Whether you are an optometrist by accident or by choice, this podcast channel is meant for you. Hi! I am Ukti Vora, an Indian optometrist who bumped into this wonderful profession by accident and fell in love with it. My struggle from India to the USA inspired me to start this podcast channel for all the optometry enthusiasts out there. This podcast series is a one stop shop for students, fresh graduates and experienced eye care professionals who want to explore new opportunities. It has a group…
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"See Clearly, Lead Boldly, and Live Purposefully." — A powerful mindset for navigating legacy, leadership, and life beyond the slit lamp. Welcome back to the Nerdy Optometrist podcast, the dedicated channel for all things eye care, professional development, and innovation for eye care providers around the globe! 🌍 In this episode, your host sits down with Dr. Katie Chu—an absolute powerhouse in…
"The young man who never gave up." — A powerful mindset for navigating the ever-evolving world of eye care. Welcome back to the Nerdy Optometrist podcast, the dedicated channel for all things eye care, professional development, and innovation for eye care providers around the globe! 🌍 In this episode, your host sits down with Dr. Jasdeep Soni—an optometrist, entrepreneur, and recruiter who is…
Recorded on World Optometry Day, this episode marks Dr. Samson's first-ever podcast appearance. He opens up about his journey from a personal family experience with glaucoma to managing a mobile eye care non-profit, and ultimately moving across the world to pursue high-resolution retinal imaging and genetics research. Top 5 Episode Highlights: The Spark: The personal family story that motivated…
In this episode of Nerdy Optometrist, I sit down with Dr. Ryan Corte, optometrist, multi-location practice owner, speaker, consultant, and host of the Ryan Reflects podcast. Dr. Ryan has built his career around a simple but powerful belief: that great optometry starts with great leadership. From running thriving practices to helping fellow eye care professionals find their purpose and fulfillment,…
In this episode of Nerdy Optometrist, I sit down with Dr. Glenda Aleman, internationally recognized myopia management and orthokeratology specialist, entrepreneur, educator, and global advocate for childhood vision health. Dr. Glenda first joined the podcast to talk about resilience and building a specialty practice. But in this special Women’s Day episode, the conversation evolves, from building…
In this episode of Nerdy Optometrist, I sit down with Eugene Shatsman, Managing Partner of National Strategic Group (NSG), to talk about what it truly takes to build a thriving, future-ready optometry practice. With over 17 years of experience, Eugene is known for combining business strategy, consumer behavior research, and data-driven marketing to help practices grow smarter, not just bigger.…
In this episode of Nerdy Optometrist, I sit down with Colton Calandrella, Co-Founder and CEO of Barti, for a conversation that goes beyond software and gets to the heart of why eye care technology needs a serious rethink. Colton is one of those rare founders who leads with both purpose and precision. Before Barti, he built software for Fortune 500 companies at Bain, launched an AI venture inside…
In this episode of Nerdy Optometrist, we welcome Dr. Melissa Barnett — world-renowned optometrist, educator, author, certified coach, and host of the Clearly KC podcast. Dr. Barnett shares her journey from clinical excellence in dry eye disease, specialty and scleral lenses, keratoconus, and presbyopia to embracing coaching, mindful leadership, and wellness as a new avenue for impact. We discuss…
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Gopinath Madeswaran, an award-winning optometrist, clinician, educator, and researcher who has made remarkable contributions to the field of optometry and healthcare research. From being a gold medalist at the Elite School of Optometry and Manipal Academy of Higher Education to mentoring hundreds through Opto Research Consultancy Services, Dr. Gopinath’s…
In this episode, we sit down with Tsu Shan Chambers, a former optometrist who transitioned into acting, writing, and producing. Tsu Shan shares the inspiring journey of leaving a stable career in optometry to pursue a life in storytelling, the challenges of breaking into the film industry, and the creative process behind bringing My Eyes to life. Key Takeaways: - Learn how to pivot successfully…
