The 20/20 Podcast
Harbir Sian, OD
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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 brings clarity to business, entrepreneurship, and eyecare. Dr. Sian also shares his personal experiences through his shorter Eye2Eye segment. In these short episodes, Dr. Sian opens up and provides a vulnerable look into the challenges he has faced (and overcome) in his personal and professional life.
The 20/20 Podcast gives you a look through different lenses and helps you focus on your growth.
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Don’t Buy the Hype: A Realistic Look at AI in Optometry - Dr. Peter Rozanec, Creator of Canadian Optometry Group
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,…
"True, Kind, and Necessary": A Conversation with The Dry Eye Jedi - Dr. Richard Maharaj
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…
The Future of Dry Eye: From Eye Drops to Molecular Medicine - Dr. Laura Periman
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…
"There's No Competition at the Top, Only at the Bottom": Building Trust, Referrals & Real Influence in Optometry - Dr. Kulvir Singh and Dr. Julian Prosia
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…
Eye2Eye: Keeping Your Head When Life Gets Loud
In this Eye2Eye episode, I wanted to do something more personal and reflective. I’m sharing a poem that I’ve come back to time and time again throughout my life: “If—” by Rudyard Kipling.It’s one of…
Kids, Screens, and Anxiety: What Optometry is Missing - Dr. Meenal Agarwal
In this episode of The 20/20 Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Meenal Agarwal, a multi-practice owner, speaker, podcast host, and now author of the upcoming book Stuck in a Flat World. But more than her…
From Strained to Synergistic: Rethinking the OD–Optician Relationship - Dr. Romie Dhaliwal and Arshdeep Manghera
What if the biggest growth opportunity in your clinic isn’t new technology, better marketing, or more patients—but the person standing right beside you?In this episode of The 20/20 Podcast, Dr.…
AI vs Optometrists: Biggest Threat or the Biggest Opportunity Ever? - Dr. Masoud Nafey
AI isn’t coming to eye care… it’s already here. The real question is—are we ready to evolve with it?In this episode of The 20/20 Podcast, Dr. Harbir Sian sits down with AI entrepreneur and…
Eye2Eye: Stop Playing Small, Fulfill Your Potential - BE THE LIGHT
What if the role you’re meant to play right now… isn’t to find the light—but to be it?In this Eye2Eye episode, Dr. Harbir Sian shares a deeply personal and reflective message inspired by a powerful…
The Hidden Playbook of Successful Optometrists: Networking, Niche & Influence - Dr. Shaminder Dhaliwal and Dr. Kulvir Singh
In this episode recorded live at Vision Expo in Orlando, Dr. Harbir Sian sits down with two standout Canadian optometrists—Dr. Shaminder Dhaliwal and Dr. Kulvir Singh—for a candid, high-value…
Eyecare Kiosks in the Mall? Maximizing Specialty Care, Avoiding Obsolescence - Dr. Faten Edris
Recorded live at Vision Expo in Orlando, this episode of The 20/20 Podcast features a powerful and insightful conversation with Dr. Faten Edris—Miami-based optometrist, owner of eight clinics, and a…
Eye2Eye: The Power of Enough - Lessons from India
In this solo Eye2Eye episode, Dr. Harbir Sian shares reflections from a recent three-week family trip to India—his first time visiting the country his parents once called home. What started as a…
The Business of Myopia - COPE ACCREDITED Podcast Episode
This milestone episode marks the first COPE-approved CE activity offered through The 20/20 Podcast in partnership with the New England College of Optometry. Dr. Harbir Sian presents his signature…
How a Stanford Engineer Started a Game Changing Brand - Joe Croft, CEO of GUNNAR Optiks
In this candid conversation, Joseph Croft pulls back the curtain on how Gunnar Optiks emerged from clinical research rather than marketing hype. He describes how early collaboration with optometric…
How a Stanford Engineer Launched a Game Changing Eyewear Brand - Joe Croft, Founder and CEO of GUNNAR Optiks
In this candid conversation, Joseph Croft pulls back the curtain on how Gunnar Optiks emerged from clinical research rather than marketing hype. He describes how early collaboration with optometric…
Jett Plasma: A New Frontier In Dry Eye And Aesthetics - Dr. Vicente Rodriguez, Global Medical Director Of Jett Plasma
Innovations in eye care are changing how we treat dry eyes and enhance facial aesthetics. Dr. Harbir Sian explores these advances with Dr. Vicente Rodriguez, Global Medical Director of Jett Plasma,…
From Pain Points to Patents: Inventing a New Device for Eye Doctors - MaryAnn Klassen, Founder of Meivertor
In this episode of The 20/20 Podcast, Dr. Harbir Sian sits down with MaryAnn Klassen, a long-time leader in the eye care industry whose career has closely mirrored — and influenced — some of…
Beyond the Exam Lane: Building Systems and Teams That Scale - Dr. Fallon Patel
Dr. Harbir Sian sits down with Dr. Fallon Patel, Toronto optometrist, owner of five LensCrafters sublease clinics, leader of a 50-person team, and creator of the upcoming AI platform Pulse IQ…
Eye2Eye: The Biggest Lesson I Learned From Stranger Things
The Netflix show Stranger Things has become a global cultural phenomenon. In this solo Eye2Eye episode, Dr. Harbir Sian shares an unexpected but powerful lesson inspired by Stranger Things. But the…
Marketing Your Practice in 2026: What Still Works and What Has Changed - Tyler Kemp, Marketing 4ECPs
Marketing an optometry practice is evolving faster than ever—and the strategies that worked even a year ago may no longer be enough.In this episode of The 20/20 Podcast, Dr. Harbir Sian welcomes back…
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