A few weeks ago, the FTC introduced some regulatory changes with regards to contact lens prescriptions for optometrists in the US. There were also some additional comments made by the FTC Commissioner, which sounded a lot like the comments made by the Health Minister 10 years ago when contact lens sales were completely deregulated.

In this conversation with Dr. Jennifer Lyerly of Defocus Media, I share our experiences here in BC since the deregulation as well as why it is so important for ODs in the US to rally against these types of changes.

Connect with Defocus Media at defocusmedia.com and instagram.com/defocusmedia and Dr. Lyerly at instagram.com/eye.dolatry.

Kendall Waston is pro soccer player in the MLS. He is captain of FC Cincinnati, he is an MLS All Star, and has carried the Costa Rican National Team to a place in the 2018 World Cup tournament in Russia.

I had a pleasure chatting with Kendall about life as a pro athlete, what it takes to achieve success at such a high level, and valuable lessons he has learned.

Connect with Kendall on Instagram instagram.com/kendallwaston

You can all watch the full IG Live conversation on YouTube at youtube.com/harbirsianod

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Darryl Glover and Dr. Adam Ramsey about the death of George Floyd, their experiences with injustice as black men in America, and how they are working on changing the conversation in the eyecare industry with Black Eyecare Perspective. You can also watch the full video from this podcast at YouTube.com/HarbirSianOD

Connect with my guests:

Instagram.com/drdarrylglover

Instagram.com/dradamramsey.

Kevin Wilhelm is the co-founder of Marketing4ECPs, which is a digital marketing agency that specializes in helping eye care providers maximize their presence online. Kevin has a wealth of experience in digital marketing and he was not shy about sharing many incredible insights that will be valuable for professionals in any industry.

Connect with Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connect-with-kevin/

Kat Elizabeth is the found of The Personal Branding Project and host of her podcast with the same name. In this episode, Kat share so many amazing insights into the how and why of building a personal brand. Connect with Kat on IG: Instagram.com/iamkatelizabeth

In Session 2 of GROUP CHAT, I had the pleasure of chatting with another group of exceptional ODs who shared their wonderful insights on many topics. The conversation included: how the docs are managing personally and professionally during COVID, their path to being business owners, advice for students and new grads, and more! Connect with the docs: Instagram.com/thetravelingod Instagram.com/ryanreflects Instagram.com/drjenandjuice Instagram.com/dr.chinnchinn

GROUP CHAT is a new webinar series in which Dr. Sian invites notable optometrists on to discuss relevant topics in the industry. In the first session, I had the incredible pleasure of having 4 exceptional ODs on to chat about how they are dealing with COVID and how they plan to come out stronger on the other side. Drs. Rachael Wruble, Darryl Glover, Joseph Allen, and Adam Ramsey share incredible insights in an inspiring chat about how they are staying productive and positive during these challenging times! Connect with the guests: Dr. Rachael Wruble instagram.com/dr.eyegotthis Dr. Joseph Allen instagram.com/doctoreyehealth Dr. Adam Ramsey instagram.com/dradamramsey Dr. Darryl Glover instagram.com/drdarrylglover

We are truly living in unprecedented times. While we know we are doing our part to help slow the spread of COVID-19, it's not surprising that many of us are also starting to feel a little stir crazy. I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Ryan Corte who wrote an article outlining 15 things we can all do to say positive and productive during this period of isolation. The list includes items that are great for business owners, families, and anyone else who is looking to make the most of this unusual time. Check out Dr. Corte's article on Linked In at https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/15-things-optometrists-non-essential-providers-can-do-corte-o-d-/ Follow Dr. Ryan Corte on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dr.ryancorte/

I had the pleasure of presenting a lecture on personal branding and social media for healthcare professionals at a conference recently. Here are the first 10 minutes of the lecture. There will be much more on this topic in the coming weeks. Connect: Instagram.com/HarbirSian.OD YouTube.com/HarbirSianOD

Dr. Trevor Miranda is award-winning optometrist, co-owner of a busy multi-location practice, and co-founder of a highly regarded dry eye conference. In this episode, Dr. Miranda shares his experiences in building a successful optometry practice as well valuable insights for others who are looking to build specialty practices, pursue speaking opportunities, and other ventures. Trevor's enthusiasm and sense of humor always make for a fun conversation. I hope you enjoy it! Watch the full episode at YouTube.com/HarbirSianOD Connect on IG: Instagram.com/HarbirSian.OD