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Why Do I Have to Pay a Contact Lens Fitting Fee Every Year?
How to address the contact lens evaluation fee, one of the most common, and misunderstood, topics we get as optometrists.

Dr. Ryan Corte
Aug 163 min read
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Dr. Adam Ramsey: From Hustle to Impact in His Journey Through Optometry and Life
Dr. Adam Ramsey’s journey from Trinidad to thriving private practice owner is a story of grit, resilience, and purpose. After early career setbacks, he built a Ritz-Carlton-level patient experience and co-founded Black Eyecare Perspective, mentoring the next generation of optometrists. His message is clear: love the grind, control your destiny, invest in your team, and give yourself grace as you build the life and career you want.

Dr. Ryan Corte
Aug 73 min read
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My Optometry School Journey: Navigating Pressure, Passion, and Purpose
From Michigan State to Ohio State, my optometry school journey was filled with challenges, growth, and leadership opportunities. From navigating intense coursework and overcoming anxiety to finding my voice in student leadership, each experience shaped me into a better doctor and person. Here’s what I learned, and why building relationships, staying involved, and embracing the journey matter.

Dr. Ryan Corte
Jul 243 min read
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Why In-Person Optometry Meetings Still Matter in 2025
In person optometry meetings offer more than CE credits, they build real connections, provide hands on learning, spark practice growth ideas, and help you recharge. Step away from the screen, engage with colleagues face to face, and reignite your passion for the profession.

Dr. Ryan Corte
Jul 173 min read
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Dr. Anith Pillai: Leading the Way in Specialty Eye Care Innovation
From engineering student to specialty eye care leader, Dr. Anith Pillai’s path to optometric success wasn’t linear, but it was purposeful. In this episode, he shares how grit, mentorship, and a shared vision with his business partner helped him co-found a thriving multi-location practice focused on ortho-K, myopia control, and scleral lenses.

Dr. Ryan Corte
Jul 103 min read
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Dr. Fallon Patel: A Journey of Resilience, Growth, and Giving Back | Ryan Reflects
Dr. Fallon Patel opens up about her path from losing a Sears sublease early in her career to owning five successful LensCrafters locations in Canada. She discusses the influence of her immigrant upbringing, her growth as a leader, and her passion for mentorship, innovation, and building scalable systems in optometry.

Dr. Ryan Corte
Jun 303 min read
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Dr. Kriti Bhagat’s Passion-Fueled Optometry Journey
Dr. Kriti Bhagat’s journey in optometry is a powerful example of passion meeting purpose. From her academic roots at PCO to launching a cold start private practice specializing in specialty contact lenses, Kriti shares how resilience, mentorship, and advocacy have shaped her career. Her story is an inspiring reminder that optometry offers endless possibilities for those willing to carve their own path.

Dr. Ryan Corte
Jun 244 min read
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Dr. William To: How To Build a Career Around Purpose, People, and Paying It Forward
From front desk to owning seven practices, including one in Alaska, Dr. William To opens up about early struggles, embracing chaos, and leading with purpose. In this powerful conversation, we dive into practice ownership, tele-optometry done right, and why paying it forward keeps the profession strong.

Dr. Ryan Corte
Jun 34 min read
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Dr. Erik Mothersbaugh: Finding Purpose in Optometric Academia
From humble beginnings as a curious undergrad to Dean of Student Affairs at ICO, Dr. Erik Mothersbaugh’s journey is a masterclass in intentional growth. In this episode, we reflect on testing assumptions, building a career in academia, and the future of optometry education.

Dr. Ryan Corte
May 274 min read
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Podception: A Crossover Conversation with The Depth Perception Podcast
This episode of Ryan Reflects marks a first: a live, five-person crossover with The Depth Perception Podcast crew. No Zoom. No edits. Just raw, real talk with Dr. Nadia Afkhami, Dr. Jasdeep Soni, Dr. Doug Akidi, and Dr. Svetlana Nunez about the messy, exciting, and uncertain transition from optometry school to real-world practice. From student loans and job contracts to imposter syndrome and sublease success, we go deep on what it means to grow as a doctor, and as a person, i

Dr. Ryan Corte
May 224 min read
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The Next Move: Dr. Katie Chu’s Journey of Faith, Family, and Optometry
Dr. Katie Chu shares how faith, family, and following her heart have shaped her 30-year optometry journey and what’s next as she embraces a new season between California and Hawaii.

Dr. Ryan Corte
May 113 min read
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Dr. Nicolas Vu and Dr. Elizabeth Davis: Traveling the World and Teaching Optometry in Vietnam
Optometrists Dr. Nick Vu and Dr. Elizabeth Davis spent a year teaching in Vietnam and traveling to 28 countries across all seven continents, including Antarctica. From clinical labs to penguin encounters, their story is a bold example of living intentionally, embracing adventure, and making a global impact in optometry.

Dr. Ryan Corte
May 84 min read
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Dr. Alma Regnault on Resilience, Reinvention, and Returning Home
Dr. Alma Regnault shares her remarkable journey from shadowing at a local optometry practice to ultimately becoming its owner, all while navigating career pivots, motherhood, and self-doubt. Her story is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to grow, evolve, and come full circle.

Dr. Ryan Corte
May 13 min read
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Dr. Benjamin Lickteig: Championing the Four Day Optometry Workweek and Myopia Management
Dr. Benjamin Lickteig’s journey from small-town Iowa to leading a thriving multi-location optometric practice in Massachusetts is filled with valuable lessons on growth, leadership, and innovation. In this episode recap, learn how he embraced the sublease model, championed a four-day workweek, and built a successful myopia management program, while staying rooted in his passion for patient care and mentorship.

Dr. Ryan Corte
Apr 193 min read
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Dr. Pam Theriot: Why Ocular Hygiene Deserves a Place on the TEDx Stage
Dr. Pam Theriot, a dry eye specialist and TEDx speaker, shares her journey across the country, her passion for ocular surface health, and her mission to make eye care habits as common as brushing your teeth. Learn her three-step approach to combat digital eye strain and how eye care providers can prepare for a wave of more informed patients.

Dr. Ryan Corte
Apr 123 min read
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Dr. Ben Thayil: Leadership, Culture, and Living a Life That Matters
What does it mean to live a life that truly matters? In this episode of Ryan Reflects, Dr. Ben Thayil shares how defining your vision, leading with values, and investing in your team can transform your practice and your life.

Dr. Ryan Corte
Apr 113 min read
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How I Got Into Optometry School | My Pre-Optometry Journey
From struggling with tests to finding my path in optometry, here's how I turned challenges into purpose.

Dr. Ryan Corte
Apr 53 min read
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The 2025 Optometrist Income Report: A Deep Dive with Dr. Chris Lopez
Dr. Corte & Dr. Lopez break down the 2025 Optometrist Income Report, covering salary trends, debt, ownership, and financial insights.

Dr. Ryan Corte
Mar 203 min read
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Navigating Multifaceted Optometry with Dr. Harbir Sian
Dr. Harbir Sian shares insights on scope expansion, career growth, and balancing private practice, sublease, and podcasting.

Dr. Ryan Corte
Mar 173 min read
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Dr. Maria Sampalis: The Rise and Growth of Corporate Optometry on Facebook
Dr. Maria Sampalis shares her journey from corporate optometry to entrepreneurship, shaping the industry & empowering ODs.

Dr. Ryan Corte
Mar 63 min read
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