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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 ht...

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://ww...

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&_hs...

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-priz...

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 Me...

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/...

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 r...

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-selfc...

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/...

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...

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/viewart...

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_e...

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 L...

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_...

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__=f87c8f1a38e6...

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/%7Bf7...