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Ryan Reflects with Dr. Ryan Corte | Optometry Podcast

Ryan Corte, Optometrist
Optometry
Reflect Vision Care
Torque Contact Lenses
Inclement Weather Policy
End Of Year Rush In Optometry
Myopia Management
Practice Management
Multifocal Contact Lenses
Daily Disposable Contact Lenses
Astigmatism
Residency
Asheville, North Carolina, United States
Essilor Stellest
Axial Length
Branding
Myopia Progression
Private Optometry Practice
Presbyopia
Eye Care Practice Management
Digital Eye Strain

Ryan Reflects is an optometry podcast designed to empower student, new graduate, and seasoned optometrists to uncover their true potential and achieve lasting, fulfilling success. Through insightful stories, discussions, deep dives, Dr. Ryan Corte helps you build essential personal and professional skills that empower you to thrive not only in optometry but in every area of life. Tune in to discov... more

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Latest Episodes

Dr. Ryan Corte and Dr. Chris Lopez analyze the 2026 Optometry Income Report, discussing income trends, practice ownership, net worth, student debt, and career satisfaction within optometry.

Access the full report here.

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00:00 Introduction ... more

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Dr. Ryan Corte interviews Dr. Don Railsback, an optometrist and entrepreneur, to explore his journey from private practice to vision plan innovator and the birth of Vision Care Direct. They discuss the evolution of optometry, challenges in healthcare... more

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Dr. Ryan Corte discusses the importance of measuring axial length in myopia management, how to incorporate it into clinical practice, and the benefits of using biometers for tracking eye growth over time.

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00:00 Understanding Myopia and Axi... more

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Dr. Ryan Corte discusses the importance of having an inclement weather policy for private practice owners, particularly in the field of optometry. He shares personal experiences navigating severe weather events and emphasizes the need for effective c... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Lopez
Optometrist and member of ODES Unfinanced team
ODES Unfinanced
Episode: 2026 Optometry Income Report: 5 Key Takeaways for Optometrists
Dr. Don Railsback
Optometrist and entrepreneur
Vision Care Direct / Independent Eye Care Professionals
Episode: Dr. Don Railsback: From Optometry Career Pivot to Building Vision Care Direct
Chris Wolfe
Optometrist and guest on the Chris Wolfe Podcast
Private practice owner, multi-location
Episode: Dr. Chris Wolfe: Navigating Private Practice to Corporate Leasehold Optometry
Joshua Davidson
Optometrist and entrepreneur discussing career journey and product development
Episode: Dr. Joshua Davidson: Embracing Optometry's Future and Product Innovation
Carly Rose
Optometrist, private practice owner, influencer
Private practice owner; social media advocate for optometry
Episode: Dr. Carly Rose: Navigating Optometry Burnout and Finding Balance
Angelica Cifuentes
Optometrist and tiny optometrist on social media
Practices in Miami, Florida; co-founder of Buy Dry Eyes
Episode: Dr. Angelica Cifuentes: A Tiny Optometrist Making a Big Impact

Host

Dr. Ryan Corte
Host of Ryan Reflects; practitioner with Reflect Vision Care; leads the optometry-focused podcast.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Great podcast for ECPs

    Dr. Corte is a great host who asks thoughtful questions and shares insightful ideas of his own. Excited for more episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr Eyenstein
    Canada2 years ago

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Appeals to ECPs with a mix of clinical and business topics, including ownership decisions and tech adoption.
Shows focus on actionable strategies for debt payoff, retirement planning, and practice growth.
Listeners highlight thoughtful questions from the host and practical, experience-backed insights.
The host's authenticity and willingness to share personal experiences are frequently praised.

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Dr. Chris Wolfe: Navigating Private Practice to Corporate Leasehold Optometry
Q: Do you focus on patient-facing or doctor-facing content in your podcast, and what's your approach?
The show is doctor-facing, emphasizing stories from optometrists, including both good and bad experiences, with solo episodes addressing topics like branding.
Dr. Carly Rose: Navigating Optometry Burnout and Finding Balance
Q: Walk me through, like, walk me through how you've navigated that (burnout tipping point).
She explains the tipping point due to a surgery and inability to take time off, the struggle of slowing down from high-speed leadership, and the strategies she used to regulate and redesign her work-life approach.
Dr. Carly Rose: Navigating Optometry Burnout and Finding Balance
Q: So tell me a little bit about the childhood you and how you landed on this journey.
Carly describes a winding path to optometry, influenced by family, curiosity about business, and a belief in following opportunities and Easter eggs that led her to residency and later private practice ownership.
Dr. Joshua Davidson: Embracing Optometry's Future and Product Innovation
Q: What sparked your interest in specialty contact lenses and dry eye, and how did that lead to iDerm?
He explains how personal and patient experiences with dry eye guided him toward scleral lenses and ocular surface disease, which then evolved into forming iDerm through a collaborative, hive-mind approach with notable clinicians and industry partners.
Dr. Joshua Davidson: Embracing Optometry's Future and Product Innovation
Q: How did you fall in love with optometry, and why did you choose to stay in-state for school?
Josh describes early eye-care experiences, the moment he realized optometry was his calling, and the financial and logistical factors that led him to stay in-state, including the cost savings and the strong, tight-knit community at his school.

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This show centers on optometry with a practical, practitioner-focused lens. Episodes cover finances for clinicians, practice ownership, private equity and corporate models, and hands-on clinical topics like myopia management, axial length, contact lens fitting, and resilience for burnout. A recurring thread is turning insights from real-world clinics into actionable guidance for students, new grads, and seasoned doctors alike, often blended with leadership, technology, and strategic practice growth. Notable aspects include candid discussions about debt, retirement planning, ownership amplification, and the deliberate sharing of workflows and patient education strategies that listeners can adapt to their own settings.

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Recent guests on Ryan Reflects with Dr. Ryan Corte include:

1. Chris Lopez
2. Dr. Don Railsback
3. Chris Wolfe
4. Joshua Davidson
5. Carly Rose
6. Angelica Cifuentes

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