The Optician Show - Optical Business & Marketing Podcast

WHAT IF THE WORLD COULD SEE? What if a life could change with a pair of glasses? What if the difference between dependence and independence could fit inside a box? In this episode, Garry Kousoulou meets John, a dispensing optician whose ambition reaches far beyond the walls of his practice: to help people around the world access the glasses they need to see, work and live more independently. His s...

Colour vision deficiency is far more complex than simply being “colour blind”. In this special episode, recorded around Colour Vision Deficiency Awareness Day, Garry Kousoulou is joined by Mark Hickson, Programme Leader for face-to-face teaching at Bradford College and lecturer in ophthalmic dispensing and visual optics. Mark is a qualified dispensing optician with a specialist interest in visual...

Colour Blindness: What Parents, Teachers & Opticians Need to Know In this episode of The Optician Show , Garry Kousoulou explores one of the most overlooked areas of eye care: colour vision deficiency , also commonly searched for as color vision deficiency or colour blindness. Joined by colour vision experts, this episode looks at why colour vision deficiency can still go undetected in childre...

The Colour Vision Revolution: How Hungarian Tomatoes Transformed Eye Care Welcome to a revolutionary episode of the podcast that will change how optical professionals approach colour vision deficiency. Joined by Balazs Komolka and Mate Sabo from ColorOn, Garry Kousoulou explores a scientific breakthrough that turns a failed Ishihara test from a clinical dead end into a life-changing opportunity. C...

The Secret History of Optics: Inside the World’s Oldest Optical Museum In this special on-the-move episode of The Optician Show , Garry Kousoulou visits the British Optical Association Museum at the College of Optometrists and speaks with museum curator Dr Neil Handley . Neil describes it as the oldest optical museum in the world , now celebrating its 125th anniversary . “We are the oldest optical...

Episode: The Optometrist Yoga Teacher — Treating Dry Eye From the Inside Out In this episode, Garry sits down with Sal, an optometrist and yoga teacher based in Bristol who's about to open her own practice built around a radical idea: that eye health and mental wellbeing are inseparable. Sal has spent 11 years as an optometrist and nine as a yoga teacher, running both careers side by side — an...

With Garry Kousoulou and Tom from Tom’s Got Glasses In this inspiring and energetic episode of The Optician Show, Garry Kousoulou sits down with Tom from Tom’s Got Glasses—an American optician whose love for eyewear, people and independent opticianry shines through in everything he does. Tom’s journey into optics was not planned. Originally from New Jersey, he previously worked in coffee shops, ed...

The optical industry has evolved dramatically over the years, but one area that continues to demand greater understanding is the support of neurodivergent patients and the importance of mental wellbeing within the practice. In this insightful conversation, Garry Kousoulou speaks with experienced optical professional and disability advocate Tammie Loughlin about the need for more inclusive, patient...

The Optician Podcast: The Ultimate Masterclass for Forward-Thinking Eye Care Professionals Welcome to the definitive companion guide and masterclass overview for The Optician Podcast , the premier audio experience designed exclusively for dispensing opticians (DOs), optometrists, independent practice owners, and industry innovators. This podcast is not just about frames and lenses. It is a masterc...

In this inspiring episode, Garry Kousoulou speaks with Hassnain Safdar, an IP optometrist, independent practice owner in Leicester and newly elected Vice President of the College of Optometrists . This is more than a career story. It is a conversation about ambition, curiosity, risk, leadership and what it really takes to make a difference in the profession. Hassane shares how childhood curiosity...

Dr. Christy Nguyen — The Prolific Optometrist Who Has Every Skill You'd Ever Want What does it actually look like when an optometrist combines 20+ years of clinical excellence with world-class patient empathy, a top 1% LinkedIn presence, and a genuine love for the optical industry? In this episode of The Optician Show, host Garry Kousoulou FBDO sits down with Dr. Kristie Nguyen , the Orlando-b...

Because when optometry is done with care, personality and purpose, it deserves to be seen One of the best practitioners, optometrists I have ever had the pleasure of knowing, and I can call him a friend. — a child in the chair, the nose press, the foot pedal, and the parent in the corner remembering the same trick from thirty years ago. That single image does the work the original meta-opening was...

There was a reason I loved problem-solving. Episode Description There was a boy who never quite liked school. Not because he wasn't bright — he clearly was — but because the way school worked never really worked for him. The lessons felt slow, the structure felt suffocating, and sitting still when your mind is already three steps ahead of the room is its own kind of torture. He got through it,...

It begins with a box of old frames. Jason tells the story of discovering his grandfather’s original frame designs after helping clear out his father’s optical practice — a moment that would eventually lead to one of the most distinctive independent eyewear brands in the world. From three generations of optical history to modern frame innovation, this is a conversation about legacy, courage, custom...

If you've ever walked into a practice and known instantly something wasn't working — without being able to put your finger on why — you'll want to listen to this episode. Garry Kousoulou FBDO sits down with Daniel Feldman, one of the most recognised names in global optics, for a wide-ranging conversation on optical marketing, retail strategy, trade shows, and what it really takes to bu...

The Optician Show with Garry Kousoulou and Harinder Singh Paul In this episode of The Optician Show , Garry Kousoulou is joined by Harinder Singh Paul for a thoughtful, honest and industry-focused conversation about the changing world of optics, the role of the modern optician, and what it really takes to build trust, relevance and long-term value in today’s optical profession. This is not just a...

Yesterday at church, I got talking to a dad whose son plays international football. He told me they measure body fat. Overeat? You get fined. That level of precision doesn't exist in amateur football. But it's what elite looks like. So I started asking myself — what does elite look like for an optician? Here are two things I saw this week that cost nothing but make everything: 👁️ Sit at ey...

🎙️ The Optician Show — Extended Episode Description: From Average to Elite: What Exceptional Labs Do Differently | With Kate Child This episode is a powerful reminder of something many in optics forget: The difference between average and elite isn’t clinical skill — it’s experience, communication, and courage. In this conversation, I sit down with Kate Child, Commercial Director at Optimum Lenses,...

Here's a podcast description with pull quotes drawn directly from the transcript: He Nearly Quit Optometry. Now He's Redefining It. — Anthony Josephson | The Optician Show This week's episode is one you won't forget. Anthony Josephson is an optometrist based in Altrincham, South Manchester. On paper, he runs a premium, technology-first independent practice specialising in complex c...

How Great Practices Grow: Ian Cameron on Leadership, Clinics and Culture What does it really take to build a practice that grows, evolves and thrives without being dependent on the owner every minute of the day? In this episode, Garry Kousoulou sits down with Ian Cameron for a powerful conversation about what separates good practices from truly great ones. From leadership and staff empowerment to...

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Podcast Description What happens when optics stops being clinical… and becomes creative? In this episode, Garry Kousoulou sits down with second-generation optician Nicos Antoniades to explore what it really takes to stand out in today’s optical world—and why most practices are still playing it safe. From his family’s early beginnings—working long hours in restaurants and warehouses—to building The...

What does the future of optics really look like? In this powerful episode of The Optician Podcast , Garry Kousoulou sits down with one of the most respected and recognisable figures in the global optical industry — David Friedfeld . From leading a multi-generational family business to driving innovation in 3D printing, smart eyewear, and software development , David brings decades of experience, i...

Social Media for Opticians: The Rise of the Mobile Bespoke Optician This episode of The Optician Show is a little different. It’s the first time I’ve sat down with an optician from Canada, and it turns out that although there are thousands of miles between London and Alberta, the fundamentals of our profession are exactly the same. Reputation matters. Trust matters. And the best opticians in the w...

Part 1 in this fascinating transatlantic conversation , Garry Kousoulou sits down with award finalist optician Kim Jorina , a truly unique figure in the optical world who has reimagined how eyewear can be styled and delivered. Based in Edmonton, Canada , Kim runs a mobile bespoke eyewear business , travelling directly to clients’ homes and offices to curate and style eyewear that perfectly matches...