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How I Rebranded My Optometry Practice (and How You Can Too)
Rebranding your optometry practice isn’t just about a new logo, it’s about clarity, consistency, and connection. In this behind-the-scenes guide, Dr. Ryan Corte shares the exact steps he took to transform Northlake Eye into Reflect Vision Care, offering practical tips for any optometrist looking to build a stronger, more intentional brand.

Dr. Ryan Corte
Oct 294 min read
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Dr. Carly Rose: Burnout, Dry Eye, And An Optometrist’s Path To A Calmer Practice
Burnout is reshaping eye care careers. In this candid interview, Dr. Carly Rose and Dr. Ryan Corte connect dry eye, stress, and practice design, then share simple tools for regulation, better schedules, and values based leadership so optometrists can deliver excellent care and still enjoy the work.

Dr. Ryan Corte
Sep 253 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 24 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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Dr. Aaron Neufeld: A Journey of Passion, Hard Work, and Financial Education in Optometry
Dr. Aaron Neufeld's journey from new grad to multi-location practice owner & ODs on Finance co-founder is a masterclass in success!

Dr. Ryan Corte
Feb 234 min read
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Dr. Hardeep Kataria’s Journey to Dry Eye Expertise
Dr. Hardeep Kataria shares her journey from glaucoma to dry eye specialty, private practice, and the future of ocular aesthetics.

Dr. Ryan Corte
Feb 174 min read
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Thriving in Sublease Optometry with Drs. Shannon Joseph & Faten Edris
Optometry, business & mentorship - Drs. Joseph & Edris share insights on growth, challenges & success in corporate optometry.

Dr. Ryan Corte
Feb 42 min read
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Resilience in Asheville, NC as Optometrists Weather Hurricane Helene
Dr. Ryan Corte dives deep into the unexpected challenges and stories of resilience that arose when Hurricane Helene struck Asheville, NC.

Dr. Ryan Corte
Jan 212 min read
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Unlocking Success in Optometry & Education with Dr. Joseph Allen
Dr. Ryan Corte discusses YouTube, optometry, and education with Dr. Joseph Allen, aka Doctor Eye Health, on the Ryan Reflects podcast.

Dr. Ryan Corte
Jan 132 min read
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Questions To Ask When Interviewing an Employee For Your Small Business
Dr. Ryan Corte shares interview questions every small business owner must ask potential employees.

Dr. Ryan Corte
Apr 27, 20223 min read
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How To Hire the Right Employees For Your Small Business
Dr. Ryan Corte shares a step-by-step process that’ll help you land the perfect employees for your small business.

Dr. Ryan Corte
Apr 22, 20224 min read
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How To Deal With Difficult People | 10 Tips To Best Handle Difficult People
Dr. Ryan Corte reviews 10 tips on how to deal with negative and challenging people that he's learned through years of serving the public.

Dr. Ryan Corte
Mar 29, 20223 min read
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How To Respond To Google Reviews (Both Positive and Negative)
Dr. Ryan Corte share exactly how I respond to both positive and negative google reviews.

Dr. Ryan Corte
Dec 22, 20205 min read
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Get MORE 5-Star Google Reviews | How To Get Google Reviews For Your Business
Want more Google reviews for your business? Dr. Ryan Corte highlights 10 proven tips on how to get more 5-star Google reviews.

Dr. Ryan Corte
Dec 19, 20203 min read
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Virtual Job Shadowing Tips and Questions To Ask
Learn about what virtual job shadowing is as well as tips and questions on how to make the most out of your remote job shadowing experience.

Dr. Ryan Corte
Aug 29, 20201 min read
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Expert Job Shadowing Tips and Questions To Ask
Here is exactly what job shadowing is as well as tips and questions on how to make the most out of your job shadowing experience.

Dr. Ryan Corte
Aug 21, 20201 min read
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Here's Why I Use Doctible To Maximize Online Reviews (and Communicate With Patients)
Dr. Ryan Corte reviews what you need to know about Doctible, including details on their reputation management solution.

Dr. Ryan Corte
Apr 14, 20203 min read
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