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OD’ing on MoviesMerv with Dr. Nadia AfkhamiToday we’re breaking down the movie Merv, where Zoey Deschanel plays a heartbroken optometrist! We’ve all been there, right?Also, we have a VERY special guest this week on the pod… Dr. Nadia Afkhami! She’s one of the most recognizable faces in optometry, but did you know she was internet famous long before she ever even touched a slit lamp? Find out why (how it involves TAYLOR SWIFT), all on today’s episode of OD’ing On Movies!
2026-02-2056 min
Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast NetworkOD’ing On Movies: What Merv Gets Right (and Wrong) in Eyecare
In this OD’ing on Movies episode, the hosts use the romantic comedy Merv to spotlight what it looks like when an optometrist shows up on screen and the eye care details Hollywood still tends to miss. Dr. Jacobi Cleaver and Dr. Jacob Wilson are joined by Dr. Nadia Afkhami, who brings a creator’s lens to pop culture, a clinician’s lens to accuracy, and a real-world perspective as she prepares to open her own practice.
What makes this conversation work is the balance. It is light enough to feel like friends talking movies, but clinical enough to...
2026-02-2056 minDefocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast NetworkNavigating the “Dog Days” in Optometry: Lessons on Balance, Burnout, and Being Present
The so-called “dog days” of optometry are not confined to summer months or academic calendars. They appear in January clinics, third-year rotations, early associate roles, cross-country moves, career pivots, and major life milestones. In Episode 56 of the Depth Perception Podcast, Dr. Svetlana Nunez, Dr. Jasdeep Singh, Dr. Nadia Afkhami, and Dr. Douglas Akidi explore what it really means to push through long seasons while still building a life worth enjoying.
Rather than offering quick fixes, this conversation centers on mindset shifts, lived experiences, and practical strategies that resonate with optometry students, early-career optometrists, and seasoned clinicians alike.
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2026-01-2927 min
Defocus Media Eyecare and Optometry Podcast NetworkReflecting on Growth, Connection, and What Comes Next
As the year comes to a close Episode 55 of the Depth Perception Podcast offers a meaningful reflection on growth both personal and professional within optometry. Hosted by Dr. Svetlana Nunez alongside Dr. Douglas Akidi Dr. Jasdeep Singh and Dr. Nadia Afkhami this end of year conversation highlights the moments topics and connections that shaped the podcast and the lives of its hosts throughout the year.
Rather than focusing on a single clinical topic this episode captures something just as valuable perspective. The hosts revisit some of their most impactful episodes including discussions around what they wish they...
2026-01-1626 min
The Depth Perception PodcastEpisode 42: Podception with Ryan ReflectsIn 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 🎙️.
2025-05-2853 min
Ryan Reflects with Dr. Ryan Corte | Optometry PodcastThe Depth Perception Podcast: Understanding the Challenges of New Graduate ODsDr. Ryan Corte, Dr. Nadia Afkhami, Dr. Jasdeep Soni, Dr. Doug Akidi, and the newly minted Dr. Svetlana Nunez discuss the challenges and experiences of transitioning from students to practicing doctors. They share insights on navigating the unknowns of early career stages, understanding contracts and compensation, managing financial stress from student loans, and the importance of community support. The discussion also touches on the journey to owning a practice and the role of podcasts in sharing knowledge and experiences within the optometry field.Check out The Depth Perception podcast here!
2025-05-2253 min
OPT-IN: The Pre-Optometry PodcastEpisode 9: Balancing life as an optometry student and influencer with Nadia AfkhamiTaking the OAT? Study less, score higher on your OAT Exam with CrackOAT.com. You’ll receive 100+ Hours of Video Crash Course Videos, OAT Flashcards, OAT Study Guides, OAT Cheat Sheets and an arsenal of OAT Practice Tests and Questions to help you crush the Optometry Admission Test. Here’s your chance to receive $25 credit for just being a listener. Simply go to www.CrackOAT.com and on checkout, redeem gift certificate code: OPTINPODCAST
2021-10-1019 min