by Harbir Sian, OD
<p>Dr. Harbir Sian is an award-winning optometrist based in Vancouver, Canada. In The 20/20, Dr. Sian interviews guests from various backgrounds and industries to share their struggles and successes. Guests include business owners, entrepreneurs, world-class athletes, media personalities, medical professionals, and more. </p><p>Through conversations with these guests, Canada's number 1 optometry podcast brings clarity to business, entrepreneurship, and eyecare. Dr. Sian also shares his personal experiences through his shorter Eye2Eye segment. In these short episodes, Dr. Sian opens up and provides a vulnerable look into the challenges he has faced (and overcome) in his personal and professional life.</p><p>The 20/20 Podcast gives you a look through different lenses and helps you focus on your growth.</p>
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April 23, 2025
<p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">With so much change in the geopolitical landscape and in the world of optometry, it is natural that many current and prospective optometry students may be worried about studying in the United States. In this episode, I sat down with two current students at the New England College of Optometry, </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nyah-miranda-1a751b174/?originalSubdomain=ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Nyah Miranda</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> and </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ewan-kelly-8b8807260/?originalSubdomain=ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ewan Kelly</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, about their journey as pre-optometry and current optometry students. Learn about what life is like in Boston and how </span><a href="https://www.neco.edu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">NECO</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> is supporting students through these tumultuous times.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Big thanks to NECO for providing space and organizing these conversations!</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Connect with Harbir:</span></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/HarbirSian.OD/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/harbirsianod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/HarbirSianOD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">YouTube</a></li></ul><p><br></p>
April 16, 2025
<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-purcell-aa562a29" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Dr. Howard Purcell</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> is one of the most well-known names in the optometry community. From his vast experience working in industry (from Johnson & Johnson to Essilor) and now his role as the President and CEO of the New England College of Optometry, Dr. Purcell truly is an influential figure in the industry.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Purcell at </span><a href="https://www.neco.edu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">NECO</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> about a variety of topics that are affecting both students and optometrists. From changes in board exams to navigating student debt, there are a lot of topics on top of students' minds at this time. Beyond optometry school, there are questions about the future of the profession including how to continue attracting high-quality candidates and improving access to care. Is the answer more schools? Does increased industry involvement help? How much industry involvement is ok?</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This conversation will bring a lot of value to students, new grads, and veteran optometrists who are interested in thinking of new ways to improve optometry school and elevate the profession as a whole.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Connect with Harbir:</span></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/HarbirSian.OD/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/harbirsianod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/HarbirSianOD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">YouTube</a></li></ul><p><br></p>
April 2, 2025
<p>Conor Heaney is an optometrist based in the UK who has mastered the business and marketing side of his business. His practice - which happens to be located in a large, old bank building - generates over $2 million dollars in revenue while only running one exam lane and despite Conor having completely stepped away from patient care himself. </p><p><br></p><p>Sounds too good to be true?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Conor shares his path to optical success as well the systems other business owners can put into place to help their practices grow. He also shares how he developed the Optical Success Academy, which has helped over 300 optometrists elevate their practices.</p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about the Optical Success Academy:</p><p>https://opticalsuccessacademy.com/</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Conor:</p><p>https://jonesand.co/about/founder-conor-heaney-jones/</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Love the show?</strong> Subscribe, rate, review & share! <a href="http://www.aboutmyeyes.com/podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.aboutmyeyes.com/podcast/</a></p>
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