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The 20/20 Podcast

Harbir Sian, OD
Myopia Management
Dry Eye
Optometry
Leadership
Scope Optimization
Working Genius
Artificial Intelligence
Private Practice
Gen Z
Ophthalmology
Meivertor
Kiosks
Optometry–optician Collaboration
Kate Bush
Gunnar Optiks
Stranger Things
Business Ownership
Eye Drop Shop
Integra Eye Care
Ai4eyes

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.

Through conversations with these guests, Canada's number 1 optometry podcast br... more

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In this solo Eye2Eye episode, Dr. Harbir Sian reflects on the idea of detachment through a recent road trip experience that swung from an incredible high to an unexpected setback. After a spontaneous series of events led to seeing Lionel Messi score ... more

In this episode of The 20/20 Podcast, Dr. Harbir Sian sits down with Donna Mikulecky, Executive Director of Optometry Giving Sight, to discuss how the organization is helping build sustainable optometry services around the world. Donna explains that ... more

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In this episode of The 20/20 Podcast, Dr. Harbir Sian speaks with Dr. Peter Rozanec, a Waterloo-trained optometrist, longtime Mississauga practitioner, and founder of the Canadian Optometry Group, Canada’s largest online community for optometrists.

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In this episode of The 20/20 Podcast, host Dr. Harbir Sian sits down live at the BCDO Conference with the one and only Dr. Richard Maharaj, widely known in Canadian optometry as the “Dry Eye Jedi.”

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Recent Guests

Dr. Laura Periman
Ocular surface disease expert; founder of Periman Eye Institute
Periman Eye Institute
Episode: The Future of Dry Eye: From Eye Drops to Molecular Medicine - Dr. Laura Periman
Meenal Agarwal
Optometrist, author of Stuck in a Flat World, host of Uncover Your Eyes podcast
Three practices in Toronto; author; podcaster
Episode: Kids, Screens, and Anxiety: What Optometry is Missing - Dr. Meenal Agarwal
Romie Dhaliwal
ICO grad, optometrist and co-owner of Academy Optical
Academy Optical, Winnipeg
Episode: From Strained to Synergistic: Rethinking the OD–Optician Relationship - Dr. Romie Dhaliwal and Arshdeep Manghera
Arshdeep Manghera
Licensed optician, co-owner of Academy Optical
Academy Optical, Winnipeg
Episode: From Strained to Synergistic: Rethinking the OD–Optician Relationship - Dr. Romie Dhaliwal and Arshdeep Manghera
Masoud Nafey
Optometrist and AI founder with roles at Stanford Vision Performance Center and Human Center AI Institute
Stanford University Vision Performance Center; Human Center AI Institute
Episode: AI vs Optometrists: Biggest Threat or the Biggest Opportunity Ever? - Dr. Masoud Nafey
Shaminder Dhaliwal
Private practice owner; OC in Winnipeg, moved to Edmonton; ICO graduate
Private practice (Edmonton/Winnipeg)
Episode: The Hidden Playbook of Successful Optometrists: Networking, Niche & Influence - Dr. Shaminder Dhaliwal and Dr. Kulvir Singh
Kulvir Singh
Grew up outside Toronto; dry eye specialty; ICO graduate; board director
Private practice; provincial board director
Episode: The Hidden Playbook of Successful Optometrists: Networking, Niche & Influence - Dr. Shaminder Dhaliwal and Dr. Kulvir Singh
Dr. Faten Edris
Miami-based optometrist, owner of eight clinics in the Miami area, Bascom Palmer-trained
Independent optometrist / Clinic owner
Episode: Eyecare Kiosks in the Mall? Maximizing Specialty Care, Avoiding Obsolescence - Dr. Faten Edris
Joe Croft
Founder and CEO of Gunnar Optiks
Gunnar Optiks
Episode: How a Stanford Engineer Started a Game Changing Brand - Joe Croft, CEO of GUNNAR Optiks

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 60 ratings
  • Lovely host

    He’s such a natural and talented host, makes every guest comfortable and open and honest! Breeze!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ishium
    United States3 months ago
  • A Must Listen

    The 20/20 podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in optometry. The host, Dr Sian, has a perfect balance of expertise and curiosity, making complex topics easy to digest.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CuriousOD
    Canada9 months ago
  • I never miss an episode!

    I love Dr. Sian’s passion for the profession of optometry. Week after week, he speaks with leaders in the field who freely share their clinical knowledge to help us all treat our patients more effectively. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pam Theriot, OD
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this podcast

    I recently got into podcasts and I’ve been really enjoying all the episodes. It’s opened up my perspective to different parts of the profession that maybe I don’t think about on a daily basis and has great tips and insights.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarinaCeaus
    Canadaa year ago
  • Insightful, concise, practical

    Thank you so much for taking time to post these podcasts. Long time listener and finally getting around to review. I find the shows relevant and appreciate that they are practical.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mommymira
    Canada2 years ago

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The host puts guests at ease, making every conversation feel open and honest.
Listeners praise the show's relevance to professional growth and patient care.
A must-listen for optometry—expertise paired with curiosity makes topics accessible.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Live Discussion: How To Find Your Way Into Specialty Eyecare - Dr. Ying Zhao and Dr. Janice Luk
Q: How did you go about finding a clinic that did your specialty and what steps did you take to get in
Ying used online searching and outreach, but also leveraged a family connection to a clinic; Janice started by joining and then creating a dry eye clinic within her workplace.
Live Discussion: How To Find Your Way Into Specialty Eyecare - Dr. Ying Zhao and Dr. Janice Luk
Q: When did you know you wanted to lean into a specialty
Ying and Janice explain their path into myopia management and dry eye, including personal experiences, the lack of formal training in school, and actively seeking clinics that supported specialty work.
Live Discussion: The Path To Business Ownership - Dr. Michelle Mann And Dr. Sara Kirby
Q: What are the essential steps or people you need when starting ownership?
The guests highlight finding a compatible practice with a community and patients you can serve, and assembling a core team including a trusted accountant, banker, and lawyer; industry reps for training and product knowledge; and considering a structured buy-in over several years to ease financial burden.
Live Discussion: The Path To Business Ownership - Dr. Michelle Mann And Dr. Sara Kirby
Q: What stage of your career did you decide that business ownership was for you?
Sara describes a natural leaning toward ownership early on, moving from private practice to ownership when the opportunity arose, and Michelle notes a similar early interest but with careful timing and readiness and ultimately deciding to start a cold-start practice when the opportunity presented itself.
From Ophthalmologist To Optometrist To AI Founder, The Necessity Of Evolution - Dr. Henry Reis
Q: If we could step in a time machine and go back to a difficult time in your career, what would you tell your past self?
There is no power imbalance; trust in your ability to execute, own the responsibility, and don't doubt yourself when given a leadership role.

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1. Dr. Laura Periman
2. Meenal Agarwal
3. Romie Dhaliwal
4. Arshdeep Manghera
5. Masoud Nafey
6. Shaminder Dhaliwal
7. Kulvir Singh
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