The 2020 Podcast: Recent Episodes

Aashni Amin

The 2020 podcast is a brand new Optometry related podcast. Your host Aashni holds conversations aimed to help both students & newly qualified Optometrists navigate their way through the world of Optics. Each episode is jam packed with advice and updates on everything related to being an Optometrists in the U.K.

Feel free to contact us (even just to say hi) at.. @The_2020Podcast the_2020podcast@outlook.com

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16 – The Pre-reg minisode 2 ..

Hello lovely listeners and welcome another episode of The 2020 Podcast. It’s been a hot minute but I’m back with some more pre reg gems. In this weeks episode I will be sharing with you my top tips for a smooth pre reg. So, if you’re about to commence pre-reg within the next few weeks or you’ve heard nightmares about this year than make sure you tune into this weeks episode! As usual, I would love to hear from you so please contact me if you have any feedback/suggestions of future episodes (or even just to say hi) via.. @the_2020Podcast (insta) the_2020podcast@outlook.com (email)

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Hello beautiful listeners and welcome another episode of The 2020! In this weeks episode I will be breaking down the dreaded pre registration year. If you’re about to commence pre-reg in Summer 2021 or you’ve heard nightmares about this year than make sure you tune into this weeks episode!

As usual, I would love to hear from you so please contact me if you have any feedback/suggestions of future episodes (or even just to say hi) via..

@the_2020Podcast (insta)

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Hello beautiful listeners and welcome another episode of The 2020 Podcast! Have you ever wondered what that cup of coffee or yoga sesh is doing to the inner workings of your eye's? Could we provide better lifestyle advice for our glaucoma Px? Well, if these are the questions running through your mind than make sure you tune in to this weeks episode!  As usual, I would love to hear from you so please contact me if you have any feedback/suggestions of future episodes (or even just to say hi) via.. @the_2020Podcast (insta) the_2020podcast@outlook.com (email)

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13 – Game over for amblyopia?..

Hello beautiful listeners and welcome another episode of The 2020! In this weeks episode I will be chatting about how playing iPad games could be the new cute of amblyopia – Wild right?!

As usual, I would love to hear from you so please contact me if you have any feedback/suggestions of future episodes (or even just to say hi) via..

@the_2020Podcast (insta)

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Hello beautiful listeners and welcome another episode of The 2020 Podcast. If Diabetic eye disease tends to confuse you then you are in the right place because this week I will be discussing everything DR related! So make sure you grab a cuppa and tune in to this week’s episode. I would love to hear from you so please contact me if you have any feedback/suggestions of future episodes (or even just to say hi) via.. @the_2020Podcast (insta) the_2020podcast@outlook.com (email)

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Hello lovely listeners & welcome back to another episode of The 2020 Podcast. It's been a hot minute but I'm back & discussing a hot topic of what to expect when you have a COVId-19 outbreak at work. As usual all the information for this podcast has been listed below.. 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/reporting-outbreaks-of-coronavirus-covid-19/covid-19-early-outbreak-management

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/reporting-outbreaks-of-coronavirus-covid-19/covid-19-early-outbreak-management#action-cards-by-sector

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/types-and-uses-of-coronavirus-covid-19-tests/types-and-uses-of-coronavirus-covid-19-tests

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Hello lovely listeners! I’m back with another episode of The 2020 Podcast. This week I’m going to be discussing the famous AMBER PHASE & what this means for optometrists practicing within the UK during the pandemic.

All sources for this podcast have been linked below..

Raising concerns guidance: https://www.optical.org/en/Investigating_complaints/raising-concerns.cfm

College guidance: https://www.college-optometrists.org/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-guidance-information/covid-19-college-guidance.html

I hope you found this podcast as informative as I did! Please hit me up if you have any feedback/suggestions of future episodes via..

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9 - Plasdemic

Hello lovely listeners & welcome back to another episode of The 2020 Podcast. This week we are going to be discussing some fun ways to reduce our plastic wastage and save the planet.

If you really enjoyed this episode & want to find out more on how to save the planet please check out this book..

https://www.penny-black.co.uk/fuck-plastic-book.ir

All items I discussed in this episode have been linked below..

Face Halo: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Face-Halo-Pro-Pack-3/dp/B07MQ9NSY4/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=face+halo&qid=1609246203&sr=8-4

Soap Nut: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Salveo-Natural-Indian-Soap-Nuts/dp/B001DHVUTY/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=SOAPNUT&qid=1609246248&sr=8-3

Collapsable coffee cup: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coffee-Pocket-Collapsible-Silicone-Travel/dp/B07RTYXL2J/ref=sr_1_6?crid=XAFBF9HY7LBH&dchild=1&keywords=collapsible+coffee+cup&qid=1609246405&sprefix=COLLAPSABLE+COFFEE+%2Caps%2C264&sr=8-6

Tea leaf infuser: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tea-Infuser-Stainless-Strainer-Filter/dp/B01N0ZM34R/ref=sr_1_6?crid=101AOEGEM74JU&dchild=1&keywords=tea+leaf+infuser&qid=1609246454&quartzVehicle=80-1036&replacementKeywords=tea+infuser&sprefix=tea+leaf+%2Caps%2C604&sr=8-6

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8 - Flashers & Floaters

Hello lovely listeners & welcome back to another episode of The 2020 Podcast

In this episode I will be chatting to you about 8 fun facts about flashers & floaters. From dilating drops to key signs and symptoms we will be discussing the lot! So make sure you tune in & join me on my pathway to educating myself.

The link for the following CET webinar is below..

https://learning.college-optometrists.org/course/view.php?id=227

Please hit me up if you have any feedback/suggestions of future episodes via..

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7 – Reversing Presbyopia

Hello beautiful people & welcome back to another episode of The 2020 Podcast! If presbyopia also scares you then you are in the right place - This week I will be discussing the weird & wonderful ways we may be able to reserve presbyopia in the future.

So make sure you tune in!

As usual please hit me up if you have any feedback/suggestions of future episodes via..

@the_2020Podcast (insta)

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Happy Monday everyone & welcome back to another episode of The 2020 Podcast! This week we will be discussing all you need to know about Ocular Myasthenia Gravis. We will be covering the whole shebang from signs, symptoms, management & so much more. So make sure you tune in!

As usual please hit me up if you have any feedback/suggestions of future episodes via..

@the_2020Podcast (insta)

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5 - SPILLING THE MILK..

Hello lovely listeners & welcome back to another episode of The 2020 Podcast!

If the topic of milk has made you ponder then this is the episode for you! This week I will be discussing how the world of milk has changed in the last few years & comparing my fav milk substitutes.

Please hit me up if you have any feedback/suggestions of future episodes via..

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Hello everyone & welcome back to the 2020 podcast!

This week we will be discussing what we've learnt from the BLM movement & how we can implement this into our everyday practice as Optometrists.

This is a topic that is really close to my heart & following the BLM movement I have taken it upon myself to educate myself with an array of different sources to aid my wokeness. Below is a link to all the books I have been reading & used as a source for this podcast..

  1. It's not about the Burka (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Its-Not-About-Burqa-Sexuality/dp/1509886400)

  2. Why I'm no longer talking to white people about race (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Longer-Talking-White-People-About/dp/140887055X)

  3. White Fragility (https://www.amazon.co.uk/White-Fragility-People-About-Racism/dp/0807047414)

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3 - Blue light unwrapped

Is blue light from VDU's really a threat to our eyes? In this episode I explain everything you need to know about blue light so that we can provide the best advice to our patients. So, if you use VDU's a lot or are keen on giving the correct advice make sure you check this episode out.

All sources used for this episode is listed below..  

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/will-blue-light-from-electronic-devices-increase-my-risk-of-macular-degeneration-and-blindness-2019040816365

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2 - STUDENT FINANCE..

In this episode I will be explaining everything you need to know about student finance. From interest rates, payment scheme and explaining exactly how the whole system works so that you don't need to resort to selling your kidney to repay your loan.

All sources used for this episode is listed below..  

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/students/student-loans-tuition-fees-changes/

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/students/student-loans-decoded/

Please hit me up if you have any feedback/suggestions of future episodes via..

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Hello everyone & welcome to The 2020 Podcast! 

This is a brand new podcast about the ups & down of life as a newly qualified Optometrists. In this short episode I jump on the mic and introduce myself and explain the reasons why I have decided to launch this Podcast. 

I hope you all enjoy it & if you have any feedback or suggestions please hit me up via.. 

@the_2020podcast (insta) 

the_2020podcast@outlook.com (email) 

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