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April 1, 2026

84. AI in focus: Vision, Impact, and Innovation with Dr. Masoud Nafey

84. AI in focus: Vision, Impact, and Innovation with Dr. Masoud Nafey

From AI to eyecare innovation, his insights are shaping the future of how we care for vision. šŸŽ„ Watch this quick clip—and don’t miss the full episode! šŸŽ§ Full episode: https://youtu.be/b-fvkqtIMOY?si=s49abrnl8EQegADV 🌐 www.nerdyoptometrist.com #NerdyOptometrist #AIinEyecare #HealthTech #VisionInnovation #podcaster

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April 1, 2026

84. AI in focus: Vision, Impact, and Innovation with Dr. Masoud Nafey

84. AI in focus: Vision, Impact, and Innovation with Dr. Masoud Nafey

Why don’t founders sleep? Because big decisions never stop. Learn how strategic thinking and smarter decision-making can help you succeed as a founder and entrepreneur. šŸŽ§ Full episode: https://youtu.be/b-fvkqtIMOY?si=s49abrnl8EQegADV 🌐 www.nerdyoptometrist.com #NerdyOptometrist #AIinEyecare #HealthTech #VisionInnovation #podcaster

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April 1, 2026

84. AI in focus: Vision, Impact, and Innovation with Dr. Masoud Nafey

84. AI in focus: Vision, Impact, and Innovation with Dr. Masoud Nafey

šŸš€ Episode Alert! Checkout some biggest challenges in the life of an entrepreneur. From AI to eyecare innovation, his insights are shaping the future of how we care for vision. šŸŽ§ Full episode: https://youtu.be/b-fvkqtIMOY?si=s49abrnl8EQegADV 🌐 www.nerdyoptometrist.com #NerdyOptometrist #AIinEyecare #HealthTech #VisionInnovation #podcaster

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April 1, 2026

90. Building Power Brands in Modern Optometry with Eugene Shatsman

90. Building Power Brands in Modern Optometry with Eugene Shatsman

Remember when smartphones changed everything? Suddenly, information was in the palm of our hands. Now we’re at the next inflection point. In this episode, Eugene and I talk about building modern, resilient optometry brands and why AI may be the biggest shift we’ve seen in years. With AI, it’s not…

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March 30, 2026

91. Making Myopia Matter with Dr. Glenda Aleman

91. Making Myopia Matter with Dr. Glenda Aleman

As clinicians, we help patients one exam at a time. But what happens when the mission grows bigger than the clinic? Dr. Glenda Aleman-Moheeputh explains how launching a non-profit allows her to expand impact, reaching communities, raising awareness, and addressing childhood myopia at a larger scale. šŸŽ§ Watch the full…

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March 23, 2026

91. Making Myopia Matter with Dr. Glenda Aleman

91. Making Myopia Matter with Dr. Glenda Aleman

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…

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Feb. 12, 2026

90. Building Power Brands in Modern Optometry with Eugene Shatsman

90. Building Power Brands in Modern Optometry with Eugene Shatsman

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…

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Jan. 23, 2026

89. AI that fits today with Colton Calandrella

89. AI that fits today with Colton Calandrella

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…

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Dec. 17, 2025

88. Mindful Leadership, Coaching & Eye Care with Dr.Melissa Barnett

88. Mindful Leadership, Coaching & Eye Care with Dr.Melissa Barnett

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…

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Nov. 18, 2025

87. Researching Smarter, Not Harder - AI Breakthrough with Dr. Gopinath Madeswaran

87. Researching Smarter, Not Harder - AI Breakthrough with Dr. Gopinath Madeswaran

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…

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Oct. 27, 2025

86. Vision in Motion with Tsu Shan Chambers

86. Vision in Motion with Tsu Shan Chambers

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…

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June 17, 2025

85. Blink Twice If You Love AI with Dr. Rehan Ahmed

85. Blink Twice If You Love AI with Dr. Rehan Ahmed

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Rehan Ahmed, a board-certified ophthalmologist, healthtech innovator, and co-editor of AI in Eyecare published by Jobson. As the Chief Medical Officer at Blink by Global Medical, Dr. Ahmed brings a unique perspective at the intersection of clinical excellence and cutting-edge technology. We…

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May 20, 2025

84. AI in focus: Vision, Impact, and Innovation with Dr. Masoud Nafey

84. AI in focus: Vision, Impact, and Innovation with Dr. Masoud Nafey

In this insightful episode, Dr. Masoud Nafey, an optometrist, 3X tech founder, and strategic advisor, joins us to discuss the potential and power of artificial intelligence in transforming the future of eyecare. From building cutting-edge digital health tools to shaping global strategies at VSP and EssilorLuxottica, Dr. Nafey shares his…

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April 18, 2025

83. Build, Grow, Transition, your eye care business with Erich Mattei

83. Build, Grow, Transition, your eye care business with Erich Mattei

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Erich Mattei, President & CVO of Akrinos, a practice management consultancy dedicated to helping eye care professionals start, grow, and transition their private practices. With a passion for making the business of eyecare approachable, accessible, and profitable, Erich brings a…

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March 7, 2025

82. Stepping Stones : Pre-Reg optometry journey from India to UK with Optom. Zulfikar Barodawala

82. Stepping Stones : Pre-Reg optometry journey from India to UK with Optom. Zulfikar Barodawala

In this episode, I had a pleasure of speaking with Optom. Zulfikar Barodawala, a dedicated optometrist transitioning from India to the UK. Currently pursuing pre-registration training with Boots Opticians, he shares his journey, challenges, and insights on becoming a UK-registered optometrist. Zulfikar has over five years of experience as a…

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Nov. 28, 2024

81. Augmenting the way we see with Dr. Fayiz Mahgoub

81. Augmenting the way we see with Dr. Fayiz Mahgoub

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Fayiz Mahgoub, optometrist, tech entrepreneur, and founder of Augmented Vision Labs, a groundbreaking company focused on solving problems in eye care with technology. Dr. Mahgoub shares his inspiring journey from optometrist to industry leader, shedding light on his innovative work to solve…

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Oct. 29, 2024

80. The Aesthetic Optometrist: Merging Vision Care & Beauty with Dr. Jennifer Tabiza

80. The Aesthetic Optometrist: Merging  Vision Care & Beauty with Dr. Jennifer Tabiza

In this episode, we explore the unique journey of Dr. Tabiza, who has successfully blended optometry and the world of aesthetics. From discovering a passion for eye care to becoming an accomplished aesthetician, Dr. Tabiza shares insights and experiences that will inspire aspiring professionals. We delve into how to get…

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Sept. 1, 2024

79. Seizing the Moment - An entrepreneurial insight on AI & Eye care with Ehsan Vaghefi

79. Seizing the Moment - An entrepreneurial insight on AI & Eye care with Ehsan Vaghefi

In this episode, we dive into the world of AI in eye care with Ehsan Vangefi, entrepreneur and Associate Professor of Medical Imaging and Artificial Intelligence in Optometry and Ophthalmology at the University of Auckland. With a distinguished career marked by over 45 peer-reviewed journal articles, 5 patents, and more…

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Aug. 9, 2024

78. The Science of Seeing with myopia expert Dr. Pavan Verkicharla

78. The Science of Seeing with myopia expert Dr. Pavan Verkicharla

Join us as we delve into the fascinating journey of myopia researcher Dr. Pavan Verkicharla, a leading scientist at the L V Prasad Eye Institute, India. He has a B.Sc. in Optometry, a PhD from Queensland University of Technology, and post-doctoral research experience from Singapore Eye Research Institute. With over…

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July 10, 2024

77.Beyond Vision:Transformative Power of ScleralLenses with Dr.Karen Carrasquillo & Dr.Daniel Brocks

77.Beyond Vision:Transformative Power of ScleralLenses with Dr.Karen Carrasquillo & Dr.Daniel Brocks

Welcome to today's episode, brought to you by BostonSight, a pioneering nonprofit healthcare organization revolutionizing the treatment of diseased or damaged corneas and dry eye. Since its founding in 1992, BostonSight has led the way with the development of the first fluid-ventilated scleral lens, igniting the modern scleral lens industry.…

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June 15, 2024

76. Navigating Eyecare to Informatics from India to the USA with Optom. Preet Shah

76. Navigating Eyecare to Informatics from India to the USA with Optom. Preet Shah

In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Optom. Preet Shah, a distinguished healthcare professional with a unique blend of expertise in optometry and health informatics. Join us as we explore Preet's remarkable journey from India to the USA, and learn how he seamlessly integrated clinical practice with cutting-edge technology…

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April 26, 2024

75.Medical Maverick : Exploring Pharma Innovation with Dr. Arthur Chan

75.Medical Maverick : Exploring Pharma Innovation with Dr. Arthur Chan

Join us in this nerdy episode as we delve into the world of pharmaceuticals and eye care with Arthur, an esteemed professional with over 18 years of experience in the field. With a background in mechanical and biomedical engineering, Arthur has played pivotal roles at industry giants like Novartis, Alcon,…

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March 30, 2024

74. Vision to Ventures: With Optometry student - Easy Anyama

74.  Vision to Ventures: With Optometry student -  Easy Anyama

Welcome to an inspiring conversation with Easy Anyama. In today's episode, we're joined by Easy Anyama, a trailblazer at the intersection of AI and healthcare, transforming eye care through initiatives like ODX Health and Eyedeal Innovations. As a leader in the field, Easy's pioneering spirit extends to his roles in…

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Feb. 19, 2024

73. From Pupils to Pixels: Eyecare in the Metaverse Era, with Dr. Eric Rosenberg

73. From Pupils to Pixels: Eyecare in the Metaverse Era, with Dr. Eric Rosenberg

Join us for an illuminating conversation with Dr. Eric Rosenberg, a distinguished Cornea and Complex Anterior Segment Surgeon at SightMD and Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at New York Medical College. With a passion for education and a keen interest in the fusion of technology, engineering, and medicine, Dr. Rosenberg is…

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