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Optometry Talks

Optometry NSW/ACT

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Are you getting the best out of your career? Each episode of Optometry Talks is jam-packed with advice and updates from the experts on everything related to being an optometrist in Australia today! Music: “la única by Birocratic”
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Optometry: The Ultimate O.D.

Optometry: The Ultimate O.D. Podcast

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Welcome to The Ultimate O.D. podcast with host, optometrist and practice owner, Dr. Nick Lillie. Join us weekly as Dr. Lillie brings the real talk with hard won wisdom and levity on all things Optometry such as practice management, practice specialties, business tips, and more all from his own personal experience!
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"How to Open an Optometry Practice" is your ultimate guide to building and managing a successful optometry business from the ground up. Whether you're a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, this podcast will provide actionable insights on site selection, real estate negotiations, practice design, construction, securing loans, and mastering the balance between clinical care and sales. Join us as we share expert advice, real-world strategies, and inspiring stories to help you create a t ...
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EyePod: The optometry podcast

The College of Optometrists

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Welcome to The College of Optometrists' podcast. Hosted by our Clinical Advisers, the podcast covers the latest research, cutting-edge technology, and advancements in eye care. Join respected industry leaders, expert clinicians, and patients as they share unique insights, real-life experiences, and practical tips for maintaining eye health.
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20/20 MONEY

Adam Cmejla

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20/20 MONEY, hosted by Certified Financial Planner and experienced Wealth Adviser Adam Cmejla, aims to bring clarity to financial concepts and strategies that impact optometrists. For more information on the show and on Adam, please visit https://www.integratedpwm.com/
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"The Focused View" is a podcast dedicated to exploring the latest trends, strategies, and innovations in the eye care industry. Hosted by industry expert Michael Nasser, each episode features in-depth interviews with thought leaders and practitioners who are pushing the boundaries of optometry. With a focus on empowering eye care professionals and elevating the industry, "The Focused View" provides valuable insights and inspiration for anyone looking to stay ahead of the curve in this rapidl ...
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Student Optometrist support focusing on the pre reg element and discussions with fellow Optometry students regarding their journey. linking into the key pre reg Optometrist competancies in line with the College of Optometrist clinical guidelines
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WO Voices

Jobson Healthcare

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Welcome to WO Voices, a podcast series from Women In Optometry, featuring women ODs and others who talk about some aspect of practice, business, career choices, family, volunteer interests, leadership in the profession and more. Hosted by WO editor Marjolijn Bijlefeld, WO Voices is a chance to share ideas within the WO community and beyond. It’s another platform to bring women’s voices in the profession to the fore. If you’d like to join us on a podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you.
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It is 2025 and we are all faced with the challenge of continuing to build stronger and more productive practices while still enjoying every day. In this podcast we will have relevant conversations geared toward eye-care providers today. I am joined by my husband and business partner David Jasper and together with our guests we will discuss hot topics, practice management tips, patient care moments and vendor vignettes. For more resources from Dr. Jasper visit us at https://www.apriljasperedu ...
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Welcome to Optometrists Building Empires! Each week, host Ankit Patel, explores the journey of multi-practice ownership and leadership in optometry with some of the top minds in his field. This show is sponsored by My Business Care Team: We help increase revenue, reduce costs, and reduce staffing headaches. Let's build your empire together!
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What does your ideal optometry practice look like? Eye Own a Business is your go-to resource, whether you’re an established owner or aspiring optometrist. Hosted by Dr. Steve Vargo, this podcast offers expert insights to help you grow your practice, enhance patient care, and so much more. Follow us and keep dreaming big!
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InSight Radio by VSA

Vision Science Academy

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"InSight Radio" is a series of audio-visual interviews where we sit down with the trailblazers of vision science and explore the latest advancements, challenges, and opportunities in the field. This show covers a range of topics from basic research to clinical practice and everything in between. Our guests who are prominent experts, educators, and practitioners will offer their knowledge, experiences and will also share their life journeys and thoughts on the pressing issues faced in the pro ...
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Welcome to Specialty Lenses Unplugged! Hosted by industry veteran Craig Norman, each episode features a lively discussion on the key contact lens topics of today. Contact lens dropout rates are high, by some estimates 15-20% per year. While the reasons for this are multi-faceted, in many cases this can be averted simply by choosing the right type of lens for the right patient at the right time. And as advancing technology continues to change the practice landscape—from new materials to lens ...
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The 20/20 Podcast

Harbir Sian, OD

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Dr. Harbir Sian is an award-winning optometrist based in Vancouver, Canada. In The 20/20, Dr. Sian interviews guests from various backgrounds and industries to share their struggles and successes. Guests include business owners, entrepreneurs, world-class athletes, media personalities, medical professionals, and more. Through conversations with these guests, Canada's number 1 optometry podcast brings clarity to business, entrepreneurship, and eyecare. Dr. Sian also shares his personal experi ...
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Cleinman Connect Podcast

Cleinman Performance Partners

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Owning and running a private optometry practice is challenging—but help is here! The Cleinman Connect Podcast offers valuable insights from independent optometrists/practice owners, practice managers, and industry experts. Each episode features top performers or industry experts who share their success strategies for navigating common business and operational hurdles to grow and enhance practices. From marketing tips and team management to succession planning and financial strategies, our ex ...
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How can optometrists grow thriving practices while balancing leadership, culture, and innovation? On this episode of Optometrists Building Empires, Dr. Larry Golson, founder of Envision Eyecare and Sherpa Consulting, joins host Ankit Patel to share his journey from cold-start practice owner to industry consultant. Dr. Golson opens up about learning…
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Private practice ownership in optometry is both rewarding and daunting. In this episode of the Play Chess Not Checkers Podcast, Dr. Adam Ramsey sits down with Dr. Chris Smiley to unpack the grit, setbacks, and leadership lessons that shaped his journey from central Ohio student to multi location private practice owner, clinical professor, and mento…
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For years, behavioural optometry has been labelled as controversial, even dismissed as just rubbish. But what if the results speak louder than the scepticism? In this episode, we are joined by Adrian Vecchio, optometrist and director of The Eye Collective, to explore the power of specialising with passion and purpose in optometry. From discovering …
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In this eye-opening episode of The Power Hour, host Eugene Shatsman welcomes back Adam Cmejla, Certified Financial Planner, Founder and Owner of Integrated Planning & Wealth Management, and Host of 20/20 Money Podcast — to pull back the curtain on the relentless “compression” squeezing optometry practices right now.…
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In this episode, optometrists Joyce Chan and Andrew Yue share their firsthand experiences of working in rural and regional practice. From the unique rewards to the unexpected challenges, they offer valuable insights and practical advice for anyone considering a career outside the city. Whether you’re an optometry student or simply curious about lif…
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From Horse-and-Buggy to Ferrari: Thinking Bigger in Your Practice | E267 Highlights from this episode: From Horse-and-Buggy to Ferrari: Thinking Bigger in Your Practice (00:53) Closing Thought: Courage vs. Confidence (15:29) Success isn’t just about hard work—it’s about raising your standards. In this episode, I break down the difference between co…
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If you’ve ever wondered how to take some of the emotional sting out of estimated tax payments, this episode is for you. I share a simple yet impactful way to manage your cash flow, a simple formula to help you better estimate your estimated payments, and how to segregate your savings to give you a clearer picture of your cash-on-hand to make your q…
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The Reel Eyes Podcast takes a sharp, entertaining turn into suspense cinema with Holland—a small-town thriller where an eye doctor sits at the center of the plot. Hosts Dr. Jacobi Cleaver and Dr. Jacob Wilson blend movie breakdown with clinical reality, exploring how optometry in film can play surprisingly well on screen while offering teachable mo…
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Key Takeaways Amniotic membrane is a versatile therapy for many corneal conditions and easier to apply than most expect. Ophthalmologic Canada is making it more accessible by addressing cost, training, and coverage barriers. True expertise in dry eye treatment comes from judgment and knowing when to use each tool. The amniotic membrane is rapidly b…
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Inside My Specialty Clinic Funnel: How to Attract, Convert & Retain Ideal Patients | E270 Highlights from this episode: Inside My Specialty Clinic Funnel: How to Attract, Convert & Retain Ideal Patients (01:04) Closing Thought: To make your present better, make your future bigger (20:41) In this episode, we are talking about how to build a powerful…
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To the Point co-hosts Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Jessilin Quint, OD, MS, MBA, FAAO, sit down with Jason Besecker, OD, MS, to get his perspective on opening a dry eye only clinic. Dr. Besecker shares how he became interested in treating dry eye patients exclusively, growing his referral base after opening his practice, maintaining profitability w…
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In the latest episode in the Scope Optimization series on The 20/20 Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Mark Eltis who is the President of the College of Optometrists of Ontario, a Director of the ABO, and well-renowned speaker/educator in the industry. In the episode, Dr. Mark Eltis touches on variety of topics related scope moderniza…
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On this episode, we’re joined by Dr Melissa Barnett, the founder of Alpine Blue Coaching, a company dedicated to helping leaders and professionals cultivate clarity, resilience, and confidence. We dive into intentional living, preventing burnout, financial success for young ODs, giving back to the profession by volunteering and the power of transfo…
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In this episode, you step into a future that’s already knocking on your door—and learn how to meet it with confidence. Dr. Scot Morris doesn’t talk about artificial intelligence; he tells the story of a profession on the edge of reinvention. If you’ve ever felt buried by admin, boxed in by EHRs, or frustrated by 3rd-party red tape, this conversatio…
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Welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! My guest on today's show is Nathan Hayes. In this episode, we discuss the complexities of business valuation and exit planning for optometry practices. We explore the importance of understanding cash flow, market multiples, and the necessity of being exit ready at all times. The conversation delves into the f…
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Presbyopia remains one of the most common and frustrating age-related vision changes, often representing the first sign of ocular aging for many patients. Traditionally, the solutions have been limited to reading glasses, progressive lenses, or multifocal contact lenses, leaving little room for flexibility. In recent years, pharmacologic options ha…
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3 Key Takeaways Practice cases relentlessly for Part 2. Use real clinic encounters, question banks, and case-based texts to strengthen differentials and management. Be honest about the journey. School and boards are hard; your why, support system, and self-care matter as much as your study plan. Eyes reflect systemic health. Hypertension and diabet…
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Stop Competing with the Middle 50%—Here’s How to Stand Out | E269 Highlights from this episode: Stop Competing with the Middle 50%—Here’s How to Stand Out (00:52) Closing Thought: Do one thing a thousand times (17:29) In this week's episode, I get real about the three big changes I’ve made to transform my specialty clinic with lessons learned the h…
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Is it time to move beyond primary care optometry and specialize in high-growth services like dry eye and aesthetics? In this week's episode, host Ankit Patel sits down with Dr. Shane Swatts, an entrepreneurial optometrist recognized for his expertise in dry eye disease, ocular surface health, and aesthetics. Dr. Swatts shares his journey from tradi…
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On this episode of The MOD Pod, Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, welcomes Chandler R. Mann II, OD, and Nathan Schramm, OD, to discuss the value of contact lenses for patients of all ages. First, Dr. Mann discusses caring for contact lens wearers throughout their life, from myopia control to presbyopia management. In part 2 of the episode, Nath…
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From escaping Vietnam as a child to changing patients lives in his clinic, Dr. Vi Tu Banh has had some of the most unique life and work experiences you could imagine. 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 missi…
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In this episode, you’ll step into the shoes of tomorrow’s patient—and see how their expectations are already reshaping the way you need to run your practice today. The healthcare world isn’t changing slowly anymore. It’s being redefined by the same forces that transformed shopping, travel, and entertainment. Amazon taught us convenience. Netflix ta…
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Long term care (LTC) is a complicated, misunderstood, and emotional topic for any family to discuss. Even if you're a younger listener and think "Oh, this episode isn't applicable to me," I'd still encourage you to give it a listen as the topic of LTC is generational. On today's episode, Bryan and I discuss the basics of what LTC is and what it's n…
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Takeaways Budget balance mindset. Start optometry financial planning in school by estimating real living costs and your future monthly loan payment, not just the loan balance. Invest in passing boards. Treat board prep like an investment with a lifetime return on investment. Do it right the first time to unlock income sooner. Systems beat willpower…
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The Reel Eyes Podcast once again brings the worlds of cinema and optometry together—this time through an animated phenomenon that has captivated audiences worldwide. K-Pop Demon Hunters is Netflix’s most streamed movie of all time, garnering over 236 million views within weeks of release. The animated musical blends the global dominance of K-Pop wi…
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What if the world’s longest-living communities held the key to preventing devastating diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, frailty, and sarcopenia? In this episode, I sit down with Prof. Mulcahy to explore what Blue Zones can teach us about protecting our brains and bodies as we age. We break down the latest science, identify major risk factors,…
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Saying No to "Good" to Build Something Great | E268 Highlights from this episode: Saying No to "Good" to Build Something Great (01:22) Closing Thought: Having the tough conversations (20:08) In this episode, I get real about the tension between what we want and what we need as private practice owners. I walk you through the mental tug-of-war I’m in…
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How do you turn a niche specialty into a thriving, future-focused practice? On this episode of Optometrists Building Empires, Dr. Ashley Tucker, founder of the Contact Lens Institute of Houston and partner at Bellaire Family Eye Care, sits down with host Ankit Patel to share how she built a standout practice by leaning into mentorship, taking smart…
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To fully master your craft, you have to put the work in – and there is no such thing as overnight success. Harbir Sian chats with Dr. Julian Prosia, dry eye specialist and CEO/co-founder of Ophthalogix Canada, who emphasizes the need to spend “10,000 hours” to truly become a trusted expert in the medical field. He stresses the importance of continu…
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To celebrate 100 episodes, we're bringing you the best insights from our top 5 most downloaded shows. From team building and leadership to optical strategy and staff training, this episode pulls the key takeaways that have helped practices scale fast and smart. You'll hear highlights from: Sharon Carter on leadership development and executing what …
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Dry eye management continues to be one of the most important areas in optometry today, impacting nearly every patient who walks into the exam lane. While treatments continue to evolve, one of the greatest tools eye care professionals can leverage is education, helping patients understand the daily habits, products, and risks that affect their ocula…
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What if you had a support network ready to answer your questions, guide you through your first grad role, and remind you why you chose optometry in the first place? That's exactly what Young Optometrists Network provides! In this episode, we are joined by Celine Zhang, Ann Tran, and Yeghia Gharibian from Young Optometrists (YO) Network, a volunteer…
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Welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! My guest on today's show is Taylor Schulte, CFP®, host of the Stay Wealthy Retirement Show Podcast. In this episode, we discuss the often-overlooked aspects of retirement planning, focusing on the importance of understanding blind spots, the need for purpose in retirement, and the role of community. We explor…
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College Clinical Adviser Denise Voon MCOptom speaks to Nazaradden Ibrahim, Global Technical Lead for Eye Health in the West Africa Region for the charity Sightsavers. They discuss the work of Sightsavers, including how they operate in different countries, the challenges they face, and the role that optometrists and other health workers have in thei…
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Takeaways Systemic health shows up in the eyes – From HIV-related Kaposi Sarcoma to chlamydial and gonococcal conjunctivitis, ocular findings often reveal deeper medical conditions. Storytelling bridges film and optometry – The Together movie becomes a powerful metaphor for patient care, trauma, and the way eye care professionals interpret complex …
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What does it take to scale a patient-first optometry practice while empowering your team every step of the way? In this episode of Optometrists Building Empires, Ankit Patel sits down with Dr. Juawana Hall, optometrist and owner of Hillcrest Vision, to talk about building a thriving, multi-location practice with a deep commitment to personalized ca…
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During the recent Canadian Association of Optometrists Congress in Halifax, I had the opportunity to speak with outgoing President Dr. Martin Spiro and incoming President Dr. Allison Scott about how the CAO supports its members across the country. From organizing meetings such as the Optometric Leaders Forum, to leading the charge to develop a nati…
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In this episode, you’ll discover why the most powerful thing you can say to a patient might be nothing at all. It started with one piece of advice from a seasoned VP of sales: “Ask a question, and then just shut up.” Simple, but transformational. We explore how this counterintuitive approach can change everything—from the way patients perceive your…
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Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, invites Ryan Corte, OD, to the podcast to share his experience launching his podcast, building his personal and practice brands, and facilitating the education and mentorship of younger optometrists. Dr. Corte shares advice for how young optometrists can gain advantages in the evolving field of optometry, stressing t…
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Membership plans are not just a trend; they’re a strategic shift in how modern optometry practices operate. In a world where subscription models dominate industries from streaming to fitness, Direct OD is helping eye care professionals harness the same concept to boost profitability, reduce insurance dependency, and strengthen patient loyalty. Cody…
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Temperature consistency is key for both patient comfort and equipment performance in an optometry practice. This discussion highlights how incomplete HVAC planning and installation can leave you with persistent hot and cold spots. We unpack the importance of detailed system specifications, the role of third-party verification, and why thorough cont…
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