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 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:[email protected]...
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 De...
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 [email protected]
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: [email protected] 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 L...
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...
