Join us on the Depth Perception Podcast as we explore the dual roles of optometrists as both healthcare providers and empathetic listeners. Discover how empathy and rapport can transform a routine eye exam into a meaningful experience.

🎙️ In this insightful episode, join your fave 4 young ODs as they share advice tailored for optometry students at every stage of their journey. 👓

✨ From navigating the challenges of first year 📚, to mastering clinical skills in second year 🩺, embracing rotations in third year 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️, and preparing for the professional world in fourth year 💼—this episode is packed with practical tips and real-life stories.

Whether you’re just starting out or getting ready to graduate 🎓, tune in for wisdom, encouragement, and a few laughs from those who’ve been there.

#OptometryAdvice #StudentSuccess #FutureODs 👁️💡

In this episode of the Sleepover Podcast 🛌🎙️, the hosts create a cozy, relaxed vibe reminiscent of a sleepover. They chat about their daily activities and share their excitement for the upcoming Vision Expo 👓. The conversation naturally flows into their career aspirations, parenting challenges, and future goals, all with a lighthearted tone. Along the way, they reflect on personal experiences, share ghost stories 👻, and wrap up by exploring the balance between personal and professional lives, culminating in their plans for the next five years 🌟.

In this engaging convo 🎙️, the hosts delve into the intricacies of patient education in optometry 👓, exploring various refractive errors, astigmatism, cataracts, and glaucoma. They hype up the importance of role-playing patient scenarios to level up communication skills and set realistic expectations for patients 🧑‍⚕️. The discussion highlights the need for clear explanations personalized to individual patient needs, making sure they totally get their conditions and treatment options. The hosts also drop personal anecdotes and practical tips for effective patient interactions, making the convo both informative and relatable 💬.

🎙 In this episode of The Depth Perception Podcast, we’re keeping it real about the optometry grind from surviving board exams to staying hyped about the hustle 🔥, and how your overall health affects your vision 💡

We’re answering your questions 💬, sharing our own ups and downs from opto school, and dropping helpful tips to help you level up. We’re also shedding light on what needs to change in the opto world 👀

Whether you're a future eye doc or just eye-curious, this episode’s got you. Hit play now 👇

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In this lively conversation 🎙️, the hosts explore the theme of alternate careers and personal aspirations, reflecting on what they might have pursued if not for their current profession in optometry 👓. They share humorous anecdotes 😂, discuss their creative side hustles, and highlight the importance of maintaining a balance between work and personal passions. The dialogue flows seamlessly from light-hearted banter about New York 🗽 to deeper reflections on career choices and future goals, culminating in a shared understanding of the value of balance in life. 🌟

In this episode, we’re unpacking the butterfly effect 🦋 —how even the smallest choices can completely change the direction of your life 🔄.We’re telling personal stories about how tiny, random moments ended up shaping our careers 💼 and relationships 💕 in big ways.It’s a reminder to stay open to the unexpected and to appreciate how the people around you 👥 can influence your path.Tune in and think twice about that “little” decision — it might just be the start of something major.Send your butterfly effect stories here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheDepthPerceptionPodcast

🎙️ New Episode Drop! On this episode of the Deaf Perception Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Kristie Nguyen to talk all things LinkedIn, personal branding, and standing out in your professional space 💼✨

Dr. Nguyen shares why she chose LinkedIn over other social platforms and how being consistent, authentic, and a little bit vulnerable can seriously level up your presence. She dives into her unique content strategy, her bold personal style 😎, and how she's built a strong network—especially within the optometry world 👁️

From navigating pandemic-era opportunities to giving real talk advice for young professionals, Dr. Nguyen drops gems on building your brand, boosting visibility, and making meaningful connections 🤝

Whether you're just getting started or ready to step up your LinkedIn game, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!

In this episode of Depth Perception Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Ryan Corte for an in-depth conversation about the transition from student to practicing optometrist 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️. Dr. Nadia Afkhami, Dr. Jasdeep Soni, Dr. Doug Akidi, and newly graduated Dr. Svetlana Nunez share their perspectives on navigating the early stages of an optometry career — including understanding contracts 📝, evaluating compensation 💸, managing student loan stress 🎓, and finding support through community 🤝. We also explore the path to practice ownership 🏢 and how podcasts like this one help share knowledge and real-world insights within the profession 🎙️.

In this convo 💬, the 4 amigos spill the tea 🍵 on their optometry school journey 👁️📚. They get real about the struggles 😮‍💨—from wild exams to the mental toll 😵‍💫—especially during the whole pandemic mess 😷. Expectations vs. reality? Total plot twist 🤯. They highlight how clutch community support was 💕🫂 and share their go-to ways to cope with stress 🧘‍♀️✨. From board exam chaos 📝 to the money talk 💸, it's all in there. It's a raw, relatable heart-to-heart full of lessons, feels, and advice for future opto students just tryna make it through 🔍🦋🎓.