-making, and empathy
• The value of eye care shifts from data gathering → human connection

Memorable Quotes

“If it requires a brain, AI can probably do it. If it requires human connection, that’s where we shine.”

“We signed up to be empathetic providers—not data collectors.”

“We’re in the middle of a revolution… we just don’t fully understand it yet.”

Key Takeaway

AI won’t replace optometrists—but optometrists who embrace AI may replace those who don’t.

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In this Eye2Eye episode, Dr. Harbir Sian shares a deeply personal and reflective message inspired by a powerful moment of loss. After attending a funeral for a young father, Harbir reflects on the idea that each of us is on a “mission”—sometimes big, sometimes small—and in difficult moments, that mission may simply be to support others.

This episode introduces a meaningful shift in perspective: instead of waiting to “see the light at the end of the tunnel,” we can choose to be the light within it for others. Whether someone is navigating grief, stress, or personal challenges, the energy and presence we bring can help illuminate their path.

Drawing on the powerful Marianne Williamson quote about our “light,” Harbir challenges listeners to stop playing small, embrace their potential, and recognize that by shining brightly, they give others permission to do the same. Your presence—your energy—your willingness to show up fully… it matters more than you think.

Key Highlights

• Be the light in someone else’s darkest moments
• When people can’t see the “light at the end of the tunnel,” you can help illuminate their path by showing up with support, empathy, and presence.
• You are always on a mission—whether you realize it or not
• Sometimes your mission isn’t something grand—it’s simply being there for someone when they need it most.
• Stop playing small—your light impacts more people than you think
• By stepping into your full potential, you unconsciously inspire others to do the same and create a ripple effect beyond your immediate circle.

Memorable Quotes

• “Instead of waiting to see the light at the end of the tunnel… be the light in the middle of the tunnel.”
• “We’re all on a mission—sometimes it’s big, sometimes it’s just showing up for someone who needs you.”
• “When you let your light shine, you give other people permission to do the same.”

Call to Action

If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who might need this message right now.

And I’d love to hear from you—when was a time you were the light for someone else, or someone was that light for you?

Send me a message on Instagram @harbirsian.od, email me, or share your thoughts on LinkedIn.

Let’s keep this conversation going—and let’s keep showing up for each other.

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This episode is packed with insight for both new grads and seasoned practitioners, covering everything from business ownership to developing a niche, getting involved in industry, and building influence in the profession.

Dr. Dhaliwal shares his journey into private practice ownership, including the realities of taking risks, navigating uncertainty, and learning on the fly. He emphasizes that ownership is not the only path to success—and that fulfillment comes from aligning your career with what truly matters to you.

Dr. Singh dives into how he built a specialty in dry eye, highlighting the importance of networking, learning from others’ mistakes, and taking small, consistent steps toward expertise. He reinforces that becoming “the expert” doesn’t start with equipment—it starts with intention and curiosity.

A major theme throughout the episode is the power of relationships—with colleagues, mentors, and industry partners. The conversation challenges the common perception of industry as purely transactional, reframing it instead as collaborative, educational, and full of opportunity.

Ultimately, this episode is about taking action—whether that’s starting a business, building a niche, creating content, or simply having your first conversation with someone in the field. The message is clear: you don’t need to have everything figured out—you just need to start.

Key Highlights

1. There is no single “right” path in optometry

Ownership, associateship, industry, and education are all valid paths

Success comes from aligning your career with what you actually want

Don’t let external pressure dictate your decisions

2. Networking is the foundation of growth

Career-defining opportunities often come from conversations, not courses

“Have a coffee” is more valuable than passive shadowing

One connection can change your entire trajectory

3. Start before you feel ready

There is no perfect timing—action creates clarity

Whether it’s business ownership or building a niche, just begin

Small steps build confidence and momentum

4. Learn faster by leveraging others’ experience

Learning from others’ mistakes accelerates growth

Conferences = “hallway CE” and real-world insights

Every expert does things differently—find your own lane

5. Build relationships with industry (authentically)

Industry partnerships open doors to opportunities and innovation

Early exposure to trends and products gives you an edge

Authenticity is key—only align with what you truly believe in

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Dr. Edris shares her perspective on one of the biggest challenges facing optometry today: the disconnect between clinicians and decision-makers in industry. She emphasizes the importance of optometrists having a seat at the table to influence how the profession evolves—particularly when it comes to scope of practice, reimbursement, and public perception.

The conversation dives deep into how optometrists can move beyond the outdated image of “glasses and contacts” and fully embrace their role as primary eye care providers. Dr. Edris highlights the need to shift both patient expectations and insurance models to better reflect the medical care optometrists provide.

From a business standpoint, she offers practical insights into successfully implementing new technologies in practice—stressing that systems, training, and team alignment are far more important than simply purchasing equipment. Her approach blends clinical excellence with strong operational strategy, showing how growth can be both patient-centered and profitable.

Looking ahead, Dr. Edris shares her excitement (and caution) about emerging trends like AI, telemedicine, and diagnostic kiosks. Rather than fearing disruption, she encourages optometrists to embrace innovation and actively shape how these technologies integrate into patient care.

This episode is ultimately about leadership, ownership, and stepping into the future of optometry with intention.

Key Highlights & Timestamps

• [00:01:20] – Dr. Edris’ mission: breaking generational barriers in optometry
• [00:02:50] – The biggest pain point: optometrists not having a seat at the table
• [00:04:00] – Why optometry must shift beyond “glasses & contacts”
• [00:06:00] – The compensation challenge and its impact on patient care
• [00:09:00] – Early career struggles and developing a growth mindset
• [00:11:30] – Why most clinics fail with new technology implementation
• [00:12:30] – Aligning your team and doctors for successful adoption
• [00:14:00] – Using data and performance metrics to drive growth
• [00:16:00] – Systems and protocols > equipment
• [00:17:40] – The future of optometry: AI, kiosks, and disruption
• [00:20:30] – Why innovation should be embraced, not feared
• [00:22:00] – Personal advice: navigating difficult seasons in life
• [00:23:10] – Hard work vs. luck—and the reality of failure behind success

Key Takeaways

• Optometrists must actively engage with industry to shape the future of the profession
• The perception of optometry needs to evolve toward full-scope medical care
• Proper compensation is essential to delivering high-quality patient care
• Successful implementation of new services requires systems, training, and team alignment
• Data and transparency can drive accountability and growth within practices
• AI and automation are coming—optometry must adapt, not resist
• True success is built on resilience, failure, and consistent effort—not luck

 Memorable Quotes

“We weren’t sitting at the table… and by the time decisions were made, it was too late.”

“Our profession has been shaped as glasses and contacts—and we need to change that.”

“If you always do right by the patient, you will make a difference.”

“You can buy equipment—but if you don’t implement it properly, it will just collect dust.”

“Systems and protocols are more important than the equipment itself.”

“We can’t be afraid of change—we have to be part of it.”

“You will make it through the darkness into the light.”

“People call it luck—but they don’t see the failures behind the success.”

Connect with Dr. Faten Edris

• Instagram: @blinkingowleyecare
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faten-edris-o-d-5934b43/

From walking through the village where his father grew up, to unplugging from the daily grind of clinic life and business, this episode is a candid and vulnerable look at the tension many of us feel—between ambition and contentment, growth and gratitude.

At the heart of the episode is a powerful realization: while we often chase a future version of success, we may already be living a life we once dreamed of.

Episode Highlights

• A firsthand look at how travel—especially to places rooted in your family history—can reshape perspective
• The unexpected power of unplugging from work, metrics, and constant connectivity
• Why gratitude often becomes most clear when we step outside our everyday environment
• Observations of community, simplicity, and contentment in developing regions
• The internal struggle between ambition and the feeling of “enough”
• A powerful retelling of the businessman and the fisherman parable—and why it hits differently now

A Story That Stuck

This episode revisits the classic parable of the businessman and the fisherman—a story that perfectly captures the tension between striving for more and appreciating what already exists.

We spend years building a life we hope will bring us peace… only to realize that peace was available to us all along.

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Dr. Sian reframes myopia as an ocular disease with a refractive component and outlines how optometrists must move beyond simple correction toward comprehensive, lifelong management. The lecture walks listeners through the entire patient experience—from online discovery and front-desk scripting to consultation design, equipment decisions, treatment selection, documentation, pricing, and marketing.

Whether you are just starting with myopia control or refining an established program, this episode provides a practical blueprint for building a scalable, profitable, and patient-centered myopia service.

Key Takeaways

• Think Beyond Correction → Think Management

Myopia must be treated as an ocular disease, not just a refractive error. True management spans prevention, treatment, monitoring, and lifelong eye health.

• The Patient Journey Starts Before the Exam

Websites, phone scripting, intake forms, and in-office messaging determine whether families engage in myopia care before the doctor ever enters the room.

• Start Small, Build Systems First

Begin with one treatment modality and focus on protocols, staff training, and communication tools before expanding to multiple options.

• Axial Length Is the Critical Metric

Just as IOP guides glaucoma care, axial length measurement is essential for tracking myopia progression and treatment success.

• Compliance Drives Outcomes

The “best” therapy is the one the child will actually use—treatment selection must be individualized around lifestyle, motivation, and family preferences.

How to Earn Your CE Credit

Listen to the full episode on your preferred platform.

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Download your COPE certificate for 1 hour of CE credit.

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The discussion is highly relevant to everyday practice, focusing on how ECPs can approach screen-related complaints with the same task-specific mindset used for sports or occupational eyewear. Croft challenges fear-based blue light messaging and instead frames digital lenses as tools for comfort, contrast, and performance. He also shares how many undiagnosed refractive patients are uncovered when they trial low-plus lenses, reinforcing the role of comprehensive exams. Throughout the episode, the emphasis remains on partnership with optometry—using clinical evaluation first, then positioning digital eyewear as a complementary solution rather than a shortcut around professional care.

5 Key Takeaways

Digital eye strain is multifactorial.

Symptoms stem from blink suppression, tear evaporation, accommodative fatigue, glare, and contrast loss—not simply from “too much blue light.”

Frame design can influence ocular comfort.

A closer, higher-base fit may help stabilize the tear film by increasing humidity around the eye, similar in concept to moisture-chamber strategies used in dry-eye management.

Small plus power can have a big clinical impact.

A +0.25D add aligns with research on accommodative lag and mirrors what many ODs already prescribe through anti-fatigue or low-plus computer Rxs.

Digital eyewear should be positioned as task-specific equipment.

Just as patients accept different glasses for driving or sports, screen use warrants its own optical solution integrated into the exam and dispensing workflow.

ECPs remain central to the process.

Proper screening for refractive error, binocular vision, and ocular surface disease should come first—digital lenses are meant to support, not replace, comprehensive care.

Memorable Quotes

“I hate the term blue light glasses. It’s a disservice to consumers and to optometry—blue light isn’t the enemy; context is.”

“You can’t run a marathon in loafers. Eyewear should be task-specific just like footwear.”

“We’re here to help in a massive epidemic of digital eye strain, not just sell another pair of glasses.”

Learn more about Gunnar Optiks:

Gunnar.com

Connect with Joe Croft:

Joe@Gunnar.com

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Connect with Harbir:

• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• YouTube

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MaryAnn takes listeners through her journey from the early days of contact lenses, when extended-wear lenses first disrupted traditional practice models, to the evolution of AMD management, and ultimately to today’s rapidly expanding understanding of dry eye disease. Having worked with major industry players such as CIBA Vision, Novartis Ophthalmics, and Bausch + Lomb, she offers a rare, behind-the-scenes perspective on how optometrists adapt to change — and what it takes for new ideas to gain traction in a profession that values evidence and patient safety above all else.

The conversation then turns to MaryAnn’s entrepreneurial leap: the creation of the Meivertor, a patented medical device designed to make upper eyelid eversion easier, safer, and more efficient. Sparked by a real clinical frustration she experienced firsthand, MaryAnn shares how the idea moved from a simple observation to a globally patented product now used in practices around the world. She walks through the realities of device development, including prototyping, patenting, workflow challenges, and the often-overlooked importance of technician confidence and training.

Beyond the device itself, this episode explores bigger themes — innovation in optometry, behavior change in clinics, empowerment of staff, and the mindset required to build something meaningful while still working full-time. It’s a candid, insightful conversation that blends clinical relevance with business wisdom and personal reflection.

Key Takeaways

1. Optometry evolves when evidence supports change — history proves it repeatedly
2. The upper eyelid contains critical diagnostic information that is often overlooked
3. Small workflow improvements can create outsized clinical and efficiency gains
4. Empowering technicians improves diagnostics, confidence, and job satisfaction
5. Successful innovation requires persistence, clarity, and hard work — not luck

Memorable Quotes

“Optometry continually has to evolve — and it does when the evidence supports the shift.”\

“There has to be a single-handed solution to this problem.”

“The upper lids matter.”

“If you give optometrists a legitimate reason and support it clinically, they will adopt it.”

“I don’t believe in luck. Your goal affects your behavior — it’s all hard work.”

Learn More

Meivertor: https://meivertor.com

Connect with MaryAnn Klassen on social channels and via email: maryann@meivertor.com

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This conversation goes far beyond clinical care. Dr. Patel shares how she evolved from a full-time clinician to a true business leader—navigating chaos, hiring for culture, developing associate doctors, and building a thriving myopia management program across multiple locations.

She opens up about the mindset shifts that changed her career, the power of coaching, why empathy matters in leadership, and how stepping out of the exam lane allowed her practices to grow. Whether you’re an associate dreaming of ownership or a seasoned OD managing a team, this episode is packed with real-world wisdom.

Key Takeaways

1. You Can’t Scale From the Exam Lane

Growth required Fallon to step back from seeing patients every day. Leadership demands time for strategy, people development, and systems—not just more clinical hours.

2. Hire for Behavior, Not Experience

Skills can be trained; mindset cannot. Fallon hires based on ownership, accountability, adaptability, and respect rather than years on a résumé.

3. Culture Is What You Tolerate

Protect your A-players. Allowing one toxic team member can erode morale faster than any marketing strategy can fix.

4. Myopia Management Requires Belief First

Doctors need to experience success personally before fully adopting it. Start simple—one lens, one approach—and build confidence over time.

5. Leadership Starts With Personal Development

Tactics didn’t move her business—mindset did. Real growth began when Fallon invested in coaching and inner work.

6. Communication Fuels Momentum

Weekly meetings, Slack channels, and constant vision sharing keep large teams aligned across multiple locations.

7. AI Will Be the Next Practice Partner

Pulse IQ Solutions aims to turn business data into guided action for teams—training, SOPs, and performance insights in one hub.

Memorable Quotes

“If you want your external world to improve, you have to start with yourself and work internally.”

“People think working more days makes more money—but everything falls apart when you’re in the lane five days a week.”

“Hire slow, fire fast—experience can be trained; behavior cannot.”

“Leadership is not that employees work for you. It’s that you work for your employees.”

“Something is better than nothing—just pick one myopia option and start.”

“Opportunities show up like luck, but only if you’ve prepared for them.”

Topics We Cover

• Transitioning from clinician → leader
• Managing 5 clinics and 20 associate ODs
• Creating accountability without losing empathy
• Building myopia management across a team
• Using metrics to guide culture
• Why coaching changed everything
• Social media as a recruitment tool
• Inside Pulse IQ Solutions and AI for ECPs

About Our Guest – Dr. Fallon Patel

• Owner of 5 LensCrafters sublease clinics in the Toronto area
• Leads a team of 50+ staff including 20 optometrists
• Passionate about myopia management & leadership development
• Host of the Optical Accelerator Series on Optical Prism
• Founder of Pulse IQ Solutions, an AI-driven platform for ECP operations
• Wife and mother of two

Connect with Dr. Fallon Patel

• Instagram: @EyeDocFallon
• LinkedIn: Dr. Fallon Patel
• Pulse IQ Waitlist: pulseIQsolutions.com
• Optical Accelerator Series: opticalprism.ca

But the lesson learned may not be what you might expect. Fans of the show may expect something related to the comradery exemplified by all the friends fighting evil together.

Instead, using the resurgence of Kate Bush’s iconic song Running Up That Hill as a real-world case study, Harbir reflects on the importance of patience, consistency, and trusting that effort often pays off on a timeline we can’t predict.

This episode isn’t about TV shows or pop culture—it’s about doing the work, taking the shot, owning your value, and recognizing that impact and success can arrive long after the work is done.

Key Takeaways for Listeners

1. Your timing is not the universe’s timing

You may put in years of effort before seeing results—but that doesn’t mean the work wasn’t worth it.

2. Consistent effort compounds, even when it feels invisible

Kate Bush’s decades-old song became a global hit 40 years later. Impact doesn’t always come immediately.

3. You miss every opportunity you never try for

Progress only happens when you take the shot—publish the content, start the project, have the conversation.

4. Own what makes you different

Your personality, perspective, and voice are assets. Lean into them instead of blending in.

5. Own your work—literally and figuratively

Know your value, protect your rights, and charge appropriately so you can show up fully.

Key Quotes from the Episode

“Your timing, my timing, is not the same as the universe’s timing.”

“If we don’t try, if we don’t put out that content, we’ll never achieve that goal.”

“Kate Bush made more money 40 years later than she did when the song first came out.”

“Own your uniqueness—lean into it and leverage it.”

“If you’re good at something, don’t do it for free.”

“You might already be planting the seeds for something you haven’t even imagined yet.”

Who This Episode Is For

• Optometrists and healthcare professionals building long-term careers
• Entrepreneurs frustrated by slow or delayed growth
• Creators and leaders questioning whether their effort is “worth it”
• Anyone needing motivation to keep going—even when results aren’t visible yet

Final Thought

This episode is a reminder that meaningful success often arrives quietly, unexpectedly, and much later than planned—but only if you’re willing to keep showing up.

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In this episode of The 20/20 Podcast, Dr. Harbir Sian welcomes back digital marketing expert Tyler Kemp for a timely conversation on what practice owners need to understand about marketing heading into 2026.

They break down how Google’s AI-driven search updates have reshaped SEO, why awareness marketing is still massively undervalued in eye care, how AI tools like ChatGPT are changing patient search behavior, and why blending digital with traditional marketing may be one of the biggest growth opportunities for independent practices.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by algorithms, AI, and where to spend your marketing dollars, this episode brings clarity and practical direction.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• How Google’s AI updates are rewarding quality, hyper-local content
• Why patients search differently on AI tools versus Google
• The growing influence of Google reviews on both patients and AI-generated summaries
• Why awareness marketing matters more than “book now” ads alone
• How patient attrition impacts growth—and why retention isn’t enough
• Why direct mail is making a surprising comeback when paired with digital ads
• How independent practices can compete without massive marketing budgets

Key Takeaways

• AI hasn’t replaced Google—it’s made good Google content more important
• Patients choose practices they recognize and trust
• Most potential patients are in the awareness stage, not ready to book
• Google reviews now influence both visibility and credibility
• Sustainable growth requires balancing retention, awareness, and conversion

Memorable Quotes

• “People choose who they trust—and they trust who they know.”
• “If patients have never heard of you, they’re not choosing you.”
• “Awareness is the most underutilized part of the marketing funnel in eye care.”

About the Guest

Tyler Kemp is a seasoned digital marketer with over 10 years of experience, specializing in marketing for the eye care industry. Based in Calgary, he has spent the past six years with Marketing4ECPs, helping optometry practices across North America build patient-centred strategies that drive real results. He also shares marketing insights on Instagram at @TyTalksMarketing and co-hosts 4 The Record, a podcast powered by Marketing4ECPs.

Call to Action

If this episode helped you rethink your marketing strategy, share it with a colleague, post it on social media, and leave a review to help more optometrists find the show.

From the importance of consistency and avoiding complacency, to learning how to say no, value your time, and surround yourself with the right people, this episode is equal parts practical and reflective. Whether 2025 felt like a year you’re glad to leave behind or one you want to build on, these lessons are designed to help you move into 2026 with intention.

🧠 The Six Lessons

1️⃣ Consistency Is King

Big results rarely come from short bursts of effort. Whether it’s fitness, finances, content creation, or business growth, long-term consistency compounds in powerful ways.

2️⃣ Make the Most of Every Day

Rather than living each day like it’s your last, live it like it’s a day you’ll repeat forever. Small daily actions and meaningful interactions add up over time.

3️⃣ Avoid Complacency (The “Velvet Rut”)

Comfort can be deceptive. Growth often stalls not when things are bad, but when they’re “good enough.” The key is recognizing when comfort is holding you back.

4️⃣ Learn to Say No

As opportunities grow, focus becomes essential. If it’s not a “hell yes,” it’s probably a no. Time is your most valuable currency—spend it intentionally.

5️⃣ Be Intentional with Who You Spend Time With

Energy matters. The people you surround yourself with influence your mindset, ambition, and growth more than you realize.

6️⃣ Value Yourself — and the Profession

From charging appropriately for your expertise to advocating for optometry at a broader level, valuing yourself is foundational to sustainable success.

🎧 Why You Should Listen

• If you’re reflecting on the year that was and planning the year ahead
• If you’re feeling busy but not always fulfilled
• If you want practical, grounded insights without the hype
• If you care about personal growth and the future of optometry

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Dr. Simard—author, clinician, researcher, educator, and practice owner—shares his journey from associate to partner, and from primary care optometry to full-time specialty practice. With a rare blend of clinical depth and business insight, he offers practical guidance on ownership, long-term succession planning, and how independent optometrists can grow without selling out.

The discussion then dives deep into myopia management, from entry-level strategies to cutting-edge developments. Dr. Simard explains why there is no safe level of myopia, why early and even pre-myopia intervention matters, and what’s coming next in orthokeratology, optics, and pharmaceutical treatments.

This episode is packed with actionable advice, mindset shifts, and future-focused insights for optometrists interested in specialty care, business growth, and preserving independence.

🧠 5 Important Learning Points

1. There Is No “Safe” Myopia
2. Dr. Simard emphasizes that even low levels of myopia in young children carry long-term risk, reframing myopia as a disease that requires earlier and more proactive intervention.
3. You Don’t Need to Master Everything to Start Myopia Management
4. Optometrists can begin with one modality they’re comfortable with and build their toolbox over time—waiting for perfection only delays patient care.
5. Entrepreneurial Mindset Matters in Practice Ownership
6. Ambition, initiative, and a willingness to engage beyond the exam room are key traits that turn associates into future partners and help clinics grow sustainably.
7. Pre-Myopia Is the Next Frontier
8. Emerging evidence supports intervening even before myopia develops, using tools like atropine or optical strategies to delay onset and reduce progression risk.
9. Independence Is a Long-Term Strategy, Not an Accident
10. Dr. Simard highlights how thoughtful partnership structures, early succession planning, and collaboration can keep practices independent and thriving for decades.

💬 5 Key Quotes

“There is no safe level of myopia. A nine-year-old at minus one is not normal.”

“You don’t need to master the entire toolbox—just start with the one you feel comfortable with.”

“Giving up a piece of the pie doesn’t mean making less money. A bigger pie benefits everyone.”

“Specialists don’t compete—they collaborate.”

“If you hesitate to start myopia management, now is the right time to jump in.”

👤 About the Guest

Dr. Patrick Simard is a graduate of the Université de Montréal, where he also earned a Master’s degree in Vision Science and later an MBA from HEC Montréal. He is a Fellow of multiple international academies, a Diplomate of the AAO (CCLRT), a clinical instructor and lecturer since 2002, and a co-owner of Clinique d’Optométrie Bélanger. His clinical and research interests include myopia control, orthokeratology, scleral lenses, and aberrometry. He is also a co-holder of a patent for a contact lens design aimed at controlling myopia and axial elongation.

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Nancy brings her extensive experience in staff development, leadership, and organizational culture to break down two major topics every clinic owner should understand:

1. The Working Genius framework — a simple, powerful way to understand team strengths and improve implementation.
2. Blending generations in the workplace — strategies to reduce conflict, build empathy, and support a stronger, more connected team.

⭐ Key Topics Discussed

1. The Working Genius Model

• Why burnout is often not “too much work” but the wrong type of work.
• The six Working Geniuses — Wonder, Invention, Discernment, Galvanizing, Enablement, Tenacity — and how every task or project requires all six.
• How identifying your team’s geniuses prevents false starts, failed initiatives, and implementation bottlenecks.
• Using team maps to see missing strengths and make better hiring decisions.
• Real-world insights on how certain genius combinations drive momentum, while others can unintentionally stall progress.

2. Avoiding Burnout Through Alignment

• Ensuring team members are doing work that aligns with their strengths.
• Why tasks in your “frustration zone” drain your energy and how to rebalance your workload.
• When to delegate, outsource, or strategically schedule difficult tasks.

3. Leadership Essentials

• Why clear expectations are the most commonly missed leadership skill.
• How leaders can build more effective teams by understanding roles, gaps, and what each person needs to succeed.
• Lessons from Patrick Lencioni’s Five Behaviors of a Team: trust, healthy conflict, commitment, accountability, results.

4. Blending Generations in the Workplace

• Why “we are more alike than we are different” — and how focusing on differences harms teams.
• Understanding values and experiences that shape Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z.
• The importance of empathy, curiosity, and individualized support.
• Practical adjustments clinics can make to support different generations (communication styles, flexibility, additional benefits, etc.).

💬 Key Quotes from the Episode

• “Burnout really isn’t about doing too much work — it’s about doing the wrong type of work.” — Nancy
• “When we’re working in our geniuses, we’re more effective, the team is more productive, and we can get things done.” — Nancy
• “If things are going well, do we really need Wonder?”
• “Yes — while Walmart was trying to get more people into their parking lot, Amazon was bringing things to their door.”* — Nancy
• “Just because you're the leader doesn’t mean you have to have all the answers.” — Nancy
• “We tend to focus on the 1% that makes us different instead of the 99% that makes us the same.” — Nancy
• “At the end of the day, we’re human. We’re wired for connection. We all want to be seen.” — Nancy
• “When you hired them, they showed up and were a great employee. If something has changed, it’s not always them.” — Nancy

🎧 Why This Episode Matters

If you’re a clinic owner, manager, or anyone trying to lead a high-performing optometry team, this episode offers:

• A structured roadmap to implement ideas more successfully
• Tools to reduce burnout across your clinic
• A deeper understanding of how different generations think and work
• Strategies to build culture, improve communication, and get results

Whether you're looking to strengthen your leadership skills or foster a more unified team, Nancy’s insights offer clear, actionable takeaways you can implement immediately.

Connect with Nancy:

https://www.leaduptrainingandconsulting.ca/about-me

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-dewald-69267112/

Dr. Courey shares the latest from Eye Drop Shop, including its partnership with OSI and the launch of Rinsada, a new in-office ocular-surface rinse now available in Canada. They discuss how Eye Drop Shop empowers optometrists to retail dry-eye and clean-beauty products online without carrying inventory, creating new revenue streams and patient touch points.

The conversation flows into business mindset, patient education, and the difference between selling and helping. Harbir and Claudine also swap perspectives on personal growth, risk-taking, and what it means to build an authentic optometry brand. The episode closes on themes of humility, gratitude, and balance — with Harbir reflecting on the podcast’s 200-episode journey and Claudine reminding us that everything — good or bad — is temporary.

Key Topics

• Partnership between Eye Drop Shop and OSI Group
• Launch of Rinsada, a new in-office saline flush treatment for allergy and debris removal
• Empowering ODs through e-commerce and passive-income tools (like Auto)
• The importance of patient touch points and staying top-of-mind online
• Shifting from “selling” to presenting solutions
• Harbir’s behind-the-scenes story of how The 2020 Podcast began
• Handling tough industry conversations and asking hard questions
• Mindset: accountability, resilience, and self-leadership in optometry
• Work-life balance, gratitude, and the role of support systems

Featured Guests

• Dr. Claudine Courey, Optometrist & Founder of Eye Drop Shop (Montreal, QC)
• Dr. Harbir Sian, Optometrist, Speaker, Host of The 20/20 Podcast

Resources Mentioned

• Eye Drop Shop — dry-eye & clean-beauty products for clinics and patients
• Rinsada — new in-office ocular-surface rinse treatment
• OSI Group — Optometric Services Inc. network
• Otto Optics — integrated e-commerce solution for ODs

Quotable Moments

“We’re not selling — we’re giving patients solutions to their problems.” — Dr. Claudine Courey

“If it’s all my fault, it’s also all up to me to fix it.” — Dr. Harbir Sian

“Everything is temporary — whether it’s good or bad.” — Dr. Claudine Courey

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The data showed an eight percent difference in Gen Z contact lens wear (35%) compared to Millennials (43%), with Gen X (22%) close to historic norms. The eight-point Gen Z-to-Millennial gap represents considerable unmet upside in patient volumes, practice revenue, and wearer lifestyle benefits.

In an attempt to understand how Gen Z may be distinctive from older populations when it comes to choosing a product or service, CLI also asked respondents to indicate the importance of eight values-centered factors in their decision-making, whether for eye care or otherwise. Three values ranked highest across all ages: affordability (85-89%), convenience of purchase (69-73%), and speed to obtain the product (66-71%). A remarkable Gen Z breakout was social responsibility, which influences their decision making substantially more than Gen X.

At Vision Expo West this September, a panel of CLI Visionaries including Andrew Bruce, Dr. Jade Coats, and Jennifer Seymour discussed some of these important preliminary findings and what they mean for how practice teams and retailers can shape their communications with current and potential patients alike.

About the speakers:

Andrew Bruce, LDO, ABOM, NCLEM, FCLSA, is a licensed master optician and contact lens fitting specialist in Vancouver, Washington, and founder of ASB Opticianry Education Services.

Jade Coats, OD, FAAO, is a nationally recognized optometrist from Bentonville, Arkansas, with clinical expertise in ocular surface disease, dry eye management, contact lenses, and perioperative care for premium cataract and refractive surgery.

Jennifer Seymour, LDO, FCLSA, NCLEM, ABO-AC, AAS, is a Nevada Licensed Dispensing Optician, ABO-AC and NCLE-AC nationally certified. Her passion for fitting contact lenses came during her schooling for licensure, learning how contact lenses change patients’ lives.

Learn more about the Contact Lens Institute and its Next Gen data:

https://www.contactlensinstitute.org/resources/see-tomorrow/shiftingfocusgenz/

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In this episode, I chat with Dave Brown who is the CEO & President of IDOC. Since joining IDOC in 2014 and becoming CEO shortly thereafter, Dave has led IDOC through transformative growth–expanding its offerings, deepening member value, and advancing the organization’s mission to help independent optometrists live the practice of their dreams.

In this episode, we discuss the big rebrand the organization has just gone through. Dave shares the various resources and services that IDOC provides its members. We also discuss the recent investment that IDOC received investment from Doug and Mary Perkins who are the founders of Specsavers. I took a minute to ask Dave about how this investment will impact the future of IDOC and potentially the future of the profession in the US.

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In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Lyerly shares some of the key metrics, costs, and fees that are associated with getting a myopia management practice to become profitable. Some of the key details include:

- How to calculate chair cost

- Comparing average revenue to revenue from specialty care

- How to determine fees for specialty care

We also discuss what US doctors can expect with the introduction of the Stellest myopia management spectacle lenses. Having prescribed this technology to many dozens of children in Canada, Harbir shares his experience with the lens.

This episode will help doctors understand what important factors they should evaluate whether they are just starting out in myopia management or looking to elevate their existing myopia practice.

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Connect with Harbir:

• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• YouTube

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Connect with Harbir:

• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• YouTube

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Connect with Harbir:

• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• YouTube

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Connect with Harbir:

• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• YouTube

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In the episode, Dr. Mark Eltis touches on variety of topics related scope modernization including:

• Optimizing scope is in the best interest of the public
• Optometrists are already equipped with the tools to perform many advanced procedures
• His experience with completing the Advanced Procedures Program at the University of Waterloo
• Why he believes it is an exciting time to be in optometry

Watch/listen to previous episodes in the Scope Optimization Series:

https://aboutmyeyes.com/scope-expansion/

Stay tuned for more episodes in the series.

Big thanks to the CAO for giving us the space to record these episodes during the Biennial Congress in Halifax this summer.

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In this episode, Dr. Banh shares the stories of how his family was rescued from a deserted island in the Pacific by a few generous citizens in Canada and how that has shaped his mission to help a billion people.

Dr. Banh has been doing some incredible work helping patients who have been suffering from concussion, vertigo, and many other neurological conditions that have caused vision issues but applying prism and tints in unique ways.

Why (and how) do tiny amounts of prism change the way the brain works? How does color affect our emotion and ability to process information? How can we apply these methods in our own offices?

These are all questions that we explore in this lively conversation

Purchase 12 Elephants and Dragon:

https://a.co/d/88TIfxQ

Learn more about Dr. Banh:

https://uxbridgeoptometry.com/

Register for Dr. Banh and Peddle's Prism Prescribing course:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HxXz5Tu8YadQUJUGeHHruSJVoFcTZ5y5/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108690642443164677922&rtpof=true&sd=true

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From organizing meetings such as the Optometric Leaders Forum, to leading the charge to develop a national strategy around eyecare, to negotiating better reimbursements with insurance providers... there is a long list of ways that our national association serves Canadian optometrists and moves the profession forward.

Learn more about the CAO's iniatives:

https://opto.ca/policy

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Take the free online vision assessment: www.myvisionfirst.com/quiz

Try ScreenFit for Free: www.screenfit.com/preview

5 Steps to Better Vision - Free guide: www.screenfit.com/5-proven-secrets-to-relieve-eye-strain

Shop for Your Vision: shop.myvisionfirst.com

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Social Media Links

Instagram: @drbryceappelbaum

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drbryceappelbaum

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myvisionfirstoptometry

Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-bryce-appelbaum/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.bryceappelbaum

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Sounds too good to be true?

Dr. Kiran Ramesh is a multi-practice owner, renowned speaker, business coach, and more.

In this episode, Dr. Ramesh shares how she built her first practice to a point that she could step away and use her business savvy to buy and develop more businesses both inside and outside of eyecare.

Dr. Ramesh shares her four pillars for building a thriving business:

1. Make time to work on your business
2. Develop an A Team
3. Create a winning culture
4. Understand KPIs and create incentives

Dr. Ramesh has developed a course called Owner to CEO to help share these concepts in greater depth. Learn more about the course:

https://ownertoceo.podia.com/owner-to-ceo-masterclass

Connect with Dr. Ramesh: kiran@kiranramesh.ca

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However, since we are doing these things on a daily basis, we often forget how remarkable they are. But sharing these stories with our friends, family, the public, etc is how we can help change the narrative about optometry in the public's eyes.

Dr. Shiv Sharma co-chair of the BC Doctors of Optometry Government Relation Committee, which is tasked with discussing scope modernization with government officials and other stake holders. He has also been an integral part of the conversations relating to government reimbursement in the past.

In this short episode, Dr. Sharma shares his thoughts on how ODs can all work towards our goals of scope modernization... and it's not the same "speak to your MLAs" pitch that we've all been hearing.

Be sure to check out all of the conversations in the Scope Optimization series.

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In the second part of this discussion, we dive deeper into one of the most common challenges that all ECPs face (not just specialty lens providers); higher order aberrations (HOAs).

In this episode, we discuss what the difference is between regular aberrations and HOAs. How does a patient who is suffering from HOAs present? What are their symptoms and complaints? And, ultimately, how can we help these patients who can't seem to get the resolution (literally and figuratively) that I looking for?

This episode is sponsored by Ovitz.

Learn more about the Ovitz xwave Aberrometer at www.Ovitz.us

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In part one of this two part series, Dr. Petar Prpic shares his journey into specialty contact lenses and how he and his brother (Dr. Ivan Prpic) have built their relatively new clinic into a successful practice.

In this episode, Dr. Prpic discusses the different types of specialty lenses he fits, how metrics have been important to his success, and why collaboration between colleagues is important for our patients and our profession.

Stay tuned for part two of this series, where Dr. Prpic discusses some of the more advanced specialty lenses technologies that are available, including correcting higher order aberrations, to help serve our patients better.

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In addition to all of this, Dr. Madan currently practices in an MD/OD setting, where she provides advanced services such as treating glaucoma and offering PRP eye drops to dry eye patients. All of this makes her the perfect guest to continue our series on scope optimization.

In the first episode in this series of short interviews, we spoke with Dr. Cedrick Mah to understand how his experience with advanced procedures in Oklahoma can help us understand why scope advancement is important in Canada.

In this episode we continue our conversation on scope with Dr. Madan by asking what the future of optometry looks like. What should primary care optometrist expect their job to look like? Why should we be asking for scope modernization?

Keep the conversation about scope optimization going by sharing these interviews with our colleagues. Send in your thoughts and comments to help us improve these discussions so we can continue to elevate our profession.

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In this episode, I chat with Dr. Pavan Avinashi who is the owner of Hollyburn Eye Clinic in North Vancouver. Over the last 22 years, Dr. Avinashi has built Hollyburn into the type of clinic many ODs aspire to run: a 6-lane, modern practice with 7 ODs, a dedicated aesthetics spa, and a reputation for offering the best options in eyewear.

So, how did Dr. Avinashi build his practice to this level? Today, he shares his top three recommendations for business owners who aspire to offer the best to their patients.

Big thanks to Hoya Vision Care Canada for their support of this episode.

Learn more about Hoya and their premium lens offering:

https://www.hoyavision.com/en-ca/vision-products/

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In this episode, we discuss Dr. Mah's experiences practicing to the fullest scope within optometry. Through his recent training and experience, Cedrick has been able to prescribe medications, order blood tests, and perform various advanced procedures for many patients. Coming back to Vancouver,

the discrepancy in scope is abundantly clear.

From reducing wait times to reducing healthcare costs and redundancies, Dr. Mah shares why and how advancing scope will benefit our profession and, most importantly, benefit our patients.

Big thanks to the BCDO for giving us the space to record these interviews during the annual conference in May 2025.

Stay tuned for more of these short episodes on scope optimization on The 20/20 podcast. We will be sharing thoughts from optometrists from across Canada who have varied and extensive experience in the matter of scope optimization.

Let's all get on board and help our profession continue to grow!

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Big thanks to CooperVision for supporting this episode.

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But how does photobiomodulation (PBM) help our eyes?

In this episode, Dr. Graham Merry, MD discuss the history of PBM and the exciting future for this technology in eyecare.

Dr. Merry is one of the pioneers of PBM in North America, he has published landmark papers that have shown the positive effects of PBM on patients with AMD, and he has co-founded multiple companies in the PBM space.

If you were ever curious about how red light therapy works and how it can help your patients, this is the discussion for you!

Learn more about Arunalight and related studies, go to:

Arunalight.com

Connect with Dr. Merry:

gfmerry@gmail.com

Thanks to Bright Optical for supporting this episode.

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In this episode of The 20/20 Podcast, we have the opportunity to chat with two pre-eminent corneal surgeons to discuss the latest updates in refractive surgery.

Dr. Michael Boyd is the owner of Boyd Vision in Burnaby, BC and has been performing refractive surgeries for over 30 years. Dr. Darrell Lewis is a highly trained corneal surgeon who has recently joined the Boyd Vision team. Boyd Vision is the first refractive surgical centre in BC to offer the latest in lenticule extraction technology (aka SMILE).

In this episode we will cover the following questions:

How do PRK, LASIK, and SMILE all compare to one another?

Who is the right patient for each of these types of surgery?

What makes SmartSight a better option?

How important is treating dry eye before surgery?

How can optometrists help to improve patient outcomes?

Learn more here:

https://www.boydvision.ca/referral-guide/

Big thanks to Boyd Vision for supporting this episode.

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It's handy for the person doing the search. But how does it affect your business?

In this episode, I chat with Tyler Kemp, who is a marketing expert and account manager specializing in marketing for the eyecare industry.

Tyler is known for turning digital trends into practical, actionable insights, making him a trusted voice for anyone looking to grow their brand in a competitive market. He also shares his expertise on his own platform, TyTalksMarketing, where he offers tools and tips for thriving in the digital space.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How the most recent updates to the Google algorithm affect your business
• How you can optimize your SEO to improve your ranking
• The difference between awareness campaigns and lead generation
• The importance of training your staff to optimize marketing

Connect with Tyler - https://www.instagram.com/tytalksmarketing

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Big thanks to NECO for providing space and organizing these conversations!

Connect with Harbir:

• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• YouTube

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Purcell at NECO about a variety of topics that are affecting both students and optometrists. From changes in board exams to navigating student debt, there are a lot of topics on top of students' minds at this time. Beyond optometry school, there are questions about the future of the profession including how to continue attracting high-quality candidates and improving access to care. Is the answer more schools? Does increased industry involvement help? How much industry involvement is ok?

This conversation will bring a lot of value to students, new grads, and veteran optometrists who are interested in thinking of new ways to improve optometry school and elevate the profession as a whole.

Connect with Harbir:

• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• YouTube

Sounds too good to be true?

In this episode, Conor shares his path to optical success as well the systems other business owners can put into place to help their practices grow. He also shares how he developed the Optical Success Academy, which has helped over 300 optometrists elevate their practices.

Learn more about the Optical Success Academy:

https://opticalsuccessacademy.com/

Connect with Conor:

https://jonesand.co/about/founder-conor-heaney-jones/

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Or perhaps is it something you didn't do? An opportunity missed?

In this Eye2Eye episode of The 20/20 Podcast, Harbir shares his thoughts on regret... what causes it and what we can do to avoid it.

The answer is to be bold and take action.

Here is the quote from Trevor Noah (Born a Crime):

I don’t regret anything I’ve ever done in life, any choice that I’ve made. But I’m consumed with regret for the things I didn’t do, the choices I didn’t make, the things I didn’t say. We spend so much time being afraid of failure, afraid of rejection. But regret is the thing we should fear most. Failure is an answer. Rejection is an answer. Regret is an eternal question you will never have the answer to. “What if…” “If only…” “I wonder what would have…” You will never, never know, and it will haunt you for the rest of your days.

Here is the quote from William Hutchinson Murray:

Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back — concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth that ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans:

that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one’s favor all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamed would have come his way.

Whatever you can do, or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Begin it now.

Connect with Harbir:

Instagram.com/HarbirSianOD

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While QUAY initially began as direct to consumer sun brand, the company is now re-launching as an optical brand that wholesales a full line of ophthalmic and sun frames to ECPs.

In this episode, QUAY CEO, Katherine Cousins share the origins of the brand and how they have approached this new chapter in the brand's journey. In addition, Katherine shares thoughts on the pros and cons of what she sees happening in the optical industry from a CEO's perspective. As well as some sage advice for other CEOs and business owners out there.

Learn more about QUAY Optical:

Website - https://www.quay.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/quayaustralia/?hl=en

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@quay

Wholesale - wholesale@quay.com

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Dr. Amrit Bilkhu is a residency trained, behavioural Optometrist based in Toronto who specializes in pediatrics, binocular vision disorders, and visual processing challenges. The area of behavioural binocular vision takes into account many of a patient's past health and developmental issues/milestones when developing a treatment plan. Amrit calls this holistic approach to vision Functional Optometry.

In this episode, we explore Dr. Bilkhu's journey from being a new grad to specializing in BV to opening her own private practice. The part of the discussion that really sets this episode apart is our dive into the BV world. Much of what BV docs do seems to be a bit of mystery to majority of the eyecare world. Is this deliberate or is it an accidental result of poor communication? It turns out that its a bit of both.

This episode will change the way you look at binocular vision, how it can help our patients, and how it can be more accessible to all of us.

Learn more about Dr. Bilkhu's Pediatric Eye Care Masterclass: 

https://dramritbilkhu.thinkific.com/products/courses/pediatric-eye-care-masterclass

Launching Wednesday March 12th 

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Connect with Amrit:

Instagram.com/dr.amritbilkhu

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But what happens a few years... a few months... sometimes just a few days into the process... When things start to get hard, mundane, boring? Passion can fizzle. How do we stay motivated then?

In this episode, we discuss the idea of the long term goal and vision being the real driver of success... and happiness. Always having something to work towards and and look forward to is what keeps us happy and motivated when times get tough. It is the pursuit of growth, not passion, that will help us achieve our goals.

Connect with Harbir:

Instagram.com/HarbirSian.OD

LinkedIn.com/in/HarbirSianOD

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In her second appearance on The 20/20 Podcast, Dr. Rhue helps us better understand how we can be more intentional about our interactions with our industry partners. Brianna makes the comparison of walking the floor of a trade show as optometrist/business owner to being like a Shark on Shark Tank. We have the ability decide who we want to invest in.

Given her unique perspective as an optometrist and someone who is trying to introduce her other business to optometrists, Brianna has a deep understanding of how to maximize the interactions between buyer and seller. So much so, in fact, that she wrote a book on the topic!

Dr. Rhue has a wealth of knowledge on many topics related to the business of eyecare... from her passion in myopia management to her ideas on leaderships styles and productivity, this episode is loaded with great info to help each of us improve.

Connect with Dr. Rhue:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/briannarhue/

Connect with Harbir:

Instagram.com/HarbirSian.OD

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Dr. Martin Spiro, current President of the Canadian Association of Optometrists, joins the podcast to discuss some of the most pressing topics that are at the forefront of optometry in Canada.

Dr. Spiro had just returned from the Optometric Leadership Forum in Ottawa, which is an event held by the CAO to bring leaders in Canadian optometry together to discuss the future of the profession. Not surprisingly, the primary topic of discussion this year was scope expansion. Dr. Spiro share insights and data from the meeting to help us understand why scope expansion is necessary for our profession, the healthcare system and, most importantly, for our patients.

We also dive into some of the different ways that CAO is support optometry and optometrists across the country. But, no matter how much our associations do for us, ultimately it comes down to each of us to continue to work to make the profession better.

Learn more about CAO resources:

http://www.opto.ca/

Book your hotel for CAO Congress:

https://events.canplaninc.ca/cao2025/home?lang=en

Connect with Harbir:

Instagram.com/harbirsian.od

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A brief scan of Dr. Nagra's Instagram page will tell you he is dedicated to sharing helpful nutritional information that is back by science. In the process, he has found himself fighting back against the mountains of nutritional misinformation (and disinformation) that is shared every day on social media.

This episode was recorded almost 5 years ago, in the early days of COVID lockdown. It was somehow lost shortly after recording but I was luck enough to recover it very recently. I was impressed by the fact that the discussion we had about nutrition, veganism, and making decisions based on science was all still very relevant 5 years later. So I decided it was still worth sharing it.

Connect with Dr. Nagra:

Instagram.com/dr.matthewnagra

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Instagram.com/harbirsian.od

Watch on YouTube:

youtube.com/harbirsianod

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In this episode, we discuss what has changed in Claudine's professional and personal life in the past few years; how she balances family, clinic, and entrepreneurship; and some advanced clinical tips for fitting scleral lenses and treating complex dry eye cases.

This episode was supported by Thea Pharma Canada and recorded at their headquarters in Toronto. A big thank you to Thea for their continued support of the podcast.

Connect with Harbir:

• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• YouTube

Ryan had been working as a co-owner in two sub-lease optometry practices in Charlotte, when a new opportunity arose for them to expand their business to Ashville, NC. Suddenly, Ryan and his wife were posed with the decision of whether or not to move their family to a new city with new challenges. How does one decide whether or not to act on an opportunity like this?

In this episode, Dr. Corte shares how he and his wife decided to make the move. We also discuss what makes a successful business partnership and, maybe most importantly, how to develop a fulfilling career for yourself in eyecare.

Oh, by the way, Ryan also recently launched his own podcast. Be sure to check it out at https://www.youtube.com/c/ryanreflects.

Connect with Dr. Corte:

https://www.ryancorte.com/

https://www.instagram.com/ryanreflects

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryancorte/

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instagram.com/harbirsian.od

youtube.com/harbirsianod

linkedin.com/in/harbirsianod

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This week's episode is the second in a two-part series on scope expansion in optometry. In this episode, Dr. Evelyn Lo (President of the BCDO) and Dr. Sarah MacIver (Chair of Continuing Education Committee at UW Optometry) discuss why scope expansion is an integral part of creating a positive outlook for optometry in Canada.

If you haven't already, be sure to check out the first part of this series with Dr. Sophia Leung (President of AOA) and Dr. Shaina Nensi (President of the OAO). And don't forget to share your thoughts about scope expansion to help push this conversation (and the profession forward).

Connect/leave comments:

Instagram.com/HarbirSian.OD

YouTube.com/HarbirSianOD

LinkedIn.com/in/HarbirSianOD

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So, not surprisingly, there are often heated battles for these contested territories. And many questions arise...

Which profession should be allowed to do which procedures? How do we improve access to care for patients in rural locations? Are some professions acting as gatekeepers?

To help us better understand the importance of scope expansion in the optometry world, we will have a two part discussion with 4 different subject matter experts: Dr. Shaina Nensi (President of the Ontario Association of Optometrists), Dr. Sophia Leung (President of the Alberta Association of Optometrists), Dr. Evelyn Lo (President of the BC Doctors of Optometry), and Dr. Sarah MacIver (Clinical Professor at the University of Waterloo).

This episode is the first of this two part series with Dr. Nensi and Dr. Leung.

I hope you enjoy this very important conversation and I encourage you to share your thoughts!

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In the final episode of 2024, we review the TOP 5 episodes of the year. These are the episodes that were downloaded the most on Apple and Spotify and viewed most on YouTube.

Here are the TOP 5 interviews that we will review in this episode (ranked!!):

5. Aldo Zuccaro - CooperVision and Plastic Bank in Bali

4. Justin Sather, Ravi Tanna, Dr. Trevor Miranda - Macumira, Revolutionary Treatment for AMD

3. Dr. Sheila Morrison and Dr. Evelyn Lo - Myopia Management Pearls

2. Dr. Mindy Blumberg - Remote Optometry, Good or Evil?

1. Dr. Claudine Courey - Dry Eye Deep Dive

A massive thank you to everyone who has taken the time to follow, subscribe, and support the podcast over the years. I am infinitely grateful!

Also a great big thank you to all of our industry partners who have supported the podcast in various ways. It is a blessing to work with industry partners and alongside colleagues who believe in the collective growth of our profession.

I am excited to bring new, exciting interviews to you in 2025. Stay tuned. Happy Holidays!

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Dr. Tung shares his journey to building a successful myopia management practice in Vancouver, revealing how the Topcon MYAH played a crucial role in his growth. He offers valuable insights and actionable data for practitioners at every level, covering when to initiate treatment, how to interpret key metrics, and effective strategies for attracting new patients to a myopia management program.

A special thanks to Topcon Healthcare for supporting this episode.

Interested in streamlining your myopia management strategy? Visit myopia123.com , powered by Topcon Healthcare, for valuable tools and resources to enhance myopia management and foster practice growth!

To Learn More about the MYAH, visit https://topconhealthcare.ca/en/products/myah/

Since then, Joe has become more and more heavily involved in optical industry all the way to point of becoming the owner of a well-known optical supply company, Western Optical Supply.

In this conversation, in addition to Joe's entrepreneurial journey, we discuss some of the lessons he has learned through his 20 years of optical experience and advice that he can share of ECPs to elevate their businesses.

Connect with Joe:

WesternOptical.com

Joe@westernoptical.com

linkedin.com/in/joe-sabel-8712558/

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In addition to being one of the foremost dry eye experts in America, Dr. Mila is also a trained and certified nutrition specialist.

In this episode, we dive into how nutrition is linked to dry eye, which macro nutrients changes can we make to support eye health, and how Dr. Mila is prescribing to treat rosacea and demodex.

This is an episode for dry eye nerds to feast on!

Here is a link to the microscope Dr. Mila was referring to:

https://www.celestron.com/products/lcd-digital-microscope-ii?srsltid=AfmBOooIefp6AEwPNXsdKmPFWl-QvzPsd3akUE3t39mJQIb4vbgraet6

Connect with Dr. Mila:

https://www.instagram.com/eyedoctormila/

Learn more about Dr. Mila's nutrition program:

EyeThriveWellness.com

https://www.instagram.com/dryeyenutrition/

https://ocularnutritionsociety.org/

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In this episode, Dr. Hecht shares her journey from optometry school to creating success in her career. We discuss the "why" of social media, how to get more involved in industry, and finding that elusive work-life balance.

This is a must listen episode for students and new grads looking for tips and advice on how to supercharge your career!

Connect with Alexa:

www.instagram.com/dr.alexahecht

www.linkedin.com/in/alexa-hecht-201439157

https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.alexahecht

Big thanks to the Dry Eye Summit team for giving us the space to record this interview.

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In this episode, we discuss how the industry is changing, what are some opportunities for ECPs to take advantage of advances in technology, and where we all need to be vigilant so we don't let control of the industry slip into the wrong hands.

Connect with Pierre:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierrebourre/

pierrebourre@lumiereadvisorsinc.com

Big thanks to the Dry Eye Summit team for giving us the space to record this episode.

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In this episode, Dr. Silani shares incredible insights into many different areas of his career: how he built a dry eye center of excellence, how he created his presence in the industry, marketing strategies, and much more!

Beyond clinical and professional advice, Dr. Silani shares a deeply personal experience he had a few years ago. Listen and learn about his journey through health challenges, physical injuries, and life changing surgeries. You will definitely SEE life and work differently!

Connect with Dr. Silani:

https://www.bheyeguy.com/provider/kambiz-silani-od

Instagram.com/beverlyhillsoptometrydryeye

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Jason Carruthers, who is a registered optician who is an Ortho-K specialist, was wondering the same thing. Over the years he has developed a strategy for success in his contact lens practice.

In this episode, we discuss Jason's journey to building a booming Ortho-K practice.

1 new Ortho-K fit per week equals an additional $100,000 per year in revenue.

Jason managed to get to 16 new fits per week.

Whether you are someone who is sitting on the sidelines interested in starting Ortho-K, just dabbling, or deep into it... there will be something in this interview that will help you succeed!

Learn more about Jason's Ortho-K program:

OrthoKLaunch.com

Connect with Jason:

Instagram.com/opticianjason

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In this episode, Justin Sather (CEO), Ravi Tanna (VP of Sales), and Dr. Trevor Miranda share how MacuMira works and how it will revolutionize macular degeneration care.

Learn more at MacuMira.com.

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But one of the companies that has been at the forefront of this discussion is CooperVision. In this episode, I chat with Aldo Zucaro who is the Global Lead of ESG and Sustainability at Cooper.

Aldo's passion and genuine concern for the impact our industry is having on the environment is infectious and truly palpable in this conversation.

Learn more about the partnership with CooperVision and Plastic Bank:

https://plasticbank.com/client/coopervision/

https://coopervision.com/our-company/news-center/press-release/coopervision-extends-partnership-plastic-bank-adds-vision

Huge thanks to CooperVision for their support of the industry and The 20/20 Podcast.

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David Katz, the founder of Plastic Bank, has created a solution that does not simply remove plastic. Plastic Bank’s programs incentivize the reduction of waste as well as the collection of waste, all while supporting local communities in developing parts of the world where plastic waste is most present.

This is the second of three interviews that were recorded in Bali during the CooperVision/Plastic Bank experience. Stay tuned for the third interview with Aldo Zucaro from CooperVision.

Watch David’s TED Talk.

Learn more about Plastic Bank.

Be sure to stay tuned for the remaining episodes to hear from the founder of Plastic Bank, David Katz, and the Environmental Sustainability lead at Cooper Companies, Aldo Zucaro.

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In this episode, Dr. Kwan shares eye-opening statistics and his theories on why more of us aren't diving into myopia management. He also discusses The Myopia Collective, a new initiative. Listen to learn how you can join this group of forward-thinking ODs who are advancing myopia management.

Hear from 7 colleagues about how they have "the myopia conversation" in less than one minute: The Myopia Conversation

Connect with Dr. Kwan: LinkedIn - Dr. Justin Kwan

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Dr. Banh's story could easily be the script of a Netflix documentary. From his family's escape from Vietnam on a boat to being stranded on a deserted island and then being rescued by the people of a small town in Ontario, Vi Tu's early years have shaped his mission in life.

"The truth shall set you free... but first, it will piss you off." Vi Tu is not afraid to piss you off if it means achieving his goal of helping one billion people.

Check out the details about the Neuro-Functional Prescribing course HERE: Neuro-Functional Prescribing Course

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Huge thanks to Hoya Vision Care Canada for their support in this episode!

Be sure to like, review, and subscribe!

In this episode, Dr. McCann shares his THREE PILLARS to finding success and fulfillment in all facets of your professional career. Whether you're a new grad looking for the right job or a veteran OD looking to make the next move for your practice, these three pillars will help guide you in your decision making.

Connect with Dr. McCann:

https://centraloptometry.com/

https://www.instagram.com/drwesmccann/

Big thanks to our partner for this episode, Thea Pharma Canada. Their continued support of the podcast and optometry in Canada has been incredible!

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In this episode, Dr. Shawn Moore shares the incredible insights he has written in his book Full Circle Disruption. From the power of emotion to discerning which segment of your patient base is likely to give you best return on your time and effort. This conversation will immediately help you elevate the service and experience you provide in your business.

Connect with Dr. Shawn Moore:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shawnmoore.od

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-moore-od-7a814829/

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The first price is what we pay in dollars to buy the item. But the second price is the price we pay in time and effort to get the benefit of the item.

Unfortunately, many times, we pay the first price but don't pay the second. This imbalance is an effect of our modern consumer society. It is also a cause of some of our mental and physical health issues.

In this Eye2Eye episode, I discusses the two prices we pay and how we can change this negative cycle many of us are in. It's an interesting idea that I think will help us view our behaviours and purchases differently.

Let me know what you think!

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Connect with Harnarayan on Instagram.

Check out Harnarayan's book, One Game at a Time.

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Matt Rosner from the NeuroVisual Medicine Institute wants to help change this perception of BV and provide a structured program that will help ODs bring this specialty into their practices and help change patients lives.

Learn more about NVMI:

https://nvminstitute.org/

See the NVMI screening questionnaire:

https://nvminstitute.org/downloads/the-bvdq/

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In this episode, Dhruvin shares details of his journey from the inception of the brand, the up and downs along the way, and how Ocushield is continuing to expand its product offering.

Connect with Dhruvin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhruvinp/

Check out Ocushield:

https://www.ocushield.com/

Learn about the Ocushield online vision screening:

https://www.ocushield.com/products/online-eye-test-screening-remote

Watch Dhruvin on Dragon's Den:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwW9Reaw5m4

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Dr. Sheila Morris and Dr. Evelyn Lo bring their different perspectives to create a robust conversation about how to implement myopia management, when to initiate treatment, and which options they turn to first.

Big thanks to Hoya Vision Care Canada for partnering with The 20/20 Podcast on this episode.

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A 2016 grad from Waterloo, Dr. Luk has been elevating her clinical practice in dry eye, she recently elected as a board member for the BC Doctors of Optometry AND she was just named Young Optometrist of the Year in BC! All of that in her for 8 years of practice!

In this episode, Dr. Luk shares steps that she has taken to elevate her career and be more fulfilled with by the work she is doing. From leaning into specialty care, stepping out of the box with social media, and developing mentorship relationships... this interview has everything for a recent grad to take their career to the next level!

Get in touch with Dr. Luk:

https://www.instagram.com/ilukateyes

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In this episode, Dr. Caitlin Reghetti shares how she found herself in this position early in her career... and then consciously made an effort to follow passions. Eventually, she founded Dr. Reghetti Designs, which is a company that creates customized, beautifully designed, patient-facing content for optometrists.

Connect with Dr. Reghetti:

Visit: DrReghettiDesigns.com

Follow: instagram.com/DrReghettiDesigns

Like: facebook.com/DrReghettiDesigns

Connect: linkedin.com/in/caitlin-reghetti/

Shop: etsy.com/shop/DrReghettiDesigns

Contact: contact@drreghettidesigns.com

Check out Dr. Reghetti's food blog:

https://www.cutsandcrumbles.com/

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Will remote eyecare services help or hurt the profession? Does it give certain entities the opportunities to cut the optometrist out of the equation?

Dr. Mindy Blumberg is the owner of two optometry practices in British Columbia. Being the sole doctor in these two offices that are both in rural settings, Dr. Blumberg was faced with the challenge how to provide services in these clinics.

The answer - remote eyecare.

Learn how Dr. Blumberg implemented remote eyecare services in both of her offices and what the process looks like for both the doctor and patient.

Learn more about how you can implement remote eyecare into your practice:

https://futureproofoptometry.com/

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Using her immense expertise and business acumen, Jen has created her dream practice.

In this episode Dr. Steward shares some incredible pearls for anyone looking to start a new practice.

Take out your pen and paper... you'll want to take notes on this one!!

Find more about what we discussed in this episode:

OD Perspectives: https://odperspectives.com/

Sports vision course: https://learn.odperspectives.com/pages/courses

Previous episode with Dr. Stewart about sports vision: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toDpZ3koDQM

Dr. Stewart on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifer.stewart.od/?hl=en

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This same theory applies to our lives and professional careers. There may be a financial goal, a partnership, a status that you hope to achieve. You might see that someone who is 5-10 year senior to you have achieved this goal and you want to achieve it sooner. It is important to remember that time was an important ingredient in their success. And so it will be in yours.

This is Active Patience. Working hard towards your goal but also allowing for the time it will take for the universe to bring your goals to fruition.

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Connect With Nico Roseillier:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nico-roseillier

Connect With James Spina:

https://www.instagram.com/jamesspina/?hl=en

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This is a short, unscripted, vulnerable conversation about how we can help ourselves and others around us navigate loss.

Please share any thoughts you have on this episode by emailing info@the2020podcast.com or message Harbir on Instagram @harbirsian.od.

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Connect with Dr. Gill and find We Love Eyes:

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tanya-gill-od-a381b28b

Website – https://www.weloveeyes.com

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Connect with Anith:

Instagram Handle: @anithp23

Professional Email: dr.pillai@evolutionaryeyecare.com

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Award-winning eyewear designer and founder of the UN-TI-TLED Creative Agency, Nico Roseillier discusses the NOW Pavilion and NOW Awards that are happening at Vision Expo East.

Rebecca Giefer, CEO of MODO Eyewear shares the history of MODO and why the NOW exhibit is such an important event for all eyewear brands (big and small) to be part of.

If you are an eyewear designer or you work closely with an eyewear brand, but sure to submit your frame designs for the NOW Pavilion and Awards!!

Submit your design here:

https://east.visionexpo.com/en-us/Experiences/submit-your-product-for-now.html

Contact Nico:

nroseillier@gmail.com

Info.untitled.agency@gmail.com

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Watch Dhruvin on Dragon's Den: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TosYAhTRdxQ

Link to the white paper: https://www.ocushield.com/pages/blue-light-whitepaper

The book Dhruvin refers to: The Millionaire Fastlane MJ DeMarco https://www.amazon.ca/Millionaire-Fastlane-Crack-Wealth-Lifetime/dp/0984358102

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Connect with Claudine:

Instagram.com/eyedropshop

Tiktok.com/eyedropshop

Huge thanks to Thea Pharma Canada for supporting The 20/20 Podcast in this three-part series and for everything they do to support the profession of optometry.

Don't forget to like, share, and comment!

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There are so many people to thank for all the support this year, both on an individual level and industry level.

So, in this episode we take a few minutes to thank many of the people/organizations that have supported the podcast.

But, Harbir also shares the concept of The Algorithm of Life. A great way to gain some perspective on how this year has gone and how to set our intentions for 2024.

Thank you to everyone for all the support this year. Wishing everyone an amazing year ahead!

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Connect with Dr. Dzubur:

Instagram: Instagram.com/melroseeyecare

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-haris-dzubur-1a085a66

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Connect with Kayla:

Website: kayla@beSpexy.com

Spexy: bespexy.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bespexy

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bespexy

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Learn more at https://coopervision.com/myopia-management

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In this episode, Chrissy and Dr. Jamie Varghese give us a behind the scenes what it is like to practice bush medicine of the eyecare variety.

You can also watch this episode at YouTube.com/HarbirSianOD to SEE what the day to day set up is like for Chrissy and Jamie.

Connect with Chrissy:

https://www.instagram.com/chrissyfriberg/

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In this episode, Debbie discusses the current state of the profession with regards to myopia management, what is currently being taught in optometry schools, and what the research is telling us.

This episode is the third in a four-part series of discussions sponsored by Hoya Vision Care Canada. Be sure to check out the first two interviews and stay on the lookout for the fourth episode coming soon!

Learn more about how Hoya is helping optometry fight myopia at www.hoyavision.ca

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Learn more at Neurolens.com

Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, and COMMENT

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In this episode, Dr. Dave dives into the importance of myopia management, what must be done to make real progress in this space, and how he created the career he has today. He also presents valuable advice for optometry students and fresh graduates.

See what Dr. Kading is up to:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davekading/

Optometric Insights:https://optometricinsights.com/

The Myopia Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-myopia-podcast/id1606064102

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Connect with Dr. Mila:

Instagram.com/eyedoctormila

Learn about Eye Thrive Wellness:

eyethrivewellness.com

Instagram.com/dryeyenutrition

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Connect with Dr. Mile Brujic:

OptometricInsights.com

Instagram.com/OptometricInsights

Get the Student Handbook:

https://optometricinsights.com/student-handbook/

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Essilor Myopia Management Program - https://www.essilor.ca/en/eye-care-professionals/myopia-care/program

Leonardo Learning Platform - https://leonardo.essilorluxottica.com/landing

Global Myopia Awareness Coalition - https://www.myopiaawareness.org/

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Aesthetic treatments and the use of cosmetics around the eyes are big topics. As patients are increasingly using potentially harmful products and getting treatments like lash extensions, it is vital for ECPs to get comfortable discussing the impact of these things on our eyes.

In this episode, Dr. Courey shares HOW we can have these discussions and WHY it's important for both the patient's eye health and the success of our profession.

Thank you to Thea Pharma Canada for supporting this series.

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In this episode, we dive deeper into treatment protocols and how to prescribe different forms of myopia management.

If you're looking for a more introductory level conversation, be sure to check out the first installment of this series in the interview with Dr. Gary Matter.

Stay tuned for the next two episodes in this series as we continue to shed light on the importance of myopia management and how all ECPs can be part of the solution.

Thanks again to Hoya Vision Care Canada for their support in this series.

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Enter Keri Sculland. Keri is the Manager of Editing and Content Strategy at Marketing 4ECPs. In this episode, Keri dives into how her team has been using various forms of generative AI to create marketing content, as well as the current and future applications for ECPs.

Stay tuned for multiple other episodes on the topic of AI in Eyecare coming soon!

We will be interviewing optometrists, engineers, and scientists to discuss current and future AI-based tech that will change the way we provide eyecare.

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Connect with Pierre:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierresbertrand/

pierre@neurolens.com

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Connect with Dr. Lyerly:

eyedolatryblog.com

instagram.com/eye.dolatry

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Learn more about the new HOYA MiYOSMART Chameleon technology:

https://www.hoyavision.com/for-spectacle-wearers/miyosmart/miyosmart-sun/

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instagram.com/drcourey

instagram.com/eyedropshop

eyedropshop.com

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In this episode, Dr. Steve Vargo discusses some of the causes of burnout and takes a broader view on how to resolve the issue. While activities such as exercise, yoga, and meditation do help, Dr. Vargo believes the longer-lasting resolution comes from HOW we provide patient care.

Connect with Dr. Steve Vargo:

Website - https://drstevevargo.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.stevevargo/?hl=en

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevevargo

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Connect with Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connect-with-kevin

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Connect with Dr. Mark Eltis: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

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Check out these links:

Seeing Beyond 2020 Campaign: https://uwaterloo.ca/seeing-beyond-2020/

Canadian College of Specialties in Optometry: https://ccso-ccso.ca/en/

Thanks for listening!

Be sure to rate, review, and provide feedback to help us improve the podcast!

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In this episode, Shawn shares his insights on:

• How to become a prolific speaker/presenter
• How the optical industry can embrace disruption
• How to inspire innovation

Tune in to this episode now to know how to leverage disruption!

Be sure to connect with Shawn at ShawnKanungo.com.

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Dr. Kiran Ramesh is a successful business owner, consultant, speaker, and an all-around powerhouse in the optical industry. In this episode, Harbir Sian talks to Dr. Ramesh about how she leads with love and tries to empower others. She discusses how being your true, authentic self can be the key to reaching your personal and professional goals.

On the clinical side, Dr. Ramesh shares how uncovering her own binocular vision issues has led her on a passionate journey to build a successful neuro-visual practice and share the importance of binocular vision with her colleagues.

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Dr. Salsberg is the owner of modern and advanced practice named Eyes on Sheppard in Toronto. In this episode, Kerry shares his thoughts on the direction the profession is heading. He explains how optometrists across the country can embrace the coming changes.

Tune into all six episodes of The Future of Optometry Series on The 20/20 Podcast to hear the perspectives of leaders from various organizations in the Canadian eye care industry.

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Going deeper, in this episode, Mr. Gadd discusses:

· What he believes makes Canada a desirable market for private equity and foreign companies

· What parallels he sees in Canada compared to the US market

· The Essilor (the largest player in the industry) is doing to support optometry

· How Essilor dealt with the conflict after acquiring Contacts

· What is his organization doing to support optometry

Aequus Pharmaceuticals presents the Future of Canadian Optometry series. Stay tuned for all six interviews with guests from different large organizations within Canadian eye care.

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In this episode, Mr. Moir discusses:

• What made Canada a desirable market for Specsavers

• Why he believes consolidation is harmful to optometry

• The Specsavers business model has been successful in other markets (UK and Australia)

• What his organization is doing to support optometry

• What he feels needs to change with the educational system

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In this episode, Dr. Angle discusses:

•       his thoughts on significant shifts which happened in the past (such as the changes in Ontario and the deregulation in BC caused by Clearly)

•       what the current disruptive forces are in the profession

•       how to create value in an eye care practice

•       what is his organization doing to support optometry

•       where the profession is heading

Aequus Pharmaceuticals present the Future of Canadian Optometry series. So stay tuned for all six interviews with guests from different large organizations within Canadian eye care.

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The first interview in the series is with Dr. Alan Ulsifer, CEO of FYidoctors.

In this interview, you will hear Dr. Ulsifer discuss:

·         valuable market insights into the four main types of consumers in eyecare

·         what he sees as threats to the profession

·         what FYidoctors is doing to support the long-term success of the profession

·         what the future optometrist's job looks like

The Future of Canadian Optometry series is presented by Aequus Pharmaceuticals.

Stay tuned over the next three weeks to hear and watch all six episodes.

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Eye2Eye segments are short solo episodes where Harbir shares some thoughts and insights from his personal experiences. May you find value in these musings and put them to use in your career as well!

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Suzanne Lacorte believes that fate and circumstances come into play when it comes to discovering opportunities. But success is 100% hard work. If you want to succeed in your business, you need to love what you’re doing. Tune in!

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With almost 20 years of experience in the world of corporate social responsibility, Simon has mastered the art of building partnerships, "winning" negotiations, and finding creative ways to achieve big goals.

Connect with Simon:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonrobert/

You can also find this episode on

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-20-20-podcast/id1482837270

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YouTube: youtube.com/harbirsianod

In this episode I discuss how believing that there is enough water in jug to fill all our cups (having an abundance mindset) will change the way you look at your personal and professional life.

Also, how to deal with those around us who do not have this outlook.

Follow me on the following channels for more content:

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In this installment of Eye2Eye, I share some thoughts into how we can get through the most overwhelming moments in our lives. The secret happens to lie in a Disney song.

Watch the full episode at YouTube.com/HarbirSianOD

Connect with Harbir - Instagram.com/harbirsian.od

Angus Reid podcast - http://www.aboutmyeyes.com/podcast/2019/11/19/episode-6-angus-reid-discusses-how-learning-to-succeed-as-a-pro-football-player

Amy Cuddy Ted Talk - https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_may_shape_who_you_are?language=en

In this episode, we chat about foundational business concepts that will be relevant to business owners, associates, and staff.

Learn more about the MBA In A Day seminar happening on September 12: https://www.aoece.com/webinars

Connect with Dr. Gould:

Email - DrGould2020@gmail.com

Social - @drgould2020

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In this new segment on The 20/20 Podcast I will be opening up to share some of these deeper insights that I find myself discussing with friends, colleagues, and guests during more vulnerable conversations.

I hope you find some value in these thoughts and I hope they can help you grow and succeed in your journey as well!

In the first episode of Eye2Eye, I discuss something I call the ebb and flow of productivity. Over the years, I found myself going through these highs and lows of productivity/creativity. In the past, during the low, I would feel anxious and constantly be looking for ways to get back into a more productive state.

However, what I have found more recently is that there is value in leaning into the "ebb state" to learn more about yourself and your journey.

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In this episode of The 20/20 Podcast, Dr. Madan shares how she had to create her own path, the value she sees in contributing to the profession, and how she balanced it all with her family.

Connect with Dr. Madan:

www.vancouvereyedr.ca

instagram.com/dr.mahnia.madan

Today, we revisit that discussion of how we define success 1 year into the pandemic. Dr. Maharaj also gives us his thoughts on why it is so important for all of us to become leaders in our own way and how we can do it.

Connect with Dr. Maharaj:

• instagram.com/dry.eye.jedi
• mydryeye.ca

In this episode, Dr. Periman shares he passion for dry eye, approaching patient care with a heart-centred approach, and her incredible personal journey.

Connect with Dr. Periman:

instagram.com/dryeyemaster

dryeyemaster.com

In this episode, I share 5 recommendations I would make to any person at any stage of any profession that can help them build a more impactful, fulfilling career.

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In this episode. Dr. Patel shares his experience building a successful optometry practice with multiple sub-specialties including dry eye, myopia control, and specialty contact lenses.

In this solo episode, I share what I call my 5 Step Plan to implementing a dry eye practice for someone in the early stages of their journey.

Give me a shout at instagram.com/harbirsian.od to let me know what you think!

I had the pleasure of being a guest on The YVR Business Den podcast with Vishal Gill and Harvir Mann.

We dive into all sorts of details from undergrad, to optometry, business, and launching my own eyewear brand.

The unofficial theme of the interview was the power of taking action.

Hope you enjoy it!

Before long, they had both won numerous industry awards and turned their hair and makeup company into a globally recognized brand that include its own line of beauty products and the largest South Asian bridal academy in Canada.

In this episode, Harp and Shannon share amazing insights into how they thoughtfully and deliberately crafted their empire.

Connect with Harp and Shannon:

instagram.com/harpsohal

instagram.com/shannonmannofficial

He has been a great resource and an advocate for health and safety regulations that are in place to help us stop the spread of the virus.

He also just got his COVID vaccine today!

In this episode, we discuss what these past 9 months have been like and what to expect with the vaccine.

Connect with Dr. Narang on Twitter and Instagram: @drbirindersingh

You can also watch the full episode at YouTube.com/HarbirSianOD

In this episode, Suzanne and I chat about what it has taken for her to build two successful businesses within the eye care industry and her fascinating journey into the eye wear world.

Connect with Suzanne:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-sendel-83151a2a/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalftg/

You can also catch the full episode on YouTube: youtube.com/harbirsianod

So, it's safe to say, he is a great source for information on how to get started in myopia management and what treatment options to recommend to your patients.

I had the pleasure of picking Dr. Tung's brain about how he got started in myopia management and how we can all benefit from including this specialty in our practices.

You can also watch the full episode at YouTube.com/HarbirSianOD

Connect with Sherman:

helloeyelab.ca

instagram.com/helloeyelab

In this episode of The 20/20 Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Sanaz Bissonnette (founder of Lensbox - a new platform providing digital solutions to ECPs) and Dr. Pavan Avinashi about what disruption in eye care means to them and should mean to ECPs.

You can also watch the full episode at YouTube.com/HarbirSianOD.

If you are a customer/patient looking to learn more about how you can order your eye care products online, go to SHOPLENSBOX.COM

If you are an ECP looking to sign up/learn more, go to LENSBOXPRO.COM

 She is also the author of a new book named, The Role I Played: Canada’s Greatest Olympic Hockey Team.

 In this special first anniversary episode of The 20/20 Podcast, I had the incredible pleasure of chatting with Sami about her journey as an athlete, parallels between sports and medical professions (her grandfather, father, brother, and sister-in-law are all optometrists!), and what it means to play your role with the greater good in mind.

 Connect with Sami:

instagram.com/samijosmall

linkedin.com/in/sami-jo-small-csp-oly-b387945/

I had the pleasure of chatting with Asma Ahmed, found of Soapbox Presentations, who specializes in prepping people to present their best selves.

Asma shares how she trains her clients to inform, influence, and impress with every presentation. She also gives us her top 5 recommendations for success... you might be surprised by what is on her list!

Connect with Asma:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/asma-ahmed-soapbox-presentations/

Dr. Richard Maharaj, owner of eyeLABS optometry in Ontario, went well against the grain almost a decade ago to create a medical optometric practice focusing on dry eye. Dr. Trevor Miranda is co-owner of 4 optometric practices on Vancouver Island with all the latest tech in dry eye treatment. Both docs are also co-creators of the highly regarded Canadian Dry Eye Summit.

Listen to learn how you can win a free registration for full access to all the COPE approved talks at the Summit. You can also enter Dr. Maharaj's Instagram contest by following instagram.com/dryeyesummit and posting a picture using his "bald" filter and tagging #imajedi2.

Follow:

Dr. Richard Maharaj instagram.com/dry.eye.jedi

Dr. Trevor Miranda https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-miranda-463003aa/?originalSubdomain=ca

I had an absolute blast chatting with Amy about how she helped turn TFOS into the ultimate resource for ocular surface and dry eye across the world, how she approaches gender bias in the business world, and how she launched her new company during a global pandemic.

Connect with Amy:

EyesAreTheStory.com

Instagram.com/tamingamy

Linkedin.com/in/amygallantsullivan/

Rachael shares incredible insights into financial security, practice management, and how she handles everything she has on her plate.

Connect with Rachael: instagram.com/dr.eyegotthis

In this episode, Jackie and I chat about her entrepreneurial streak, tips as a content creator, and her unlikely path to becoming a business owner.

Connect with Jackie: instagram.com/2020glance

I was humbled and grateful that Chris offered to share his story with me in this episode. I think its the type of conversation that will provide that shot in the arm for anyone who is looking for some motivation.

Connect with Chris:

Instagram.com/christurcotte_

As an optometrist and an entrepreneurial type myself, it was a pleasure listening to and learning from someone who immense experience in the medical field and has taken a very successful leap into entrepreneurship.

Aside from creating his own treatment (BlephEx) Dr. Rynerson also developed a new theory, which hypothesized the cause of dry eye disease,. He calls it Dry Eye Blepharitis Syndrome (DEBS).

Whether you're the type of person who likes to learn about mechanisms behind disease states, the entrepreneurial type, or a business-minded individual, I'm sure you'll find value in Dr. Rynerson's insights.

Connect with Dr. Rynerson: docjmrmd@gmail.com

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And since being selected for this position, Dr. Purcell has lived up to this description. Bringing his immense wealth of knowledge from his experience working within two of the largest corporations in the eye care industry, Dr. Purcell is working to prepare optometry students for the disruption and evolution our industry will be navigating in the coming years.

During our discussion, I had the opportunity to ask Dr. Purcell a variety of questions including thoughts about some of Essilor's previous mergers and acquisitions, recent regulatory changes in the industry, and where he sees the eye care industry going in the future. I hope you learn from and enjoy this episode as much as I did!

Connect with Dr. Purcell:

• Instagram.com/necoprez

In this conversation with Dr. Jennifer Lyerly of Defocus Media, I share our experiences here in BC since the deregulation as well as why it is so important for ODs in the US to rally against these types of changes.

Connect with Defocus Media at defocusmedia.com and instagram.com/defocusmedia and Dr. Lyerly at instagram.com/eye.dolatry.

I had a pleasure chatting with Kendall about life as a pro athlete, what it takes to achieve success at such a high level, and valuable lessons he has learned.

Connect with Kendall on Instagram instagram.com/kendallwaston

You can all watch the full IG Live conversation on YouTube at youtube.com/harbirsianod

Connect with my guests:

Instagram.com/drdarrylglover

Instagram.com/dradamramsey.

Connect with Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connect-with-kevin/

Connect:

Instagram.com/harbirsian.od

Youtube.com/harbirsianod

Follow me on IG: instagram.com/harbirsian.od

Joey has built an incredible following with his high quality, entertaining, and educational videos. He continues to grow his channel while practicing full time at a high level. In this episode we discuss a day in the life of Dr. Joseph Allen and Doctor Eye Health; his keys to keeping energy up, to being productive, and maintain some semblance of a work-life balance.

Connect with Dr. Allen:

Instagram.com/DoctorEyeHealth

YouTube.com/DoctorEyeHealth

Ryan Corte: Instagram.com/dr.ryancorte

Justin Bazan: instagram.com/justinbazan

Will To: instagram.com/thetravelingod

Kevin Bistline: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kevin-bistline-a14a9670/

In this episode, Sonia discusses her path from being a creative kid, to starting a career in the medical field, to eventually finding her calling in broadcasting.  Hard work, faith, and confidence are the pillars to her success.

You can also listen to the full episode on the following channels:

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/31fRLne

Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/33yqjlX

Music: Feelo Records - If I Fall

Find Sonia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soniabeeksmatv/

Vishal discusses tips and tricks to help guide us through the three main business cycles most professionals face: student loans, starting a business, and succession planning.

Connect with Vishal for more financial advice at PortfolioPlanning.ca

Instagram: instagram.com/portfolioplanning

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angus-reid-a101998b/

Instagram: instagram.com/angus_reid64

LinkedIn.com/in/jasonsarai

Twitter.com/stylebysarai

StyleBySarai.com

Music: Feelo Records - If I Fall

Connect with Aly:

Instagram.com/eventsbyaly

LinkedIn.: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aly-armstrong-91029711/?originalSubdomain=ca

Music: Feelo Records - If I Fall

In this interview, Todd shared some incredible insights into his career in acting and real estate investing His path has been anything but predictable and Todd explains how being flexible and accepting opportunities helped him succeed. You can also watch this episode at YouTube.com/HarbirSianOD.

Connect with Harbir and Todd:

• Instagram.com/@HarbirSian.OD
• Instagram.com/@ToddTalbot
• Twitter.com/@HarbirSianOD
• Twitter.com/@ToddTalbot
• Music: Feelo Records - If I Fall

Now, I want to bring these same people and conversations directly to you!