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The 20/20 Podcast

Harbir Sian, OD
Dry Eye
Artificial Intelligence
Optometry
Leadership
Meivertor
Gunnar Optiks
Myopia Management
Kiosks
Optometry–optician Collaboration
Branding
Community Events
Rudyard Kipling
Jett Plasma
Blue Light Filtering
Myopia
Patient Journey
Networking
Industry Involvement
Be the Light
Academy Optical

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 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.”

Dr. Maharaj is the Managing Partner of Optometry Se... more

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In this episode of The 20/20 Podcast, Dr. Harbir Sian sits down with internationally recognized dry eye expert and ophthalmologist Dr. Laura Periman from Seattle, Washington. Rather than focusing on rigid protocols or step-by-step treatment algorithm... more

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Dr. Harbir Sian sits down with Dr. Julian Prosia and Dr. Kulvir Singh for a fiery conversation about dry eye care, industry relationships, specialty practice, and the ethical challenges facing modern optometry.

The episode explores the growing trend... more

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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 59 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
    Canada8 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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A must-listen for optometry—expertise paired with curiosity makes topics accessible.

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Beyond the Exam Lane: Building Systems and Teams That Scale - Dr. Fallon Patel
Q: What was a turning point that helped you grow your business management skills?
Hiring a business coach was transformative; it clarified how to hire, market, and run the business beyond clinical work, leading to clearer processes and better results.
Kids, Screens, and Anxiety: What Optometry is Missing - Dr. Meenal Agarwal
Q: Can you share the origin of your book and what SAPD is all about?
The book came from clinic observations of how screens and modern lifestyle shift brain development, leading me to coin SAPD to describe space-awareness processing issues and its link to anxiety and social changes. It includes a practical SAPD-10 checklist and exercises to rebuild spatial skills for both children and adults.
AI vs Optometrists: Biggest Threat or the Biggest Opportunity Ever? - Dr. Masoud Nafey
Q: What are the main cost considerations and return on investment when bringing AI tools into a practice?
Costs include the tool price, ongoing data processing, and the necessary change-management and training. ROI comes from time saved, improved patient throughput, and better clinical outcomes if the tool actually reduces manual charting and administrative burdens.
AI vs Optometrists: Biggest Threat or the Biggest Opportunity Ever? - Dr. Masoud Nafey
Q: Will AI replace doctors, or how should clinicians adapt?
AI will not replace clinicians; it will augment them. The role may shift toward more consultative, human-centered care where data collection is streamlined by AI, and physicians focus on interpretation, empathy, and complex decision-making. Adoption hinges on preserving human connection and adapting workflows to leverage AI effectively.
AI vs Optometrists: Biggest Threat or the Biggest Opportunity Ever? - Dr. Masoud Nafey
Q: Where do you see AI being used successfully in eyecare today, and where are expectations not realistic?
AI is most impactful in administrative and workflow areas like charting, transcription, and providing decision-support hints in the exam. Realistic immediate gains come from efficiency while diagnostic AI and autonomous clinical decisions will take longer to mature and require robust safety and HIPAA-compliant designs.

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