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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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.

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. 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. 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. 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.

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

Dr. Harbir Sian shares insights on scope expansion, career growth, and balancing private practice, sublease, and podcasting.

Dr. Maria Sampalis shares her journey from corporate optometry to entrepreneurship, shaping the industry & empowering ODs.

Dr. Gabriela Olivares shares her journey in optometry, advocacy, and work-life balance, proving ODs are vital in healthcare.

Dr. Aaron Neufeld's journey from new grad to multi-location practice owner & ODs on Finance co-founder is a masterclass in success!

Dr. Hardeep Kataria shares her journey from glaucoma to dry eye specialty, private practice, and the future of ocular aesthetics.