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.
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...
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 ...
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_DEgoBJKCf...
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-P1...
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 Sa...
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 Previ...
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/314...
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=374676...
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=Ene...
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....
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...
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 Instagr...
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-aQtYMqC8Xtqt6JiK9ZsRdG0uaA8yNHwr...
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...
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: ...
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
