Valley Contax
Blink Collective
An Optometry Podcast powered by the next gen of ODs Formerly Try Not to Blink Now -> Blink Collective 👁️⭐️ ⚡️Powered by @valleycontax
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Jun 26, 2026
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Episodes
That New News 21.09.2020 36:16
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
Clinically Applicable Cases 14.09.2020 31:21
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
TikTok Eye Doc 07.09.2020 37:06
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
Do This, Not That. 31.08.2020 1:02:45
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
Expectation V Complication 24.08.2020 54:29
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
Optometry Strong 17.08.2020 51:49
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...
Becoming a 5 Star Doctor 10.08.2020 52:50
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...
Creating Community 03.08.2020 56:41
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...
Vision as Never Before Seen 27.07.2020 48:03
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...
Pew Pew Pew 20.07.2020 45:49
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...
Managing Finances Through COVID 13.07.2020 56:17
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/...
SMILE! 06.07.2020 1:02:33
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...
A Few Baby Tips 29.06.2020 1:01:48
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...
The Baby Doctor 22.06.2020 1:00:36
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/...
hide yo kids hide yo eyes 15.06.2020 52:32
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...
Nano Vista Baby 08.06.2020 56:09
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...
Itchy Myopes 01.06.2020 57:42
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...
Sporty Stuff 25.05.2020 1:03:47
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...
100 18.05.2020 58:19
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_...
Press Play 11.05.2020 54:51
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/
The Authentic You 04.05.2020 1:00:02
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...
#BuildMyInsta 27.04.2020 57:04
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...
COVID In Eyecare: Class of 202... 23.04.2020 41:21
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
A Rising Tide Raises All Ships 20.04.2020 59:07
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
COVID In Eyecare: Become ErgoFit! 16.04.2020 54:36
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-se...
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