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.

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.

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

From struggling with tests to finding my path in optometry, here's how I turned challenges into purpose.

Dr. Corte & Dr. Lopez break down the 2025 Optometrist Income Report, covering salary trends, debt, ownership, and financial insights.

Navigating NBEO challenges, Josh Reese shares his optometry journey, exam struggles, and the need for transparency in testing.

Optometry, business & mentorship - Drs. Joseph & Edris share insights on growth, challenges & success in corporate optometry.

Dr. Ryan Corte discusses YouTube, optometry, and education with Dr. Joseph Allen, aka Doctor Eye Health, on the Ryan Reflects podcast.

Dr. Ryan Corte answers the question "Why optometry?", including reasons you should consider becoming an optometrist yourself.

Dr. Ryan Corte shares with you proven strategies on how to pay off optometry school debt, including a few things you must avoid.

Here's what you need to know about optometry school debt including tips on how to minimize the student loan burden.