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The Focused View: Empowering Eye Care Professionals

Michael Nasser
Independent Optometry
Optometry
Australia
Eye Care Industry
Leadership
Opticare
Myopia Management
Succession Planning
Private Practice Ownership
Greenvale
Mental Health
Melbourne
Small Business
The Elusive Miss Lou
United States
Young Optometrists NSW/ACT
Australian College Of Optical Dispensing
ACOD
Behavioral Optometry
Education

"The Focused View" is a podcast dedicated to exploring the latest trends, strategies, and innovations in the eye care industry. Hosted by industry expert Michael Nasser, each episode features in-depth interviews with thought leaders and practitioners who are pushing the boundaries of optometry. With a focus on empowering eye care professionals and elevating the industry, "The Focused View" provide... more

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How early is too early to start and build an independent practice? Alisha Shastri’s journey proves that with the right mindset, people, and purpose, it might be much sooner than you think.

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Alisha Shastri
Optometrist Director and Co-Owner of EyeOptical
EyeOptical, Greenvale, Victoria
Episode: EP55: Starting from Zero: How to Establish a Greenfield Optometry Practice - Part 1 with Alisha Shastri
Ankit Patel
Entrepreneur, multiple practice owner, founder of My Business Care Team
My Business Care Team
Episode: EP54: Building Operational Leverage: What Independent Optometry Can Learn from Scaled Practice Models with Ankit Patel
George Nasser
Optometrist, founder and managing director of Opticare
Opticare
Episode: EP53: 42 Years in Eye Care - George Nasser on The Story Behind Building Opticare
Shonit Jagmohan
Experienced optometrist and practice owner
Vision Camberwell
Episode: EP51: From Specialty to Strategy: Blending Clinical Excellence and Leadership in Independent Optometry with Shonit Jagmohan - Part 1
Sheila Lam
Optometrist and co-owner of Eye Definition Optometrist; chair of Young Optometrists
Eye Definition Optometrist; Minicon Australia (professional service consultant)
Episode: EP49: From Grad to Greenfield: One Optometrist's Journey to Private Practice Ownership with Sheila Lam
Tim Thurn
Former medical and professional relations director at SLO Exotica
Independent optometry practitioner and industry commentator
Episode: EP48: Practice Flow, Training, and the Future of Independent Practice with Tim Thurn
Steve Vargo
Optometrist, practice management consultant, author, and host of Eye Own a Business podcast
Eye Own a Business; independent practices (USA)
Episode: EP46: Leading for Success: Practical Strategies to Build Stronger Teams in Independent Optometry with Dr Steve Vargo
Allyson Freind
Owner, Northam Optical
Northam Optical
Episode: EP45: Building Community, Crafting Care: Northam Optical's Journey to Independent Practice of the Year 2025 with Allyson Freind
Tim Duffy
Optometrist with forty years of rural practice experience in Australia
Independent optometry practices in rural NSW
Episode: EP44: Ownership, Independence, and Planning Succession in Optometry with Tim Duffy

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EP56: Starting Young: Building a Team, Finding your Niche, and Growing with Purpose with Alisha Shastri - Part 2
Q: What role does pediatrics play as a niche, and how did you develop it?
Pediatrics is a core passion; they focused on creating a welcoming space for kids and families, developed through years of experience, and expanded through programs like Glasses for Kids to positively impact their community.
EP51: From Specialty to Strategy: Blending Clinical Excellence and Leadership in Independent Optometry with Shonit Jagmohan - Part 1
Q: What role does specialization play in your practice, and how should younger optometrists approach pursuing subspecialties?
Specialization is a cornerstone for differentiating in a market dominated by corporate volume models. For younger optometrists, it's about finding a mentor-led path, engaging in practical training through conferences and workshops, and gradually building a specialty such as contact lenses, myopia management, or ortho-K by working in a practice that already does it. It's a strategic, patient-centered way to create value that corporate models can't easily replicate.
EP51: From Specialty to Strategy: Blending Clinical Excellence and Leadership in Independent Optometry with Shonit Jagmohan - Part 1
Q: Can you tell us about how you decided to pursue independent optometry and what drew you to Vision Camberwell?
I gravitated toward independents because they align with a philosophy of providing care and a personal touch. Vision Camberwell embodies that through a focus on patient-first care, transparent fees, and a collegial, family-like culture that values staff and patients alike. This environment allows for flexibility and a deeper connection with patients, which I find essential for both satisfaction and sustainable success.
EP36: Specialising with Purpose: Building a Practice Around Behavioural Optometry and Beyond with Adrian Vecchio
Q: What pragmatic steps should a practice take to introduce specialized services without destabilizing the business?
Begin with targeted courses to build competence, start small with your existing patient base, and structure offerings so they align with revenue and time management, using a staged approach to ensure staff buy-in and sustainable cash flow.
EP36: Specialising with Purpose: Building a Practice Around Behavioural Optometry and Beyond with Adrian Vecchio
Q: How did behavioral optometry become foundational to your practice, and how did you expand beyond it?
Adrian describes starting with a behavioral foundation from early on, then gradually adding subspecialties like vision therapy, orthokeratology, and myopia control as demand and capability grew, driven by curiosity and a clear patient-centric focus.

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- The focus tends to center on building and scaling independent eye care practices, with a strong emphasis on leadership, team culture, patient experience, and the business of optometry. Episodes often explore practical steps for practice ownership, staff development, and modernizing workflows, alongside technical topics like lens education, myopia management, and the integration of dispensing technology. Across episodes, guests share real-world challenges, strategic decisions, and pragmatic tips for growing sustainable practices in Australia and beyond, blending clinical insights with entrepreneurship and market context.

- Noteworthy angles include leadership frameworks for small teams, the tension between independence and corporate conso... more

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