There is a world of possibility and opportunity when writing single-vision prescriptions for our patients. Gone are the days of the basic distance-only scripts, or at least they should be! In this episode, Dr. Gary Matter shares his journey into myopia management, how valuable the HOYA MiYOSMART lenses have been, and how he maximizes single vision scripts for all non-presbyopic patients. He also dives into the use of photochromic for single-vision glasses. There is so much to unpack in this epis...
Jun 13, 2023•36 min•Ep. 103
What does it take to make your mark in your industry? That’s what we’re going to be discussing with our guest in this epsiode. Dr. Matthew Geller is the co-founder and CEO of CovalentCollective , which is the parent company for the very popular education platform EyesOnEyecare. In this episode, Matt takes us through his incredible journey from starting OptometryStudents.com to NewGradOptometry.com , and now to EyesOnEyecare.com . A true entrepreneur at heart, Dr. Geller shares how he is always l...
Jun 06, 2023•51 min•Ep. 102
Dr. Claudine Courey is the epitome of an entrepreneurial ECP. In the clinical setting, Claudine has set up (and continues to oversee) dry eye practices within three clinics. Outside the clinic, Dr. Claudine, the founder of the Eye Drop Shop, is one of the biggest e-commerce platforms in the eye care space. This episode is the first in a three-part series with Dr. Courey. We start the series with Claudine's journey into e-commerce and entrepreneurship. In the following episodes, we will discuss t...
May 23, 2023•34 min•Ep. 101
Canada's number-one optometry podcast is celebrating its 100th episode. It’s quite a journey we’ve been on in The 20/20 Podcast! Harbir Sian welcomed several guests to his podcast, and they shared tons of insights into the eyecare industry. In this episode, Harbir celebrates the 100th episode of The 20/20 Podcast with Dr. Darryl Glover and friends live from the Vision Expo East. Harbir dives into his journey in the industry and accounts for the great experience he had in podcasting. Let’s journe...
May 09, 2023•26 min•Ep. 100
Physician burnout—a topic that is top of mind for many medical professionals. Fatigue and loss of interest at work can lead to "depersonalization" with patients and a dramatic decrease in productivity overall. 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 w...
Apr 25, 2023•45 min•Ep. 99
What does it take to develop a strong company culture? In this episode, Dr. Harbir Sian shares insights from a previous guest, Dr. Justin Manning , who outlined his three pillars to developing a successful culture at work: vision, empathy, accountability. Harbir elaborates on each of these points while adding in some of his own stories and personal experiences of implementing these pillars in his own workplace. Let us know if you found this episode valuable. LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE! Love the ...
Apr 11, 2023•18 min•Ep. 98
In our post-pandemic world, the most common concerns among business owners tend to center around staffing. How do we hire, train, and retain great staff? In this episode, Kevin Wilhelm, the founder and President of Pod Marketing / Marketing4ECPs , shares how he built an award-winning corporate culture that his employees celebrate. They have an annual awards event at the company every year! One lesson in attracting high-quality talent for your business is telling your story to the right person at...
Mar 28, 2023•38 min•Ep. 97
At your highest level, practicing means always looking for new knowledge, making connections between seemingly unrelated topics, and pushing the boundaries of what is possible. In this episode, Dr. Mark Eltis discusses practicing at your highest level. Dr. Eltis is an exclusive expert in the field of dry eye and glaucoma, and we'll be discussing how these two topics are linked. While previous conversations have covered dry eye, Dr. Eltis sheds new light on the topic and provides insights into it...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 96
Dr. Stanley Woo is the Director of the Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science . In his role, he is an avid advocate for the advancement and growth of optometry. In this episode, Dr. Woo shares his views on the future of optometry in Canada from the point of view of a person responsible for the education of future optometrists. Dr. Stanley Woo also shares the role of Waterloo School in several disruptions in the industry. We cover all the relevant topics to what is changing in the landsc...
Mar 07, 2023•59 min•Ep. 95
Migraine is one of the most common and debilitating medical conditions in the world. Yet, despite its prevalence, it is poorly understood and often overlooked. One of the overlooked facts is that light sensitivity and migraine are actually closely related. Light sensitivity is one of the most common triggers and symptoms related to migraine attacks. In this episode, Dr. Charles Posternack, founder of Avulux, discusses the ground-breaking precision optical filter that has been providing relief to...
Feb 21, 2023•35 min•Ep. 94
The only way to face your fears is through. Learn how to be uncomfortable and live on the edge of your comfort zone. That is what is keeping you from success. If you see an opportunity but are too afraid to do it, how will you ever grow? If you know that social media and TikTok are the best way to grow your business, you have to have the courage to put yourself on display. Going from point A to point B is going to take some steps, and those steps will be uncomfortable but so worth it. Join Harbi...
Feb 07, 2023•52 min
We’re back with another installment of the Future of Canadian Optometry. Joining us today is Dr. Richard Maharaj , who expressed that the original six conversations did not fully represent the perspectives of optometrists across Canada. In this episode, Dr. Maharaj dives into the perspectives that many non-business-owning doctors have about our profession's current and future status. He also shares a perspective of a growing area of the industry that he calls the Independent Specialist. You don’...
Jan 12, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 92
How can optometry and ophthalmology work better together to improve patient outcomes? Corneal specialist Dr. Alfonso Iovieno shares his thoughts on treating dry eye and how these two fields can join forces to improve patient outcomes. He explains the challenge of dry eye having a very broad range of symptoms, making the diagnosis a bit unclear at certain times. Dr. Alfonso and Dr. Harbir Sian also explore the wide range of available treatments and technologies currently being used and studied ri...
Nov 08, 2022•39 min•Ep. 91
Disruption changes the status quo of a particular industry. It can be good or bad. In your company, how can you utilize disruption in your favor? Shawn Kanungo is an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and disruption strategist. He has spoken on some of the biggest stages across the world for many different industries. He has even been called the "best virtual speaker ever" by Forbes Magazine. In this episode, Shawn shares his insights on: How to become a prolific speaker/presenter H...
Nov 01, 2022•46 min•Ep. 90
Dr. Joseph Allen is arguably the most well-known optometrist around the world thanks to his incredible YouTube channel Doctor Eye Health , which has well over 700,000 subscribers. But, Dr. Allen isn't just a social media celebrity. He is residency trained, a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry. In this episode, Dr. Allen shares some stories about what it has taken, personally and professionally, for him to achieve this level of success ...
Oct 25, 2022•46 min•Ep. 89
Anyone who has a passion for sports vision can start offering this specialty service in the current clinical set up. This is what today’s guest shares with us. Dr. Jennifer Stewart is a former Div 1 athlete, business consultant, founder of a sports vision clinic called OD Perspectives, and creator of the Performance 20/20 sports vision training program. In this episode, Dr. Stewart discusses her journey from wanting to be a vet to becoming a well-recognized speaker, author, and consultant in the...
Oct 18, 2022•42 min•Ep. 88
Once you know and understand your values, that is when you can be your true authentic self. And once you're true to yourself, you can be true to your team and to your patients. 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 ...
Oct 11, 2022•45 min•Ep. 87
For the 6th and final installment of The Future of Canadian Optometry Series presented by Aequus Pharma, Dr. Harbir Sian interviews Dr. Kerry Salsberg to get the perspective of a successful independent optometrist. 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 episode...
Oct 07, 2022•53 min•Ep. 86
Given the challenges in our country, like COVID, and the current state of Canadian optometry, Canada still has a solid market from a business perspective. As a profession, Canadian optometry still has a high demand for doctors to grow because of the elements which play a massive role in the industry. In the fifth installment of The Future of Canadian Optometry Series presented by Aequus Pharma, Dr. Sian speaks with Mr. Alfonso Cerullo about his perspectives on the profession's future. Mr. Cerull...
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 85
In the fourth installment of The Future of Canadian Optometry series, Dr. Harbir Sian speaks with Mr. Rick Gadd , President of Essilor Canada . They talk about the fair amount and types of disruptions in the industry and the positive aspects they brought on. 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 ...
Sep 23, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 84
This impetus for the Future of Canadian Optometry series began when the announcement was made that Specsavers was coming to Canada, making bold statements about their plans for the market and rapid growth across the country. They plan to open 200+ locations across the country in the next couple of years. In the third installment of the series, Dr. Harbir Sian speaks with Bill Moir , GM of Specsavers Canada , to answer the questions that have been bubbling up about the future of Canadian optometr...
Sep 20, 2022•52 min•Ep. 83
Dr. Daryan Angle , VP of Business Development at Iris Visual Group , has seen many changes in the Canadian optometry landscape. He was heavily involved in many changes in Ontario in the late 2000s when the profession shifted away from the fee-for-service dispensing model. That (plus the fact that he has acted as chairman of the board for Iris and currently oversees much of their expansion) makes Dr. Angle an ideal guest to discuss the direction Canadian optometry is heading. In this episode, Dr....
Sep 16, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 82
The Future of Canadian Optometry series on The 20/20 Podcast is a series of 6 interviews with leaders within various organizations in the Canadian optometry landscape. 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 ·...
Sep 13, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 81
There’s more to just manufacturing in a company. Opening your eyes through showcasing diverse ethnicities and backgrounds can be achieved through developing creativity, which makes a difference in your company. As the Creative Director at Europa Eyewear , Nico Roseilier is responsible for the creative direction and frame design for State Optical and American Optical. In this episode, Nico shares his creative process and ways that he can maintain his creativity. Tune in to this episode as Nico dr...
Aug 30, 2022•38 min•Ep. 80
July is Dry Eye Awareness Month! To commemorate and help raise awareness for the disease, Harbir Sian is joined by no other than Dr. Bruce Jackson . Dr. Jackson has a long list of accolades with his research interests covering bacterial and viral infections of the external eye, new antibiotics, antivirals, and ocular surface disease, especially dry eye disease. In this episode, he educates us on the history of the condition and the development of the different treatments for it. Dr. Jackson also...
Jun 28, 2022•53 min•Ep. 79
Back then people didn't think of glasses as a fashion accessory. But today, especially with all the Zoom meetings, your eyewear is all anyone sees. People are now, more than ever, attached to their glasses. Join Harbir Sian as he talks to eyewear image expert and the founder of Be Spectacular , Wendy Buchanan about optical fashion. Discover how she caters to everyone's sense of style by creating different personalities. Learn how to properly serve your client by giving a great buyer experience. ...
Apr 05, 2022•43 min•Ep. 71
In chemistry, Activation Energy is the energy required to make a chemical reaction occur. Applying to our personal and professional lives, we often have to face challenges before seeing our desired results. In this Eye2Eye episode, Harbir Sian talks about building our Activation Energy. He shares what he sees as a way to get over a hump and why taking time to do the little things sometimes takes us faster. Listen in to learn more about how to embrace our activation period. Love the show? Subscri...
Feb 22, 2022•14 min•Ep. 65
Do you think about your eyes? Harbir Sian’s guest is Dr. Jim Asuchak , the Owner and Optometrist at Optical Studio Lethbridge . Dr. Jim talks about the Council for Healthy Eyes Canada’s initiative called Think About Your Eyes. Its objective is to raise eye health awareness across Canada. They also help patients find optometrists near them for easy access. The council strives towards better optometrist engagement for 2022. Join in the conversation to discover strategies to grow your business from...
Feb 15, 2022•39 min•Ep. 64
Many people look up to Olympians for their grit and determination. One of the athletes many look up to is female ice hockey player Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser . She led the Canadian Women's national team to 7 World Championships and 4 Olympic Gold medals. Dr. Wickenheiser was also hailed as the MVP of two of those Olympic campaigns. When she left her hockey career, she decided to pursue medicine. As of today, Dr. Wickenheiser is completing her residency training. In this episode, Dr. Wickenheiser sh...
Feb 08, 2022•30 min•Ep. 63
Why do some companies make the leap to greatness while others don’t? This is what Jim Collins sought to address in his super-successful business book, Good to Great . Among the many powerful lessons in that book, he wonderfully illustrates the concept of the window and the mirror, which teaches a valuable lesson on taking responsibility. In this episode of Eye2Eye, Harbir Sian shares some thoughts on how this metaphor applies from a leadership perspective. Join in and learn how great leaders see...
Feb 01, 2022•10 min•Ep. 62
