Try Not To Blink: Recent Episodes
James Deom OD & Roya Habibi OD
Try Not To Blink is a podcast about the ups and downs, ins and outs, news, tips and tricks of those who live the optometry lifestyle.
🎙️ In today’s episode, Roya and Sheila explore some exciting innovations in ocular surface care! 👁️✨ They kick things off with the newly FDA-approved Prednisolone Acetate Suspension🧴 and personalized serum eye drops from Ocubio.
Then, are thrilled to welcome Dr. Pooja Alloju—a rising star in anterior segment disease and specialty contact lenses! 🌟 With her background in applied mathematics 📊 and a residency focused on cornea and contact lenses , Dr. Alloju brings precision, passion, and practical wisdom to the table.
Tune in as we discuss hot topics like:
💧 Are artificial tears really tears?
🔬 When to switch from OTC to autologous serum drops
🤝 Tips for collaborating with corneal specialists
🩺 Knowing when to refer for cataract surgery, corneal crosslinking, or scleral lenses
Whether you’re managing dry eye or enhancing your referral skills, this episode is packed with insights—and a reminder that sometimes, the best medicine is collaboration! 💡🤝
Got ideas or guest suggestions? Reach out at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com! 📧
SOURCES
Blog from Optometry School with Dr. Pooja Alloju
Eye Health Texas on TikTok
Scleral Lens Education Society: Management of non-KCN Cases
Pooja linkedin
Shashi linkedin
Glance: Amneal
Glance: the Qualified Autologous Serum Eye Drops (qASED)
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Welcome to Try Not 2 Blink — your go-to podcast for all things vision care!
This week, Roya and Sheila are bringing you an episode packed with insights:
🔹 Breaking news on the latest in daily disposables — yes, a new daily multifocal toric lens is here! We’re breaking down what it means for you.
🔹 A compelling clinical case on how scleral lenses can transform lives—especially for patients with ALS and limited mobility. Because sometimes, vision care is so much more than 20/20!
🎧✨Plus, their guest this week is Dr. Tiffany Park, current cornea and contact lens resident at SCCO. She shares what residency life is really like, the advice she’d give her pre-residency self, and whether she thinks the residency path is actually worth it. We also explore her master's research on keratoconus and its impact on quality of life, and the insights that changed how she thinks about patient care.
💡We wrap with her Scleral Lens Pearl of the Day—a smart one about lens nomenclature—and go deeper into chair-time tips, fitting tricks, and success strategies for specialty lens wearers.
Whether you're a student, new grad, or industry veteran, this episode is loaded with practical advice to elevate your dry eye and scleral lens skills.
Got ideas or guest suggestions? Reach out at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com!
SOURCES
Tiffany Park | Marshall B. Ketchum University
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyjpark?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
Word of Wisdom From Corneal and Contact Lens Residents — We make lenses.
GP Lens Institute on Instagram: "Dr. Tiffany Park was one of our 2025 GPLI Alumni and Friends Award winners, and this is her wonderful video submission, highlighting her residency at SCCO and experience at the GPLI Cornea and Contact Lens Resident Symposium. Her video, poster, and abstract submissions scored very high, and we are so lucky to have great residents like her making the future of specialty contact lenses very bright!"
CLEK Study
SeaGreen
LensBase
EZI suction-less ring applicator
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🎙️ Welcome to Try Not 2 Blink! 👀 Don’t miss a minute of today’s show! 🚀
Today, we kick things off with a quick dive into the new TFOS DEWS III report — what’s coming, what’s changed, and what it means for dry eye care. 📝✨
Then, hosts Roya and Sheila sit down with Dr. Radhika Chawla, a Behavioral Optometrist and founder of Richmond Hill Optometric Clinic. With 13+ years of experience, she shares how she combines dry eye, scleral lenses, vision therapy, and myopia management—all under one roof! 🏥 And why kids are at the heart of her practice. 💖👶
They’ll cover:
• 🤝 How scleral lenses and dry eye go hand-in-hand, along with BV and myopia management
• 🧪 Must-do tests for every patient
• 🗣️ Should you treat your own family?
• 💬 Tips on helping every patient feel heard
Whether you're a student 🎓, new grad, or seasoned pro 🧑⚕️, this episode is packed with actionable tips to elevate your dry eye and scleral lens skills! 🚀
Tune in now! 🎧 Got ideas for future episodes or guests? Reach out at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com! ✉️
SOURCES
Dr. Radhika Chawla: LinkedIn
Dr. Radhika Chawla: Richmond Hill Optometric Clinic
Dr. Radhika Chawla: Review of Myopia Management
Richmond Hill Instagram
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🔥 Welcome to Try Not 2 Blink! Don’t miss a second of today’s episode! 🎧✨
🎯 Kickoff with Clinical Pearls:
We’re reviewing an insightful article by Dr. Langis Michaud filled with practical tips to elevate your scleral lens practice. Whether you're a seasoned expert or just starting out, these insights are a must-hear! 💡
🌟 Special Guest Return: Dr. Ariel Cerenzie!
Owner of the Charlotte Contact Lens Institute and now, the Raleigh location! She’s back by popular demand with an exciting update on running a growing specialty practice. 🚀
💬 What We Cover in This Episode:
• Expanding Your Practice: Tips on opening a second location & landing that dream job! 🏢✨
• Troubleshooting Scleral Lenses: How Dr. Cerenzie chooses diameters & manages challenging cases like symblepharons 🔍
• Streamlining with AI: Using AI scribes to improve documentation efficiency 📝
• Innovative Business Models: Ditching insurance & launching an in-house membership plan 💳
• Mentorship & Residency: Building your own training program through mentorship and consultants 🎓🤝
🔑 Whether you're a student, new grad, or seasoned professional, this episode is packed with actionable tips to boost your dry eye and scleral lens expertise! 💥👁️
🎙️ Got ideas for future episodes or guests? Reach out at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com! 📬✨
Stay tuned, stay inspired, and keep those eyes healthy! 👀🔥
SOURCES
Dr. Ariel Cerenzie: Charlotte Contact Lens Institute
Dr. Ariel Cerenzie: LinkedIn
HelloRache
Commure Scribe
Firefly
Helcim
Langis Michaud Scleral Lens Game Plans Spectrum Article
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🎧 Welcome to Try Not 2 Blink! Don’t miss a minute of today’s episode! 🚀
✨ Here’s what’s coming up:
*Fresh Drop! 🚨 Discover TRYPTYR* (pronounced trip-tear) — the FDA-approved dry eye treatment targeting cold-sensing receptors in your cornea and eyelid. Not minty eyedrops, but a potential game-changer for boosting tear production! 💧💥
*Exclusive Interview! 🎙️ Sit down with Dr. Stephanie Pisano*, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology & Vision Science at The Ohio State University. She’s revolutionizing ophthalmic care with AI-assisted charting and scleral lens assessments. 🤖👁️
*Life in Academia & Patient Care* 🏫❤️ Dive into Dr. Pisano’s experience balancing research, patient care, and her innovative 4-day workweek! Plus, insights on keratoconus, mental health, and her passion for treating ocular graft-versus-host disease. 🌟
*Scleral Lens Tips* 🦸♀️💡 Get a must-know pearl that’ll change how you approach care for this unique patient group!
Whether you’re a student, new grad, or seasoned pro, this episode is packed with tips to elevate your dry eye management!
🎙️ Tune in now and if you have ideas for future topics or guests, reach out at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com!
SOURCES
Tryptyr
Dr Stephanie Pisano: LinkedIn
Dr Stephanie Pisano: Instagram
Dr Stephanie Pisano: OSU
Dry Eye Dx and Tx
Microsoft copilot
Dax ai
Prevent blindness
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🎙️ Welcome to Try Not 2 Blink! Don't miss a second of today's episode! Here's what you can expect:
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🚀 Exploring the future of vision with a fascinating look at infrared contact lenses promising "super vision"—are they the next big thing?
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👁️ Diving into dry eye treatment strategies with the expert herself, t—optometrist, dry eye guru, educator, and social media sensation!
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💡 Get real-world advice on:
- Transitioning from residency to practice
- Treating dry eye and glaucoma (hint: more is more)
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Why sticking to the dry eye algorithm works
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🏥 A peek into a week at Clear Eyes + Aesthetics, including how she leverages social media for education
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✨ Discover the unexpected magic of using a virtual scribe in modern practice
Whether you're a student, new grad, or seasoned professional, this episode offers valuable insights to elevate your dry eye game.
🎧 Tune in now, and if you have ideas for future topics or guests, reach out at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com!
SOURCES
Dr. Seitz: Instagram
Dr. Seitz: LinkedIn
Dr Seitz LinkTree
Clear Eyes
Art epstein dry eye questions
Sleep Tite Sleep Rite
Probing Study
DMST study
HelloRache
CSI AI Software
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Join hosts Roya and Sheila on this exciting episode of TN2B as they dive into two hot topics in eye care:
🔹 Glasses-Free Treatment for Keratoconus:
Is refractive surgery ever a good idea for patients with corneal ectasia? We’re breaking down the pros, cons, and controversial questions.
🔹 Daily Disposables in Contact Lenses:
Are they truly the gold standard? We’ll explore the ocular health benefits, cost vs. value, and whether they solve non-compliance issues—plus, some creative ways to incorporate them into your practice, from refractive tweaks to ocular surface hacks.
Whether you're mentoring or riding the wave of change, this episode is a must-listen! 🎙️
💡 Have ideas for future topics or guests? Drop us a line at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com!
SOURCES
Article: Refractive Surgery in the Setting of Keratoconus
Article: Progress of corneal collagen cross-linking combined with refractive surgery
Article: Merging Photorefractive Keratectomy and Collagen Crosslinking: An Analysis of Literature and a Guide to Prevalent Protocols
EASE
Multifocal vs. Monovision Performance
Contact lens-related complications
Evaluation of the Ocular Surface in Different CTL Replacement Schedules
3-year Dailies compared with Frequent Replacment Lenses
Review of CTL Dropout
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🚨 Don’t miss this week on Try Not 2 Blink! 🚨
🎧 Host Roya and Sheila explore how optometry education is evolving with innovations like gamification and virtual patients — shaping the future of eye care!
🌟 Special guest: Nyah Miranda, a trailblazing third-year NECO student, varsity athlete, and social media pro! She shares her journey from optometry family roots to becoming an AOSA Trustee and CHAOS Co-President.
💡 Tune in for Nyah’s top NBEO tips, insights on connecting with Gen Z patients, and why social media is a powerful marketing tool for future ODs.
Whether you're mentoring or riding the wave of change, this episode is a must-listen! 🎙️
Got ideas for future topics or guests? Drop us a line at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com!
SOURCES
Nyah Miranda: LinkedIn
Nyah Miranda: Instagram
2020 Podcast
KMK
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🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨
Join us on Try Not 2 Blink with hosts Dr. Roya Habibi and Dr. Sheila Morrison for an episode packed with insights you can't afford to miss! 🎧✨
This week, we tackle tough questions like: How do you handle a parent who disagrees with your treatment plan? Plus, Sheila shares an exciting Arvo teaser update! 🔥
But that's not all—we're thrilled to welcome special guest Dr. Anthony Mac! From primary care to mastering dry eye and scleral lenses, Dr. Mac shares expert pearls on tricky lids, tinted lenses for eye abnormalities, and strategies to optimize fits with lid anatomy in mind. 👁️
Whether you're a student, new grad, or a scleral lens enthusiast, this episode is a must-listen! 💡
Tune in for tips, tricks, and real-world advice to elevate your eye care game! 🎙️
Got topics or guests you'd love to hear? Drop us a line at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com and help us shape future episodes!
SOURCES
The Influence of Myopia Progression in Children on the Risk of Retinal Detachment: A Comprehensive Outcomes Analysis
Prevalence of Peripheral Retinal Lesions in Highly Myopic Children
Long-term retinal findings in the Bifocal Lenses in Nearsighted Kids (BLINK) Study
Dr. Anthony Mac: LinkedIn
Dr. Anthony Mac: The Contact Lens Institute of San Antonio at Alamo Eye Care
Dr. Anthony Mac Instagram: @scleraldocanthony
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🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨
Welcome to Try Not 2 Blink — your go-to podcast for all things scleral lenses! Don’t miss a second of today’s episode! 🎧✨
🎙️ Join hosts Roya and Sheila as they explore the world of scleral lens filling solutions. They kick off with a real-world case featuring the PuriLens, a non-preserved saline option, and dive into the pros, cons, and alternative solutions. Learn how to troubleshoot wetting issues, switch cleaners, and optimize your patients’ comfort.
Plus, we're thrilled to welcome Dr. Trevor Fosso, partner at Pinecone Vision Center and Director of Contact Lens Services. Trevor shares his journey from residency to building a successful scleral lens clinic, offers insights into practice ownership, and discusses his path to Diplomate — including a fascinating uveitis case and a must-know scleral lens tip! 💡
🎧 Tune in for clinical pearls, practical tips, and expert advice you won't want to miss!
💬 Have a topic or guest idea? Drop us a line at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com and help shape future episodes!
🎙️ Listen now and level up your scleral lens game!
SOURCES
https://tangiblescience.com/
Anterior Uveitis for the Comprehensive OMD
Dr. Trevor Fosso: Pinecone Vision Center
Dr. Fosso Article 1
Dr. Fosso Article 2
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🚨 Don’t Miss Out! Join us on Try Not 2 Blink! 🚨
In this episode, Sheila and Roya are back with expert insights you won’t want to miss:
✨ Dr. Morrison’s fascinating journal review: Do dry eye patients have a personality type? Could personality screening improve your diagnosis?
🩺 The latest on orbital and preseptal cellulitis: Why are cases rising in the U.S., and what do you need to know for quick, effective treatment?
🔵 Ortho K 201: Dr. Morrison shares top strategies for fitting orthokeratology lenses—evaluate topographies, troubleshoot like a pro, and ensure successful fits!
🔗 Tune in now for clinical pearls, practical tips, and expert advice!
Have a topic or guest you'd love to see? Share your suggestions with us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com and help shape the future of our show!
🎧 Don't miss a minute—click the link and stay ahead in eye care!
SOURCES
Personality and Dry Eye Risk
Epidemiology of Orbital and Preseptal Cellulitis in the United States: A 13-Year Analysis
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Welcome to "Try Not 2 Blink," where cutting-edge research meets practical clinical insights! In today's episode, Roya and Sheila delve into a compelling headline: "Scleral lenses are effective and ‘safe overall’ for pediatric patients." They will dissect a groundbreaking retrospective study, exploring key findings such as the alarming fact that ocular surface disease accounted for 70% of cases, and why clinicians should be proactive in referring young patients for scleral lens assessments.
We are privileged to welcome Dr. Sathi Maiti, a prominent figure in dry eye research, who has been instrumental in many recent pivotal studies. Dr. Maiti will share her expertise on Xdemvy, the innovative treatment for Demodex blepharitis, and provide best practices for its application in clinical settings.
Additionally, we’ll tackle the ongoing debate surrounding Meibo—whether it’s classified as a lubricating drop or a drug—and review the latest advancements in in-office dry eye treatments. We’ll also address how to identify and manage ocular pain disorders, including neuropathic and neurotrophic pain.
This is an episode you won't want to miss!
Do you have a specific topic you’re passionate about? Or perhaps an expert or prominent figure you’d like us to feature on our podcast? We invite you to share your suggestions and help shape our future content!
Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com
SOURCES
Scleral Lenses are Safe for Kids
21 Year Retrospective Review: Kids + Scleral Lenses
Tooth + Cornea Transplant
Dr. Sathi Maiti: LinkedIn
Dr. Sathi Maiti: Periman Eye Institute
Dr. Sathi Maiti: Eye Eye
Dr. Sathi Maiti: Instagram
Dr. Maiti in Eyes on Eyecare
IPL for DIOSD
CIC clinical investigator AAO
2020 on sight
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Tune in to today’s episode of Try Not 2 Blink, where host Dr. Sheila Morrison shares a fascinating case from her clinic involving a patient with a penetrating keratoplasty and complications from lens mishandling. Discover how Dr. Morrison and her team utilized scleral, corneoscleral, and corneal GP impression-driven lenses to achieved outstanding results for their patient.
In addition, Roya and Sheila will explore OptoAI, a new chatbot designed for optometry practices — and share some practical tips to help you effectively implement this innovative tool in your practice.
And finally, they will give you an orthokeratology primer, breaking down the dos and don'ts for new fitters and the key steps for successful fitting and follow-up.
This episode is bursting with clinical insights you won’t want to miss!
We value your feedback and are eager to hear from you! At Try Not 2 Blink, we are looking for fresh ideas and captivating guest to feature on our show. Great conversations thrive on the interests and suggestions of our fantastic listeners like you, so don’t hesitate to reach out to us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com.
SOURCES
OptoAI
Eyes on Glance: OptoAI
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Get ready for today’s show—it's one you won’t want to miss! Roya and Sheila are diving deep into important insights from a recent study, plus we’ll tackle the pressing question many patients have: Are E-cigs harmful to their eyes?
Join us as we welcome Dr. Gerry Leinweber, a luminary in the field of optometry with nearly 50 years of experience. He’s done it all—transforming patient care and making a global impact through volunteer eyecare. In this episode, Dr. Leinweber shares how his commitment to giving back, both locally and internationally, has shaped his career. He'll also discuss the power of systems thinking in enhancing your skills as a doctor and leader.
But there's more! Dr. Leinweber will break down the fascinating concept of personality profiling. Are you a Detailed Dan or an Outgoing Olgie? Discover how understanding your personality type can revolutionize your teamwork and overall experience in practice.
Don’t miss this enlightening and inspiring conversation!
We want to hear from you! Share your ideas and nominate potential guests for future episodes. Your input could lead us on exciting new adventures! Reach out to us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com.
SOURCES
E-cigs and eyes
Lions International
Dr. Gerry Leinweber: University of Waterloo
Dr. Gerry Leinweber: Doctors Eyecare
Dr. Gerry Leinweber: LinkedIn
Book: 5th Discipline
Book: Path of Least Resistance
DiSC Personality Profiling
Platinum Care
Book: Mastering Self Awareness & Controlling your Emotions
Book: How to win friends and influence people
🎙️ Welcome to Try Not 2 Blink! Join hosts Dr. Roya Habibi and Dr. Sheila Morrison for another enlightening episode you won't want to miss!
Today, they dive into a thought-provoking research article discussing the potential risks that progressive lenses may pose for our older patients. Plus, they’ll share their top current lens design recommendations!
Stay tuned as we also bring you our next segment of the Journal Club, featuring a special guest—Dr. Vivien Tse, a clinician-turned-researcher from UC Berkeley. Together, we’ll navigate the latest trends in scleral lens research, uncover fitting tips, weigh the advantages and disadvantages of a career in research versus private practice, and explore the newest insights on scleral lenses and intraocular pressure (IOP).
This is an episode packed with valuable information and insights that you won’t want to miss!
We want to hear from you! If there are topics you're passionate about or exceptional guests you’d like us to feature, reach out to us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com.
SOURCES
Progressive Lenses + Fall Risk
Dr. Vivien Tse: LinkedIn
Dr. Vivien Tse: UC Berkeley
Scleral Lens + IOP
Dr. Tse’s Publications
New: Scleral Lens + IOP, Langis
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🎙️ Tune in to Try Not 2 Blink! 🎙️
Don’t miss out on today’s enlightening episode! Hosts Roya and Sheila kick things off with an in-depth discussion about a pivotal case and offer a refresher on Plaquenil Toxicity.
Launching a cold-start practice is no easy feat, especially with a focus on advanced dry eye treatments, but today we have a special guest who made it happen—Dr. Hardeep Kataria. She'll share her insider secrets to success, including how to build a robust referral network and her innovative IPL+red light treatment package. Learn how these cutting-edge technologies can tackle chalazia, and discover the best referral practices.
We’ll also dive deep into corneal nerve dysfunction in dry eye, comparing neurotrophic keratitis and neuropathic pain and sharing effective treatment strategies. Plus, get the lowdown on using amniotic membranes—when to implement them, how to enhance patient outcomes, and the business insights you need to incorporate them into your practice.
This is an episode you won’t want to miss!
We want to hear from you! If you have topics you'd like us to explore or incredible guest suggestions, drop us an email at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com.
SOURCES
Plaquenil Toxicity
Dr. Hardeep Kataria: Instagram
Dr. Hardeep Kataria: Avant Eyes Optometry
Up close with Dr. Kataria
Dr. Kataria on Eyes on Eyecare
America’s Best Eye Doctors 2023
Chalazion + IPL
DREAM study
Corneal nerve regeneration with Cryo-Preserved Amniotic Membrane
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Welcome to Try Not 2 Blink! Get ready for an engaging episode that you won’t want to miss!
Today, hosts Roya and Sheila will be sharing five essentials every office needs to embrace full-scope optometry. But that’s just the beginning!
Joining them is a true icon in the field—Dr. Barbara Caffery. As a former president of the American Academy of Optometry, she’s an expert in dry eye and Sjogren’s disease, and a leading advocate for evidence-based practice. In this episode, we’ll explore her remarkable career blending clinical care with research, the key lessons she’s learned about managing dry eye in the context of systemic disease, and the crucial importance of critically analyzing the science behind our practices.
We'll also dive into vital discussions on women in leadership, evolving scopes of practice in optometry, and her insights on maintaining a lifelong passion for learning while avoiding burnout.
It’s a conversation you absolutely CAN’T afford to miss!
And we want to hear from you! If you have topics you’d like us to cover or amazing guest suggestions, shoot us an email at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com.
SOURCES
AOA Scope article
MIP Study
American Academy of Optometry Hall of Fame
AOCE Barbara Caffrey
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Are you ready to dive into the world of leadership, medicine, and personal growth? Then tune in to the latest episode of "Try Not 2 Blink"!
This week, Roya and Sheila start the show by discussing: what qualities make a truly great leader?
Then, get ready to be inspired by Dr. Kristen Barton, an accomplished Orthopedic Surgeon and research powerhouse! She'll be sharing her insights on how leadership takes root early in our careers and the profound impact it's had on her clinical and personal life. Dr. Barton emphasizes the importance of personality profiling and understanding your core values to become a powerful communicator.
Plus, we'll explore the connections between inflammation and physical health, and the impact of disability on mental well-being – topics that resonate deeply with those in Optometry.
This is one conversation you absolutely WON'T want to miss!
And don't forget, we want to hear from you! If you have ideas for future topics or amazing guest suggestions, shoot us an email at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com.
SOURCES
Dr. Kristen Barton
Dr. Kristen Barton: Instagram
Females + CEO + Sports
FLOM Leadership Course
You’ve Got This Mama, Book
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🎉 Get Ready for the Latest Episode of "Try Not 2 Blink"! 🎙️
Join hosts Dr. Roya Habibi and Dr. Sheila Morrison as they kick off an exciting new episode that's packed with insights and inspiration!
✨ In Today’s Episode:
Dive into a fresh literature review just published in Ophthalmic Epidemiology, which highlights the concerning link between air pollution and the prevalence of keratoconus.
💡 Special Guest Spotlight:
Don't miss the chance to hear from the incredible Demi the Vlog Dog, also known as Ash Arellanes! From facing the life-altering challenges of nearly losing her vision to becoming a TikTok sensation and leading patient advocate, Ash is on a mission to raise awareness for keratoconus. She'll share her journey, insights on overcoming obstacles, expert tips for mastering scleral lenses, and her inspiring work with the Angel Eyes Foundation.
This is one conversation you won’t want to miss!
📩 We Want Your Input!
Have ideas for future topics or guest suggestions? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out to us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com.
SOURCES
Ash Arellanes: LinkedIn
Demi The Vlog Dog: TikTok
The Angel Eyes Foundation
Valley Contax Vision Project
National Keratoconus Foundation
KCN and air pollution
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Welcome to Try Not 2 Blink, hosted by Dr. Roya Habibi and Dr. Sheila Morrison! Are you ready to elevate your patient care with transformative insights? This episode is packed with valuable information just for you!
Join us as we tackle the often-frustrating issue of eye twitches, exploring everything from benign causes to those related to medications and underlying conditions. Then, gear up for an energized discussion on binocular vision! We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Dawn Dunford, an expert in vision rehabilitation, concussion management, and traumatic brain injury. She's here to share actionable tips you can immediately implement in your practice. Discover the key grade when pediatric binocular vision (BV) problems first appear, an easy-to-use checklist for screening children for BV disorders—perfect for even the busiest clinics—and a revolutionary method for treating amblyopia at any age.
If you're looking for game-changing tips to level your patient care, this episode is for you!
We want to hear from you! Please share your ideas for future topics or suggest guests by emailing us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and let's dive in!
SOURCES
Dr. Dawn Dunford: Website
Dr. Dawn Dunford: BV and Concussion Clinic
Residency Program Information
The McGurk effect
Bernell
OVDRA (aka COVD)
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Welcome to Try Not 2 Blink! Don’t miss a minute of today’s show! Host Roya and Sheila are going to chat about a few new things that have come out to give hope for patients with macular degeneration and also discuss controversy surrounding efficacy of these new ideas
Then they invited THE Dr. Mark Bullimore to the show to dive into an episode of our Journal Club where they will review what is beyond simply just efficacy of treatments, that must be considered in the myopia clinic and then have Dr. Bullimore teach us the take home’s from his latest article hot off the press about the impact of rebound in myopia control.
This episode is packed with wisdom from one of the leading experts in the field.
We’d love to hear from you! Please share your thoughts on future topics or suggest potential guests by contacting us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com
SOURCES
Macumira
Retinal Thinning and AMD
Dr. Mark Bullimore: LinkedIn
Dr. Mark Bullimore: UHCO
Dr. Mark Bullimore: Buller2020
Dr. Mark Bullimore: Published Research
Efficacy in myopia control—The impact of rebound: Mark A. Bullimore1 | Noel A. Brennan2
ATOM 2
LAMP
Japan paper
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You won't want to miss a moment of today's episode on Try Not 2 Blink! Join Roya and Sheila as they explore recent acquisitions in the contact lens industry and their impact on how you approach specialty contact lens practices.
Then, they are diving into groundbreaking research with Dr. Brooke Harkness, neurobiologist, optometrist and an expert in corneal nerve dysfunction and ocular pain management. She’ll share insights on identifying and addressing post-refractive surgery pain, the proparacaine challenge test, and how optometrists can make a real difference in the lives of patients experiencing significant eye pain.
We encourage you to tune in, as this episode features valuable insights from esteemed experts in the field of optometry.
We’d love to hear from you! Please share your thoughts on future topics or suggest potential guests by contacting us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com
SOURCES
Dr. Brooke Harkness: OHSU
Dr. Brooke Harkness: LinkedIn
Dr. Brooke Harkness: Published Work
American Academy of Optometry
Clinical Investigator Certification Program AAO
ARVO
OHSU Post-Refractive Surgery
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Welcome to Try Not 2 Blink! Your go-to podcast for the latest in eye care and beyond.
In today's episode, hosts Roya and Sheila will delve into an important topic regarding a recent eye drop recall, followed by a discussion on some common issues with bottle tips.
They will also assess the recent developments in billing practices within the American VA system and the Canadian provincial healthcare system, providing valuable insights on the implications for practitioners and patients alike.
We are excited to welcome the esteemed Dr. Kelsea Skidmore to the show. Dr. Skidmore is making waves in both academia and private practice, co-managing cataract surgeries while also operating a burgeoning specialty lens and myopia management clinic. Join us as she shares a detailed roadmap for establishing a successful pediatric clinic, offers insights from her groundbreaking research on microbial keratitis, and provides valuable tips on balancing her professional endeavors with her role as a dedicated mother.
This episode promises to be both informative and inspiring, and you won’t want to miss it!
We encourage our listeners to engage with us! Please share your thoughts on future topics or suggest potential guests by reaching out at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com. Thank you for tuning in!
SOURCES
Congress approved physician-level pay scale for VA optometrists
Billing & Coding Article
Kelsea Skidmore
Scleral Lens Education Society
Apthera IOL
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Welcome to Try Not 2 Blink! You won't want to miss a second of today's exciting episode! Join hosts Roya and Sheila as they kick off the show by discussing the latest NBEO pass rate statistics—here's a hint: the average is on the rise!
Get ready to be inspired as we welcome this week’s guest, tech entrepreneur and leading scleral lens patient advocate, Jeff Sullivan, affectionately known in our community as Jeff Scleral. Jeff will share his remarkable journey navigating life after being diagnosed with keratoconus. Rather than being overcome by his condition, he turned adversity into a mission, becoming a trailblazer in the scleral lens community.
Tune in as Jeff discusses his forthcoming initiatives aimed at supporting others on their path to regaining normalcy. He’ll also share invaluable insights on fostering meaningful connections between keratoconus patients and eye care practitioners. Plus, he’ll provide practical tips for doctors on better diagnosing and discussing keratoconus with their patients.
We’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on future topics or suggest guests by reaching out to us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com.
SOURCES
National Boards Results
Jeff Scleral
Scleral Lens Education Society
Jeff Scleral: Instagram
EyeShared with Demi The Vlog Dog
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🌟 Happy New Year and welcome to Try Not 2 Blink! 🎉
Make sure you catch every moment of today’s episode! Join hosts Roya and Sheila as they:
🔍 Provide insights on how eye care professionals can enhance care for dementia patients.
💔 Unpack the latest developments in a controversial bait-and-switch LASIK lawsuit that’s making waves.
🧬 Explore connective tissue disorders and the vital role optometrists play in supporting patients with these conditions. Plus, they’ll tackle your most common questions and discuss the connections between eye health and mental well-being.
We want to hear from you! Share your ideas for future topics or suggest potential guests by reaching out to us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com.
Tune in and don’t miss out!
SOURCES
Treating vision impairment improves dementia status
Bait-and-switch LASIKPlus Lawsuit
LASIK Outcomes
Connective tissue disorder and eye: A review and recent updates
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Get ready for an enlightening scleral lens episode you won’t want to miss! Join hosts Roya and Sheila as they discuss the world of soft lens handling techniques and the latest FDA approval for MGD treatment.
We have a special guest joining us today: Dr. Jennifer Liao, a renowned expert in scleral lenses. She’ll be sharing invaluable insights on fitting scleral lenses, what they can and can’t do, how to tailor designs for specific conditions, and strategies for troubleshooting when challenges arise.
Whether you're a seasoned scleral lens fitter or just starting to explore this innovative area, this episode is packed with wisdom from one of the leading experts in the field.
We’d love to hear from you! Please share your thoughts on future topics or suggest potential guests by contacting us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com.
SOURCES
Appearance of Lenses Improve Handling
Jennifer Liao OD: NECO
Jennifer Liao OD: LinkedIn
Systemic Disease + Scleral Lenses SLES Webinar
Fit Academy
Ski CE Alberta
GSLS
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Join Roya and Sheila in the latest episode of Try Not 2 Blink. Sheila starts this week by diving into a fascinating case from her clinic involving a post-refractive patient lost to follow-up for 15 years. This thought-provoking story will lead us into an essential discussion on managing patients with high intraocular pressure and how to communicate crucial news to them effectively.
We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Andrea Lasby, a respected colleague of Dr. Morrison and a true leader in our field. Prepare to be inspired as we explore various topics, including practical strategies to prevent burnout. Dr. Lasby will share her insights on fitting babies in her unique SLPOD and the key takeaways from her experience with the Flom Leadership course. Discover how to identify your strengths and build the right team to complement your skills.
You won't want to miss this illuminating Try Not 2 Blink episode!
We value your input, so if you have ideas for future guests or topics, please get in touch with us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com.
SOURCES
CliftonStrengths
FLOM Leadership
Canadian Women in Eye Care
Ski CE Invitation Banff Alberta Canada
Dr. Andrea Lasby: LinkedIn
Mission Eye Care
Preemie Care
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Welcome to this week's episode of Try Not 2 Blink. Roya and Sheila will start the discussion by exploring what patients can self-monitor at home and identifying practices that may not be beneficial.
Joining them for this episode is Dr. Kevin Semma, who will delve into the concept of cold starts in the context of establishing a boutique, aesthetically pleasing eyecare clinic. Dr. Semma will share insights on cultivating a passion for frame lines and actionable advice on what to buy—and how to approach setting up a cold start practice.
You won't want to miss this enlightening Try Not 2 Blink episode!
We welcome your feedback, so if you have suggestions for future guests or topics you'd like us to cover, don't hesitate to contact us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com.
SOURCES
Dr. Kevin Semma: LinkedIn
Dr. Kevin Semma: Maple Eye Care & Eyewear
Dr. Semma with Weave Podcast
iCare Advisors
SALT
Gotti
Masunaga
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Join Roya and Sheila for the latest episode of Try Not 2 Blink, where they begin by discussing patient care, specifically the importance of recognizing when to search for the obvious (the horse) rather than the unusual (the zebra).
In this episode, they will also host their second journal club featuring Dr. Jacob Lang, a renowned expert in dry eye, ocular diseases, therapeutic contact lenses, and surgical co-management. The discussion will explore the complexities of herpes-related conditions, revisiting the classic herpetic eye disease study and examining the newly published ZEDS study (Zoster Eye Disease Study).
Dr. Lang will provide an insightful breakdown of the latest study findings and share key highlights on strategies to enhance long-term patient care.
Don't miss this informative second installment of our journal club series.
We value your input! If you have suggestions for future guests or topics you would like us to explore, don't hesitate to contact us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com.
SOURCES
Dr. Jacob Lang: LinkedIn
Dr. Jacob Lang: Associated Eye
Dr. Jacob Lang + Intrepid
ZEDS Results
Zoster Brief Pain Inventory (Postherpetic Neuralgia Survey)
Speed Survey
Key Cornea Trials: The Legacy of HEDS, the Promise of ZEDS
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology vs. HEDS x 2021
Diagnosis and Treatment of Herpes Keratitis
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Are you ready for another enlightening episode of Try Not To Blink? Join your hosts, Roya and Sheila, as they kick off with an exciting announcement you won't want to miss!
This episode dives deep into a wild and crazy case from Dr. Sheila Morrison's clinic that will surely spark your curiosity in Okra!
But that's not all – we're thrilled to welcome special guest Dr. Rana Taji! She'll share invaluable insights from her experience in an extensive surgical practice and discuss the art of communicating with patients facing various conditions, from urgent matters to dry eye issues and mental health challenges.
This is one episode packed with wisdom that you don't want to skip!
And we want to hear from YOU! If you have suggestions for future guests or topics you'd love for us to explore, email us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com.
SOURCES
Okra Allergy
Dr. Rana Taji
Dr. Taji Media Mentions
Mental health first course
Canadian mental health
The Diabetes Code: Book
The Cancer Code: Book
Gut Microbiome Health + Eye Care
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Join Roya and Sheila in the latest episode as they dive into the exciting world of ocular health! Today, they're reviewing Clobetasaol, a groundbreaking super-potent ocular steroid changing the game. Discover how this first topical ophthalmic steroid formulated on APNT sets itself apart from existing options in the market!
Roya will also share her inspiring experiences from Costa Rica, where she recently conducted vision screenings for 230 children at a private school, along with insights about the performance of the handheld autorefractor used in the screenings.
But that's not all! Sheila brings an intriguing case study of a patient referred to her clinic for a prosthetic soft lens fitting due to an iris defect. Tune in to hear how this situation took a dramatic turn towards angle closure and how asking the right questions led to the correct diagnosis!
Plus, the duo will revisit a recent Academy presentation to debate the best approaches for treating myopia, analyzing the pros and cons of lenses versus spectacle lens designs.
Don't miss this packed episode filled with valuable insights and expert knowledge!
We value your feedback! If you have suggestions for future guests or topics you'd love to hear about, email us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com.
SOURCES
Clobetasol Drops
PlenOptika Autorefractor
Cantor & Nissel Contact Lenses
MiYOSMART
Which is more effective: DIMS or Ortho-k?
Comparison of the long-term effects of atropine in combination with Orthokeratology and defocus incorporated multiple segment lenses for myopia control in Chinese children and adolescents
Different efficacy in myopia control: Comparison between orthokeratology and defocus-incorporated multiple segment lenses
ARVO 2024 Summaries
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Get ready to tune in to an electrifying new episode of Try Not 2 Blink! Join Roya and Sheila as they rev up the excitement for Academy 2024 happening in Indianapolis! Are you going to be there? Don’t miss the chance to meet your hosts in person! They’re eager to connect, so don’t hesitate to say hi if you spot them!
In this episode, they’re kicking off their inaugural Try Not 2 Blink Journal Club with a special guest, the brilliant Dr. Maria Walker! Each of them will be presenting insightful articles that tackle some hot topics in optometry, such as:
•The updated first-line treatments for glaucoma
•The best lens options for infant aphakia
•The rates of acanthamoeba related to material and shape
This is an episode packed with knowledge that you won't want to miss! Tune in to hear insights from these three powerhouses leading the way in the optometry industry.
Listen now and stay informed!
And don’t forget, we LOVE your feedback! If you have suggestions for future guests or burning topics you want us to dive into, reach out at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com.
Catch you next week for more informative content!
SOURCES
American Academy of Optometry
LIGHT Trial: 6 Year Results
Contact Lens Correction of Aphakia in Children
Silsoft Lens
RGP for Aphakia
Adhesion of Acanthamoeba on Scleral Contact Lenses According to Lens Shape
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Join hosts Roya and Sheila in today's captivating episode as they unravel the intriguing world of dry eye treatment! Discover groundbreaking news about a new medication on the verge of approval—and hear the rollercoaster history behind its journey that will surely keep you riveted!
But that's not all! We're thrilled to welcome special guest Gary Mikaelian, Ph.D., and CEO of EyeXY. Gary, the visionary behind the innovative Gaudi freeform scleral lens, shares his inspiring journey to the U.S., his decision to pursue a Ph.D., and even his passion for writing children's books.
Prepare for a deep dive into freeform lenses as we explore essential topics such as the nuances of scleral shape learned during profilometry research when to adopt this cutting-edge technology, and the best tips for successful implementation when prescribing freeform lenses.
This episode is bursting with expert insights and valuable knowledge you won't want to miss!
Don't forget to tune in and mark your calendar for next week's enlightening discussions! We'd love your input—share your guest ideas or topics you'd like us to tackle at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com.
SOURCES
Glance on Eyecare: Aldeyra + Repoxalap
Gary Mikaelian: LinkedIn
Gary Mikaelian: Email
Kids Book
Gaudi with Valley Contax
EyeXY
Eaglet Eye Surface Profiler
Pentacam
Medmont
Ovitz
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Join us today on the Try Not 2 Blink Show as hosts Roya and Sheila dive into a crucial topic: identifying clinical red flags in the detection of keratoconus.
But that's just the warm-up! We’re thrilled to welcome the amazing Dr. Gloria Chiu, who will share her invaluable insights from her experience in ophthalmology. You’ll gain pearls of wisdom on job hunting, cultivating a fulfilling career, and mastering the art of publishing an engaging case report!
Plus, Dr. Chiu will take us through her fascinating research on microbiology (yes, we’re talking about germs!) and scleral lenses, offering tips on how to avoid common pitfalls for your scleral lens patients. This episode is packed with knowledge, and trust us—you won’t want to miss it!
Make sure to catch this must-listen episode and stick around for more enlightening discussions next week! Remember, we love hearing from you! If you have ideas for future guests or topics that pique your interest, drop us a line at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com.
SOURCES
Caring is Critical Article
Dry Eye Foundation
My Big Fat Scleral Lens
Dry Eye Chop
Saline Study
AAO Case Report Journal
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Join us for an insightful episode of Try Not 2 Blink! Today, Sheila will begin the show with an engaging recap of her recent experience at Vision Expo, where she discovered the latest advancements in spectacles, gained valuable insights on the implications of low vision, and shared key takeaways from the event.
We are thrilled to have Dr. Mark Spiro, President of the Canadian Optometric Association, as our esteemed guest. Dr. Spiro will inspire us to actively engage with our remarkable profession and share practical strategies for building rapport with patients effortlessly.
In addition, he will discuss the transformative role of artificial intelligence in our field and offer practical advice on enhancing the quality of life for our low-vision patients.
This is an episode you won't want to miss! Be sure to tune in next week for more informative content.
We value your feedback! If you have suggestions for future guests or topics you'd like us to explore, please get in touch with us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com. Thank you for listening!
SOURCES
Top 10 products from VEW
Daily Functionality of People with Low Vision
Dr. Martin Spiro: CAO
Dr. Martin Spiro: Optika Centre Visue
Dr. Martin Spiro: LinkedIn
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Join Roya and Sheila in this exciting episode as they explore the latest market trends in Optometry and delve into the reasons behind the growing trend of patients ordering their glasses and contacts online, along with strategies to effectively compete in this evolving landscape.
We’re thrilled to welcome back John Hibbs, VP of Commercial US Sales at Contamac, who brings over 35 years of experience in the Optometry industry to the table. John will share his journey into the world of contact lenses, touch on key industry conferences, and discuss the valuable role of the Contact Lens Manufacturers Association (CLMA) in tackling marketplace challenges that benefit all ODs.
This episode also tackles pressing questions such as: Is a washout necessary when refitting GP lenses? Plus, John will share some of his top tips for all you contact lens enthusiasts out there!
Don't forget to join us next week for another insightful episode of Try Not 2 Blink!
We’d love to hear from you! If you have suggestions for future guests or topics you’d like us to cover, please reach out to us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com or click here.
SOURCES
John Hibbs - LinkedIn
CLMA
Optimum Materials
GPLI
OrthoK History
Consumer Insights
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Welcome to this week's episode of Try Not 2 Blink. Join Roya and Sheila as they celebrate Sheila's birthday by sharing touching eye related poetry, followed by an insightful review of recent research on the benefits of supplements for eye health and the Pearl of the Day from Sheila.
We are delighted to welcome our guest, Elena Barrios, Chief Marketing Officer at Eaglet Eye. Elena will discuss Eaglet Eye's innovative technology, share valuable insights from a recent conference on achieving mastery within your niche, and provide essential tips for creating compelling presentations.
Be sure to tune in next week as we welcome back John Hibbs, Vice President of Commercial Sales at Contamac. He will share his expertise on current market trends, the history of contact lenses, upcoming conferences, and much more.
We value your feedback and suggestions! If you have topics or potential guests you'd like to see featured on Try Not 2 Blink, please reach out to us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com or click here to share your thoughts.
SOURCES
Vitamin D Deficiency & DED
ARMRA
@drelisekramer
Elena Barios
Eaglet Eye
GLOW
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Join us for a monumental milestone as we celebrate the 300th episode of Try Not 2 Blink! In this special episode, hosts Roya and Sheila start by sharing engaging insights on podcast listener loyalty, intriguing statistics, and essential tips for aspiring podcasters looking to make their mark.
Adding to the excitement, we are thrilled to welcome our esteemed guest, CharliRae Edmunds, Professional Services Director at Valley Contax. CharliRae shares her journey on how she entered the optometry industry and discusses the qualities defining an exceptional contact lens manufacturer. She will provide her expert pearls on working with her team of consultants and provide whats new in the contact lens industry.
In this episode, we also explore cutting-edge topics, including the ARES HOA corrections for scleral lenses and the XWave system, and introduce the latest advancements with GAUDI Freeform lenses. They will conclude the episode with a friendly debate on whether scleral lens technology is taking over and if we all need to adapt.
To commemorate this special occasion, we have exclusive offers, including a promo code for savings on Custom Stable lenses and details on entering our exciting 300th Episode Swag Pack giveaway.
We value your input and strive to enhance our show! Please share your thoughts, suggestions for future topics, or potential guest recommendations by contacting us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com.
Thank you for being part of our journey—this is an episode you won't want to miss!
SOURCES
Is starting a podcast worth it?
Benefits of Podcasts
What you need to know
https://www.quillpodcasting.com/blog-posts/podcast-stats-and-facts-2024
NCLE (National Contact Lens Institute)
Ovitz Xwave
EYEXY
Gaudi
Eaglet
Pentacam
Valley Contax Webinar Series
Vision Expo
GSLS
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Welcome to this week's episode of Try Not 2 Blink. In today's discussion, Roya and Sheila explore the importance of social media in their practice, including the investment of time necessary to create impactful content.
We also bring you the latest news as Sheila shares an article on the latest research demonstrating how OCT can aid in the early detection of both ocular and systemic diseases.
Following this, we welcome Dr. Mark Bubultz as our guest. He begins with his perspective on whether residency should be a requirement, then he will give an informative breakdown on Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) and concludes with insight on how to best work with ophthalmology.
Next week marks a significant milestone for TN2B as we celebrate our 300th episode. We are excited to welcome Valley Contax's Professional Services Director CharliRae Edmunds. This episode will be filled with pearls on working with your consultant, a friendly debate on whether scleral lens technology is taking over, and much more. Addionally, we are excited to offer a giveaway and a promotional code to enjoy savings on your next pair of Custom Stable Lenses.
Thank you for tuning in to Try Not 2 Blink! We're always eager to hear from our listeners and value your input. Please submit your topic suggestions and guest ideas via email at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com or through our website.
SOURCES
Roya’s Clinic
Sheila’s Clinic
Phenome and Genome OCT article
Dr. Mark Bubultz: LinkedIn
Dr. Mark Bubultz: Minnesota Eye Consultants
Direct SLT Belkin
American Academy of Optometry
Optometry’s Meeting
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In this week's episode of Try Not 2 Blink, hosts Roya and Sheila start by sharing one of Time's Best innovations of 2023, a binocular digital therapy product that may replace the patch! Luminopia is a treatment for amblyopia. Discover how this innovative device can improve your patient's compliance rate with the same or better results than traditional patch therapy.
We are also excited to welcome Dr. Sarah Sweeney, an esteemed Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) School of Optometry. Recommended by one of our dedicated listeners, Dr. Sweeney will share her insights on the pros and cons of an academic career in optometry. Additionally, she will discuss the vital pre-optometry resume attributes she considers essential during the admissions process, followed by a deep dive into binocular vision—equipping our audience with practical clinical pearls for success.
We invite you to join us for another engaging episode with Roya and Sheila. Be sure to stay tuned for our milestone 300th episode, featuring a special guest, exciting promotions, and giveaways you won't want to miss!
Do you know someone who would make a great guest on our show? We want to hear from you! Contact us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com or click here to suggest topics or potential guests. Your input is invaluable to us!
SOURCES
Luminopia
VOSH
Dr. Sarah Sweeney Dohrman: UMSL
Spotlight on Dr. Sweeney
COVD QOL Survey
CI survey
BIVSS Survey
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Welcome to Try Not 2 Blink, the podcast where your curiosity drives our conversation! In this episode, we respond to a listener's inquiry regarding innovative solutions for fitting lenses over irregular corneas. Join Roya and Sheila as they break down complicated custom lens cases and offer their expert insight.
This week, we are privileged to host Dr. Danica Marrelli, a renowned professor from the University of Houston and a glaucoma specialist. Dr. Marrelli shares her journey into academia, giving us a glimpse into the life of an academic and the diversity of her daily experiences. Roya and Sheila will pick her brain about all things glaucoma, discussing essential topics such as optimal first-line treatment options, the reliability of OCT results, and what she believes is the etiology of Glaucoma.
Don't miss next week's episode when Dr. Sarah Sweeney will join us; Dr. Sweeney will offer the pros and cons of teaching in academia, highlight pre optometry resume stats, and provide practical clinic pearls for success with binocular vision.
If you have a burning topic you'd like to see featured on Try Not 2 Blink, now is your chance to make a difference! Submit your topic suggestions and guest ideas via email at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com or by clicking here.
SOURCES
KPRO
Dr. Danica Marrelli: UHCO
Dr. Danica Marrelli: Email
LIGHT Trial: SLT as First Line
Eagle Direct SLT
Vision Expo West
American Academy of Optometry
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Join Roya and Sheila on this episode of "Try Not 2 Blink" as they explore the latest advancements in in-office dry eye diagnostic tools, which have been making headlines recently. They will share their clinical insights on effectively implementing these tools in practice.
In this episode, we are excited to welcome Dr. Inna Lazar, an accomplished optometrist, practice owner, podcast host, social media influencer, and innovator. Together, we will dive into Dr. Lazar's journey, uncover her unique strengths, and discuss how her genuine desire to connect with patients has been instrumental in building her successful practice. She will also candidly share the challenges of practice ownership and highlight her favorite new clinical tool. Additionally, we will gain valuable insights into leveraging social media for professional success from her extensive experience.
You won't want to miss this engaging episode filled with practical advice and inspiration.
We look forward to you joining us again next week for another enjoyable installment with Roya and Sheila.
We appreciate your feedback and suggestions! If you have ideas for topics or potential guests you'd like to see featured on "Try Not 2 Blink," please reach out to us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com or click here to share your thoughts.
SOURCES
Tear Lab
Eyes are the Story
Inflammadry
Greenwich Eye Care / Pro Eyecare
Dr. Inna Lazar: LinkedIn
Dr. Inna Lazar: Instagram
Optilight
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This week on Try Not 2 Blink, hosts Roya and Sheila reintroduce their acclaimed segment, the SLPOD (Scleral Lens Pearl of The Day), where they discuss the potentially harmful preservatives present in some widely used makeup brands, shedding light on what consumers may not realize.
In the second half of the episode, we are joined by esteemed expert Dr. Tracy Doll. She will provide invaluable insights into medical aesthetics and dry eye management, sharing her proven strategies for ensuring optimal patient satisfaction in her dry eye clinic. Listeners can expect to learn about four often-overlooked lifestyle factors that can contribute to dry eye issues.
This episode is rich with expert insights and practical advice you don't want to miss.
Join us next week as we welcome Dr. Inna Lazar, a distinguished optometrist, practice owner, podcast host, social media influencer, and innovator. Together, we will explore her unique strengths and discuss how her authentic commitment to patient connection has played a pivotal role in the success of her practice.
We value your feedback and suggestions! If you have topics or potential guests you would like to see featured on Try Not 2 Blink, please get in touch with us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com or click here to share your thoughts.
SOURCES
Sunset Eye Clinic
The Safest Makeup Ingredients for Sensitive Eyes
EWG Skin Deep
Yuka App
Petit Vour
Xdemvy
Zocular
100% Pure
20/20 Beauty
Lily LoLo
The Dry Eye Dialogue
Dr. Doll: Instagram
Dr. Doll: Sunset Eye
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Welcome to the latest episode of Try Not 2 Blink. In today's discussion, hosts Roya and Sheila will share recently published research in retinal ophthalmology. They will review the good, bad, and ugly and how it relates to clinical care. Among the topics covered will be the potential benefits of melatonin in reducing the risk of developing and progressing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), as well as why aspirin is not recommended for patients with AMD.
Then they welcome Dr. George Magrath to the show, a distinguished ocular oncology ophthalmologist and CEO of Ocuphire. Dr. Magrath will review the steps to increase his leverage on healthcare by obtaining "game-changing" higher education; he will give his pearls on looking for retinal changes and what the future holds for treating diabetic retinopathy.
Tune in next week for another engaging and lighthearted episode with Roya and Sheila on Try Not 2 Blink.
We value your input! If you have suggestions for topics or potential guests you would like to see featured on Try Not 2 Blink, please email us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com or click here to share your ideas.
SOURCES
Dr. George Magrath: LinkedIn
Dr. George Magrath: MUSC
Dr. Magrath appointed CEO/Director of Ocuphire
Interview with Dr. Magrath
Zeta 1 + APX3330
Good, Bad, Ugly
Ozempic and eye health
Melanoma Tips
Aura Pharma
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Welcome to Try Not 2 Blink, this week, Roya and Sheila discuss the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest advancements by attending conferences.
Then, they discuss the complexities of treating patients with a history of glaucoma filtering surgery, including the risks associated with blebs and how to navigate compatibility with contact lenses. They offer valuable tips on how to notch, vault, and avoid these big bad blebs.
This episode is packed with expert insights and practical advice from seasoned contact lens specialists. Don't miss this episode as Roya and Sheila share their expertise to help you enhance your practice.
Join us next week for another informative and engaging Try Not 2 Blink episode. .
If you have a burning topic or an expert you'd like to see featured on Try Not 2 Blink, now is your chance to make a difference! Submit your topic suggestions and guest ideas via email at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com or by clicking here.
SOURCES
Eyes on Eyecare Glaucoma Surgery
EyePrint Prosthetics
Valley Contax
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On this week's Try Not 2 Blink episode, our hosts Roya and Sheila begin by breaking down two interesting patient cases. Sheila shares her experience treating a young patient with progressive myopia, exploring treatment options and considerations. Roya discusses her challenging case of a patient who suffered from severe dry eye requiring specialized care. They discuss the importance of treating corneal neuropathy and the factors to consider when helping patients achieve optimal care.
Then, they are joined by a recent optometry graduate and cornea and contact lens resident, Dr. Vanessa Lin. She offers a unique perspective of residency life, sharing behind the scenes stories and insight on why she chose to pursue optometry and a residency program. Dr Lin provides an overview of her conference experiences, shares her favorite cases, and offers pearls gained during her residency year. She also offers advice on how to stay level during the crazy year of advanced learning.
Thank you for tuning in to Try Not 2 Blink! We're always eager to hear from our listeners and value your input. Please submit your topic suggestions and guest ideas via email at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com. Your feedback could shape the direction of our show and provide valuable insights to our audience.
Join us next week for another informative and engaging Try Not 2 Blink episode.
SOURCES
Dr. Vanessa Lin: LinkedIn
Cantor & Nissel
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In this latest episode of Try Not 2 Blink, we're excited to welcome back Dr. John D. Gelles, a renowned expert in keratoconus treatment, to share his extensive knowledge with us. He'll provide updates on the latest advancements in HOA lenses, outline his three-step approach to treating keratoconus, and discuss new surgical options available for patients. Additionally, he'll offer valuable tips for refracting keratoconus patients.
But first, Roya will share an intriguing story about a new groundbreaking procedure involving replacing a patient's ocular surface with a tooth implant. This cutting-edge technology has the potential to revolutionize the field.
Join us next week for another informative and engaging Try Not 2 Blink episode.
We're always eager to hear from our listeners and value your input! Please submit your topic suggestions and guest ideas via email at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com or by clicking here. Your feedback could shape the direction of our show and provide valuable insights to our audience.
SOURCES
Osteo-Odonto Keratoprosthesis
Dr. John Gelles: Cornea and Laser Eye Institute
Dr. John Gelles: LinkedIn
Dr John Gelles: Intrepid
NKCF Top Doc of 2023
CTAK
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Join us on this Try Not to Blink episode as Roya and Sheila kick off the conversation by discussing life upgrades, including one of the best inventions in 2023. Share your own life upgrades by sending us a message; we would love to hear them.
The conversation then takes a personal turn as they welcome special guest Mark Morarie, a keratoconus patient who turned his experience into a solution. As the founder of LensBase, Mark shares the story behind his revolutionary medical device, which is the "smartest way to insert contact lenses." Listen as he pulls back the curtains, shares his story and offers an exclusive discount code for our listeners to try The LensBase device.
He will also offer valuable insight on how to be a better doctor and help us understand why medical professionals should care if our patients succeed at getting their contact lenses in.
Don't miss our next episode when Dr. John Gelles returns to share his expertise on treating keratoconus.
We value your opinion and want to ensure our content is relevant and engaging. Send suggestions or guest nominations to trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com, or click here to make a difference!
SOURCES
Owala Water Bottle
Myopia Master
Mark Morarie: LinkedIn
The Lens Base
Dr. Roxana Hemmati
National Keratoconus Foundation
Scleral Lens Education Society
Eye Drop Shop
Dry Eye Shop
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Welcome to Try Not To Blink; in this episode, Roya and Sheila share the latest advancements in eyewear technology, specifically the revolutionary Rayban Meta AI sunglasses. Listen as Sheila shares her hands-on experience with these cutting-edge glasses, which enable users to capture photos, ask questions about their surroundings, and receive instant answers.
But that's not all - we're also excited to introduce our special guest, Dr. Amber Dunn, a renowned expert in the field of optometry. Dr. Dunn will share valuable insights on excelling professionally, including tips on getting involved with your optometric community, starting a cold start practice, exploring academia, and how writing articles about your interesting cases can help patients worldwide.
She'll also discuss the importance of social media presence and how you can create content by engaging your staff and patients.
Stay tuned for our next episode, when Roya and Sheila are joined by a remarkable guest who has made a game-changing invention for scleral lens patients - the LensBase device. Learn how this device can help patients who struggle with lens insertion.
We're always looking for inspiring guests who can share their stories and expertise with our audience. If you have someone in mind, please email us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com or click here.
SOURCES
Rayban Meta
AZOC
Dr. Amber Gatti Dunn: Linkedin
Dr. Amber Dunn: Instagram
Gatti Vision
Vision Source
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On today's Try Not to Blink episode, Roya and Sheila will kick it off with the Cliffs/Coles Notes on corneal topographers. Sheila will provide valuable insight on scanning and essential things to remember when selecting a map. She will provide a comprehensive overview of the maps available; axial power, tangential, elevation maps, and what images they can collect.
Next, they will welcome renowned expert Patrick Caroline to the show as the final guest to close out their three-part series on corneal GP lenses. Patrick will share his journey in the contact lens industry, from his humble beginning to his current status as a legend in the field. They will discuss his pro tips on building your stand-out niche in the ophthalmology field with Pat, followed by a review of his pearls on fitting GP lenses. Pat will share his #1 step to fitting GP lenses, the required tools, and his most important parameter in fitting orthoK.
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to hear from an absolute legend in the contact lens industry. Tune in for a wealth of knowledge and insights on corneal GP lenses.
And be sure to come back next week as they welcome guest Dr. Amber G Dunn to the show to inspire you to get involved with your optometric communities and how to dip your toes into academia.
Do you have a topic you'd like us to explore or an expert you'd like to see featured on an episode? Send your suggestions to trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com or click here to make a difference!
SOURCES
CliffsNotes
Topography Guide
Diplomate of Academy
Victoria Conference
American Academy of Optometry Meeting
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On Try Not 2 Blink, you will join Roya and Sheila for the second episode in their series on corneal GP lenses. In this special episode, they connect with Rob Ahern, Director of Operations at Valley Contax, for a unique behind-the-scenes look at the manufacturing process of GP lenses.
Before welcoming Rob, the hosts start the show by sharing their expert insights on GP lens cases and identifying the best candidates for corneal GP lenses. Then, they introduce Rob, who brings over 25 years of experience in manufacturing lenses.
Throughout the episode, Rob shares his expertise on the intricacies of manufacturing GP lenses, including regulatory considerations, detailed work instructions, and procedures to ensure precision. He also sheds light on common errors in the lab and shares tips on avoiding them. Additionally, Rob provides an unbiased perspective on selecting the best GP manufacturing lab.
This is an extraordinary and educational opportunity to gain insight into the inner workings of GP lens manufacturing. Don't miss this episode!
Please tune in next week for the final episode in our three part series on corneal GP lenses, featuring the expert in fitting corneal lenses.
We value your input, so feel free to email us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com or nominate a guest for an upcoming episode.
SOURCES
Rob Ahern Linkedin
OVITZ
PFAS + Contact Lenses
Rob @ Valley Contax
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We are pleased to announce the launch of a three-part series on corneal GP lenses, beginning this week on "Try Not to Blink." Our first episode welcomes back the "GP Lens King" and esteemed guest Dr. Edward Bennett.
In this episode, Dr. Bennett shares his knowledge on fitting GP lenses, including his top tips and best practices. Roya and Sheila will review his tips on troubleshooting issues with multifocal GP lenses, providing valuable insight for listeners. Additionally, Dr. Bennett will share his favorite tricks for working with patients who wear GP lenses.
Don't miss this informative episode as Roya and Sheila battle to get all their questions answered by one of the most renowned experts in the field.
Join us next week for the second episode in our GP Lens series, when Roya and Sheila welcome Rob Ahern from Valley Contax to discuss the ins and outs of manufacturing GP lenses.
We invite you to share your ideas and suggestions for future episodes by emailing us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com or by clicking here to submit your topic suggestions and guest ideas.
SOURCES
GP Materials
Dr. Bennett LinkedIn
CLEK
2023 GP and Custom Soft Report
GSLS
GPLI
FLOM Leadership Academy
Diplomate of Academy
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Join Roya and Sheila on the latest episode of Try Not To Blink as they welcome a special guest, Dr. Jason Jedlicka, a renowned expert in scleral lenses. Before introducing Dr. Jedlicka, Sheila shares her thoughts on her latest spectacle lens brand experience, providing an honest review for listeners.
In this engaging episode, Dr. Jedlicka shares his expertise on scleral lenses, discussing the importance of attending industry events like the International Congress of Scleral Lenses (ICSC), and provides his insights on the latest solutions for filling and cleaning lenses. He also shares his clinical pearls on conditioning scleral lenses, providing valuable tips for listeners.
Sheila and Dr. Jedlicka also explore the importance of understanding solution changes in patient lens care and how to identify signs of solution problems. Additionally, they discuss the pros and cons of GP lenses, and Dr. Jedlicka shares his thoughts on how he would want to be treated if he had keratoconus.
The episode concludes with a friendly debate on the future of myopia management, offering listeners a unique perspective on the latest trends and developments in the field.
Be sure to join us next week for the exciting return of the GP Lens King, Dr. Edward Bennett. Dr. Bennett will share his extensive knowledge and expertise, providing valuable insights and practical advice.
Do you have a burning topic you'd love us to dive into? Is there an expert or a personality you admire and would like to see featured on TN2B? Now is your chance to make a difference! Please send us your suggestions at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com or by clicking here.
SOURCES
Shamir
OTE Alcohol Cleaner
Dr. Jason Jedlicka: LinkedIn
Dr. Jason Jedlicka: Indiana University
Overfilled Podcast
May Eye Interrupt
CLEK Study
CLSA
ICSC
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Welcome to the Try Not 2 Blink Podcast, where Roya and Sheila explore the latest developments and expert insights in contact lenses. In this episode, they dive into the world of bandage contact lenses, discussing their uses, FDA-approved options, and pearls for successful use. They also examine the latest technology in this area and address potential risks.
Next, they introduce their guest, Dr. Kishan Patel, a rising star in contact lenses and resident at a prestigious institution. Dr. Patel shares his favorite episode from the TN2B archives, "Don't Go The Extra Step," with Dr. Stephanie Schumacher, and explains why he believes it's essential listening for anyone in the field.
The conversation then turns to Dr. Patel's expertise in fitting scleral lenses in Texas, his thoughts on whether a contact lens residency is worth pursuing, and tips for new residents. He also offers valuable tips for thriving in the industry and living well with the demands of this profession.
Join us next week for another engaging Try Not 2 Blink Podcast episode. Roya and Sheila speak with special guest Dr Jason Jedlicka.
We value your input and want to hear from you! Please reach out via email at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com or by clicking here to share your topic suggestions and guest ideas for upcoming episodes. Your thoughts could shape the future of our show and provide valuable insights to our audience.
SOURCES
New BCL Research
Bandage Contact Lenses
BCL Textbook.
Power of BCL
Risks with BCL
Filamentary Keratitis
https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/16/1/26
New and Improved BCL
Episode 222: Don’t go the extra step
See Green
The Lens Base
Complications of scleral lenses
Manufacture Comparison TLDR Poster
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Welcome to Try Not 2 Blink, this week's show featuring Roya and Sheila. In this episode, they will discuss the neuro adaptation requirements for success with multifocal optics and why it is crucial to prepare patients for the process of their brain learning to adjust and utilize the new lenses.
Roya emphasizes the importance of not reacting strongly to patients' feedback but instead building confidence in the patient to ensure a successful lens fit.
In addition, Sheila and Roya will debunk common eye care myths. Have you ever heard the myths that all babies are born with blue eyes or that sneezing with your eyes open can make them pop out? Join them as they discuss these myths and more.
Tune in next week for another engaging and lighthearted episode with Roya and Sheila on Try Not 2 Blink.
We welcome your feedback and guest nominations. Please send us your suggestions at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com or by clicking here.
SOURCES
Valley Contax
Onions + Tears
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On the latest episode of Try Not 2 Blink, hosts Roya and Sheila delve into the topic of artificial tears and their efficacy. They share their recommended drops and explain the reasoning behind their choices, as well as present a study that sheds light on the subject.
Later in the episode, Roya and Sheila have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. David Kading, a renowned figure in the field of optometry and a top 50 eye influencer of all time. Dr. Kading shares his career journey, highlighting key moments that have propelled him to success. Listeners can expect to gain insights from Dr. Kading's experiences and words of wisdom as he discusses various aspects of optometry in a pro-con game with the hosts.
Stay tuned for next week's episode, where Roya and Sheila will share their insights on neuro adaptation requirements and debunk common eye care myths.
To share your ideas or nominate a guest for the show, please reach out via email at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com or by clicking here. Your feedback is important to us, and we eagerly anticipate hearing from you.
SOURCES
Glance by Eyes on Eyecare
Artificial Tears + Dry Eye Disease?
Dr. Dave Kading: LinkedIn
Dr. Dave Kading: Specialty Eye Institute
Dr. Dave Kading: Instagram
4 Hour Workweek
The Myopia Podcast
Optometric Insights Podcast
Start with Why
The Myopia Website
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Join us today on Try Not 2 Blink as Roya and Sheila discuss effectively communicating with and de-escalating situations with angry patients. Roya shares her experience of trying to diffuse a situation with an upset patient in her office.
Do you encounter frustrated patients dealing with the effects of dilation? Learn about the new dilation reversal drop, RYZUMVI, which has a quick onset of action in just 30 minutes. Don't miss the chance to discover more about this FDA-approved drop that can reverse dilation.
In addition, Dr. Ariel Cerenzie returns to the show to share insights on starting a concierge niche scleral lens practice. She provides valuable tips for future private practice owners, from utilizing virtual assistants to membership plans and collecting fees without taking insurance.
Tune in to Try Not 2 Blink for an engaging and informative discussion that will enlighten and inspire. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your knowledge and stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving world of optometry.
We value your input, so feel free to email us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com or nominate a guest for an upcoming episode.
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Ryzumvi Launch via Glance
Ryzumvi
Dr. Ariel Cerenzie: Charlotte Contact Lens Institute
Dr. Ariel Cerenzie: LinkedIn
Pentacam AXL
HelloRache
ChatGPT
BoomCloud
Hilcom
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Join hosts Roya and Sheila on this week's episode of Try Not 2 Blink as they bring you the latest updates in the world of eyewear. You won't want to miss out on these exciting advancements, from new technology hitting the market to innovative glasses frames incorporating hearing capabilities.
In addition to the eyewear update, the hosts will address the issue of gatekeeping the secrets of the workspace lens and offer valuable insights on lens removal techniques in Sheila's SLPOD segment.
But that's not all - this episode features a special guest, Dr. Vakishan Nadarajah, who was nominated during our casting call for guest recommendations. Dr. Nadarajah will share insights on life in academia, debate the necessity of a corneoscleral profiler in fitting scleral lenses, explore the potential impact of robots in our industry, and discuss effective communication strategies for reaching millennial and Gen Z audiences.
Join us for the next episode of Try Not 2 Blink, where we will discuss an innovative new eye drop that reverses the effects of dilation. In addition, we are excited to welcome back guest speaker Dr. Ariel Cerenzie, who will be sharing valuable insights on starting a private contact lens practice. Don't miss out on this informative and engaging episode – tune in next week!
To share your ideas or nominate a guest, email us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com or by clicking here. Your voice matters, and we can't wait to hear what you have to say.
SOURCES
Eyewear + Hearing-wear?
Untapped Potential of Occupational Lenses
Effects on income of providing near vision correction to workers
Dr. Nadarajah: Midwestern University
Dr. Nadarajah: LinkedIn
From Student to Professor
sMap
Eaglet
GPLI Webinar: DED from A to Z
Case Report: Modified PIggyback System to Treat Iridotomies and Myopia
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We all know the 20/20/20 Rule but this week on Try Not 2 Blink Roya and Sheila share why they believe it may not be as beneficial as commonly thought. They discuss the unclear data surrounding the rule and provide insights into a different perspective on eye care.
In addition, tune in to learn about a revolutionary eye rinse called Rinsada, developed by a surgeon for optimal eye health. Discover the advantages of using Rinsada and why it has gained popularity in the market.
For those looking to establish a Dry Eye Clinic in their practice, Roya and Sheila provide valuable information on the FAQs and necessary equipment needed to start a successful clinic. Don't miss out on this informative episode of Try Not 2 Blink.
Do you have a burning topic you'd love to hear us discuss or a guest you'd like to see on the show? We want to hear your ideas and suggestions! Your input could shape the direction of our upcoming episodes and help us create content that resonates with our audience. Send in your topics and guest suggestions today - we can't wait to hear from you.
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20/20/20 Debunk
Rinsada
Inflammadry
TearLab
Dry Eye Diagnostic System
InMode IPL/RF
Vital Tears
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Join us for an exciting new episode on Try Not 2 Blink, where Roya and Sheila share about the world of research and innovation in eye transplantation. Thanks to a generous million-dollar donation to Bascon Palmer, The Moon Shot project has launched the Whole Eye Transplant Research Initiative, aiming to successfully transplant the eye - one of only four organs yet to be transplanted. Can you guess what the other three organs are? Tune in to find out and learn more about bionic eyes.
In this episode, our hosts sit down with esteemed guest Dr. Carolyn Major to discuss retina and OCT. Dr. Major discusses whether you should do Optomap vs dilation in your comprehensive exam, how to prepare for the next acute angle closure patient that walks into your exam room, and Pro tips for converting a Glaucoma suspect to the diagnosis of Glaucoma.
Be sure to join Roya and Sheila next week as they tackle Frequently Asked Questions regarding starting a dry eye center. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to expand your knowledge and stay up-to-date in optometry.
To submit your ideas or nominate a guest, please contact us via email at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com or by clicking here. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we look forward to hearing from you.
SOURCES
Whole Eye Transplant
Dr. Carolyn Majcher: LinkedIn
Dr. Carolyn Majcher: NSUOK
Dr. Carolyn Majcher: Email
Zeiss OCT Training Videos
SLT vs Drops for First Line Treatment
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Today on Try Not 2 Blink, hosts Roya and Sheila will debate optometry’s role in cross-linking. They will discuss how optometrists can identify this issue when to bring it up to their patients, and how to discuss potential treatment options and referrals in an informative but not alarming way.
Joining the discussion is Dr. Ashley Craven, an optometry expert who will share insights on Neurolens and how it can positively impact patients' lives. Dr. Craven will also provide tips in a rapid-fire session on how she communicates complex topics to patients clearly and engagingly.
In addition, the hosts will explore creative marketing strategies, from discussing pricing for treatment options to subscription services for optometrists, offering practical advice on promoting services, and effectively reaching a wider audience.
Tune in to Try Not 2 Blink each week to stay informed and inspired in the ever-evolving world of optometry.
We value your input and creativity, so please don't hesitate to share your ideas for show topics or guest nominations with us. Your contributions could help shape future episodes and make our podcast more engaging and relevant to our audience. Click here to send in a suggestion, or email us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com
SOURCES
Corneal Crosslinking Collaboration
Dr. Ashley Craven: LinkedIn
Dr. Ashley Craven: InVision
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In today's episode of Try Not 2 Blink, we focus on the specialized field of pediatrics. We will discuss valuable tips and tricks for effectively working with children in a clinic setting, as well as the upcoming launch of the innovative eye drop MYDCOMBI designed to streamline the dilation process.
In addition, Sheila will provide insight into the differences in pediatric care between the United States and Canada. Then, our guest, esteemed pediatrician Dr. Carrah Bouma, will explore topics such as pediatricians' daily management strategies, the collaborative role of optometrists in pediatric healthcare, and the importance of screening for child abuse and how to handle it if suspected.
Join us as we conclude the episode with a life tip on managing a pediatric practice's demands.
We welcome suggestions for podcast topics and guest features you are passionate about. If there is a particular subject or individual that you would like to see highlighted on our show, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Be sure to return for next week’s episode, Dr. Ashley Craven joins Roya and Sheila to discuss Neurolens and creative marketing strategies.
You can submit your suggestions by clicking here or emailing trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com. Your input is valuable to us as we strive to create engaging and informative content for our audience.
SOURCES
Eyenovia
MydCombi
Dr. Carrah Bouma: Calgary Doctor
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In this week's episode of TN2B, hosts Roya and Sheila will highlight a recently approved medication for post-operative pain and inflammation following ocular surgery. Listen as they share how this is the first new steroid in over 15 years on the ophthalmic market and why it is more convenient than other options.
Roya will share some intriguing facts and her new recommendations for cataract surgery and share a SLPOD on why patients don’t know what they want.
Sheila will challenge Roya to give her elevator pitch bio, leading to a discussion on improving public speaking skills based on insight Sheila gained from a recent public speaking focus group. This interactive session will include critiques and suggestions for enhancing each other's introductions on the podium.
They wrap up the episode in conversation about the benefits of integrating Virtual Assistance solutions into your practice and hint at an upcoming episode dedicated to Virtual Assistance.
To submit your ideas or nominate a guest, please get in touch with us via email at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com or by clicking here. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we look forward to hearing from you.
SOURCES
New Steroid for Post Op Pain and Inflammation
Cataract Surgery associated with lower risk of dementia
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Have you worried or questioned upirself on how to retain your staff members to prevent costly turnover in your practice? On this episode of TN2B, Roya, and Sheila will provide valuable advice on hiring your best new employees and insights from a special guest, Irene Daniel, Dr. Morrison's superstar technician.
Irene will share her expertise on running a smooth and efficient clinic, offering her top 3 tips for working in harmony with your technician team. We will also explore ways to inspire your team to be the best version of themselves, ultimately leading to a successful and thriving practice.
Tune in to gain valuable insights and strategies for retaining your staff members and maintaining a positive work environment in your clinic.
If you have a compelling topic or if there is a guest you would like to nominate we invite you to share your suggestion. Please click here to submit your suggestion, or email us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com.
SOURCES
Good workers in the Community
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Join us on Try Not 2 Blink as Roya shares exciting updates from Costa Rica and introduces a new fun tool in her office. Sheila discusses the crucial role that Vision Care providers play in working with underserved populations, such as Special Olympics athletes, and highlights hand-held tools for ease of use in the office and field.
Our special guest, Dr. Elise Kramer, a residency-trained optometrist in Miami, FL, will share her expertise in ocular surface disease and contact lens fitting. Learn how she navigates the profession and listen as she elaborates on how language opens doors professionally and her secret on how she manages it all.
To wrap up the episode, Dr Kramer shares a SLPOD on how scleral lenses save eyes and provides tips on avoiding burnout by prioritizing your well-being.
We welcome suggestions for podcast topics and guest features you are passionate about. If there is a particular subject or individual that you would like to see highlighted on our show, please do not hesitate to contact us.
You can submit your suggestions by clicking here or emailing trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com. Your input is valuable to us as we strive to create engaging and informative content for our audience.
SOURCES
Zeiss Visuscout 100
Steph Curry has Keratoconus
Dr. Elise Kramer LinkedIn
Dr. Elise Kramer: Miami Contact Lenses
Dr. Elise Kramer: Instagram
Brian Chou: Practical Eyecare in Spanish
Scleral Lens Education Society
Female HCP experience higher levels of stress/burnout
Influential Women in Optometry
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Welcome to Try Not 2 Blink; in this episode, hosts Roya and Sheila explore the relationship between stress and Glaucoma, discussing the latest research on how breathing techniques can reduce intraocular pressure. Join us as we uncover the connection between stress management and eye health from the pages of the Journal of Glaucoma.
But that's not all - Roya also shares a Scleral Lens Pearl of the Day, offering her valuable insights. Then, in a special segment, Dr. Sophia Leung joins the conversation to share her expertise on co-management and finding the balance between work and play. ABO certified and a diplomate in the anterior segment, Dr. Leung brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, along with a refreshing perspective on life in and out of the office.
Don't miss out on this enlightening episode filled with valuable tips, expert advice, and captivating conversation.
We value your input and creativity, so please don't hesitate to share your ideas for show topics or guest nominations with us. Your contributions could help shape future episodes and make our podcast more engaging and relevant to our audience. Click here to send in a suggestion, or email us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com
SOURCES
365 Breathing
Glance with Dr. Jackie Garlich
https://ca.linkedin.com/in/sophialeungoptometrist
https://aaopt.org/membership/sections-special-interest-groups-alt/become-a-diplomate/
https://seemaeye.com/
SECO
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Did you know children with vision problems are generally unaware of their condition because they assume everyone sees the way they do?
Join Roya and Sheila on TN2B as they discuss what signs and symptoms to watch for in children that suggest they may struggle to see, which can cause learning problems. They discuss the importance of instilling healthy habits in kids as they draw an analogy to dental hygiene, lid, and lash care. Teaching them earlier preventative care for dry eye.
In addition, Sheila will introduce the basic steps of the clinical pathway to dry eye treatment, offering valuable insights and practical tips for managing this common condition. And to top it off, they will share some of their favorite pearls for succeeding.
Tune in to TN2B for an informative and engaging episode that will enlighten and inspire you!
Do you have a burning topic you'd love us to dive into? Is there an expert or a personality you admire and would like to see featured on our Podcast? Now is your chance to make a difference! Click here to send in a suggestion, or email us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com
SOURCES
Vision Problems and Learning | The Canadian Association of Optometrists
Avenova Hypochlorous Acid Spray
Briotech Hypochlorous Acid Spray
We Love Eyes Cleansing Oil
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Join hosts Roya and Sheila this week as they sit down with myopia captain Dr. Justin Kwan to explore the fascinating world of myopia management and hear some controversial trending topics.
Dr. Kwan, an expert in myopia management, will share his wealth of knowledge and experience, providing valuable pearls on effectively communicating with parents about myopia management. As the prevalence of myopia continues to rise, understanding the best approaches to address this concern becomes increasingly essential.
Whether you're a practicing optometrist looking to enhance your myopia management strategies or a concerned parent seeking guidance on this issue, this episode is not to be missed.
Subscribe now and be part of this informative and engaging journey with Try Not to Blink. Don't miss out on the opportunity to stay informed, inspired, and connected in the ever-evolving field of optometry. Let us guide you as we pave the way for a successful career.
To share your ideas or nominate a guest, send us a message. Your voice matters, and we can't wait to hear what you have to say. Click here to send in a suggestion, or email us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com.
SOURCES
Red Light + Myopia
Dr. Justin Kwan: LinkedIn
Dr. Justin Kwan: Instagram
Justin Kwan OD: Coopervision
Atomic Habits
Lisa Ostrin, OD
The Anatomical Eye
IMI
WSPOS
Visual impairment of myopia: Mark Bullimore
Welcome to the Try Not to Blink Podcast! In this exciting episode, hosts Roya and Sheila dive deep into scleral lenses, discussing GP materials and challenging scleral lens cases. They share their favorites and provide insightful reviews on adding Tangible Hydrapeg to your patient's lenses.
And to make this episode even more special, they invite a true expert in scleral lens troubleshooting - David Slater from Eye Print Pro! David joins the conversation to shed light on the revolutionary Uber customized Eye Print Pro prosthetic. He shares his extensive knowledge and experience in this cutting-edge technology, providing listeners with an exclusive look into its benefits and advancements.
So, whether you're an optometry professional looking to stay ahead of the game or fascinated by the world of eye care, this episode of Try Not to Blink is a must-listen. Join Roya, Sheila, and David as they explore scleral lens materials, challenging cases, and prosthetic innovations. Get ready to broaden your horizons and gain invaluable insights that can elevate your practice to new heights!
Join us next week as we discuss myopia management and a controversial trending topic involved with Dr. Justin Kwan; listen as he shares pearls on how to speak to parents about myopia management.
We value your input and want to hear from you! We are always on the lookout for fresh ideas and intriguing guests to bring to our show. We believe that great conversations are made even better when driven by the ideas and interests of our amazing listeners like you. Click here to send in a suggestion, or email us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com
SOURCES
GPLI Materials
Contamac Materials
Tangible Hydra-Peg
David Slater: LinkedIn
David Slater: Email
Eyeprint Prosthetic
Impression Based Scleral Lens Fitting: ARVO Paper
OVITZ
Wavefront Dynamics
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We are introducing a special episode on Try Not 2 Blink. This week, we are thrilled to have a remarkable guest on board. But first, Roya and Sheila have a friendly debate on what students struggle with the most when fitting scleral lenses, and then the discuss trending in the media America's first whole eyeball transplant surgery.
Then, they welcomed Dr Nora Conway and one of the trailblazing females among the first graduates from optometry school, Dr. Freda Sattel. Listen as 102-year-old Dr Sattel shares her invaluable years of experience and sheds light on how the industry has evolved since then. She shares how they worked on cadavers for full-body anatomy back in the day. Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to hear from a true industry pioneer.
Prepare to be captivated by the incredible advancements and stories that unfold during this episode.
Join us next week for another thrilling episode on Try Not 2 Blink. Roya and Sheila take you on an inspiring and educational adventure, opening doors to new possibilities. They speak with David Slater on the uber-customized Eyeprint Prosthetic and provide top troubleshooting tips for all scleral lens fitters.
Subscribe now and be part of the incredible growth and innovation in the field!
Do you have a burning topic you'd love us to dive into? Is there an expert or a personality you admire and would like to see featured on our Podcast? Now is your chance to make a difference! Click here to send in a suggestion, or email us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com
SOURCES
First Eye Transplant
Dr. Freda Sattel: A woman among men
World Council of Optometry = IOOL
Do you have debt fatigue? Does looking at your student loan balance cause you anxiety? Then you won't want to miss this week's episode on Try Not 2 Blink. Hosts Roya and Sheila have financial coach Lauryn Williams, a CFP and student loan advisor, join them.
Listen as she talks about the dreaded world of managing finances. In this episode, Lauryn will share her expertise and practical tips on how to effectively handle your money, including insights on what to do with student loans and how to avoid the most expensive mistakes that many of us make.
From paydown strategies to investment advice, Lauryn will provide valuable guidance to help you navigate the complex realm of personal finance.
Tune in and gain the knowledge and confidence you need to take control of your financial future!
Next week, we have a very special episode in store for you. We received a nomination from Dr Nora Conway to feature Dr Freda Sattel, who is 102 years old. Join Roya, Sheila, and Dr Conway as they welcome Dr Sattel to share her inspiring journey as one of the first women to graduate from optometry school in 1943.
To share your ideas or nominate a guest, send us a message. Your voice matters, and we can't wait to hear what you have to say. Click here to send in a suggestion, or email us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com.
SOURCES
Valley Contax Consultation Team
Optometrist Salary Worth Debt
Lauryn Williams: Student Loan Planner Consultant
Lauryn Williams: LinkedIn
Worth Winning
Student Loan Planner
Student Loan Planner Podcast
Twocents on youtube
YNAB
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Join us on the TN2B podcast as we dive into the world of healthcare administration with renowned charting coach Dr. Sarah Smith. In this episode, Dr. Smith sits down with hosts Roya and Sheila to explore the impact of excessive charting and how it has become a burden on healthcare professionals. Together, they discuss strategies for managing fatigue and improving efficiency regarding charting.
Dr. Smith shares her wealth of knowledge and experience, offering valuable insights on starting to be the boss of your interruptions. Through informative discussions, she provides practical tips and techniques to streamline the charting processes to reclaim precious time.
Whether you're a healthcare professional looking to enhance your efficiency or an administrator seeking a deeper understanding of the charting landscape, this episode is a must-listen. Don't miss the opportunity to gain valuable strategies from Dr. Sarah Smith as she uncovers the keys to conquering charting fatigue and optimizing your workflow. Tune in now!
It is possible to create the impossible.
Stay tuned for next week's episode of the TN2B podcast, where a financial loan coach will join us and share invaluable insights on managing and optimizing your loans. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain expert guidance and take control of your financial future!
We love hearing from our listeners and value your input! Please share your ideas for future podcast episodes or nominate guests by contacting us through our website or social media platforms. Your suggestions help us create content that is meaningful and relevant to you!
SOURCES
Neurolens
NPR on Luminopia
Luminopia
Charting Coach
Dr. Sarah Smith: LinkedIn
Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast
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Welcome to the TN2B podcast! In today's episode, we have a special guest, Dr. Michael Neal, joining Roya and Sheila to discuss an intriguing topic. What are hiring mistakes, and how do you avoid them?
Dr. Neal will walk us through his team's process to determine applicants' unique abilities and why resumes are useless. We'll explore how this approach leads to effective talent acquisition and fosters a positive and productive work environment.
Join us as we delve into identifying and leveraging individual strengths in the hiring process. Gain valuable insights and practical tips to optimize recruitment strategies and make informed decisions when building your dream team.
Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation that can revolutionize your approach to employee recruitment. Don't miss it!
Join us next week as Roya and Sheila sit down with charting coach Dr. Sarah Smith. She will provide valuable insights on the impact of excessive charting and how it adds to the burden on the administration in your practice. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain strategies for managing fatigue and improving efficiency in your workflow.
To share your ideas or nominate a guest, send us a message. Your voice matters, and we can't wait to hear what you have to say. Click here to send in a suggestion, or email us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com.
SOURCES
Dr. Michael Neal: Lakeside Vision High Tech Eye Care
Dr. Michael Neal: LinkedIn
Build My Team
Private Practice Profits
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Are you looking to take your marketing game to the next level? Do you want expert advice from a renowned marketing coach? Look no further! Join Roya and Sheila for the first exciting episode in the Eye Care Resolutions Solution Series featuring the one and only Patrick Allen, a leading marketing strategist with years of experience in the field.
In this show, Patrick Allen will be sharing his insights, tips, and tricks on everything related to marketing. From the values of reviews to a crash course on google ads, he'll cover it all. Get ready to unlock the secrets to success in the ever-evolving world of marketing.
Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just starting out, this podcast is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their marketing knowledge. Gain valuable industry insights and learn how to create impactful campaigns that drive results. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business!
Remember, success in marketing is just a podcast away!
Return next week for the second episode in the Eye Care New Years’s Resolution Solution Series with hiring coach guest Dr Michael Neal. Hear about how empathy is essential in the people you hire, yet terrible during the hiring process and why resumes are useless.
Do you have a burning topic you'd love us to dive into? Is there an expert or a personality you admire and would like to see featured on our Podcast? Now is your chance to make a difference! Click here to send in a suggestion, or email us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com
SOURCES
2023 Year in Review
Patrick Allen: LinkedIn
Optometry Marketing Ideas by Weave
Marketing in 2024
Google Keyword Tool
Google Ads
ChatGPT
copyAI
Marketing4ECPs
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This week, Roya and Sheila discuss the New Year's Resolutions for Try Not 2 Blink; they talk about the special guests and their planned topics for the new year. They share their holiday traditions, and Sheila provides valuable tips on preventing eye injuries with eye-safe gifts.
Tune in to discover insightful information as Roya and Sheila welcome Canadian Optometrist Dr Habir Sian, an emerging rock star of the public eye world committed to helping others shine.
You don't want to miss this episode as they discuss with Dr Sian how to succeed in a busy private practice, including what they do for their family patients, the secret to getting your own TED talk, and more inspiration on advocating for the profession.
🥂 Try Not to Blink will be on a short break on December 25th and January 1st. We'll be back with fresh content on January 8th, 2024!
Join us in 2024 as we have special "gifts" in store for you. We have episodes planned for January in theme of optometric New Year’s resolutions solutions, each episode will have a different guest to teach our listeners something cool and new to implement.
We invite you to share your ideas and nominate potential guests for our upcoming episodes. Your suggestions can shape the future of our show and take us on exciting new journeys. Click here to send in a suggestion, or email us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com
SOURCES
Harbir Sian OD: Highstreet Eyecare Center
Harbir Sian TedX
Harbir Sian OD: LinkedIn
Harbir Sian OD: Instagram
The 2020 Podcast
Over the Boards
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On today's show, Roya and Sheila reviewed the current recommendations regarding the first line of treatment for glaucoma. Is it drops, or is it laser? Stay tuned as they share a scleral lens pearl of the day that may be easier than you think!
Then they chat with the marketing expert Christie Markowitz on why saying no can actually build credibility, why you should update your LinkedIn, and how being able to tell a differentiated story is the best way to boost your career.
Stay tuned next week as Roya and Sheila bring their expertise and passion. We're confident that with your valuable input, our Podcast will continue to deliver the information and perspectives you crave. Click here to send in a suggestion, or email us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com
Thank you for being a part of our podcast community and for joining us in shaping the future of our show. Together, let's create an incredible listening experience!
SOURCES
LIGHT Trial
Glance by Eyes on Eyecare
Valley Contax Custom Stable
Christie Markowitz
Intrepid
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Get Ready for the Drama! Roya and Sheila dish out all the details on all the recently recalled FDA eye drops. From uncovering the causes behind the recall to exploring the potential impact on patients and practices alike, they leave no stone unturned.
To add even more value, they sit down with an accomplished private practice owner, Dr. Julie Helmus, who has managed not just to survive but thrive in today's competitive optometry landscape. Discover her secrets to success and how she could take a sabbatical in her clinic. Gain actionable tips on building a flourishing practice and uncover innovative strategies to set you apart from the crowd.
Join us for the next exciting episode as Roya and Sheila speak with marketing expert Christie Markowitz.
Do you have a burning topic you'd love us to dive into? Is there an expert or a personality you admire and would like to see featured on our Podcast? Now is your chance to make a difference! To share your ideas or nominate a guest, Click here to send in a suggestion, or email us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com
SOURCES
Eyepure
Theolos duo
Dr. Julie Helmus: Helmus Optometry
Dr. Julie Helmus: LinkedIn
The Office Visit that Recharged 2 OD Practice Owners
Hello Rache
Idoc
Cleinman
PERC
Power practice
Avulux Migraine Lenses
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Join our knowledgeable hosts, Roya and Sheila, as they explore the disparities in contact lens product availability between Canada and the US. Hear the unique challenges optometry professionals, retailers, and consumers face when accessing the latest contact lens products on both sides of the borders.
Stay tuned as Roya and Sheila talk about the elephant in the room. Where did Jimmy go?
Then buckle up as Roya provides our loyal listeners with an update on her epic journey in Costa Rica as she celebrates her first anniversary at Ojos Del Mar.
Join us for next week's episode with Roya and Sheila as they confess the most challenging things they deal with in private practice and the innovative services they utilize in the clinic.
We value your input and want to hear from you. We are always looking for fresh ideas and intriguing guests to bring to our show. To share your ideas or nominate a guest, Click here to send in a suggestion, or email us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com
SOURCES
Scleral Lens Solutions
MiYOSMART lens
Abiliti 1 Day
MiSight 1 Day
Ojos Del Mar
CEPIA
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On this episode of Try Not 2 Blink, Roya and Sheila explore the latest advancements as they discuss a new FDA-approved medication for Presbyopia. Then, they have the pleasure of welcoming rising star and new grad Dr Collin Gray.
Listen as Dr. Gray shares his inspiring journey of paving his way as a new graduate in optometry. He will share the challenges he faced and the strategies he employed to establish a successful career in optometry.
Furthermore, Dr. Gray will shed light on the often-overlooked aspect of in-office equipment repair. He will provide valuable pearls of wisdom for new grads joining an established practice.
The episode continues as Dr Gray shares why he became a posEYEdon contact lens fitting center, how he implemented this normal eye scleral lens into his practice, and the marketing program that drives patients to him.
Please tune in next week as Roya provides us with an update as she celebrates her first anniversary at Ojos Del Mar in Costa Rica.
We want to hear from you. Do you have an idea for a topic you would like to hear more about, or would you like to nominate or be a guest on Try Not 2 Blink? Click here to send in a suggestion, or email us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com
SOURCES
Glance by Eyes on Eyecare
Dr. Collin Gray: Eyecare of Lehi
Dr. Collin Gray: LinkedIn
Optometric Aesthetics
PosEYEdon
Valley Contax
Dr. Collin Gray: Email
Dr. Collin Gray: Instagram
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Join us for this episode as Roya and Sheila explore optometrists' toughest challenges in private practice, from optical management to frame selection and closing sales in your office.
Listen as they share their experiences and insights on successfully navigating these challenges and employing innovative services to address them.
Roya shares why she added an aesthetics room to her practice by offering her patients MicroBlading. List as Roya provides the benefits of adding this service to her office.
Then, learn from Sheila about radio frequency and why patients get this treatment in her clinic.
Be sure to tune in again next week for an unforgettable episode with a special guest.
Click here or message us to share your ideas or nominate a guest. Your voice matters, and we can't wait to hear what you have to say. Join us on this thrilling adventure as we navigate the ever-evolving world of Optometry together.
SOURCES
Raen
Get Weave Demo
RF Therapy
Morpheus 8
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Roya and Sheila review the latest and new myopia control treatment options on today's show. They expose the secret to getting patients to finally return to follow-ups and chat with Instagram star @bronxoptometry Dr Nathaniel Harooni about how to practice with humility and always continue learning.
Join us again next week when Roya and Sheila have a rising star and new grad, Dr. Collin Gray on to share his pearls on DIY equipment repair and hot tips for new grads.
Do you want to nominate a guest to be on TN2B? We want to hear from you; click HERE to send in your ideas or email us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com
SOURCES
Abiliti (Johnson & Johnson)
MiYOSMART (HOYA) - DIMS
SightGlass Vision (Joint Cooper/Essilor)
Stellest Lens (EssilorLuxottica)
MyCon (Rodenstock)
Get Weave Demo
Dr Nathaniel Harooni: LinkedIn
Experience with Professors at InterAmerica
Dr Harooni: ZocDoc
TMOD Crash Course
Maestro 2
Castillo NBEO 2 Study Guide
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Roya and Sheila have a great episode this week, reviewing new details on blue light filtering lenses and their value. They discuss another artificial tear that is added to the contamination list. Then, they interview an upcoming star, Dr Alia Cappellani, about her turmoil in the balance of life and expertise.
Ensure you return for next week’s episode with Instagram star @bronxoptometry, Dr Nathaniel Harooni, as he shares how to practice with humility and always continue learning.
Have an idea for a topic you would like to hear more about, or would you like to nominate or be a guest on Try Not 2 Blink? We want to hear from you! Click here to send in a suggestion, or email us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com
SOURCES
Blue Light Filtering Lenses
Cochrane Review: Blue Blocking Lenses
FDA warns eye drops are contaminated
Dr Alia Cappellani: LinkedIn
Dr Alia Cappellani: Mission Eye Care
CL Spectrum: Digging deeper into myopia management
ROO: YAG capsulotomy
ROO: Larry Alexander Case Report Contest Winner NSU Oklahoma College of Optometry
Valley Contax Residency Summit
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Roya and Sheila will remind you of some of the top kid's eye facts on this week’s episode. Introduce the concept of SEO and discuss with our in-house tech expert, Patrick Allen, how you can get your website to the top of every Google search.
Then tune in next week as they have recent graduate Dr Alia Cappellani discuss “Life After Optometry School.”
We want to hear from you. Do you have an idea for a topic you would like to hear more about, or would you like to nominate or be a guest on Try Not 2 Blink? Click here to send in a suggestion, or email us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com
SOURCES
Patrick Allen: LinkedIn
Patrick Allen: Ojos Del Mar
Google Keyword Planner
KWFinder
SEO PowerSuite
Keyword Tool.io
wix.com
upwork
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This week on TN2B, Dr. Sheila Morrison joins Roya to share their favorite practical scleral lens pearls, discuss what is new in their practices, and review how to discuss myopia management with parents.
Don’t miss next week's episode with special guest Dr. Mila Ioussifova as they discuss a holistic approach to eye care.
Have an idea for a topic you would like to hear more about, or would you like to nominate or be a guest on Try Not 2 Blink? We want to hear from you! Click here to send in a suggestion, or email us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com
SOURCES
Dr Sheila Morrison: Mission Eye Care
Ojos Del Mar
CEPIA
Canadian Vision Care
https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-kwan-od-faao-9972b69/
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How does nutrition affect the overall eye health? Does it matter how much you sleep, what you eat, and how much water you intake daily?
This week, special guest host Dr. Shelia Morrison joins Roya. Listen as Sheila shares how they developed a Residency Program in private practice and hear the challenges and benefits they have experienced.
Continue as they have returning guest Dr. Maria Walker share her research on the impact of scleral lenses on the eye, mid-day fogging, causes of inflammation on the eye, and how body health and autoimmune impacts inflammation!
Please tune in for our next episode as Roya and Sheila review how to discuss myopia management with parents.
We want to hear from you. Do you have an idea for a topic you would like to hear more about, or would you like to nominate or be a guest on Try Not 2 Blink? Click here to send in a suggestion, or email us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com
SOURCES
Dr Sheila Morrison: Mission Eye Care
Izervay approved for GA
Xdemvy approved for demodex blepharitis
Meibo for dry eye disease
Maria Walker, OD: LinkedIn
Maria Walker, OD: UH School of Optometry
Basic and Beyond: Optometry Times Article
Acuvue Theravision
Sleep Book: Why We Sleep; Matthew Walker, PhD
Smap
Eaglet
Pentacam CSP
Patient Geared Webinar with NKF
AAO
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Do you find it challenging to keep up with the tech industry in Optometry? On Try Not 2 Blink, this week, we will discuss making clinical life easier by implementing tech assets and highlighting a stand-out company you can work with, Weave. Join Roya and Dr. Sheila Morrison as they speak with entrepreneur and Optometrist Dr. Brianna Rhue to help you make upgrades to your practice to better communicate with patients.
Join us for our next episode as returning guest Dr. Maria Walker shares her research on the impact of scleral lenses on the eye.
Have an idea for a topic you would like to hear more about, or would you like to nominate or be a guest on Try Not 2 Blink? We want to hear from you! Click here to send in a suggestion, or email us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com
SOURCES
Weave
Dr Brianna Rhue: LinkedIn
Dr Brianna Rhue: West Broward Eyecare Associates
Optometry Times with Dr. Rhue
Disruptees can become the disruptors
Dr Contact Lens
Techifeye
Buy by Your Time
Learn about Weave and get $50
VisionExpo West
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Join Roya and Sheila as they speak with special guest Dr. Mila Ioussifova. Listen as they dive into the newest treatment for Demodex, discuss a holistic approach to eyecare, and when to use autologous versus PRP in treating inflammatory dry eye.
Be sure to join us for the next episode, as we will discuss getting your website on Google’s VIP list.
Do you want to nominate a guest to be on TN2B? We want to hear from you; click HERE to send in your ideas or email us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com
SOURCES
Demodex Blepharitis Treatment
Don't Freak Out. Get Checked Out.
Dr Mila Ioussifova: South waterfront Eyecare
Dr Mila Ioussifova: LinkedIn
Umay at Home Compliance with Parasympathetic Activation and Intentional Rest
Rescue Dry Eye Program
Gut Health MasterClass
The Secret to Longevity
Vitaltears
Dr Mila Ioussifova: Instagram
Eyethrivewellness
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Have you been hearing the buzz about Artificial Intelligence? Are you skeptical? Join Jimmy and Roya to discuss AI concerns and how it can be beneficial.
Brought to you by OptoPrep, stay tuned for the Try Not 2 Stress series this week as Roya tests Jimmy with a case report and a sequence of questions. Will you and Jimmy pass the test?
We want to hear from you. Do you have an idea for a topic you would like to hear more about, or would you like to nominate or be a guest on Try Not 2 Blink? Click HERE to send in a suggestion, or email us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com
SOURCES
ChatGPT
Ojos Del Mar Blog
OptoPrep
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Are you having trouble hiring employees in the current market? Have you ever contemplated outsourcing some of the open positions in your office? Then we have an excellent episode for you this week. Dr. Mital and Ankit Patel are a married power couple that started Classic Vision Care, and Ankit is the founder of Business Care Team. His company matches talented people in the Philippines with positions in your practice that can be moved offsite. Hear as they discuss their business model with Jimmy and Roya, sharing the pros and cons of outsourcing and how they match candidates to open positions with on their skill set and with a simple personality test.
Have an idea for a topic you would like to hear more about, or would you like to nominate or be a guest on Try Not 2 Blink? We want to hear from you! Click HERE to send in a suggestion, or email us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com
SOURCES
Ankit Patel: LinkedIn
Dr Mital Patel: LinkedIn
Online Jobs
EOS Traction
Classic Vision Care
Webinar 7 Proven tips to hire for practice owners with Natalie Schmook with Hayes Wealth Advisor
Culture Index
My Business Care Team
Misight 1 Day
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Are you thinking of cold starting a private practice? You won’t want to miss this week’s episode as Jimmy and Roya dive deep into conversation with guest Dr. Keylee Brown on the benefits of being in private practice and working smarter and not harder while still providing the highest quality of care. Listen as she shares the steps to open a practice, from the initial loan amount to selecting frames and marketing strategies.
Do you want to nominate a guest to join Jimmy and Roya on TN2B? We want to hear from you; click HERE to send in your ideas or email us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com
SOURCES
Dr. Keylee @ Instagram
Dr. Keylee @ TikTok
Dr. Keylee Blog
Key Optique
Dr. Keylee Brown - LinkedIn
Weave
Vision Source
Krewe
Prada
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Jimmy and Roya are joined by Dr. Christopher Kuc this week on TN2B; he shares how he got started in optometry and his personal experiences working in medical optometry. Learn the challenges he overcame to build and network his referral business. Hear how he continues to grow Medical Optometry America.
We want you to share your challenging cases or exciting topics to discuss on an episode. Please email them to trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com and then join Jimmy and Roya as they debate it.
SOURCES
Dr. Christopher Kuc: LinkedIn
Medical Optometry of America
Virginia Eye Consultants
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This week on TN2B, Jimmy and Roya have returning guest Jacqueline Theis, OD. Dr. Theis owns Virginia Neuro-Optometry, where she helps patients with vision problems due to brain injury and neurodegenerative and neuroinflammatory disease in a multi-discipline care office setting.
She joins to discuss dyslexia in children; Dr. Theis shares her expert knowledge on the questions to ask during the exam and all the key factors that could contribute to a correct diagnosis. Learn what you need to provide comprehensive pediatric exams.
Return next week as Jimmy and Roya will have guest Dr. Christopher Kuc, the Medical Director at Medical Optometry America.
Do you want to be a guest on TN2B or nominate a guest? We want to hear from you. Click HERE to send in your ideas or email us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com
SOURCES
Dr. Jacqueline Theis - LinkedIn
Dr. Jacqueline Theis - Virginia Neuro-Optometry
Concussion Care Centre of Virginia
USU Medical School
CISS
Bernell Accommodative Ruler
DEM
Line Guide
OMAP
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Do you know what Paracentral Acute Middle Maculopathy is? This week, take a journey with Jimmy and Roya to learn about PAMM and listen as they share information on other exciting studies.
Continue to put yourself to the test this week on the Try Not 2 Stress series question brought to you by OptoPrep.
Join us next week as we have a returning guest, Dr. Jacqueline Theis, who discusses dyslexia in children.
Have an idea for a topic you would like to hear more about, or would you like to nominate or be a guest on Try Not 2 Blink? We want to hear from you! Click HERE to send in a suggestion, or email us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com
SOURCES
OptoPrep
Hydrapeg
Custom Stable
Hot Girl Walks + Dry Eye Disease
https://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(22)00486-X/fulltext
https://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(22)00380-4/fulltext
https://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(22)00440-8/fulltext
https://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(23)00042-9/fulltext
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Do you want to live on the wild side? Have you ever thought of traveling the world as an Optometrist? Join Jimmy and Roya as guest Dr. Caitlin Squires shares her experience traveling the world. Hear how she traveled to remote villages in Alaska to provide eye exams while living in Mexico. Learn how you can follow in her footsteps.
We want to hear from you. Do you have an idea for a topic you would like to hear more about, or would you like to nominate or be a guest on Try Not 2 Blink? Click here to send in a suggestion, or email us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com
SOURCES
Tear Restore
OptoPrep
AOA Career Page
PCO Continuing Education Course
Prism Optical
The Eye Guys
Tik Tok Dr Cait
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How do you build your referral business? Who should you reach out to for referrals? Join Jimmy and Roya this week as they share potential opportunities to acquire new patients.
Did you know 80% of what we learn is obtained through the visual processing of information? Listen as they discuss the importance of early childhood eye exams and suggestions for working with children.
We would love to hear from you! Please share with us what has worked for you in building your referral business and the tips and tricks when working with children; email us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com. Or do you have an idea for a topic you would like to hear more about, or would you like to nominate or be a guest on Try Not 2 Blink? Submit your suggestions by clicking here.
SOURCES
Seattle Vision Therapy
OptoPrep
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Do you struggle when training eye care professionals in your office? Need to know where to turn for help? Join this week's hosts, Jimmy and Roya, as they share tips on training their staff and the programs and training modules available.
Hear about the recent FDA approval of Syfovre, the first treatment for geographic atrophy, a leading cause of blindness worldwide. In addition, they discuss the new and different treatment options for MGD.
Have an idea for a topic you would like to hear more about, or would you like to nominate or be a guest on Try Not 2 Blink? We want to hear from you! Click here to send in a suggestion, or email us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com
SOURCES
HOYA Training Program
Paraoptometric Certification
Syfovre is AMGDpproved
Pipeline Treatment for GA
TP-03 for Tarsus
NOV03 for DED+MGD
AZR-MD-001 for MGD
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Have you struggled to navigate loans and investments or decide what insurance policies are worthwhile? Do you want to understand personal finance vs. business finance? If you answered yes to any of these, you don’t want to miss this week’s episode with guest Dr. Vitto Mena Jr., an Optometrist, Licensed Financial Consultant, and Sports Vision Director.
He shares with Roya and Jimmy how financial advisors can change your world by minimizing debt and making you more money. Learn how to protect yourself, your family, and your future.
Life is a game; we all need a game plan to succeed.
Have an idea for a topic you would like to hear more about, or would you like to nominate or be a guest on Try Not 2 Blink? We want to hear from you! Click here to send in a suggestion, or email us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com
SOURCES
Dr Vitto Mena: LinkedIn
Dr Vitto Mena: Optical Academy
Scleral Lens Education Society: Upcoming Events
Student Loan Planner
Dr Gary Gerber
Dr Kimberly Friedman
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Do you want to know what is new with Lasik and ICLs, but don’t have the time to read a collection of articles?
Join Roya and Jimmy this week as they discuss the evolution of Lasik and ICLs, with guests Matthew Sharpe, MD, the lead surgeon and founder of SharpeVision Modern LASIK, and Natasha Balani, OD SharpeVision’s Head of Optometry. Hear about the new EVO ICL lens and learn how it differs, the benefits, and possible side effects.
Keep up with the current events and get your weekly news in an hour each week on Try Not 2 Blink.
SOURCES
Dr. Natasha Balani: LinkedIn
Dr. Natasha Balani: SharpeVision
Dr. Matthew Sharpe: SharpeVision
Dr. Roger Zaldivar
EVO ICL
EVO Visian ICL lens (EVO ICL) Vision Correction For Visual Freedom
On Instagram:
@sharpevision_modernlasik
@balaniiii
@evoicl
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Optometry students, are you ready for boards? Have you heard about the new changes to the NBEO® exams? This week on TN2B OptoPrep’s Program Manager, Katie Jack, shares how OptoPrep got started and what makes their system unique, efficient, and convenient to study smarter and not harder. Learn what to expect, how to get started, and what new changes are coming to the exams.
SOURCES
Ezricare Warning
OptoPrep
NBEO
Upcoming Boards Changes
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We have a special episode this week as Valley Contax’s operations director Rob Ahern provides an inside look at the manufacturing process. Understand what it takes to manufacture a scleral lens and how the product and process have changed over the years. Discover what new technology is coming and how Valley Contax constantly improves its processes to ensure they deliver the highest quality contact lens.
SOURCES
Rob Ahern: LinkedIn
Rob Ahern: Valley Contax
Valley Contax
Gaudi Lens
GSLS
CLMA
OVITZ xwave
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You don’t know what you don’t know right? This week on TN2B Jimmy and Roya share what might set you apart from your competitors when selecting what brands of glasses frame to stock. Continue to listen as they discuss the pros and cons of purchasing a topographer. They wrap up the episode with a question from OptoPrep to educate you on their Try Not To Stress series.
SOURCES
Maui Jim
Serengeti
HOYA Visual Lab
Eyeprint PRO
Topography v Tomography
Development in Topography v Tomography
Pentacam
OVITZ
OptoPrep
Try Not to Blink Podcast is powered by Valley Contax
Learn about the recent FDA approval of Lyuzeh, the first and only clinically proven formulation of latanoprost in the US that is preservative-free, according to Théa Pharmaceuticals. Meet Tessa, Valley Contax’s professional services manager, and hear what brought her to Oregon, why she joined the team, and what sets Valley apart.
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Iyuzeh
Glance
Valley Contax
Valley Contax Vision Project
Try Not to Blink Podcast is powered by Valley Contax
Join Jimmy and Roya’s tea party as they discuss the challenges of being a private practice owner’s and the issues they face in the United States vs. Costa Rica. They introduce a new innovative product by TearRestore, the NeutraWipe, with a special introductory offer for TN2B listeners. They wrap up the episode with one final question: to do or not to do Lasik surgery?
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Ojos Del Mar
Get your TearRestore NeutraWipe Sample
TearRestore
AOA’s President
NBEO Price Hike
LASIK To Do or Not To Do
Try Not to Blink Podcast is powered by Valley Contax
Jimmy and Roya speak with Dr. Courtney Melchione this week on Try Not 2 Blink. Dr. Melchione is the amazing Optometrist that patient Marko Coady spoke of during the last episode of 2022. We had to go full circle to speak with the Doctor about how she makes such a difference in her patients' lives. Listen to her journey through optometry school, two years in Guatemala at a non-profit clinic, to residency, and now in private practice.
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Specialty Eye Care
Dr Courtney Melchione
VA Scope Expansion
NaturalVue
Misight
Justin Kwan OD
Valley Contax Vision Project
Try Not to Blink is powered by Valley Contax
Valley Contax Website
Valley Contax Instagram
This week on Try Not 2 Blink, Jimmy and Roya have fellow podcaster, speaker, and founder of Augmented Vision Labs, Dr. Fayiz Mahgoub. Listen as he shares his journey to America and his passion for optometry as he shares how he gives back during his career and what inspired him to invent the S5 inserter and the S5 mini.
SOURCES
Dr Fayiz Mahgoub LinkedIn
Augmented Vision Labs
Dr Fayiz Mahgoub Instagram
Modern OD Article April 2021
Odsonfb.com
S5 Mini on Amazon
Dr. Mahgoub's Email
TSA PreCheck
Clear
Facebook: Fayiz Mahgoub
It’s a New Year! Tune in as Jimmy and Roya reminisce about their 2022 resolutions and hear their goals for 2023. They continue the episode with private practice owner, engaging speaker, and glaucoma specialist Dr. Michael Cymbor. Listen as he shares his knowledge and tidbits on nerve fiber defects (NFL).
SOURCES
Dr Mike Cymbor: LinkedIn
Nittany Eye Associates
Dr Mike Cymbor
Dr Cymbor’s Upcoming Events
Progressing Glaucoma
OMD resident vs. OMD vs. GLC specialist
OHTS Study
Optomap California
Haag Streit Octopus
LIGHT Study
Zioptan
Eagle Pharmacy
We have a very special episode today as we continue our series on being grateful for scleral lenses this month. Jimmy and Roya speak with patient Marko Coady on his inspiring scleral lens journey on how scleral lenses have impacted his life.
SOURCES
Marko Coady: LinkedIn
Specialty Eye Care
Dr Courtney Melchione
Valley Contax Vision Project
Join Jimmy and Roya as they speak with guest Dr. Amanda Dieu, Professor of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine at Casey Eye Institute. Listen as she shares why she chose to attend Optometry School, why she applied for the fellowship at Casey Eye Institute, and what made her fall in love with Oregon. Hear what advice she has for current students and about her dog following on Instagram.
SOURCES
Dr Amanda Dieu OSHU
Dr Amanda Dieu LinkedIn
Medical Contact Lens Fellowship
December is scleral lens month on TN2B. Join Jimmy and Roya as they share tips on getting started with scleral lenses with the initial lens selection, patient insertion, ordering the lens from the manufacturer, and the patient's first dispensing appointment. Stay tuned all month for more great episodes on scleral lenses.
SOURCES
Pepsi
Dopesick
The Swimmers
Valley Contax
Boost Program
Roya begins this week sharing more of her journey in Costa Rica as she opens the doors to her practice Ojos Del Mar. Then fellow podcaster and owner of Optometry Wealth Advisor, LLC, Evon Mendrin, joins them to talk about how he helps optometrists make better decisions by understanding their financial health, starting with student loans.
SOURCES
Ojos Del Mar
Evon Mendrin - LinkedIn
Optometry Wealth Advisor
The Optometry Money Podcast
Student Loan Planner
Adam Cmejla
Student Loan Tax Experts
On this special Halloween episode, Jimmy and Roya share a little history about Halloween and their favorite family traditions. Listen as they discuss a study on the possible connection between glaucoma and Alzheimer’s. Along with guidelines for continuing education credits and more. They also continue with the TN2B segment about Boards review questions, Try Not To Stress.
SOURCES
Alzeheimer’s + NTG
Cognivue
Cognivue White Paper
OIG
Dopesick
Open Payments Data
AOA TLDR for OIG Opinion
OIG Full Opinion
OptoPrep
Join Jimmy and Roya as they discuss MIGS with returning guest Dr. Justin Schweitzer. Learn how to educate your patients on their options and the studies that back up the data. Dr. Schweitzer shares his new spirit animal and invites you to his upcoming presentation at Academy in San Diego. Roya continues with the Try Not To Stress Series by putting Dr. Schweitzer on the spot.
Roya and Jimmy talk with Licensed Optician and Image Consultant Wendy Buchanan. Learn how she takes control over the sales process to make buying glasses an experience for patients and how she built her mobile eyewear boutique along with the programs she has developed to teach her success to others.
SOURCES
CLASS Symposium
Wendy Buchanan: LinkedIn
Perceptions Eyewear
Be Spectacular
Hip Optical
Style to Sell
OptoPrep
This week on Try Not 2 Blink, Jimmy and Roya are honored to have Dr. Joseph Allen join them to discuss the benefits of warm compresses and the opportunity to win a TearRestore kit for your office. Dr. Allen talks about his YouTube channel, Doctor Eye Health, and his mission to educate patients with his videos.
SOURCES
TearRestore
Dr. Eye Heath Youtube Channel
Dr. Eye Health Instagram
Dr. Eye Health Facebook
Dr. Eye Health Twitter
Dr. Joseph Allen: LinkedIn
Dr. Joseph Allen: Pinecone Vision Center
DEWS IIOjos Del Mar
Jimmy and Roya continue to speak with the cornea and contact lens residents. This week they talk with Dr. Stephanie Schumacher, the outgoing Michigan College of Optometry resident. Dr. Schumacher shares her story of what motivated her to pursue optometry, the most significant advice she obtained during her residency to eliminate chair time, and what led her to her current position.
SOURCES
Dry eye + Water Intake
OptoPrep
MIGS
Dr Stephanie Schumacher: LinkedIn
Instagram @dr.stephschumacher
University of Waterloo
Roya and Jimmy talk with returning guest Dr. Cindy Shan to hear from her after wrapping up her Cornea and Contact Lens Residency. Hear what inspired her to become an Optometrist and the challenges for Canadian citizens working in the US.
The Try Not To Stress series continues with a segment about Boards review questions. TN2B teamed up with Optoprep, a premier Boards review service, to compile questions so you can study smarter, not harder.
SOURCES
Dr. Cindy Shan: LinkedIn
Dr. Cindy Shan: Instagram
Covalent Careers
Episode: ~71 What Should I Be When I Grow Up
This week Jimmy and Roya discuss with Dr. Harry Green, an Assistant Clinical Professor at UC Berkeley, how diabetes affects the eyes and the convenience of telehealth.
They also continue with the TN2B segment about Boards review questions, Try Not To Stress. They teamed up with Optoprep, a premier Boards review service, to compile questions so you can study smarter, not harder.
SOURCES
Optoprep
Dr Harry Green: UC Berkeley
Dr Harry Green: LinkedIn
Diabetes Technology
EyePACS
In this episode, Jimmy and Roya chat with Dr. Klaus Ito about his recent cornea and contact lens residency, joining his mom in private practice, his awesome experience at Valley Contax’s Residency Summit on the Oregon Coast and more...
SOURCES
Dr Klaus Ito: LinkedIn
Dr Klaus Ito: Instagram
Dr Klaus Ito: UVA Health
Dr Klaus Ito: Ocean Park Optometry
Contact Lens Institute Honor
Memorial Eye Center + Dr. Tom Arnold
Vision Expo West Panel
In this episode Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. Jessilin Quint about her career, residency versus MBA, the fact that you need to take risks in order to rake rewards and more...
Jimmy and Roya are also launching a brand new TN2B segment about Boards review questions, Try Not To Stress. They teamed up with Optoprep, a premier Boards review service to compile questions so you can study smarter, not harder.
SOURCES
OptoPrep
Orbis Flying Eye Clinic
Jessilin Quint - Smart Eye Care
Jessilin Quint - LinkedIn
Dr Quint Instagram
Dr Jessilin Quint Interview
Dr Quint on Modern OD
Vision Expo West
In this episode Jimmy and Roya talk to Founder, Practice Owner, Innovator and Industry Consultant Dr Jaclyn Garlich about her life in Boston, her practice 20/20 Glance, Dry Eye and more...
👉 Jimmy and Roya are also launching a brand new TN2B segment about Boards review questions, Try Not To Stress. They teamed up with Optoprep, a premier Boards review service to compile questions so you can study smarter, not harder.
SOURCES
Dr. Jackie Garlich: Envision
Dr. Jaclyn Garlich: LinkedIn
@2020glance
2020 Glance Archive
prelesion.com
To the point: Podcast
2020glance.com
envisionboston.com
eyetube.net/podcasts/to-the-point
In this episode Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. John Raji about his career, his involvement with Forvera Health, how he stays authentic with every patient 👁, his spirit animal and more...
👉 Jimmy and Roya are also launching a brand new TN2B segment about Boards review questions, Try Not To Stress. They teamed up with Optoprep, a premier Boards review service to compile questions so you can study smarter, not harder.
SOURCES
OptoPrep
Dr. John Raji: Linkedin
Dr. John Raji: Shelburne Optometry
Dr. John Raji: Instagram
Optical Prism Article
Mark Bowden TEDTalk
In this episode Jimmy and Roya talk to Cory Zwahlen, Class of 2024 at Southern College of Optometry and the winner of the Valley Contax Optometry Meeting Travel Grant about what made him choose Optometry, how he is prepping for the board with Optoprep and how he's choosing his externship. 👁
👉 Jimmy and Roya are also launching a brand new TN2B segment about Boards review questions, Try Not To Stress. They teamed up with Optoprep, a premier Boards review service to compile questions so you can study smarter, not harder.
SOURCES
2020 Glance
Cory Zwahlen: LinkedIn
Cory Zwahlen YouTube Testimonial
Valley Contax 2022 OM Student Travel Grant Award
Dr Jackson SCO
Dr Ensor Pharmacology SCO
Dose of OptoPrep
Optometry Meeting
Winner of the Optometry's Meeting Travel Grant
Winning Poem
A world of darkness.
A world so blurry.
A grandparent who longs to see the face
of a grandchild.
An individual with headaches.
A child who hates school.
A letter left unread.
An undiagnosed disease.
A world now bright and colorful.
A world that is crisp.
A grandchild's clear smile.
An individual whose head no longer
hurts.
A child who now loves to read.
A person's day enriched by a note from a
friend.
A disease caught in time to treat.
A life more rich and beautiful.
Optometrists enable people to live life
the the fullest. That is who I want to be.
In this episode Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. Caitlin McQueen about how it is to work in clinics with her father and her passion for body building and how it changed her lifestyle. 👁
👉 Jimmy and Roya are also launching a brand new TN2B segment about Boards review questions, Try Not To Stress. They teamed up with Optoprep, a premier Boards review service to compile questions so you can study smarter, not harder.
SOURCES
DrChrono
Optoprep
Dr Caitlin McQueen: LinkedIn
Dr Caitlin McQueen: Dr David McQueen & Associates
OCB Bodybuilding
In this episode Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. Carly Rose about the wild ride it has been opening a second location focusing on the brand new industry of Dry Eye Med Spa.
Jimmy and Roya are also launching a brand new TN2B segment about Boards review questions, Try Not To Stress. They teamed up with Optoprep, a premier Boards review service to compile questions so you can study smarter, not harder.
SOURCES
Optoprep
InfantSee
Dr. Carly Rose: LinkedIn
Dr. Carly Rose: Eyecare on the Square
20 20 Beauty
20/20 Money Podcast
The Clear Experience
Rythmia
In this episode Jimmy and Roya talk about Neuropathic Corneal pain, Trigeminal Neuralgia, and more...
SOURCES
Grupo Prats
Trigeminal Neuralgia Hopkins
Neuropathic Corneal Pain Review
TFOS DEWS II Pain and Sensation
Trigeminal Neuralgia
In this episode Jimmy and Roya talk to returning guest Gerry Belgraver about the use of genetic testing to guide the use of supplements for macular degeneration and more...
SOURCES
Ojos Del Mar
Love Aloha
kaufman-whitepaper
In this episode Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. Stephanie Klemencic from Stephanie Klemencic Optometry about her very diverse experience including working for a nursing home, find out what her spirit animal is and more...
SOURCES
Dr Stephanie Klemencic - LinkedIn
360 care
Eye Care on the Square
The Clear Eyes & Aesthetics
Dr Stephanie Klemencic Email: sklemencic@westernu.edu
In this special episode Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. Schornack from Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota about her career, her research in scleral lenses and more...
June is also scleral lens month at Try Not To Blink! Jimmy and Roya will be giving out one last promo code to receive 15% off your next pair of scleral lenses.
There is also an awesome grand prize at the end of the month! Win a free Custom Stable fitting set with a free consultation with Dr. Bauer from Valley Contax.
SOURCES
Clip program from Valley Contax
Dr. Muriel Schornack: Mayo Clinic
Dr. Muriel Schornack: LinkedIn
SCOPE Educators Survey
The SCOPE Survey presented with NKCF
In this episode Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. Steven Sorkin from Corneal Associates of New Jersey. He currently serves as President of the Essex County Optometric Society and is a member of the Board of Directors of the New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians. He is also a Fellow of the Scleral Lens Education Society.
June is also scleral lens month at Try Not To Blink! In the next 3 episodes Jimmy and Roya will be giving out a promo code to receive 15% off your next pair of scleral lenses.
There is also an awesome grand prize at the end of the month! Win a free Custom Stable fitting set with a free consultation with Dr. Bauer from Valley Contax.
SOURCES
Dr. Steven Sorkin - LinkedIn
Dr. Steven Sorkin - Corneal Associates of New Jersey
Avellino Keratoconus Test
Dalsey Adaptives
Application & Removal Devices
In this special episode Jimmy and Roya talk to Bita Asghari, OD, FAAO, FSLS from Boston Sight about her background and how she fulfilled her American Dream though her optometric career.
June is also scleral lens month at Try Not To Blink! In the next 3 episodes Jimmy and Roya will be giving out a promo code to receive 15% off your next pair of scleral lenses. You also get a chance to enter to win a free Custom Stable fitting set as well as a free consultation with Dr. Bauer from Valley Contax.
SOURCES
Adam Cmejla 2020 Money Podcast
Defocus Media Podcast
Eye Code Media
Dr. Bita Asghari: LinkedIn
Dr. Bita Asghari: Boston Sight
Dry Eye Foundation
Dry Eye Foundation Dry Eye Happy Hour: Raising the Bar in Scleral Lens Patient Care
Neurotrophic Keratitis + Oxervate
bitaasghariod@gmail.com
Dr. Bita Asghari: Instagram @cornealove
In this special episode Jimmy and Roya finally get to catch up with the amazing Dr. Heidi Miller.
June is also scleral lens month at Try Not To Blink! In the next 4 episodes Jimmy and Roya will be giving out a promo code to receive 15% off your next pair of scleral lenses. You also get a chance to enter to win a free Custom Stable fitting set as well as a free consultation with Dr. Bauer from Valley Contax.
SOURCES
Dr. Heidi Miller, UC Davis Health
Dr. Heidi Miller, LinkedIn
Clark Newman: Billing and Coding
GPLI Resources
Eaglet
Pentacam CSP
Enter to win
In this episode Jimmy and Roya talk about what it takes to travel abroad with pets, Johnny Depp's glasses, the upcoming Optometry's Meeting and the the use of breast milk eye drops.
SOURCES
Traveling internationally with pet
Across the Pond
Johnny Depp’s Court Glasses MOSCOT
Optometry’s Meeting
Breast Milk Eye Drops
In this episode Jimmy and Roya talk about all the new treatments available to help treat or relieve different eye conditions such as the collarette, cataract, demodex and more...
SOURCES
C3-R-CXL
Dr. Boxer Wachler
COMING SOON New treatment for demodex blepharitis
Tea tree harmful to MGD?
Concomitant conditions present with demodex
Weave
Following yet another great recommendation from the amazing CharliRae, Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. Barry Leonard about his career, the use of HOA, seeing clearly with keratoconus and more...
SOURCES
Dr. Barry Leonard: Clinic
Seeing Clearly With Keratoconus
Valley Contax Consultant: CharliRae
Eaglet Scleral Profilometer
GSLS Conference
ICS Conference
ZenLens Scleral Lens
OVITZ Higher Order Aberration
One Step Refine Coopervision
Contamac Infinite
Tangible Hydrapeg
In this episode Jimmy and Roya talk about makeup and eye health, the use of Lumenis IPL, the relation between Accutane and dry eye, the use of Vitamin C eye cream and more...
SOURCES
We Love Eyes Extension Cleanser
Lumenis IPL
Accutane + Dry Eye
Vitamin C Eye Cream Research
Vitamin C Eye Cream Option 1
Vitamin C Eye Cream Option 2
Vitamin C Eye Cream Option 3
Optase
In this episode Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. Kristen O'Brien about how she cold started her second private practice, why she moved out of Colorado, why it is important to be involved with the AOA and more...
SOURCES
Vuity
Dr. O’Brien: Denver Eye Care
Dr. O’Brien: Linkedin
iCare Advisors
OVVO Optics
Michael Bullar: Frame Expert
Vision Source
SOLN Optometry
Dr. Kristin O'Brien: Email
In this episode Jimmy and Roya celebrate their latest milestone, 200 podcasts together. They also talk to future optometrist Raymond Chartier the winner of the $1,500 Valley Contax Travel Grant.
SOURCES
2020 Glance
Corneal Sweep Test
Defocus Media + Try Not 2 Blink Episode
Medical Millennial + Try Not 2 Blink Episode
GSLS
Podcast Facts
Podcast Insights
Podcast Facts 2
Podcast Facts 3
Lens Quote
Valley Contax Winner
SVOSH
Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. Christie Jackson from Truckee Family Eyecare about her career path, how she started a practice in the beautiful Lake Tahoe area and all the great tinted prescription options available for life on the slope.
SOURCES
Christie Jackson: Truckee Family Eyecare
Christie Jackson: LinkedIn
Sierra Lab
Bad Ass Optical
Zeiss Optical
FL41 Post-Concussion
Bolle Universal Insert
Glacier Glass: Vuarnet
Woow
Garrett Leight
Costa del Mar
Idoc
PECAA
Christie Jackson: Email
This week Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. Vin T. Dang about his optometry career, dry eye, ocular allergies and more...
SOURCES
Presbyopia Physician
Vin Dang: Empire Eye & Laser Center
Vin Dang: LinkedIn
Why Did I Chose Dry Eye?
Insights into Ocular Allergy
Vanguard Ophthalmology Group
LipiScan
Dr Vin Does Pickleball
OneSight: Instagram
OneSight.Org
Intrepid CE Conference
In this episode Jimmy and Roya talk to Ariel Cerenzie, OD, FAAO, FSLS, about Myopia management, how to approach the topic with younger patients and their parents and more...
SOURCES
Kayla Olding: The Eye Centers
Ariel Cerenzie: Vision Source Studio
Ariel Cerenzie: LinkedIn
Ariel Cerenzie: Email
Incorporating Myopia Management Woo University
“My Child is Too Young for Contact Lenses”
Why Have I Never Heard of Myopia Management as an Option for my Child Before?
ALRIGHT FOLKS, LET’S SETTLE DOWN
Tackling the Barriers of Myopia Management
Misight
NaturalVue
Paragon CRT
Euclid
ICSC
CRU Symposium - Napa
Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. Aaron Wolf, a therapeutic optometrist and optometric glaucoma specialist based in Austin, Texas. He has a deep knowledge and experience in profilometry and scleral lenses such as the Custom Stable Elite and Ovitz lens.
SOURCES
UV index
Optometry’s Meeting
Dr. Wolf: Austin Optometry Group
Dr. Wolf: Linkedin
Custom Stable
OVITZ Aberrometer
Eyeprint Prosthetic Lens
Medmont Meridia
Vision by design
ICSC
GSLS
This week Jimmy and Roya are having a very relevant conversation with Dr. Viola Kanevsky, #2 optometrist in the nation on the list of America’s Best Eye Doctors in 2021. She is an optometrist specializing in custom contact lenses, who has practiced on the Upper West Side in New York for over 25 years but originally came from the former Soviet Union.
SOURCES
Viola Kanevsky: Acuity NYC
American’s Best Eye Doctor 2021: Newsweek
ODs on Facebook
Ship of Tolerance
This week Jimmy and Roya talk about Roya's new adventure in Costa Rica and what it takes to make a big lifestyle change like that, the challenges and the positives...
SOURCES
Maximo Nivel
Ojos del Mar Instagram
Airbnb
Across the Pond Pet Travel Specialist
Aeromexico Flying with Pets
In this episode Jimmy and Roya have some really big news! Roya is embarking on an exciting new adventure that will probably leave a lot of us a bit envious and Jimmy talks about his latest investment. Keep up with the TN2B crew, don't miss this episode.
SOURCES
Jimmy’s Insta
Monteverde Container AirBnB
Based on another recommendation from the awesome CharliRae at Valley Contax, Jimmy and Roya talk with Andrew S. Bruce, LDO, ABOM, NCLE-AC, FNAO about his career path, what it takes to become a Licensed Master Optician, his love for Rosie his pet pig and more...
SOURCES
Lum ithera
Eye Injuries in Sports
Andrew Bruce Linkedin
ASB Opticianry Education Services
Opticians Association of America
NOCE
ABO Certification
NCLE CTL Examination
In this episode Jimmy and Roya go over all the scleral lens basics you need to know about in order to become a successful scleral lens fitter, including Valley Contax Custom Lens Immersion Program, the Custom Stable and more...
SOURCES
AMD
Vabysmo
20/20 Glance
Generic Restasis
Generic Combigan
Custom Stable
CLIP Program
Boost
Gas Permeable Lens Institute
Scleral Lens Education Society
This week Try Not to Blink is taking requests. Jimmy and Roya talk to LoriAnn Bobins, Rockstar Technician at Vision Source 20/20 about her career path and the importance of having a strong team in your practice...
SOURCES
LoriAnn Bobins: LinkedIn
Vision Source Studio 20/20
HOYA training program
AOA Staff Training Program
Renton Technical College Ophthalmic Assistant Program
Highpoint University PA Program
Jimmy and Roya talk to Ryan Bleeks, Vice President of Sales at RVL Pharmaceuticals, Inc about Upneeq (oxymetazoline hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) and its use for the treatment of blepharoptosis in adults aka droopy eyes...
SOURCE
- Cataract Surgery + Dementia
- Ryan Bleeks: LinkedIn
- Upneeq, RVL
- Upneeq: Instagram
Jimmy and Roya talk about Vuity eye drop and catch up with Dr. Michelle Hoff and Dr. Isabel Kazemi about SightLine and demystifying near task specific lenses which was one of their presentation at the last AAO meeting.
SOURCES
- Vuity Eye Drop
- Dr Michelle Hoff: LinkedIn
- Dr Michelle Hoff: UC Berkeley
- Dr Isabel Kazemi: LinkedIn
- Dr Isabel Kazemi: UC Berkeley
- SightLine
- Demystifying near task specific lenses: AAO 2021 Presentation
Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. Anthony DeWilde, a graduate of the University of Missouri – St. Louis College of Optometry. In addition to seeing patients in the general clinic, he also works with TeleRetinal Imaging Program for diabetic patients and provides patient care for the low vision rehabilitation clinic.
SOURCE
- Dr Anthony DeWilde: TAOP
- Email: apdewilde@gmail.com
Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. Farah Gulaid and Dr. Joy Harewood about having more racial equality in the industry, how communication is key to a successful career and life as well as what we can do now to make things better.
SOURCES:
- Dr Farah Gulaid: Emory
- Dr Farah Gulaid: LinkedIn
- Dr Joy Harewood: LinkedIn
- Dr Joy Harewood: SUNY
- Rooted Black Girls
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Jimmy and Roya talk to Stacey Winter, Vice President of Sales for Lumenis about her career, OptiLight, the first and only IPL FDA-approved for the management of dry eye disease, and more...
SOURCES:
- Vuity Release
- Stacey Winter: LinkedIn
- OptiLight
- Lumenis SLT
- ASOS
Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr Kimberly Kohne, Associate Dean for Students and Clinical Professor at Indiana University School of Optometry about her personal experience, teaching during the pandemic, the Optometry Admission Test and more...
SOURCES
Dr Kim Kohne
UMSL School of Optometry
Dr Ed Bennett
OAT (Optometry Admission Test)
OptomCAS
Jimmy and Roya talk to the one and only Edward S. Bennett, O.D., M.S.Ed. about what it takes to become a Diplomate, why you should do your residency, what motivates him, who are his mentors, and more...
SOURCES:
- Edward Bennett: LinkedIn
- AAO Diplomate in Cornea, Contact Lens and Refractive Technologies
- AAO Leadership Program
- GPLI
- GSLS
- CLMA
Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr Richard Zimbalist, owner of Ignite Medical and Optometrist at Truman VA Medical Center about his business and how to get your website to the top of Google.
SOURCES
AAO 2021 Meeting
Richard ZimbaliTst: LinkedIn
Ignite Medical
In this episode Jimmy and Roya are recording straight from AAO 2021 in Boston. They had the great pleasure to talk to Georgea Pasedis PharmD. RPh., Senior Vice President, Global Head of Medical and Clinical Affairs at Dompé.
SOURCE
AAO 2021 Meeting
Georgea Pasedis, PharmD: LinkedIn
Oxervate, Dompe
KnowNK.com
In this episode Jimmy and Roya are recording straight from AAO 2021 in Boston. They had the great pleasure to talk to Jeff Nau, Ph.D., president and CEO of Oyster Point Pharma, a company who is developing , and delivering innovative therapies for ophthalmic disease.
SOURCES:
Valley Contax CLIP Program
AAO 2021 Meeting
Jeff Nau PhD: LinkedIn
OysterPoint Tyrvaya-pro
Jimmy and Roya talk about headaches, their causes and treatment approach as well as Blepharospasm, a rare disease that causes involuntary spasmodic bilateral closing of the eyelids.
SOURCES
Baylor Health: Blepharospasm
Blepharospasm
Rare Diseases: Blepharospasm
Dry Eye vs Blepharospasm
2020 Glance
EyeSync for Concussion
Headaches
In this first of its kind TN2B episode, Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. Ashley Andrejko about her work as an audiologist, the Audiology Project, OTC hearing aids and how the ear is closely related to the eye.
SOURCES
Dr Ashley Andrejko: Family Hearing Center
OTC Hearing Aids?
The Audiology Project
Jimmy and Roya talk with Dr. Selina McGee about the use of Botox and Upneek to help patients, the approval by the FDA of Tyrvaya, a nasal spray for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease and more...
SOURCES
Agile Campus at New England College of Optometry
Tyrvaya
Dr Selina McGee: LinkedIn
Dr Selina McGee: BeSpoke Vision
Dr Selina McGee: Instagram
Dr David Cockrell
Upneeq
Botox
Virtual Academy: Coming Soon
Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. Mika Moy about her career, being a Diplomate of Academy, Opto-camp, tips and tricks to become more succesful and more...
SOURCES
Academy 2021 Boston
Mika Moy UCB School of Optometry
Mika Moy LinkedIn
American Academy of Optometry Foundation
Diplomate of Academy
Opto-camp
mailto:mmoy@berkeley.edu
It's Halloween week and Jimmy and Roya talk to the super talented Stephanie Doherty, a qualified optometrist who provides advice for supplying and fitting special effects contact lenses for the film, TV and cosplay industry.
SOURCES
Academy 2021 Boston
MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting Program
Report Unlawful Internet Sales to FTC
TORIColors
Orion Gothika Lenses
Cantor Prosthetics
Stephaniet Doherty: Eyedvice
Stephanie Doherty: IMDB
Stephanie Doherty: LinkedIn
Special Effects in Contact Lenses
Decorative Contact Lenses for Halloween: FDA
Are Costume Contact Lenses Safe?
Halloween Hazard
Game of Thrones
War of the Worlds
Half Bad
Culter and Gross
Ask the Expert
Shaw Academy Cryptocurrency Course
Jimmy and Roya talk about the latest eye related news, such as the COVID-19 related retinal micro-vasculopathy, the association between E-Cigarette use and visual impairment, and more...
SOURCES
Academy 2021 Boston
Quidel COVID Rapid Testing
OR Doctor License Revoked
COVID-19 related retinal micro-vasculopathy
Association Between E-Cigarette Use and Visual Impairment
Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thinning and Capillary Density Loss in Glaucomatous Eyes with Disc Hemorrhage
Jimmy and Roya talk to the inspiring Avery Berschauer about her career, her life as a blind person, the challenges of being blind, things that make her life easier or not and more...
SOURCES
Total30
Oasys for Presbyopia
Avery Berschauer: Linkedin
Basically Blind
AB Inclusion
Cone Rod Dystrophy
Department of Social Services for the Blind
Cane Colors
Audible Subscription
Public Library Audiobooks
Pocket App
Orcam
Jimmy and Roya talk to Lee Raykovicz, optometrist and mortgage loan officer about everything you need to know about refinancing and more...
SOURCES
American Academy of Optometry
Dr Lee Raykovicz: Linkedin
LemonBrew
lee@lemonbrew.com
Jimmy and Roya take a deep dive into the latest eye treatments such as pufferfish toxin used to treat amblyopia, the use of Aldeyra Therapeutics to treat Retinitis Pigmentosa, scleral lenses and more...
SOURCES
World Tourism Day
Pufferfish Toxin Treats Amblyopia
Amblyopia + Deprivation Study
Treatment for RP
SLK Comprehensive Review
SLK + Ocular GVHD
Valley Contax
Jimmy and Roya talk with the super talented Dr. Sheila Morrison about her career, her experience with fenestrated scleral lenses, their benefits, fitting techniques and more...
SOURCES
Washington State COVID Vaccine Requirements
AAO
Lumenis IPL vs OptiLight
Dr Sheila Morrison: Mission Eye Care
Scleral Lens Education Society
Don Ezekial Fenestration
A Hole New Way to Design Lenses
Fenestrations
Back to the Origins
GSLS
Jimmy and Roya talk to the amazing Dr. Laurie Hoffman about her career path, how to get training and get started in low vision and more...
SOURCES
American Academy of Optometry
Dr Laurie Hoffman: Linkedin
Dr Laurie Hoffman: Metrolina Association for the Blind
Dr Laurie Hoffman: laurie.hoffman2010@gmail.com
Alabama Institute of the Deaf and Blind
Fellow Features Files
Accessible Document Services
Vispero
Eschenbach
Jaws - screen reader
Brighter and Bigger App
KNFB Reader
Audiobooks
Esight
Orcam
Lighthouse for the Blind
Envision
Ocutech
Jimmy and Roya talk with the one and only Patti Barkey, COE of Bowden Eye & Associates about her career path, Dry Eye, LipiFlow and the use of QuickVue SARS Antigen Test.
SOURCES
American Academy of Optometry Meeting
Dry Eye University
Patti Barkey - Bowden Eye
Quidel Dry Eye Disease
LipiFlow on the Brink
LipiFlow: What to do next
QuickVue Sars Antigen Test
Jimmy and Roya talk to power couple Michael Turano and Dr. Jennifer Turano about their experience with building a real estate portfolio as well as tips and tricks for those who want to start investing.
SOURCE
Dr. Jennifer Turano, OD, FAAO
Jimmy and Roya welcome back Dr. Michele Lee an expert in cornea to take an in-depth look at cornea procedures such as cornea transplant and the future of treatments as well as her experience working at a trauma center.
SOURCES
Vkone
Dr Michele Lee UW
Dr Michele Lee
Dr Michele Lee Instagram
Jimmy and Roya speak with Dr Andrew Fischer about the American Academy of Optometry, how he started in optometry and grew his practice in Indiana after his residency.
SOURCES
2020 Glance
VEKTIS
Dr Andrew Fischer - Professional Eyecare
Dr Andrew Fischer - Linkedin
Specialty Eye Care Residency
American Academy of Optometry: Boston Nov 2021
Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. Nick Lillie, about how he grew his practice, his experience with Valley Contax's Custom Lens Immersion Program (CLIP), his own podcast "Ultimate OD" and more...
SOURCES
Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
Dr Nick Lillie Allendale Family Vision
Dr Nick Lillie Specialty Lens Consultants
Ultimate OD Podcast
CLiP Program
Jimmy and Roya pepper us with eye care potpourri, taking the backup glasses debate right into passive income options. Who might strike out with the virtual eye exam? Catch the inside corner on who's making some big news and who's got all the tools.
SOURCES
Warby Parker News Update
National Eye Exam Month
Gary Gerber Power Hour
ODs on Facebook
Essilor Stellest Myopia Control Glasses
HOYA Miyosmart Myopia Control Glasses
Pentacam
Lumenis Optilight
Jimmy and Roya meet up again with the cunning speedster Dr Audrey Raley.
She points the team toward the sound of money while avoiding the pitfall of Jimmy's newest question. The optometry lifestyle steps up to the edge.
SOURCES
Dr Audrey Raley - Refined Eye Care
Episode 111 Creating Community with Dr Audrey Raley
Dr Audrey Raley - Instagram
iCare Advisors
Dr Audrey Raley - iCare Advisors
Eyetrepreneur In Office Finishing Episode
Santinelli Lens Edging
Ovvo Glasses
Essilor Edging Machines
Jimmy and Roya speak with the captivating Dr Brooke Harkness and super knowledgeable Dr Derek Louie about the amazing advances in lens technology. No more fear in math and fitment when the resources are right at your fingertips.
SOURCES
Pupil = Intelligence Marker?
2020 Glance
Corneal Lens Designs
Dr Brooke Harkness - OHSU
Dr Derek Louie - OHSU
GPLI Fluorescein Pattern
GP Lens Tools and Resources
Try Not 2 Blink Instagram
Valley Contax Instagram
Jimmy and Roya pay it forward with advice from money guru, Adam F. Cmejla. This episode is rich with investment strategy and runs over with tips to change your financial future. It's time to thrive!
SOURCES
Heterochromia AAO
Heterochromia Fun Facts
Episode 43 Eye Owe with Adam
2020 Money
Family Board Meeting Jim Sheils
HSA TD Ameritrade
Jimmy and Roya get in the zone with Dr Samantha Rao. The limbal independence transfer zone, landing zone and other zones around the farm? There will be no toric chasing in this episode, only good clean fun with ketchup.
SOURCE
CLIP Program
Dr Samantha Rao
Dr Samantha Rao Email
Dr Samantha Rao: Instagram
Valley Contax Custom Stable
Advanced Fitting Guide
Limbal LITE
Jimmy and Roya have a great conversation with Dr Lisa Dok about the positive impact therapy provides for patients young and old. Roya checked her mail... and this amazing episode happened.
SOURCES
June = Cataract Awareness Month
Restoring Vision with Telescopes?
Dr Lisa Dok - Seattle Vision Center
VT Marketing Company
NORA Vision
COVD Quality of Life Checklist
Jimmy and Roya chat with Dr Josh Lotoczky about "Living on the Edge", in depth scleral research, and yes the real question.... when to fill the tank??
SOURCES
Curing RP with Gene Therapy
Optogenetics
2020 Glance
Dr Josh Lotoczky: Ferris State University
Dr Josh Lotoczky
Vision Research Institute
Scleral Lens Fitting Card
Livin on the Edge
Scleral Lens Tips for Success
OVITZ Ares Lens
Jimmy and Roya chat on the industry changes from this past year. They stroll through key points of the FDA Approval for Lotemax: Eysuvis, FDA Approval for OrthoKeratology for Myopia Management, and Color Vision Testing.
SOURCES
Optometry’s Meeting
Eysuvis use
FDA Approval for OthroK for Myopia Control
Myopia Management Treatment Guide
Dental and Optometric Care Access Act
DOC Act Facts
Contact Lens Prescription Verification Act
Color Vision Book
The Curious Eye
Color Dx
2020 Glance
Jimmy and Roya bring their summer time vibe to this Eye Doc Cookout. Multi-talented Dr Laurel Kelley mixes her perfect recipe of experience and charisma into your favorite topics while knocking one out of the park with her quote on "Flipping Lids".
SOURCES
Optometry Meeting June 2021
Academy Meeting Nov 2021
Tear Restore
Tear Restore Portal Link
Marlo
Dr Laurel Kelley - Instagram
Dr Laurel Kelley - SCO
Ocular Graft Versus Host Disease
Review of Ocular GVHD
Autologous Serum Tears
Regener-Eyes
Vital Tears
Lid Wiper Epitheliopathy
Jimmy and Roya set the stage for Dr Cory Collier to teach the magic of scleral lenses.
The team steps behind the curtain to learn more about profitability, meeting patient needs, and just how amazing the scleral lens truly is. The solution is clear.
SOURCES
Valley Contax Education Consultant
Dr Cory Collier: Email
Dr Cory Collier: Artisan Eye
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Valley Contax Vision Project
Care Credit
Sunbit
Dry Eye Shop
Lacripure
Scleralfill
Nutrifill
Saline Sample Kit
Tangible Clean
Tangible Boost
Jimmy and Roya speak with the super charismatic Jordon Comstock. How can you create recurring revenue, increase patient loyalty, and cut out PPO's? The answer is Boomcloud!
This episode is a rocket ship heading into the future, hold on tight.
SOURCES
Jordon Comstock - LinkedIn
BoomCloud App
Benefits of an in-house membership program
How to Create, Organize and Automate your In-House Membership Plan
Say No to PPOs
The Automatic Customer
Jimmy and Roya have a great conversation with Dr Bill Reynolds and Dr Bob Layman.
The team gets to the heart of what the AOA provides and how their goal is to be your biggest resource. This episode is loaded with insight from two of the AOA's top dogs, although one would consider himself more of a race horse.
SOURCES
American Optometric Association
Dr William Reynolds
Dr Robert Layman
Optometry’s Meeting June 2021 in Denver, CO
William Reynolds, OD - Email
Robert Layman, OD - Email
AOA President
Jimmy and Roya have a great time chatting with Dr Liandra Jung about Residency life, Mayonnaise and...... River Otters?
SOURCES
Valley Contax CLIP Program
Tear Restore
Tear Restore Portal Link
UC Berkeley Primary Care and Contact Lens Residency Program
Valley Contax Custom Stable Vision Project
Jimmy and Roya jump into Tom Copperman's pet life while exploring the world of Oculoplastic Surgery, Punctal Cautery, Lid Lesions, and more!
SOURCES
Thomas Copperman, MD
Copperman Instagram
Enduragen Implant
Tepezza
Jimmy and Roya dive deeper into the business of sight with Dr Richard Adler. There's more to Glaucoma than reducing pressure, but just how EXTREME can the team get on this weeks episode?
SOURCES
Allergan presbyopia drop
Upneeq drop
Durysta Implant
Dr. Adler: Bellcara
Try Not 2 Blink Education Credit Assessment
https://www.belcarahealth.com/medical-team/dr-richard-adler/
Jimmy and Roya speak with Dr Richard Adler about the ways to understand Glaucoma a little more thoroughly.
SOURCE
https://www.belcarahealth.com/medical-team/dr-richard-adler/
Jimmy and Roya talk to Marcus Noyes about involvement in organized optometry, real practice outside of residency and teaching in an ophthalmology program and more...
SOURCES
New Presbyopia Treatment Option
Marcus Noyes
Marcus Noyes Linkedin
Eyeprint Prosthetic
Jimmy and Roya talk to John Hibbs, Vice President North American Commerical Sales & Marketing at Contamac US Inc about lens materials, recent innovations, what is plasma treatment and more...
SOURCES
CLIP Program
John Hibbs - Contamac
CLMA
Optimum Materials
Optimum Tangible Hydra-Peg
Nutrifill
GPLI
Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. Jessilin Quint and Dr. Gabriela Olivares about their experience with residency, should graduates do a residency, the pros and cons and more...
SOURCES
Drop for Presbyopia??
Jessilin Quint - Smart Eye Care
Dr Quint Instagram
Gabriela Olivares - The Eye Center
Dr Olivares Instagram
ACOE Residency Programs
Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. Castellanos and Dr. DauSchmidt about Eye Candy a unique practice pairing eyewear and gourmet sweets, Tear Restore, the first open-eye warm compress, its pending clinical trial and more...
SOURCES
Dr Giannie Castellanos - Infinite Vision Eyecare
Dr Giannie Castellanos - Linkedin
Eye Candy
Tear Restore
Pending TearRestore Clinical Trial
The Chiasm
Everything Dry Eye Conference
Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. Christina Wilmer about how externships have affected her career, the requirements of externships and tips on how to get the most out of that experience.
SOURCES
Dr Chris Wilmer - UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley Externship Program
Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. Jacqueline Theis, an optometrist with residency training in neuro-optometry, who treats patients with visual complaints and double vision due to brain injury and neurological disease.
SOURCES
JnJ Covid Vaccine
COVID Vaccine Snapshot
Dr. Jacqueline Theis - Virginia Neuro-Optometry
Concussion Care Centre of Virginia
Neuro-Optometrist Sees Eyes as Key to Concussion Diagnosis + Treatment
Diagnosis and Management of Concussion in Primary Care Workshop, AOA 2019
Lesson on Neurological Visual Field Loss
BIVSS
Elizabeth Sandel, MD
Shaken Brain Book
Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. Justin Manning about his experience abroad, how ocular disease has changed, what he thinks about residency and more...
SOURCES
PF Alaway now available
Naloxone for ocular pain
Healthy eyes advantage
Justin Manning, OD, MPH, FAAO
Practice Advantage Podcast with Dr Manning
Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. Michael O'Neal about his career choices, his achievements and how he leads the Myopia Control Center at Dunes Eye Consultants.
SOURCES
Tea Tree Oil Kills Meibomian Glands?
Tarsus
Mike O’Neal - Dunes Eye
Neurolens
Brilliant Futures
Jimmy and Roya talk to Erin Heim, Alexander Bennett and Ariel Cerenzie about how to prep for the Board, tips and tricks for board success and more...
SOURCES
NBEO
Part III Update
Dr Erin Keim - University of Pittsburgh Children's Hospital
KMK Optometry
KMK Optometry Pro
NBEO Part 3 Testing Center
Charlotte Agenda
**https://www.optometry.org/part_III_restructure
Charlotte Tips:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qk16hIq5i-NmWKzBaxQlx8la1cj6PsE7/view?usp=sharing**
Jimmy and Roya talk with Dr. Kevin Kelley about his career as an ocularist, the evolution of ocular prosthetics, the process of receiving a prosthetic, and more...
SOURCES
Precision 1 for Astigmatism
Kevin Kelley - Kelley Associates
American Society of Ocularist
National Board of Ocularist Registry
Jimmy and Roya talk with Dr. John Gelles and Dr. Brayden Lundquist about they career path, EyePrintPRO, bad patients, and more...
SOURCES
Dr John Gelles
johngellesod@gmail.com
Dr Brayden Lundquist
brayden.lundquist@gmail.com
OVITZ
Jimmy and Roya talk about Upneeq, a treatment for droopy eyelids, allergies, the COVID vaccine and more...
SOURCES
Upneeq
CE Certificate
MA New Glaucoma Bill
Aller Focus
TN2B Instagram
In this special episode Jimmy and Roya focus on dry eye disease and talk about practice patterns that will help you become a dry eye expert and exam room changes to guide you to best treat the true etiology.
SOURCES
- TFOS DEWS II Executive Summary
- TFOS DEWS II Definition and Classification Report
- http://www.tfosdewsreport.org/report-diagnostic_methodology/131_36/en/
- Dry Eye Foundation
- Comparison of two questionnaires for dry eye symptom assessment
- A Review of Dry Eye Questionnaires: Measuring Patient-Reported Outcomes and Health-Related Quality of Life
- Reliability and Validity of the Ocular Surface Disease Index
- Ocular surface disease index for the diagnosis of dry eye syndrome
- Assessment of vision-related quality of life in dry eye patients
- Patients’ perception of DED and its relation with time to diagnosis and quality of life: an international and multilingual survey
- Dry Eye Disease: Impact on Quality of Life and Vision
- Management and Therapy of Dry Eye Disease: Report of the Management and Therapy Subcommittee of the International Dry Eye Workshop
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470411/
- https://iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2717240
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5836968/
- https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/cxo.12849
- Ocular Graft Versus Host Disease Following Allogenic Stem Cell Transplant: Review of Current Knowledge and Recommendations
- TFOS DEWS II Management and Therapy Report
- Click here to your free CE or CME credit: http://trynot2blink.com/freece
Jimmy and Roya talk with Alexander Bennett about his journey to optometry, the pros and cons of the student life during COVID and his plans for the future.
SOURCES
2020 Glance
Best contact lens solution?
AOA
AOSA
AOSA Instagram
Jimmy and Roya talk with Jill Nowak and Tyler Kemp about the best way to utilize Social Media to promote your business and what metrics to follow in order to maximize your marketing strategy.
SOURCES
2021 Conferences
Marketing4ECPs
Jimmy and Roya talk with Dr. Solomon Gould about Cognivue, a software and algorithm based cognitive screening, and also his goals for 2021.
SOURCES
Free CE
Dr Solomon Gould Linkeden
AOE Dr Gould
Scenic Eye Care
Bass Lake Family Eye Care
Cognivue
Risks FactorsRisks Factors 2Medications
Stages of cognitive declineStages of cognitive decline 2Vision Impairment and cognitive decline
Jimmy and Roya talk with Dr. Leigh Plowman about life as an OD in Australia, his career path, the current situation and dry eye treatment.
SOURCES
Potential functional restoration of corneal endothelial cells in Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy by ROCK inhibitor
Keratoconus + BMI link?
Dry Eye Directory
Australian Optometry Schools
Ziena Eyewear
Jimmy and Roya talk about the different Covid-19 vaccines and how they work but also about dry eye treatment and the free CE offer.
SOURCES
Get Free CE with Try Not 2 Blink
Webster word of the 2020
Multi-Dose Latanoprost
Treatment of Dry Eye from Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis With Recombinant Human Nerve Growth Factor (Cenegermin)
COVID Vaccine: How they work
Top COVID Vaccine Candidates
Jimmy and Roya talk with Dr. Adeline Bauer about the all-new Custom Lens Immersion Program (CLIP) from Valley Contax, their Boost Marketing Program, Keratoconus and more...
SOURCES
NEW: Rocky Mountain Optometry School
2020 Glance
Drop for Keratoconus
Dr. Adeline Bauer
Custom Lens Immersion Program (CLIP)
Boost Marketing Program
Jimmy and Roya talk with Dr. Kayla Karpuk about light adjustable IOLs, managing cataract surgery and same day cataract surgery for both eyes.
SOURCES
Tear Restore Clinical Portal CODE STARTER100
Dr Kayla Karpuk
OCCRS
I Love My LASIK - Dr Karpuk
Light Adjustable IOL Details
Dr Karpuk Twitter
Dr Karpuk Instagram
In this special episode Jimmy and Roya focus on dry eye disease and talk about practice patterns that will help you become a dry eye expert and exam room changes to guide you to best treat the true etiology.
SOURCES
- TFOS DEWS II Executive Summary
- TFOS DEWS II Definition and Classification Report
- http://www.tfosdewsreport.org/report-diagnostic_methodology/131_36/en/
- Dry Eye Foundation
- Comparison of two questionnaires for dry eye symptom assessment
- A Review of Dry Eye Questionnaires: Measuring Patient-Reported Outcomes and Health-Related Quality of Life
- Reliability and Validity of the Ocular Surface Disease Index
- Ocular surface disease index for the diagnosis of dry eye syndrome
- Assessment of vision-related quality of life in dry eye patients
- Patients’ perception of DED and its relation with time to diagnosis and quality of life: an international and multilingual survey
- Dry Eye Disease: Impact on Quality of Life and Vision
- Management and Therapy of Dry Eye Disease: Report of the Management and Therapy Subcommittee of the International Dry Eye Workshop
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470411/
- https://iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2717240
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5836968/
- https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/cxo.12849
- Ocular Graft Versus Host Disease Following Allogenic Stem Cell Transplant: Review of Current Knowledge and Recommendations
- TFOS DEWS II Management and Therapy Report
- Click here to your free CE or CME credit: http://trynot2blink.com/freece
Jimmy and Roya talk with Rebecca Petris, about her history dealing with dry eye, why she created The Dry Eye Zone and what should doctors consider when treating dry eye.
SOURCES
Mindfulness + Glaucoma Control
100 worst cities for dry eye
Ziena Eyewear
Intrepid eye society TED Talks: Update on Thyroid Eye Disease
Scleral Lens Tutorial
Dry Eye Zone
Dry Eye Foundation
Dry Eye Patreon
Dry Eye Shop
info@dryeyefoundation.org
Jimmy and Roya talk with guests Scott Hauswirth and Ken DauSchmidt about Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, tear restore clinical trials, dry eye and maskne.
SOURCES
Maskne
Struggle is real with MASKNE
9 Ways to prevent MASKNE
MADE Infographics
Mask + Dry Eye
Dr Scott Hauswirth
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
TFOS DEWS II Report
Tear Restore
Pending TearRestore Clinical Trial
Eye Drop for MGD?
Jimmy and Roya talk about the importance of voting, the first FDA approved preservative-free allergy drop, and meet long time listener optometry tech, Nicholas Oudompradith.
SOURCES:
PF Alaway
Eysuvius
1800 Contacts Contact Lens Fitting
Tips for defending contact lens fees
Nick O on Insta
Jimmy and Roya talk with "EYEcon" Dr. Richard Castillo about his career path, how he started teaching Optometry and how he sees the eyecare landscape and community in 25 years from now...
SOURCES:
ASOS
OD SLT
Dr. Richard Castillo, OD, DO, NSUOK
Jimmy and Roya share some big news and talk to Meghan Endicott from Optometry Cares, the American Optometry Association Foundation.
SOURCES
AOA Recovery Fund
AOA Foundation
Archives & Museum
Scholarships
Healthy Eyes Healthy Children
InfantSEE®
National Optometry Hall of Fame
Optometric Historical Society
Optometry's Fund for Disaster Relief
VISION USA
Camp Courage: A Helen Keller Experience
Jimmy and Roya talk about current news, new meds, conversion rate and how to clean your Phoropter.
SOURCES
The Skimm
ODs on Facebook
Optitech Phoropter Cleaning Tips
Jimmy and Roya talk with Dr. Mitch Ibach about his career path, his collaboration with Avedro, floppy eyelid syndrome and more...
SOURCES
American Academy of Optometry Virtual Meeting
How to Become a Fellow of Academy
Dr. Mitch Ibach
Dr. Tom Samuelson @ ME
@mitchelibach on Twitter
Why do patient’s rub?
Need to know about SLT
Jimmy and Roya talk about the end of Truetear, its alternative iTEAR100 and more.
SOURCES:
- ASOS Membership
- Bye TrueTear
- Hello iTear100
- Zimura for GA
- APL 2 for GA
- Doxycycline for GA
- New Pathways for Dry AMD Treatment
- Durysta
Jimmy and Roya talk about the latest FDA approved medication like Upneeq, Dextenza and Zerivate.
SOURCES:
- Tweets about ODs
- Upneeq
- Zerivate
- Loratadine v Ceterizine
- Dextenza
- IOP with Dextenza
Jimmy and Roya talk about corneal transplant, the TikTok challenge results, and more.
SOURCES:
- Try Not 2 Blink Facebook
- Iris + IOL Transplant Safety
- Artificial tears + Cataract Numbers
Jimmy and Roya talk about the case of the week and introduce the new weekly TikTok challenge using #tiktokeyedoc.
SOURCES:
- Try Not 2 Blink Facebook
- Shape of the cornea
- Rubber Bullets to the Eye
- Satralizumab for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder
- Burden of Dry Eye
- Anterior Seg OCT for corneal neovascularization
Jimmy and Roya meet with guest Dr. Derek Louie to discuss Telemedecine, the Board, and the most common issues that come up. Listen to this episode to learn more.
SOURCES
Mask Comparision
Slit Lamp Sheild + Face Masks Protecting against COVID
Derek Louie, OD, MSc, FAAO
Oregon State Board
State by State CE Hour Requirements
OHSU Medical Contact Lens Fellowship
Valley Contax Vision Project
Jimmy and Roya talk with Dr Roberto Saenz about his career, clinical research in real life, and multifocal IOLs.
SOURCES
- Esight
- Dr Saenz
- The E Myth
- Alcon Science
- Panoptix Defocus Curve
- PHACO Study: cataract + dry eyes
- Olympia Trial: tearcare v lipiflow
- Autologous Serum Eye Drops for Dry Eyes
Jimmy and Roya talk with Derri Sandberg about what every Doctors should know from the perspective of the Board.
SOURCES
- Seattle Met Top Docs: https://www.seattlemag.com/top-doctors/top-doctors-seattle-2020
- Derri Sandberg: https://www.lvcbend.com/meet-our-optometrists/derri-sandberg/
- MiSight Brilliant Future Program https://coopervision.com/myopia-management
- B&L New Daily Disposable Infuse https://www.visionmonday.com/latest-news/article/fda-clears-bausch-lomb-infuse-daily-disposable-silicone-hydrogel-contact-lenses-secondhalf-launch-expected/
- Lens Quote https://lensquote.net/
Roya and Jimmy talk with Steven Vargo, optometrist, consultant, speaker and best selling author.
SOURCES
New Demodex Treatment https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tarsus-pharmaceuticals-announces-positive-results-of-the-mars-study-a-phase-2a-study-of-the-efficacy-and-safety-of-tp-03-to-treat-demodex-blepharitis-at-arvo-2020-virtual-meeting-301076483.html
New Port Treatment for AMD https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200526005912/en/Port-Delivery-System-Ranibizumab-Shows-Positive-Phase
Dr. Steve Vargo www.drstevevargo.com
Prescribing Change https://www.amazon.com/Prescribing-Change-Connections-Influence-Decisions-ebook/dp/B088MM7PPF
IDOC www.IDOC.net
Motivational interviewing https://www.stephenrollnick.com/
20/20 Money Podcast Episode with Dr. Vargo https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-rethinking-your-patient-interaction-can-influence/id1438352481?i=1000477998785
Jimmy and Roya talk with Dr. Audrey Raley about connecting with your community and starting a practice.
SOURCES
- 2020 Glance https://modernod.com/2020-glance
- Strategies for Alleviating Impact on the Circadian Cycle https://journals.lww.com/optvissci/Abstract/2020/03000/Evaluation_of_Two_Strategies_for_Alleviating_the.11.aspx?utm_campaign=Enewsletters&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=90515014&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9YFxJSsEk_RJjHxtNr3TeFxE9VKjGMISJ1Z6iSE5UwX4MfrAid6ReNkTryKwOJHF1LUYDZ_8pVrn626_DEgoBJKCfOag&utm_content=90515014&utm_source=hs_email
- Augmented Vision Labs https://augmentedvisionlabs.com/
- Refined Eye Care https://refinedeyecare.com/our-optometrist
- Dr Raley @doc_raley_od https://www.instagram.com/doc_raley_od/?hl=en
- Refined Eye Care Facebook https://www.facebook.com/refinedeyecare/
- iCARE Advisors https://icareadvisors.com/
Jimmy and Roya talk to Felix Kim, Founder and CEO of Ovitz.
SOURCES
Kentucky School of Optometry Accredited https://www.news-expressky.com/news/article_e351550e-c029-11ea-a8cb-3bb4851d8d0b.html
Prescribing Opioids https://www.optometrytimes.com/view/12-recommendations-for-prescribing-opioids
Ovitz https://www.ovitz.us/
Ovtiz News https://www.wxxinews.org/post/rochester-company-ovitz-takes-top-prize-1-million-luminate-ny-competition
Wavefront Guided + Valley Contax Webinar https://youtu.be/V17-P1CoQaM
Jimmy and Roya talk about wellness and how to keep yourself healthy and sane.
SOURCES
- Practice Self Care https://www.healio.com/news/psychiatry/20200612/80-of-americans-intend-to-regularly-practice-selfcare-after-covid19-pandemic
- Valley Contax Vision Project https://www.valleycontax.com/charity-and-giving/custom-stable-vision-project.php
- Intense Pulsed Light Treatment for Dry Eye Disease Due to Meibomian Gland Dysfunction https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4298157/
- Evaluation of the Safety and Effectiveness of Intense Pulsed Light in the Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction https://www.hindawi.com/journals/joph/2016/1910694/
- Analysis of Cytokine Levels in Tears and Clinical Correlations After Intense Pulsed Light Treating Meibomian Gland Dysfunction https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28887117/
- Therapeutic efficacy of intense pulsed light in patients with refractory meibomian gland dysfunction (2019) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1542012418302222#fig5
- The Effects of Intense Pulsed Light on Tear Osmolarity in Dry Eye Disease (2018) https://www.longdom.org/open-access/the-effects-of-intense-pulsed-light-on-tear-osmolarity-in-dry-eye-disease-2155-9570-1000619.pdf
Jimmy and Roya dive deep into the subject of pandemic finances with second-time special guest Travis Hornsby!
SOURCES
Marketing4ECPs: www.marketing4ecps.com
Optometry Industry Relief Fund: https://www.aoa.org/news/inside-optometry/aoa-foundation-extends-helping-hand-damaged-practices
SLP Website: https://www.studentloanplanner.com
SLP Podcast: https://www.studentloanplanner.com/category/podcast/
SLP Press: https://www.studentloanplanner.com/press/
SLP Social media links: Facebook | Twitter
Previous episode with Travis: EPI #50 I have zero net worth
Join us for another incredible episode where Jimmy and Roya meet up with guest Michele Lee.
SOURCES
New Tear stimulator: https://www.healio.com/news/optometry/20200603/fda-grants-novel-clearance-for-tear-neurostimulator
Valley Contax: https://www.valleycontax.com/
Dr Michele Lee: https://www.micheleleemd.com/
Dr Michele Lee @michelelee_md
Oxervate: https://oxervate.com/
Cornea specialist don’t recommend routine use of topical anesthetics for corneal abrasions: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31445551/
Jimmy and Roya meet up with guest Jessie Vassau in another incredible episode about children's eye care.
SOURCES
Alternative Eyewear TN2B Exclusive Offer: http://www.trynot2blink.com/nanovista/
Nano Vista: https://youtu.be/ZIXEPY6nRmo
Interface: https://youtu.be/tINLXOkHYSg
Self care post COVID https://www.healio.com/news/psychiatry/20200612/80-of-americans-intend-to-regularly-practice-selfcare-after-covid19-pandemic?utm_source=selligent&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=news&m_bt=3746760133949
Dr. Jessie Vassau http://cepcolorado.com/ourteam/
MEM Retinoscopy: https://smart-optometry.com/mem-retinoscopy/#:~:text=MEM%20Retinoscopy,vergence%20and%2For%20accommodative%20dysfunction.
Amblyopia Treatment Studies: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5396957/
Learn more about treating kids in another amazing episode where Jimmy and Roya meet with guest Thao Phoung Le!
SOURCES
Alternative Eyewear TN2B Exclusive Offer: http://www.trynot2blink.com/nanovista/
TLC files for bankruptcy: https://www.wsj.com/articles/lasik-vision-institute-tlc-laser-eye-center-operator-files-for-bankruptcy-11590878365
Surging Telehealth: https://www.visionmonday.com/business/research-and-stats/article/how-telehealths-surge-is-impacting-health-care-providers/?utm_campaign=Enewsletters&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=89068155&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--fMZZiogQCBmiKL7t5yAFWMuCaUXA_BZwRsLxisFjSTXh2sKsxEYJVUUJBduVY-AFifLzqCEAs-S-kBkzaMGPSQ3zDrA&utm_content=89068155&utm_source=hs_email
Thao Phoung Le: https://www.eanw.net/doctors/thao-phuong-le-md/
@thaophuongle.md
Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction Study: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/fullarticle/2698099?guestAccessKey=e48aaee9-f512-455b-a5ea-2e960a15c4d8&utm_source=JAMA%20Network&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=abo-quarterlyquestions&utm_content=tfl&utm_term=01012020
Nano Vista: https://youtu.be/ZIXEPY6nRmo
Interface: https://youtu.be/tINLXOkHYSg
Jimmy and Roya continue their discussion about kid's eyewear, this time with special guest Vitto Mena.
SOURCES
ALTERNATIVE EYEWEAR PROMO: https://www.trynot2blink.com/nanovista/
Special Olympics Opening Eyes https://www.specialolympics.org/about/partners/lions-club-international#:~:text=Lions%20Clubs%20has%20supported%20the,glasses%20and%20protective%20sports%20goggles.
EYEChart Sports https://www.aoa.org/Documents/infographics/EYEchart-Sports.pdf
Liberty Sports Frames: https://www.libertysport.com/
Wiley X https://wileyx.com/?SID=63b12e908184b996d07a7f1e498544b3
Nano-Vista https://nano-vista.com/en/
Vitto Mena OD https://www.optical-academy.com/about-us/
Jimmy and Roya meet with guest Paul Storace, the CEO of Alternative and Plan B Eyewear. Listen in to this episode to learn more about Nano Vista and the eyewear options for kids!
SOURCES
Alternative Eyewear: https://www.alternativeeyes.com/
Nano Vista: https://nano-vista.com/en/
Nano Vista Video: https://youtu.be/ZIXEPY6nRmo
Interface: https://youtu.be/tINLXOkHYSg
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/931423
Jimmy and Roya cover the topic of myopia with Dr, Ariel Cerenzie!
SOURCES
Marketing4ECPs: https://marketing4ecps.com/wallpaper/
2020 Glance: https://modernod.com/2020-glance/any-rothys-fans-out-there
Biofinity Toric Multifocal: https://coopervision.com/our-company/news-center/press-release/coopervision-announces-availability-biofinity-toric-multifocal?utm_campaign=Enewsletters&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=88016502&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_MOSHb6YasqJOiV7g89lFhQglx2s0tt_u1MFWTaDrt0mRjuJfwEiNUinR1jJIWC9JDSEuvIP71f_GnnU609eDdmLjjXg&_hsmi=88016502
COVID + Healthcare https://eyewire.news/articles/analysis-55-percent-fewer-americans-sought-hospital-care-in-march-april-due-to-covid-19/?utm_campaign=Enewsletters&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=88016502&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_MOSHb6YasqJOiV7g89lFhQglx2s0tt_u1MFWTaDrt0mRjuJfwEiNUinR1jJIWC9JDSEuvIP71f_GnnU609eDdmLjjXg&_hsmi=88016502
Valley Contax Custom Stable: https://www.valleycontax.com/custom-stable-lenses/
AllerFocus http://allerfocus.com/
Dr Ariel Cerenzie: https://visionsource-studio-2020.com/about-us/doctors-staff/ariel-cerenzie-o-d/
Jimmy and Roya dive into the world of sports vision with guest Jeff Klosterman.
SOURCES
MEYEND Vision: https://www.meyend.com/
Senaptec: https://senaptec.com/
International Sports Vision Association ISVA https://www.sportsvision.pro/
Sports vision training: A review of the state-of-the-art in digital training techniques https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/1750984X.2016.1266376
Duke Opti Lab https://www.dukeoptilab.org/
Senaptec Instagram https://www.instagram.com/senaptec/
Meyend Instagram https://www.instagram.com/meyendsports/
Connect with Dr Klosterman on LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjeffklosterman/
email Dr Klosterman at meyendperformance@gmail.com for general questions or jklosterman@senaptec.com for Senaptec-specific questions
Jimmy and Roya meet with very special guest Dr. Tamara Petrosyan in celebration of Try Not To Blink's 100th episode!
SOURCES
- Vision Therapy Conference https://www.iheartvt.org
- https://www.anteo.io/#why
- Coopervision Contact Lens for First Line https://coopervision.com/practitioner/ecp-viewpoints/covid-19-resources?utm_campaign=Enewsletters&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=87650259&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_mqBD12ZBuEPmhCQBYfw0rlf5_qQSJVItnqbm-aQtYMqC8Xtqt6JiK9ZsRdG0uaA8yNHwrgLjvHrW3P6LU65_2xzRKTw&_hsmi=87650259
- Facedown blindness https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/vision-loss-facedown-prone-ventilator-covid-corona?utm_campaign=Enewsletters&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=87650259&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_mqBD12ZBuEPmhCQBYfw0rlf5_qQSJVItnqbm-aQtYMqC8Xtqt6JiK9ZsRdG0uaA8yNHwrgLjvHrW3P6LU65_2xzRKTw&_hsmi=87650259
The title says it all. Press play. Our lives have been a whirlwind the past couple months and now it's time to get back on our feet and begin again, more resilient than ever.
SOURCES:
Marketing4ECPs: https://marketing4ecps.com/
Roya’s Spanish Class: https://maximonivel.com/
Dr Carly Rose TikTok https://vm.tiktok.com/qsaFck/
Jimmy and Roya meet with guest Vady Khalil to discuss social media, and showing the REAL YOU.
SOURCES
Starwars Order https://www.techradar.com/how-to/how-to-watch-the-star-wars-movies-in-order
Beovu + COVID
Acupuncture + Glaucoma https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2020/7208081/
AI https://micky.com.au/googles-artificial-intelligence-tool-fails-real-world-test/?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=f87c8f1a38e6d5f4491db4f6a99bf2b2c51fc4d7-1588207744-0-Adq8_TXMkOvtGZER2kCLjiJ8__4q0d5ltbx2sK6T0eyJEbdl2e1KXn0aY2Ea_XfQP-Uxh6IN0wfm3zXHpu97MVc8na8RwwARt7XOTjfL4YJyr0_qCl-SK-S3Ew-M6JvdDLoMCag2rpRVSPPLA-fPJFVbVpSAkuukA82tP8i2yvynxtdWUo4mmDoEbh-Adw2dzyeI0mBITL1JZJymEiqhXFGS18_A6VgKx2G5sHo36eLbj-WT4449Eh2qeQlyYgIDMzPvVN3Wg5x-ujXZ7tTSIvjhyvYW2WGEVEF0Ge5w33Eja21FZuBl7mBk17BBOAVWDQwW0S75hqicexJV7AVZz1DYvd58CItz7l7z99AkdYrUUbUzpmIVKEvydGKRPHyv_-W6K-gNCX2xmO4evSDqJtitrRR2tpijsFqLZimvgkD2
Vady Khalil Instagram https://www.visionmonday.com/insights/voices-views/article/vady-khalil-instagram-page-is-as-a-beacon-of-light-for-potential-od-students/
https://www.instagram.com/thephotometrist/
8 Tips for Working Instagram Algorithm https://blog.hootsuite.com/instagram-algorithm/
https://sproutsocial.com/insights/instagram-algorithm/
Tips for great captions https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/write-good-instagram-caption
https://sproutsocial.com/insights/instagram-best-practices/
https://blog.iconosquare.com/create-quality-instagram-content/
https://venngage.com/blog/instagram-content/
APPS
Unfold App https://apps.apple.com/us/app/unfold-story-templates/id1247275033
Jimmy and Roya meet with special guest Kevin Wilhem to discuss how important it is to market your business!
SOURCES
Marketing4ecps: https://marketing4ecps.com/
Build a Strong Social Media Presence Post COVID 19 Webinar: https://marketing4ecps.com/covid-19-resources/
BuildmyInsta: https://www.trynot2blink.com/buildmyinsta/
https://www.healio.com/ophthalmology/ophthalmic-business/news/online/%7Bf7fa312c-4b9b-4a21-8fc0-a8c2f19dcbae%7D/blog-marketing4ecps-qa-with-co-founder-trudi-charest
UNUM APP: https://unum.la/
REPOST APP: http://repostapp.com/
Jimmy and Roya meet with guest Alia Cappellani to bring you another amazing episode about a fun new way to spend your down time!
SOURCES
AAO Student Courses: https://www.aaopt.org/annual-meeting/student-online-clinical-case-education-program
Jimmy and Roya meet with guest Dr. Leah Johnson to bring to you another amazing episode!
SOURCES
420 Culture: https://time.com/4292844/420-april-20-marijuana-pot-holiday-history/
OrthoK + Child Psychology: https://www.clspectrum.com/issues/2019/may-2019/orthokeratology-today
Shoulders back, neck up! Listen in as Jimmy and Roya take some insight from occupational therapist and ergonomic specialist Deborah Read on ways to help your patients, and yourself, from commonplace self-inflicted injuries.
SOURCES
https://ergofitconsulting.com/about-us/mission-statement
https://ehs.unc.edu/workplace-safety/ergonomics/office/
https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/everything-you-need-to-set-up-an-ergonomic-home-office
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8_ME4VwTiw
https://www.amazon.com/Posture-Corrector-Men-Women-Truweo/dp/B07DKHTKP3/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=posture+brace&qid=1586544059&sr=8-5
Jimmy and Roya meet with guest Sara Kochik to enlighten listeners about pediatric care.
SOURCES
OTC Pataday: https://eyewire.news/articles/alcon-receives-fda-approval-for-otc-pataday-once-daily-relief-for-allergy-relief/
Allergies: https://www.aafa.org/allergy-capitals/
OrthoK and myopia control + Canada: https://www.cos-sco.ca/advocacy-news/position-policy-statements/orthokeratology-myopia/
Modeling Myopia in Guinea Pigs: https://escholarship.org/uc/item/9p46j2gn
Eyes on Kids: https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/wo/modes-of-practice/women-in-academia/article/eyes-on-kids-myopia-control-focus-of-clinics-study/
OrthoK + myopia control: https://www.aoa.org/news/clinical-eye-care/fda-clears-contact-lens-to-slow-myopia-progression
Vision By Design: https://www.orthokmeeting.com/full-conference
Cochrane Myopia Control Review: https://www.cochrane.org/CD004916/EYES_interventions-slow-progression-nearsightedness-children
Jimmy and Roya meet with Josh Adams, vice President of Valley Contax, to discuss the effects of COVID on industry and how to adapt.
SOURCES
Valley Contax https://www.valleycontax.com/
Boost Program https://www.valleycontax.com/boost-marketing/
Dry Eye Zone https://www.dryeyezone.com/
Jimmy and Roya have a discussion with Dr. Mark Wiseman about the ER perspective and outlook regarding COVID.
SOURCES
https://www.cdc.gov
Hopkins Medicine COVID 19: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/
Dr Anthony Fauci: https://www.niaid.nih.gov/about/director
Dr Wise Guy: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCklDVlFyxm_yGyNYstdiVHQ
Dr. Mark Wiseman’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.wiseman.942
Jimmy and Roya have an amazing discussion with Attorney Seth Corbin about what's going on in the legal world regarding COVID-19.
SOURCES
AAO Contact Lens Recommendations: https://www.aaopt.org/detail/news/2020/03/30/covid-19-update
AAO CCLRT Disinfection Procedures
2020 Glance: https://modernod.com/2020-glance
Modern OD Survey: https://www.research.net/results/SM-LLGNJSCM7/instant/
WA State Employment Scenarios: https://esdorchardstorage.blob.core.windows.net/esdwa/Default/ESDWAGOV/newsroom/COVID-19/covid-19-scenarios-and-benefits.pdf
Fox Rothschild: https://www.foxrothschild.com/
FFCRA: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic
CARES Act Summary: https://taxfoundation.org/cares-act-senate-coronavirus-bill-economic-relief-plan/
CARES Act Summary: https://www.forbes.com/sites/leonlabrecque/2020/03/29/the-cares-act-has-passed-here-are-the-highlights/#2e0a2b6868cd
Fox Rothschild Webinar on Loan Options (4/3)
Jimmy and Roya meet again with Dr. Moshe Mendelson in another amazing mini episode about COVID!
SOURCES
AOA Ethics Forum on Telemedicine: https://www.aoa.org/about-the-aoa/ethics-and-values/ethics-forum/telehealth-care/telemedicine
https://www.optometrytimes.com/telemedicine/telemedicine-optometry-it-inevitable
Telemedicine State Laws: https://www.cchpca.org/telehealth-policy/current-state-laws-and-reimbursement-policies#
EyeCareLive: https://eyecarelive.com/
Eyecarelive Questions: email beth@eyecarelive.com
https://covalentcareers.com/resources/turning-telehealth-to-tele-optometry-with-dr-john-gelles/
AOA Telemedicine Billing/Coding Webinar https://www.aoa.org/news/advocacy/aoa-secures-legislative-win-provides-direction-medicare-telehealth-services
Rumpakis Telemedicine http://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/a-critical-update-for-telehealth-in-response-to-covid19
Jimmy and Roya meet with three special guests to discuss COVID-19 and how we can adapt.
SOURCES
AOA Ethics Forum on Telemedicine: https://www.aoa.org/about-the-aoa/ethics-and-values/ethics-forum/telehealth-care/telemedicine
https://www.optometrytimes.com/telemedicine/telemedicine-optometry-it-inevitable
Seattle Fine Dining Restaurant Adapts to COVID: https://www.fastcompany.com/90477161/this-seattle-restaurant-is-redesigning-its-entire-business-model-in-response-to-coronavirus
Telemedicine State Laws: https://www.cchpca.org/telehealth-policy/current-state-laws-and-reimbursement-policies#
EyeCareLive: https://eyecarelive.com/
Eyecarelive Questions: email beth@eyecarelive.com
https://covalentcareers.com/resources/turning-telehealth-to-tele-optometry-with-dr-john-gelles/
AOA Telemedicine Billing/Coding Webinar https://www.aoa.org/news/advocacy/aoa-secures-legislative-win-provides-direction-medicare-telehealth-services
Rumpakis Telemedicine http://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/a-critical-update-for-telehealth-in-response-to-covid19
Jimmy and Roya introduce an all-new mini series in order to provide you with up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 and its relation to eyecare.
SOURCES
AOA Ethics Forum on Telemedicine: https://www.aoa.org/about-the-aoa/ethics-and-values/ethics-forum/telehealth-care/telemedicine
https://www.optometrytimes.com/telemedicine/telemedicine-optometry-it-inevitable
Telemedicine State Laws: https://www.cchpca.org/telehealth-policy/current-state-laws-and-reimbursement-policies#
EyeCareLive: https://eyecarelive.com/
EyeCareLive Questions: Email beth@eyecarelive.com
https://covalentcareers.com/resources/turning-telehealth-to-tele-optometry-with-dr-john-gelles/
AOA Telemedicine Billing/Coding Webinar https://www.aoa.org/news/advocacy/aoa-secures-legislative-win-provides-direction-medicare-telehealth-services
Rumpakis Telemedicine http://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/a-critical-update-for-telehealth-in-response-to-covid19
Jimmy and Roya meet with guest Dr. Christopher Wolfe, for another amazing episode where you'll learn more about EyeCode Education.
SOURCES
Herschell Boyd https://topdoctorsusa.wordpress.com/2010/04/22/surgeons-gone-bad/
Visit Adherence and Visual Acuity: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/article-abstract/2760497
Valley Contax Boost Program: https://www.valleycontax.com/boost-marketing/
EyeCode Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eyecode-media/id1449429774
Optometry 2018 Metrics: https://ecpu.com/media//wysiwyg/docs/ECPU_MBA_KeyMetricsReport_2018.pdf
Eye doctor tops malpractice settlement list: https://products.kitsapsun.com/archive/2000/06-30/0030_bellevue__eye_doctor_tops_malprac.html
Jimmy and Roya meet with Greg Jackson to discuss the topic how quickly your eyes adapt to darkness.
SOURCES
AAO Coronavirus Tips: https://www.aao.org/headline/alert-important-coronavirus-context
Coronavirus goes Global: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/27/podcasts/the-daily/coronavirus.html
https://www.conehealth.com/services/primary-care/coronavirus-get-the-facts-on-symptoms-and-prevention-with-cynthi/
https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/what-is-coronavirus-facts
Review articles for dark adaptations
https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/nih-launches-international-study-amd-progression
Delayed dark adaptation indicates subclinical AMD at least three years before it is clinically evident https://www.maculogix.com/wp-content/uploads/MM-017-AdaptDx-ALSTAR-Study-Rev-1.pdf
Jimmy and Roya bring to you another amazing episode from Eye Innovate with guest Ukti Vorta!
SOURCES
Primary Care Visits: https://www.healio.com/primary-care/practice-management/news/online/%7Ba9a016d8-dd91-4cd5-8c71-a1e76e720495%7D/visits-to-primary-care-drop-among-commercially-insured-americans?utm_source=selligent&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=primary%20care%20news&m_bt=3746760133949&page=2
OCT Coding: https://www.corcoranccg.com/products/faqs/scodi-p-optovue/
Boost Marketing: https://www.valleycontax.com/boost-marketing/
Nerdy Optometrist: https://www.buzzsprout.com/613006
Jimmy and Roya meet with guest Greg Hines, to discuss age-related macular degeneration.
SOURCES:
Corona Virus Statement: HPI CoronaVirus Statement 1-30-20.pdf
Progression of Geographic Atrophy in ARMD: https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(18)30875-3/abstract
No CFH or ARMS2 Interaction with Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Low versus High Zinc, or β-Carotene versus Lutein and Zeaxanthin on Progression of Age-Related Macular Degeneration in the Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2
https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(18)32155-9/fulltext
CFH and ARMS2 genetic risk determines progression to neovascular age-related macular degeneration after antioxidant and zinc supplementation. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29311295
Response to AREDS supplements according to genetic factors: survival analysis approach using the eye as the unit of analysis. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27471039
Treatment response to antioxidants and zinc based on CFH and ARMS2 genetic risk allele number in the Age-Related Eye Disease Study. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25200399
ArticDx: https://arcticdx.com/
Jimmy and Roya dive into the topic of macular degeneration with two very special guests!
SOURCES
Association of Age-Related Macular Degeneration on Alzheimer or Parkinson Disease: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31712068
Refractive Errors and Amblyopia Among Children Screened by the UCLA Preschool Vision Program in Los Angeles County: https://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(19)30506-9/fulltext
Diagnostic Performance of Three-Dimensional Endothelium/Descemet Membrane Complex Thickness Maps in Active Corneal Graft Rejection: https://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(19)30518-5/ppt
OCT A Book: https://www.amazon.com/Optical-Coherence-Tomography-Angiography-Atlas/dp/1630916412
Optometric Education Consultants:
OCT USER MEETING: https://www.optometricedu.com/users-meeting-2020/
ALSTAR STUDY: https://www.maculogix.com/wp-content/uploads/MM-017-AdaptDx-ALSTAR-Study-Rev-1.pdf
Jimmy and Roya discuss the topic of cancer in honor of World Cancer Day.
SOURCES
Tepezza: https://www.healio.com/endocrinology/thyroid/news/online/%7Bba53d7c2-3140-4550-b027-63210804d2fb%7D/fda-approves-teprotumumab-for-thyroid-eye-disease
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20370588
Teprotumumab for the Treatment of Active Thyroid Eye Disease: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1910434
FDA Peanut Allergy: https://www.sciencealert.com/the-fda-just-approved-its-first-drug-to-treat-peanut-allergies-in-kids
Ocuphire researching DR Meds: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200122005250/en/Ocuphire-Pharma-Announces-In-License-Phase-2-Oral
Breast cancer medications and vision: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21819259
https://www.aao.org/eyenet/article/watch-ocular-effects-of-breast-cancer-drugs
Cancer Medications + Eye: https://www.uptodate.com/contents/ocular-side-effects-of-systemically-administered-chemotherapy#H27978392
http://www.hoajonline.com/jctr/2049-7962/1/5
https://moffitt.org/media/5066/150.pdf
https://www.lls.org/treatment/types-of-treatment/stem-cell-transplantation/graft-versus-host-disease
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41409-018-0090-z
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4318713/
https://www.aao.org/eyenet/article/ocular-graftvshost-disease-downside-of-success-2
Jimmy and Roya meet up with the creator of Overheard Optometry!
SOURCES
https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/node/139522
https://venturebeat.com/2020/01/16/mojo-vision-is-putting-an-augmented-reality-screen-on-a-contact-lens/
https://www.optometricmanagement.com/newsletters/tip-of-the-week/january-8,-2020
https://www.instagram.com/overheardoptometry/
Jimmy and Roya discuss the topic of pain in the eye as well as how to diagnose and treat.
SOURCES
2020 Glance -- https://modernod.com/2020-glance
Ocular neuropathic pain. Rosenthal 2014 Br J Ophthalmol https://bjo.bmj.com/content/bjophthalmol/100/1/128.full.pdf
Corneal Nerves in Health and Disease. 2014 Survey in Ophthalmology https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4004679/
MANAGING NEUROPATHIC PAIN, EyeNet Magazine Dec 2018 by Gabrielle Weiner https://www.aao.org/eyenet/article/managing-neuropathic-ocular-pain
AST + NCP: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30685437
Review: Neuropathic Pain and Dry Eye: Anat Galot et al. Ocular Surf Jan 2019 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5756672/
https://www.ophthalmologymanagement.com/issues/2019/september-2019/when-it-8217;s-not-dry-eye-disease
Jimmy and Roya wrap up Glaucoma Awareness month in an amazing discussion with Dr. Dan Lutz!
SOURCES
Tax Tips: https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/tax-planning-and-checklists/tax-tips-after-january-1st/L8fY6OyFl
Dan Lutz MD: https://www.icarespecialists.com/ophthalmologists-kingston/daniel-lutz-m-d/
LIGHT Study: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(18)32213-X/fulltext
EAGLE Study: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(18)32213-X/fulltext
Jimmy and Roya meet up with Dr. Justin Schweitzer again this week for another incredible episode on Glaucoma!
SOURCES
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31358390
G is for Glaucoma -- https://www.trynot2blink.com/2019/09/16/g-is-for-glaucoma/
Cats Tonometer - https://www.catsiop.com/
ORA - https://www.medscape.com/answers/1206147-154335/what-is-the-role-of-the-ocular-response-analyzer-ora-in-the-workup-of-primary-open-angle-glaucoma-poag
Bimatoprost SR - https://www.healio.com/ophthalmology/glaucoma/news/online/%7B80cdd07c-8f84-4070-ba62-74f3410b4dd5%7D/bimatoprost-sr-noninferior-to-timolol-for-glaucoma-treatment
Jimmy and Roya meet with Dr. Justin Schweitzer to discuss nitric oxide in relation to glaucoma.
SOURCES
Subclinical inflammation with contacts: https://journals.lww.com/corneajrnl/Citation/2020/02000/Subclinical_Inflammation_of_the_Ocular_Surface_in.3.aspx
G is for Glaucoma: https://www.trynot2blink.com/2019/09/16/g-is-for-glaucoma/
Study
APOLLO Study
LUNAR Study
Jimmy and Roya discuss the new year as well as various eye conditions including glaucoma and eye pressure.
SOURCES:
https://www.healio.com/ophthalmology/cornea-external-disease/news/blogs/%7B1abad036-b54b-4193-8f4c-d650f70fa69b%7D/darrell-e-white-md/blog-the-rhythm-method-in-dry-eye-care
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2589419619303126?utm_campaign=Enewsletters&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=80386197&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9Q1w8lOQA0rWxYtlSJR2iI05sMXWUJa_NLsalOaH2usxEOLdADqGFBG_NaXROwAfbvfH8vB0n-BDQW3KV2Q3-AkJ_Kyg&_hsmi=80386197
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29370020
To wrap up the year of 2019, you'll hear from Jimmy and Roya meet with fellow guests at Eye Innovate to discuss marketing and millennials.
SOURCES
Dr. Eye Health https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSs2CvlyOKLYY4SbfehnKNQ
Dr Jen and Juice https://www.instagram.com/drjenandjuice/?hl=en
Carrot Eyewear https://carroteyewear.com/
In another incredible episode from Eye Innovate, Jimmy and Roya meet with guests from Shopify and Embrosa to discuss more about marketing!
SOURCES
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2828614/
Embrosa: https://www.embrosa.com/
Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/sell
Jimmy and Roya met with Google employee Armando Munoz at Eye Innovate!
SOURCES
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/11/great-american-eye-exam-scam/602482/
10 Fun Facts You Didn’t Know About Google – mashable.com
10 Unusual Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Google – businessinsider.com
Is Google Redefining ‘Don’t Be Evil’? – cnn.com
65 Interesting Facts About Google – businessinsider.com
10 Mind-Blowing Facts About Google – businessweek.com
Google at $400 Billion: A New No. 2 in Market Cap – telegraph.co.uk
Google’s 15th Birthday: 15 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know – facts.randomhistory.com
10 Most Interesting Facts About Google – themost10.com
The Story of Google Maps – telegraph.co.uk
Tour Google’s Luxurious ‘Googleplex’ Campus In California – businessinsider.com
Jimmy and Roya meet with two amazing guests to discuss more about marketing and business.
SOURCES
Dr. Contact Lens (https://drcontactlens.com)
Jimmy and Roya meet with two surprise guests to talk about marketing, and the importance it has in business.
SOURCES
MiSight FDA Approval Announcement https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-first-contact-lens-indicated-slow-progression-nearsightedness-children
MiSight for Myopia Control RCT 3 Year Results https://journals.lww.com/optvissci/Fulltext/2019/08000/A_3_year_Randomized_Clinical_Trial_of_MiSight.3.aspx
Full Field ERG + Diabetes https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5100463/
https://www.thyroid.org/patient-thyroid-information/ct-for-patients/december-2018/vol-11-issue-12-p-3-4/
In honor of MO-vember, Jimmy and Roya discuss the importance of men's health.
SOURCES
UN Elimination of Women’s Violence Day: https://www.un.org/en/events/endviolenceday/
Contacts Fight Dry Eyes: https://invisionmag.com/researchers-develop-contact-lens-to-fight-dry-eye-syndrome/?oly_enc_id=3681J5200356I3H
Mentalhealth.gov
https://headsupguys.org
Online therapy options: https://www.betterhelp.com
Check your nuts: https://cdn.movember.com/uploads/files/Your%20Health/TesticularSelfExamination.pdf
Jimmy and Roya speak with guest Dr. Maria Walker about scleral lenses including some common misconceptions around OCTs.
SOURCES
Disney is a cult? https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/walt-disney-disneyland-bizarre-true-stories-conspiracy-theories/
Retinal vein occlusion: https://www.healio.com/ophthalmology/retina-vitreous/news/print/ocular-surgery-news/%7B2dfd8254-89b0-4a50-9649-3448379c4558%7D/meta-analysis-links-rvo-cardiovascular-risks
Alzheimers with gene mutations: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20191104/Genetic-mutation-of-APOE-gene-may-provide-protection-against-Alzheimers-disease.aspx
Diabetic retinopathy progression and end-stage kidney disease: https://drc.bmj.com/content/7/1/e000726
Jimmy and Roya meet with second-time guest Dr. Jake Lang to discuss viruses and vaccinations.
SOURCES
Top 10 Optometry Pocasts https://blog.feedspot.com/optometry_podcasts/
Modern OD Podcast: https://modernod.com/articles/2019-june/10-podcasts-you-should-be-listening-to?c4src=article:infinite-scroll
Instagram Account to Follow https://www.instagram.com/overheardoptometry/
Jimmy and Roya meet up with optometry student Emilie Seitz to talk about expectations going into the 4th year of optometry school.
SOURCES
SMART Cane: https://mypositiveoutlooks.com/blind-engineer-builds-a-smart-cane-that-has-google-maps/
Vaping: https://www.healio.com/pulmonology/smoking-and-tobacco/news/online/%7B3d0e3c67-06e2-436d-b511-bacc6a266555%7D/cdc-number-of-vaping-related-lung-injury-cases-surpasses-1000?utm_source=selligent&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pulmonology%20news&m_bt=3746760133949&page=2
https://www.businessinsider.com/vaping-how-bad-are-vapes-e-cigarettes-health-issues-deaths-2019-9
Jimmy and Roya talk with Cindy about what we want to be when we grow up.
SOURCES:
Contest: www.valleycontax.com/tn2b
Personality Test: https://www.16personalities.com/
MAPP Test: https://www.assessment.com/
ODs on Finance: https://odsonfinance.com/
https://www.ocregister.com/2019/10/04/socal-eye-doctor-group-physicians-pay-6-65-million-to-settle-allegations/
Jimmy and Roya meet with an extremely special guest to discuss the serious and important topic of plagiarism.
SOURCES
https://www.envisionboston.com/
https://www.theskimm.com/
https://www.instagram.com/2020glance/
https://modernod.com/2020-glance
https://eyewire.news/articles/tangible-science-and-vsp-optics-co-develop-new-daily-disposable-silicone-hydrogel-contact-lens/?utm_campaign=Enewsletters&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=77394457&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9hNZQkSRbwkkLTpPcB8UhO84CEqSxMQJf99bAWeTKO7Y9maGVPDn5oSI5UbuL0jaW-uLgGdlEkd7g4s2ekhP35YZTVHQ&_hsmi=77394457
https://eyewire.news/articles/vertical-pharmaceuticals-announces-submission-of-new-drug-application-for-rvl-1201/?utm_campaign=Enewsletters&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=77394457&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9hNZQkSRbwkkLTpPcB8UhO84CEqSxMQJf99bAWeTKO7Y9maGVPDn5oSI5UbuL0jaW-uLgGdlEkd7g4s2ekhP35YZTVHQ&_hsmi=77394457
https://www.preventblindness.org/prevent-blindness-eye-health-and-safety-observance-calendar?utm_campaign=Enewsletters&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=77394457&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9hNZQkSRbwkkLTpPcB8UhO84CEqSxMQJf99bAWeTKO7Y9maGVPDn5oSI5UbuL0jaW-uLgGdlEkd7g4s2ekhP35YZTVHQ&_hsmi=77394457
https://www.convinceandconvert.com/content-marketing/is-social-media-creating-a-plagiarism-problem-infographic/
https://www.plagiarism.org/article/plagiarism-facts-and-stats
Instagram Copyright Report: https://help.instagram.com/454951664593304
https://fairuse.stanford.edu/overview/introduction/getting-permission/
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2018/04/196864/instagram-copyright-dos-donts
www.valleycontax.com/tn2b
Jimmy and Roya meet up with a special guest to discuss various differences between practicing in Canada and the US.
SOURCES
www.valleycontax.com/tn2b
The Dropout: https://podbay.fm/podcast/1449500734
SLT: https://www.aao.org/editors-choice/primary-slt-provides-safe-effective-option-iop-con
https://www.prairie.vision/team/dr-marc-kallal/
Jimmy and Roya discuss the benefits and blessings that come when you're simply, nice.
SOURCES
OSDI 2.0: https://www.heiko-pult.de/media/files/OSDI-6-EN.pdf?utm_campaign=Enewsletters&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=76826533&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_7dRGpC-RKsjku2JMW7x56Vqu8G4qXo8hx6Ajm1hWkNcDTKVvyMFzQwcXzDQ2o7nKzUWxSGIux3XJiNqcwYLEWXa0FBw&_hsmi=76826533
Cosmetic Iris Implants: https://www.jcrsjournal.org/article/S0886-3350(19)30623-6/pdf?utm_campaign=Enewsletters&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=76826533&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_7dRGpC-RKsjku2JMW7x56Vqu8G4qXo8hx6Ajm1hWkNcDTKVvyMFzQwcXzDQ2o7nKzUWxSGIux3XJiNqcwYLEWXa0FBw&_hsmi=76826533
Purdue Pharma:https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/15/health/purdue-pharma-bankruptcy-opioids-settlement.html
Iphone 11 Specs:https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/17/20869456/apple-iphone-11-review-camera-price-budget-battery-screen-size-features
Eyeinnovate: https://eyeinnovate2019.com/
Jimmy and Roya bring on two guests to discuss one of the most important steps in starting a business, marketing!
SOURCES
Walter Westy: https://www.walterwesty.com/
Abbey Eye Care: https://abbeyeyecare.ca/location/abbey-eye-care/
Marketing 4 ECPs: www.marketing4ecps.com
Eye Innovate: https://eyeinnovate2019.com/
Click, by Kevin Wilhelm: https://www.amazon.ca/Click-Transform-Business-Through-Marketing-ebook/dp/B07X9VDZ3G/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Kevin+Wilhelm+click&qid=1567628625&s=gateway&sr=8-1
Jimmy and Roya discuss concussions, and the effects they have on your eyes.
SOURCES
Jimmy’s Funny video: https://youtu.be/hYnM1NgxGF4
Cataract Study: https://www.jcrsjournal.org/article/S0886-3350(19)30555-3/abstract
OpticSELINE: https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/23649/20190822/opticseline-could-possibly-restore-the-sight-of-the-blind.htm
Acthar: https://www.acthar.com/healthcare-professional
Acthar News: https://sarcoidosisnews.com/acthar-gel/
Concussion Care: https://www.aao.org/eyenet/article/concussion-care
Study for refractive changes in concussions:
Right Eye: https://righteye.com/
NORA: https://noravisionrehab.org/
COVD: https://www.covd.org/
Jimmy and Roya meet up with guest Dr. Justin Schweitzer to discuss all things relating to glaucoma.
SOURCES
Landmark GLC Studies: https://www.aao.org/eyenet/article/landmark-glaucoma-studies-key-findings-treatment-l
Corneal Hysteresis as a Risk Factor for Predicting Development of Glaucoma: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29305310
Residual and Dynamic Range of Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness in Glaucoma: Comparison of Three OCT Platforms: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26436887
Diagnostic classification of macular ganglion cell and retinal nerve fiber layer analysis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25444638
A New SITA Perimetric Threshold Testing Algorithm: Construction and a Multicenter Clinical Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30336129
JUPITER Study: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12325-016-0385-7
LiGHT Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28903966
Eagle Study: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(16)30956-4/fulltext
MGD + Glaucoma: https://www.healio.com/optometry/glaucoma/news/online/%7Bcf2f2b9f-4721-4da1-97d1-ecb1b1d8f13b%7D/patients-on-glaucoma-drugs-have-significant-meibomian-gland-dropout
THC/CBD + Eye Pressure: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30550613
Jimmy and Roya cover a variety of colorful topics regarding your eyes.
SOURCES
https://www.contactlensesplus.com/education/contact_lenses/history_of_coloured_contact_lenses.htm
https://urbaneyesphx.com/blog/2019/7/29/the-hubble-contact-lens-conundrum?fbclid=IwAR0lP7OLpsSnEVYIhnmSeyoE5JhtHr8zDv9k3gcTrJpl33Jp2CWXzxOAyQ8
https://eyewire.news/articles/alcon-launches-new-dailies-colors-contact-lenses/
https://www.desiolens.com/wearer-guide/
https://honeycolor.com/color-contact-lenses/neo-whisper-gray-monthly
https://eyecandys.com/products/eyecandys-desire-glacier-blue-colour-contacts
https://wickedeyez.com/halloween-contacts/12-angelic-red.html
https://urbaneyesphx.com/blog/2019/7/29/the-hubble-contact-lens-conundrum?
fbclid=IwAR0lP7OLpsSnEVYIhnmSeyoE5JhtHr8zDv9k3gcTrJpl33Jp2CWXzxOAyQ8
https://www.aaopt.org/annual-meeting/orlando-2019/reg-info
Orion Vision Group: https://orionvisiongroup.com/theatrical/
https://west.visionexpo.com/?utm_source=cmv3-google&utm_campaign=PPC-Attendee-Reg&utm_medium=ppc-search&utm_term=PPC1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsvrpBRCsARIsAKBR_0IRpkPe4xHg-LMHQUPOnQuoa5h6cviw-CsmWjaxwanX2Sl286wzvLkaAu1sEALw_wcB
Jimmy and Roya bring along two guests living the married life as well as working together in their own private practice.
SOURCES
Sleep Timing: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31328571
Eyes on Norbeck https://www.eonvisioncare.com/
Jimmy and Roya meet up with guest Khanh Ton to discuss what to expect in your first year of optometry school.
SOURCES
https://www.cnet.com/news/google-sister-company-puts-glucose-sensing-contact-lens-project-on-hold/
https://www.achillesinternational.org/who-we-are
Khanh Ton YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGzpX58xuOMD_VhSJiRlNlg
Valley Contax Deals: https://www.valleycontax.com/tn2b
1st-month Checklist: https://www.optometrystudents.com/the-first-month-of-optometry-school-checklist/
https://journal.opted.org/article/teaching-optometry-students-how-to-study-actively/
Jimmy and Roya discuss corneal pain, its sources and possible treatments.
SOURCES
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/07/16/1883230/0/en/Trefoil-Therapeutics-Raises-28-Million-Series-A-to-Advance-Engineered-FGF-1-for-the-Treatment-of-Corneal-Diseases.html
https://www.healio.com/optometry/cornea-external-disease/news/online/%7Bfa582b88-62f7-4b43-b9ff-221642fb37d3%7D/post-lasik-prk-change-in-dry-eye-symptoms-linked-to-gender-wearing-contacts
https://invisionmag.com/this-texas-optometry-office-figured-out-how-to-get-more-patients-to-buy-daily-disposables/
https://www.corcoranccg.com/products/faqs/corneal-topography-nidek/
https://www.healio.com/ophthalmology/cornea-external-disease/news/print/ocular-surgery-news/%7Bc8036508-2d21-464e-bf62-17ad4a69138e%7D/corneal-neuropathic-pain-a-complex-often-misdiagnosed-and-difficult-to-manage-clinical-entity
https://www.aao.org/eyenet/article/addressing-pain-of-corneal-neuropathy
https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/when-the-pain-wont-go-away
https://www.healio.com/ophthalmology/cornea-external-disease/news/print/ocular-surgery-news/%7B91626d2c-809a-49af-a457-a9cd5166c0d8%7D/trigeminal-dysphoria-the-ophthalmic-highway-to-hell?page=3
Jimmy and Roya talk about some common pitfalls and best practices when placing prescriptions.
SOURCES
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/article-abstract/2738409
https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2019/07/23/bjophthalmol-2019-314567
https://www.pharmacytimes.com/contributor/brady-cole-bs-pharmacy/2017/04/5-things-you-should-not-say-at-the-pharmacy
https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2019/07/03/bjophthalmol-2019-314256
Bjophthalmol-2018-312603
https://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(19)30099-6/fulltext
https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(18)33328-1/fulltext
Jimmy and Roya talk about creative ways to spice up your business, vitamins needed for healthy eyes, and an exciting surprise for all listeners.
SOURCES
Valley Contax Deals: http://valleycontax.com/tn2b
Grimes’ Contact: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz9LsAIFaLR/?utm_source=ig_embed
https://www.ocuphire.com/pipeline/pipeline/
https://invisionmag.com/6-ecps-who-see-the-power-of-cooperating-with-local-businesses/?oly_enc_id=3681J5200356I3H
https://eyeanddentalcare.com/about/
Eye On the Poconos: https://www.aao.org/eyenet/article/diagnosis-treatment-of-conjunctival-lymphoma?fbclid=IwAR0uhonCI020nIxISCedxfdJ_-M11tI_kcbqUvI2IkuhbpRcZdSzlv69EOE
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/eye-vitamins#section2
https://www.vitamindcouncil.org/new-study-suggests-vitamin-d-deficiency-is-related-to-dry-eye-08-2015/#.XTaN3ZNKgWo
Jimmy and Roya cover the topic of starting a business from scratch, with Dr. Anith Pillai.
SOURCES
PECA Buying Alliance Group: https://www.pecaa.com/
Vision Source: https://visionsource.com/
Evolutionary Eyecare: https://evolutionaryeyecare.com/
https://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(19)30054-6/fulltext
https://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(19)30025-X/fulltext
Jimmy and Roya talk about ways to improve your patient's perception of you as their doctor.
SOURCES
https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/07/health/walgreens-walmart-eye-drops-recall/index.html
https://www.healio.com/ophthalmology/cornea-external-disease/news/online/%7B648595a2-8a93-40ab-a4ae-40f034b1a41d%7D/cequa-more-effective-than-vehicle-in-treating-dry-eye
http://empathetics.com/why-empathy/
https://www.capson.com/blog/improve-your-bedside-manner
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0198488
Jimmy and Roya meet with a true wizard of optometry, Dr. Bryan Rogoff, to discuss "OptoMetrics".
SOURCES
Abb Vie buys Allergan: https://news.abbvie.com/news/press-releases/abbvie-to-acquire-allergan-in-transformative-move-for-both-companies.htm
Light Sensitivity via Defocus Media: https://defocusmedia.com/optometry-podcast-transitions-what-you-need-to-know-about-light-sensitivity
Eye-Exec Consulting: https://www.eye-exec.com/ bmrogoff@eye-exec.com
Glimpse www.glimpselive.com
GPN: https://www.gatewaypn.com/
Jimmy and Roya discuss what's in your genes, and the importance of DNA.
Sources:
On Purpose with Jay Shetty: https://jayshetty.me/podcast/
Eye Tracking Remote: https://www.wired.com/story/comcast-eye-tracking-tv-remote/?itm_campaign=TechinTwo
RPE65 gene therapy LUXTURNA: https://luxturnahcp.com/id-appropriate-patients/rpe65-gene/
Jimmy and Roya meet with special guest Johnathan Jacesko to get some insider tips on how to be an artsy OD.
Sources :
Mel B has Eye Probs: https://people.com/music/mel-b-temporarily-blind-eye-inflammation/
Avenova on Amazon: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/novabays-stock-nearly-doubles-after-avenova-made-available-on-amazon-without-prescription-2019-06-10
The Lean Startup: http://theleanstartup.com/
Custom Ishihara Prints: https://www.ishiprints.com/
IshiPrints Kickstarters: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jonathanjacesko/ishiprints?ref=creator_nav
Optopoetry: https://www.amazon.com/Optopoetry-Poems-Drawings-About-Vision/dp/1540551326
https://www.perkinselearning.org/technology/blog/ten-ways-vision-impairment-influenced-classic-artists
Jimmy and Roya meet up with CharliRae and Kelsey from Valley Contax to discuss life as a consultant.
SOURCES
Custom Stable Fitting Guide Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMpN0K321xA&feature=youtu.be
Scleral Lens Form - reach out at https://www.valleycontax.com
It's Try Not To Blink's one year anniversary! The journey has been incredible and Jimmy and Roya have YOU to thank for making this past year possible.
SOURCES
Gery Gerber https://www.powerpractice.com/the-power-hour/previous-episodes/
Defocus Media https://defocusmedia.com/
Lunch Date with Rach & Kate https://defocusmedia.com/category/podcast/lunch-date-with-rachel-kate-podcast
Optranslate https://defocusmedia.com/the-optranslate-podcast
Corporate Optometry https://corporateoptometry.com/podcast/
Podcasting Facts, April 2019: https://www.podcastinsights.com/podcast-statistics/
Podcast Success: https://blog.pacific-content.com/podcast-success-a-long-game-fd6522b72752
Average Downloads for new podcasts: https://incomeschool.com/average-podcast-downloads-new-show/
Valley Contax: https://www.valleycontax.com/
Morse Coding: http://morsecoding.com/
Jimmy and Roya talk about all things cataracts including its history, treatment and more.
SOURCES
https://www.preventblindness.org/prevent-blindness-eye-health-and-safety-observance-calendar
Google Predicts Conjunctivitis: https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/catching-red-eye-epidemicswith-the-web
Lotemax Goes Generic via Akorn: https://www.healio.com/ophthalmology/cornea-external-disease/news/online/%7B1090824e-4033-4e6e-8809-f6ac8916f7a9%7D/fda-approves-generic-loteprednol-etabonate-from-akorn
Evolution of Cataract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6139750/
Jimmy and Roya are joined by Travis Hornsby, founder of student loan planner, to discuss the best ways to pay off your debt and retire young.
SOURCES
Scribe Tips: https://reviewob.com/scribes-in-the-exam-room-patient-experience-efficiency-enhancer/
Student Loan Planner, Travis Hornsby: https://www.studentloanplanner.com
Average Retirement Savings by Age: https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/011216/average-retirement-savings-age-2016.asp
Early Retirement: http://money.com/money/3045776/early-retire-55-how-much-need/
Early Retirement Calculator: https://millennialmoney.com/early-retirement-calculator/
The Trinity Study: https://www.forbes.com/sites/wadepfau/2018/01/16/the-trinity-study-and-portfolio-success-rates-updated-to-2018/#6ccd72366860
Reddit Financial Independence: https://www.reddit.com/r/financialindependence/
Retire by 50 https://www.fool.com/retirement/2019/05/01/3-places-to-put-your-retirement-savings-if-you-don.aspx
Jimmy and Roya meet with guests Julie Rodman and Greg Caldwell to talk about OCTs.
SOURCES
Eye Months: https://www.preventblindness.org/prevent-blindness-eye-health-and-safety-observance-calendar
Sight Box: https://sightbox.com/
Julie Rodman: https://optometry.nova.edu/aboutus/faculty/rodman-julie.html
OCT - A Book by Rodman: https://www.healio.com/books/ophthalmology/%7b6f8f17c5-33e6-48f2-91ff-0f5822f40777%7d/optical-coherence-tomography-angiography-atlas-a-case-study-approach?fbclid=IwAR0Wbw8xzao6OjOPzCjWJycGexHK0Q9-R6AwBlV06wbn66PSfkaeplxT2B4
Optometric Education Consultants: https://www.optometricedu.com/
OCT Connect: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2628950497175159/
https://www.aoa.org/Documents/news/state_of_optometry.pdf
Jimmy and Roya bring on three guests to talk about what it's like when you fail boards and how to move past the experience and find success.
SOURCES
NBEO Pass Rate 2016-2017: https://optometriceducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/NBEO-Pass-Rate-Report-2016-2017-FINAL-1.pdf
2017-2018: https://optometriceducation.org/national-board-of-examiners-in-optometry-yearly-performance-report/
Jimmy and Roya share some of their pearls of wisdom about corneal ulcers, floaters, and sunglasses.
SOURCES
Knockarounds: https://knockaround.com/
Transitions: https://new.transitions.com/en-us/?gclid=CjwKCAjw7_rlBRBaEiwAc23rhqhKYmzemEcqgY1kZWw3h_L3St98MUkXw4lx6qOFPYKkDrw0cjuDSRoCiGEQAvD_BwE
Jimmy and Roya bring along guests Will To, Justin Bazan, Kirk Kaupke and John Nguyen to talk about the steps to take once you become an OD.
SOURCES
Stop Illegal CTLs: http://aoa.org/StopIllegalCLs
Young ODs of America: https://www.facebook.com/YoungODs4u/
How to handle a pink eye: https://modernod.com/articles/2019-mar/how-to-handle-pink-eye?c4src=article:infinite-scroll
Jimmy and Roya talk about your credit score and meet with guests Bianca Augustino and Erin Lutley to discuss life in private practice.
SOURCES
DUCK Score: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30920597
AVEDRO CXL Coverage: https://eyewire.news/articles/avedros-corneal-cross-linking-procedure-now-covered-by-65-coverage-policies/
Conference Calendar: http://bt.e-ditionsbyfry.com/publication/?i=555026#%22{'issue_id':555026,'page':0}%22
Raising Credit Score:
https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/Saving-Money/2012/1201/Eight-surprising-ways-to-raise-your-credit-score
Credit Karma: https://www.creditkarma.com
Private Practice: http://newsroom.vspglobal.com/vsp-global/news-releases/majority-of-optometry-students-221956
https://newgradoptometry.com/opening-private-optometry-practice-everything/
https://optometriceducation.org/starting-from-the-ground-up-a-guide-to-opening-a-new-optometry-practice/
The Future of Optometry: https://newgradoptometry.com/the-future-of-optometry/
How to Survive 3rd Year Optometry School: https://www.optometricinsights.com/survive-third-year-optometry-school/
NBEO Settlement: http://www.nbeosettlement.com/
Jimmy and Roya discuss strategies for allergies and are then joined by Dr. Erin Keim to talk about prepping for boards.
SOURCES
Ocular Allergy: https://journals.lww.com/corneajrnl/Abstract/publishahead/Management_of_Ocular_Allergy_Itch_With_an.96570.aspx
Natural Ophthalmic Drops: https://natoph.com/product/womens-tear-stimulation-dry-eye-drops/
Eye Allergies: https://acaai.org/allergies/types/eye-allergy
Scleral Lens Handing Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13hLlV-R9P1wp-nWq4_wJ10Njts2piwIw/view?usp=sharing
Allergies + Dry Eyes: https://www.annallergy.org/article/S1081-1206(12)00010-5/pdf
Ocular Allergies: Immunology: https://www.annallergy.org/article/S1081-1206(10)61656-0/pdf
Treatment: https://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(00)75400-5/fulltext
Loratadine vs. cetirizine: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15562885
Doctor Allergy Test: http://www.bausch.com/ecp/our-products/diagnostics/ocular-allergy-diagnostic-system
KMK: http://optometryboardsreview.com/
Certified financial planner Adam Cmejla joins the podcast to talk through tackling student loan debt and more.
SOURCES
New Optometry Grad: https://newgradoptometry.com/freedom-student-loan-debt/
General Survey: https://go.newgradoptometry.com/2017-optometry-students-and-optometrists-survey
AOA Article: http://www.aoa.org/news/inside-optometry/carving-a-career-track-with-student-loan-debt
Managing financing with Covalent Careers: https://covalentcareers.com/resources/managing-finances-optometry-student-loans/?__hstc=131338000.835d481d157861f105361244a7961411.1554268894514.1554268894514.1554268894514.1&__hssc=131338000.4.1554268894515&__hsfp=1112152704
Finance Basics: https://covalentcareers.com/resources/personal-finance-basics-optometrists-optometry-students/?__hstc=131338000.835d481d157861f105361244a7961411.1554268894514.1554268894514.1554268894514.1&__hssc=131338000.4.1554268894515&__hsfp=1112152704
Loan Forgiveness Ending? https://www.forbes.com/sites/zackfriedman/2017/12/06/house-bill-student-loan-forgiveness/#48301c479906
Adam Cmejla - Integrated Planning & Wealth management http://integratedpwm.com/
National Student Loan Website - nslds.ed.gov
CreditKarma - pull your credit!
Student Loan Planner - www.studentloanplanner.com
Vangaurd Investments: investor.vanguard.com
Robinhood app: https://robinhood.com/
Connor Smallwood is a 4th year student at The Ohio State University College of Optometry and 2018 competitor in the Optometry Student Bowl. He joins Jimmy and Roya and talks about rotations, the future of optometry from a student perspective, what artificial intelligence in optometry might look like and more.
NOTES
TheTravelingOD: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelingOD/
Best Contact Lens: https://journals.lww.com/corneajrnl/Abstract/2019/05000/Evaluation_of_the_Ocular_Surface_in_Different.10.aspx
PresbiDrops: https://www.healio.com/optometry/optics/news/online/%7B0f365a82-35d6-4c83-9b6e-1f992730da2c%7D/orasis-ceo-describes-mechanism-behind-eye-drop-for-presbyopia
Ophthalmic Innovations Course @ Stanford University: http://med.stanford.edu/ophthalmology/education/ophthalmic_innovation_fellowship.html
Expert Opinion: https://expertopinion.md/
Concussion Corner: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/concussion-corner/id1341259918?mt=2
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4975557/
$200 PRN REWARD: getprn.com
AOSA: https://theaosa.org/
Johnny Cupcakes: https://johnnycupcakes.com/
Optometry’s Meeting: http://www.optometrysmeeting.org/
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https://uihc.org/health-topics/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-resources-providers
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430855/
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**SOURCES:
Hide yo Kids, Hide yo Wife:**https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMtZfW2z9dw&index=4&list=RDEzNhaLUT520
Effect of Oral Re-esterified Omega-3 Nutritional Supplementation on Dry Eyeshttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4975557/
Getprn.com:https://prnomegahealth.com/
How Are Vaccines Made and Why Do They Work?:http://www.pkids.org/immunizations/how_they_work.html
For a fact sheet on the CY 2019 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule, please visit: https://www.cms.gov/Newsroom/MediaReleaseDatabase/Fact-sheets/2018-Fact-sheets-items/2018-07-12-2.html
To view the CY 2019 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule, please visit: https://s3.amazonaws.com/public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2018-14985.pdf
For a fact sheet on the CY 2019 Quality Payment Program proposed rule, please visit: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Payment-Program/Resource-Library/2019-QPP-proposed-rule-fact-sheet.pdf
To view the CY 2019 Quality Payment Program proposed rule, please visit: https://s3.amazonaws.com/public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2018-14985.pdf
For a fact sheet on the Medicare Advantage Qualifying Payment Arrangement Incentive (MAQI) Demonstration, please visit: https://www.cms.gov/Newsroom/MediaReleaseDatabase/Fact-sheets/2018-Fact-sheets-items/2018-07-12.html
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Ordering Eyeglasses Online: https://www.aoa.org/documents/public/A_Closer_Look_at_Ordering_Eyeglasses_Online.pdf
Why Are eye glasses so expensive? https://www.latimes.com/business/lazarus/la-fi-lazarus-why-are-eyeglasses-so-expensive-20190122-story.html
ImprimisRx: https://www.imprimisrx.com/formulations/ophthalmology/
Antibiotics:
https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/one-size-wont-fit-all-treating-ocular-infection
https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/know-your-systemic-meds-the-top-10-to-track
Sources:
Pinpointing the cause of Pigmentary Glaucoma: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190131091554.htm
Blue Light Glasses:
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2018/11/blue-blocking-glasses-instagram/575965/
http://nymag.com/strategist/article/blue-light-blocking-glasses-work.html
https://shopfelixgray.com/blue-light-filtration
Pinhole Glasses:
https://www.amazon.com/bangcool-Correction-Anti-Fatigue-Eyesight-Improver/dp/B07C5TM42G/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1549241550&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=pinhole%2Bglasses&th=1
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-6641845/Are-pinhole-glasses-clever-dotty-way-train-eyes-dont-need-specs.html
FDA LASIK?: https://www.wcpo.com/news/national/former-fda-supervisor-calls-his-approval-of-lasik-a-mistake
POST-LASIK suicide: https://abc13.com/health/tv-meteorologist-recovering-from-eye-surgery-at-time-of-suicide/4901019/
Apple Vis: https://www.applevis.com/apps/ios-apps-for-blind-and-vision-impaired
Hadley: https://www.hadley.edu/InstructionalVideos.asp
TIPS:
https://www.delcotimes.com/news/senior-life-tips-for-living-with-low-vision/article_925a63e8-107b-11e9-b2e7-eb94fea7eeb1.html
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Contact Lens History per Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contact_lens
Contact Lenses and Comfort: http://www.reviewofcontactlenses.com/article/contact-lenses-and-comfort-its-a-material-world
GSLS Abstracts: https://www.eiseverywhere.com/ehome/gsls19/abstracts/
Ryan Corte DTC Contact Lens Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0ZqLWMviyc&feature=youtu.be
2020 Glance: https://www.2020glance.com/
Inveltys:https://www.healio.com/ophthalmology/cataract-surgery/news/online/%7Bef827c6d-648b-4a9f-8a93-7fab69b73622%7D/fda-approves-inveltys-for-treatment-of-inflammation-pain-after-ocular-surgery
Oxervate:https://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm618047.htm
Match datahttps://natmatch.com/ormatch/statistics.html
Twin Cities Ocular Surface Disease Symposium, March 30-31:www.twincitiesosd.com
Contact info for Dr. Jacob Lang:
Drjakelang@gmail.com
SOURCES
Briotech: https://www.briotechusa.com/
Avenova: https://avenova.com/physician/about-avenova/
Heyedrate Lid & Lashes: https://www.amazon.com/Blepharitis-Dysfunction-Eye-Irritation-Hypochlorous/dp/B06VW5J11K/ref=sr_1_1?m=A2JLGM9DE4Z30V&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1547485368&sr=1-1&keywords=dry%2Beyes&th=1
Heyedrate Tea Tree Oil Bar: https://www.amazon.com/Blepharitis-Handmade-Ingredients-Carolina-Heyedrate/dp/B071GWBL1M/ref=sr_1_4?m=A2JLGM9DE4Z30V&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1547485368&sr=1-4&keywords=dry+eyes
Hypochlorous Acid Lipase Assay: https://iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2334391
Good vs bad: https://eyelovethesun.com/blogs/dry-eye/top-5-eyelid-scrubs
The use of tea tree oil in treating blepharitis and meibomian gland dysfunction: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5848340/
Omega 3: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/17-health-benefits-of-omega-3#section4, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0090301905007743, https://drknews.com/omega-3-fats-necessary-dampen-inflammation-autoimmunity/
DREAM Study: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1709691
AREDs 2 Updated: https://nei.nih.gov/news/pressreleases/050513
Makuna honey: https://dryeyeshop.com/collections/lid-cleaning-products/products/manuka-honey-eyelid-cleanser
Visbily: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/opternative-announces-company-name-change-to-better-reflect-eye-care-industry-partnerships-300762964.html
Large data set correlates cholestrol levels with AMD: https://www.healio.com/ophthalmology/retina-vitreous/news/online/%7B5813a591-4900-4e81-90a1-756785be3d70%7D/large-data-set-correlates-cholesterol-levels-with-amd
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Artificial Tear Breakdown: http://webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/eyeforum/tutorials/artificial-tears.htm
The Best Eye Drops: https://www.reviews.com/eye-drops/
Master the Maze of Artificial Tears: https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/master-the-maze-of-artificial-tears
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Natural eye drops: http://www.natoph.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Dry_Eye_Drops_TS.pdf
Jimmy and Roya talk about hot eye drop options heading into 2019 as well as new year's resolutions, recycling tips and the latest eye gossip.
- iCOLOUR:
- https://www.amazon.com/iCOLOUR-Color-Changing-Eye-Drops/dp/B074VQCTBF?th=1
- https://icolour.info/
- LASH Boost:
- https://www.rodanandfields.com/shop/product/enhlsh01
- https://www.racked.com/beauty/2018/4/17/17243720/rodan-fields-lash-boost-lawsuit-sales
- Roclatan:
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- Lumify:
- https://www.health.com/condition/eye-health/eye-whitening-drops
- Briotech:
- https://briotechusa.com/topical-skin-spray.htm
- OHTS Study:
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17095090
- CTL Recycling Program:
- https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/brigades/bauschrecycles#how-it-works
- Amazon Pharmacy:
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- Referral Awareness:
- https://www.nkcf.org/
- https://sclerallens.org/
Dr. Sandra Hammond of Essilor and Dr. Thomas Gosling of Hoya join Jimmy and Roya at Academy 2018 to talk about new products and all things spectacle.
Size doesn't matter... when it comes to scleral lenses. Plus, some fun tips on how to stay safe during the holiday season.
Dr. Alan Glazier, founder of ODs On Facebook, joins Jimmy and Roya at AAO 2018. They talk about online culture, private equity, favorite music and more.
Roya’ s Recipe for Moist, Delicious Turkey: https://delightfulemade.com/2014/11/16/3-easy-steps-moist-delicious-turkey/
Google Contact Lens Update: https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/news/article/glucosemonitoring-contact-lens-shelved#footnotes
SOURCES
AOA Diabetes Tools: http://www.aoa.org/news/inside-optometry/are-you-making-the-most-of-aoas-diabetes-tools-and-resources
Nuretin, omega 3 + diabetes: https://prnomegahealth.com/products/nuretin/
https://www.healio.com/optometry/nutrition/news/online/%7Bff0c61b4-cfd5-4708-ace1-784769eab248%7D/prn-therapeutics-releases-supplement-for-diabetic-retinopathy
https://www.healio.com/optometry/nutrition/news/print/primary-care-optometry-news/%7bdddfdd50-f80b-42c8-8e87-ae0b94a8dc0c%7d/typical-us-diet-increases-eye-disease-risk
California's congressional delegation joins bi-partisan call to stop FTC proposal
http://www.aoa.org/news/advocacy/californias-congressional-delegation-joins-bi-partisan-call-to-stop-ftc-paperwork-proposal
DOC Access Act https://www.aoa.org/news/advocacy/docaccess
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Eye New: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lana-clayton-clover-south-carolina-accused-of-killing-husband-with-eye-drops/
https://blog.idoc.net/an-optometrists-guide-to-not-getting-sued
10 reasons ODs get Sued: https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/how-to-be-sued-for-malpractice
https://www.optometricmanagement.com/issues/2001/july-2001/top-triggers-for-malpractice-suits
https://www.healio.com/optometry/practice-management/news/print/primary-care-optometry-news/%7B4419d9c8-1caa-4956-8f86-45d41a179851%7D/lawsuits-preventable-with-quality-care-documentation
4ECPS: https://4ecps.com/
EyeInnovate: https://eyeinnovate2018.com/
Roya and Jimmy deep dive into the world of ER Doc Rob Orman, to chat about how he handles patients with eye trauma.
SOURCES
ERCast: http://ercast.libsyn.com/
Corneal abrasions: https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/ro1117-go-deep-on-corneal-abrasions
Patching abrasion https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD004764.pub3/epdf/standard
Tetracaine for 24 hour: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24730399
Getting audited can be a scary and stressful experience. Roya and Jimmy talk through best practices to help avoid and traverse audits.
NOTES
Viagra Resulting in Red Tinged Vision: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29489563
https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/04/health/erectile-dysfunction-drug-vision-case-report-study/index.htm
ClassPass: https://classpass.com/
Audit References
https://www.practiceupdate.com/author/john-rumpakis/260 https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/i-think-im-getting-audited
http://reviewob.com/use-insurance-audit-checklist-avoid-costly-penalties/ https://www.healio.com/optometry/practice-management/news/print/primary-care-optometry-news/%7Bbca4fdde-66e1-47b2-b8bb-1310798ffaad%7D/costs-of-medicare-audits-involve-more-than-repaying-fees
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Treatment Tracker ProPublica: https://www.propublica.org/series/examining-medicare
Code Safe Plus: https://www.codesafeplus.com/
Specialty Contact Lens Coding and Billing Update, Clarke Newman, Sept 2018 https://www.gpli.info/webinars-archived/
Jimmy and Roya talk with cannabis grower Matt Wyatt, owner of Misty Bear Creek Farm, about the science and industry of marijuana.
NOTES
- About CBD Oil: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/317221.php
- Cannabis Therapies: https://www.greenstate.com/explained/heres-science-behind-cannabis-therapies-pain-inflammation/
- Cannabinoids as Novel Anti-inflammatory Drugs: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2828614/
Jimmy and Roya kickoff October with some scary patient stories. They also touch on overcoming scleral lens insertion and removal, the Keto Diet craze and Sun Parma's recent FDA approval of Xelpros.
NOTES
- Dry Eye + Glaucoma: http://www.touchophthalmology.com/articles/prevalence-dry-eye-disease-glaucoma
- Ketogenic Diet: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ketogenic-diet-101
- AAO Meeting: https://www.aaopt.org/annual-meeting/san-antonio-2018
- Eye Innovate Meeting: https://eyeinnovate2018.com/
- Xelpros Info
- https://www.healio.com/ophthalmology/glaucoma/news/online/%7B6651e969-389d-4ced-b472-70efed28aa1f%7D/xelpros-gains-fda-approval-for-open-angle-glaucoma-ocular-hypertension
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29323612
- Dr. Jamie Kuhn’s Practice Website and Bio: http://www.kokopellieyecare.com/our-staff
- Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) Guidelines: http://retinatoday.com/2016/03/retinal-findings-in-abusive-head-trauma/
Joanna Carter pratices vision therapy in Medford, OR at Insight Vision Therapy. In this episode she joins Roya and Jimmy and shares how she got her start in vision therapy and what she has learned along the way.
NOTES
- VTODS Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1250264331786476/
- Joanna Carter's website, Insight Vision Therapy: http://www.medfordvt.com
- Cortical Vision Impairment Curtails the Vision of People with Healthy Eyes: https://apnews.com/2c653fd77b6848dd8d3004f2fc68889b/CVI:-The-impairment-affecting-children-whose-eyes-are-fine
- Cortical Vision Impairment: An Approach to Assessment and Intervention: https://www.amazon.com/Cortical-Visual-Impairment-Assessment-Intervention/dp/0891288295
- Primose Plants Compound may be effective treatment for uveal melanoma: https://medicine.wustl.edu/news/scientists-identify-weak-point-in-deadly-eye-melanoma/
- Vivid Vision App: https://www.seevividly.com/
- COVD Doctor: Locator: http://locate.covd.org/
Stephanie Parrish, OD joins the podcast to give her insight on infant eyecare. Dr. Parrish is a national award recipient for the Dr. W. David Sullins Jr. InfantSEE Award and has performed hundreds of eye exams for infants under one year of age. She shares some of her exam lane tips and how to reach and treat this important patient segment.
In industry news Jimmy and Roya discuss new 0.38% Loteprednol Gel, the advantages of physical activity when it comes to glaucoma and new myopia guidline tools.
NOTES
- Dr. Parrish's Website: https://www.stapleseyeclinic.com
- Brien Holden Vision Institute Tools
- Myopia Calculator: https://www.brienholdenvision.org
- Myopia Guidelines: https://www.brienholdenvision.org/translational-resesarch/myopia/myopia-guidelines.html
- 0.38% Loteprednol Gel: https://www.jcrsjournal.org/article/S0886-3350(18)30593-5/abstract
- Dr. W. David Sullins, Jr. InfantSEE Award: http://www.aoafoundation.org/infantsee/sullins-infantsee-award/
- Physical Activity and Glaucoma: https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/Abstract/publishahead/Physical_Activity,_Cardiorespiratory_Fitness,_and.96863.aspx
- OKN Strips App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/okn-strips/id496001751
Roya and Jimmy talk with special guest Dr. Neena Singhal James about her recent experience of becoming a practice owner.
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- Website: http://www.2020eyecarehsv.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2020eyecarehsv/
Roya and Jimmy take talk about children and screentime as they introduce this month's theme, pediatric eyecare. They also talk about dealing with late patients and some recent industry news.
Tanya Gill, OD joins Roya and Jimmy and shares her insights about entrepreneurship, branding, social media and the keys to growing a practice. Dr. Gill is the owner of Oakland Vision Center Optometry in Oakland, CA and graduated from the UC Berkeley School of Optometry in 1999. She was awarded America's Finest Optical Retailer by Invision magazine in 2015 and has over 25K followers between her instagram accounts. In 2016, she founded We Love Eyes, a company that makes natural cleansing products for the eyes.
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- We Love Eyes: https://www.weloveeyes.com
- Optometrist, Matt Houck, on Master Chef: https://littlevillagemag.com/iowa-city-masterchef-matt-houck/
- VSCO cam app: https://vsco.co/store/app
- Optometrist Guide to Eyelash Extension Care: https://www.weloveeyes.com/blogs/news/the-eyelash-extension-care-guide
- EyeInnovate 2018: https://eyeinnovate2018.com
- Dr. Tanya Gill on Instagram: @oaklandvisioncenter @weloveeyesxo
Roya and Jimmy are joined by their spouses for a special peak at the married side of the optometry life. You'll hear some great tips on marketing, SEO and SEM as well as some funny stories about significant others.
Dr. William To, a pediatric eye doctor in San Jose, CA better known online as #TheTravelingOD, joins Jimmy and Roya to talk about the intricacies of digital marketing.
Jimmy and Roya talk with Chris Tracewell, a marketing expert and owner of Morse Coding, about the basics of marketing your practice. They discuss how to get started with marketing, what types of advertising you should do and how to tackle social media.
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- Morse Coding Website: morsecoding.com
- Morse Coding Facebook: facebook.com/morsedesign
In this episode Roya and Jimmy go in depth with dry eye expert Dr. Scott Schachter about how to best approach dry eye and some of the different treatment options for the condition. They also discuss recent studies that reveal some interesting facts about those who struggle with dry eye.
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- Dr. Schachter's Website: dryeyecoach.com
Jimmy and Roya discuss a few aspects of maintaining your OD license including the landscape for CE options. They also interview Valley Contax vice president Josh Adams and get an update on their recent Residency Summit. You'll also hear some fun banter about gas light drivers and spirit animals.
Josh Adams, vice president of Valley Contax
Special guest Sheila Morrison OD, Chief of the Contact and Cornea Clinic at University of Houston College of Optometry, joins the podcast to give her insight on scleral lenses.
What machines do you love in your practice, which ones do you want and which ones do you loathe? Those are the questions in this episode along with a quick review of what was happening at Optometry's Meeting this year in Denver.
NOTES
- Revenue Potential with LipiFlow and LipiScan ROI Calculator: https://www.beye.com/calculators/lipiflow-and-lipiscan
Jimmy and Roya give their thoughts on dealing with bad patient reviews and some unique patient situations. They also talk about amniotic membranes, rosacea and patient mental health.
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Topical/Oral Azithromycin vs. Doxycycline Outcomes
- Topical Azithromycin and Oral Doxycycline Therapy of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: A Comparative Clinical and Spectroscopic Pilot Study, Cornea. 2013 Jan; 32(1): 44-53. Website: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4138220/
- Oral azithromycin versus doxycycline in meibomian gland dysfunction: a randomised double-masked open-label clinical trial. Br Jour Ophthal. 2015;99:199-204. Website: https://bjo.bmj.com/content/99/2/199.citation-tools
DREAM Study:
- n−3 Fatty Acid Supplementation for the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease. N Engl J Med 2018; 378:1681-1690. Website: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1709691
Find a Therapist:
- This tool allows you to find a therapist for patient based on insurance, therapist specialty and location. www.Psychologytoday.com
Review Facts:
- Physician Rating Websites: A Trend Worth Watching?: Insight MG. Website: https://insightmg.com/physician-rating-websites-a-trend-worth-watching/ Does Yelp Matter? http://snugdata.com/does-yelp-matter/ How Yelping Doctors Is Improving Americans’ Health Care: http://fortune.com/2017/04/23/health-care-yelp-zocdoc-healthgrades-doctor-reviews/
In this episode our hosts, James Deom OD and Roya Habibi OD, introduce themselves, talk about their backgrounds and where they'll be heading with this podcast series. You'll also hear some funny anecdotes about bad breath and optometric naysayers.