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Jimmy and Roya meet with guest Sara Kochik to  enlighten listeners about pediatric care. SOURCES  OTC Pataday: https://eyewire.news/articles/alcon-receives-fda-approval-for-otc-pataday-once-daily-relief-for-allergy-relief/ Allergies: https://www.aafa.org/allergy-capitals/ OrthoK and myopia control + Canada: https://www.cos-sco.ca/advocacy-news/position-policy-statements/orthokeratology-myopia/ Mod...

Jimmy and Roya meet with Josh Adams, vice President of Valley Contax, to discuss the effects of COVID on industry and how to adapt. SOURCES  Valley Contax https://www.valleycontax.com/ Boost Program https://www.valleycontax.com/boost-marketing/ Dry Eye Zone https://www.dryeyezone.com/

Jimmy and Roya have a discussion with Dr. Mark Wiseman about the ER perspective and outlook regarding COVID. SOURCES  https://www.cdc.gov Hopkins Medicine COVID 19: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/ Dr Anthony Fauci: https://www.niaid.nih.gov/about/director Dr Wise Guy: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCklDVlFyxm_yGyNYstdiVHQ Dr. Mark Wiseman’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.wi...

Jimmy and Roya have an amazing discussion with Attorney Seth Corbin about what's going on in the legal world regarding COVID-19.  SOURCES  AAO Contact Lens Recommendations:  https://www.aaopt.org/detail/news/2020/03/30/covid-19-update AAO CCLRT Disinfection Procedures 2020 Glance:  https://modernod.com/2020-glance Modern OD Survey:  https://www.research.net/results/SM-LLGNJSCM7/instant/ WA St...

Jimmy and Roya meet again with Dr. Moshe Mendelson in another amazing mini episode about COVID! SOURCES  AOA Ethics Forum on Telemedicine: https://www.aoa.org/about-the-aoa/ethics-and-values/ethics-forum/telehealth-care/telemedicine https://www.optometrytimes.com/telemedicine/telemedicine-optometry-it-inevitable Telemedicine State Laws: https://www.cchpca.org/telehealth-policy/current-state-laws-a...

Jimmy and Roya meet with three special guests to discuss COVID-19 and how we can adapt. SOURCES  AOA Ethics Forum on Telemedicine: https://www.aoa.org/about-the-aoa/ethics-and-values/ethics-forum/telehealth-care/telemedicine https://www.optometrytimes.com/telemedicine/telemedicine-optometry-it-inevitable Seattle Fine Dining Restaurant Adapts to COVID: https://www.fastcompany.com/90477161/this-seat...

Jimmy and Roya introduce an all-new mini series in order to provide you with up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 and its relation to eyecare. SOURCES  AOA Ethics Forum on Telemedicine: https://www.aoa.org/about-the-aoa/ethics-and-values/ethics-forum/telehealth-care/telemedicine https://www.optometrytimes.com/telemedicine/telemedicine-optometry-it-inevitable Telemedicine State Laws: https://w...

Jimmy and Roya meet with guest Dr. Christopher Wolfe, for another amazing episode where you'll learn more about EyeCode Education. SOURCES   Herschell Boyd https://topdoctorsusa.wordpress.com/2010/04/22/surgeons-gone-bad/ Visit Adherence and Visual Acuity: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/article-abstract/2760497 Valley Contax Boost Program: https://www.valleycontax.com/boos...

Jimmy and Roya meet with Greg Jackson to discuss the topic how quickly your eyes adapt to darkness. SOURCES  AAO Coronavirus Tips: https://www.aao.org/headline/alert-important-coronavirus-context Coronavirus goes Global: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/27/podcasts/the-daily/coronavirus.html https://www.conehealth.com/services/primary-care/coronavirus-get-the-facts-on-symptoms-and-prevention-with-c...

Jimmy and Roya bring to you another amazing episode from Eye Innovate with guest Ukti Vorta! SOURCES  Primary Care Visits: https://www.healio.com/primary-care/practice-management/news/online/%7Ba9a016d8-dd91-4cd5-8c71-a1e76e720495%7D/visits-to-primary-care-drop-among-commercially-insured-americans?utm_source=selligent&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=primary%20care%20news&m_bt=37467601339...

Jimmy and Roya meet with guest Greg Hines, to discuss age-related macular degeneration. SOURCES: Corona Virus Statement: HPI CoronaVirus Statement 1-30-20.pdf Progression of Geographic Atrophy in ARMD: https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(18)30875-3/abstract No CFH or ARMS2 Interaction with Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Low versus High Zinc, or β-Carotene versus Lutein and Zeaxanthin on Progressio...

Jimmy and Roya dive into the topic of macular degeneration with two very special guests! SOURCES Association of Age-Related Macular Degeneration on Alzheimer or Parkinson Disease:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31712068 Refractive Errors and Amblyopia Among Children Screened by the UCLA Preschool Vision Program in Los Angeles County:  https://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(19)30506-9/fulltex...

Jimmy and Roya discuss the topic of cancer in honor of World Cancer Day.   SOURCES Tepezza: https://www.healio.com/endocrinology/thyroid/news/online/%7Bba53d7c2-3140-4550-b027-63210804d2fb%7D/fda-approves-teprotumumab-for-thyroid-eye-disease https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20370588 Teprotumumab for the Treatment of Active Thyroid Eye Disease: https://www.n...

Jimmy and Roya meet up with the creator of Overheard Optometry!  SOURCES  https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/node/139522 https://venturebeat.com/2020/01/16/mojo-vision-is-putting-an-augmented-reality-screen-on-a-contact-lens/ https://www.optometricmanagement.com/newsletters/tip-of-the-week/january-8,-2020 https://www.instagram.com/overheardoptometry/

Jimmy and Roya discuss the topic of pain in the eye as well as how to diagnose and treat. SOURCES  2020 Glance -- https://modernod.com/2020-glance Ocular neuropathic pain. Rosenthal 2014 Br J Ophthalmol https://bjo.bmj.com/content/bjophthalmol/100/1/128.full.pdf Corneal Nerves in Health and Disease. 2014 Survey in Ophthalmology https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4004679/ MANAGING NEUROPA...

Jimmy and Roya wrap up Glaucoma Awareness month in an amazing discussion with Dr. Dan Lutz! SOURCES  Tax Tips: https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/tax-planning-and-checklists/tax-tips-after-january-1st/L8fY6OyFl Dan Lutz MD: https://www.icarespecialists.com/ophthalmologists-kingston/daniel-lutz-m-d/ LIGHT Study: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(18)32213-X/fulltext E...

Jimmy and Roya meet up with Dr. Justin Schweitzer again this week for another incredible episode on Glaucoma! SOURCES  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31358390 G is for Glaucoma -- https://www.trynot2blink.com/2019/09/16/g-is-for-glaucoma/ Cats Tonometer - https://www.catsiop.com/ ORA - https://www.medscape.com/answers/1206147-154335/what-is-the-role-of-the-ocular-response-analyzer-ora-in-the-...

Jimmy and Roya meet with Dr. Justin Schweitzer to discuss nitric oxide in relation to glaucoma. SOURCES  Subclinical inflammation with contacts: https://journals.lww.com/corneajrnl/Citation/2020/02000/Subclinical_Inflammation_of_the_Ocular_Surface_in.3.aspx G is for Glaucoma: https://www.trynot2blink.com/2019/09/16/g-is-for-glaucoma/ Study  APOLLO Study  LUNAR Study 

Jimmy and Roya discuss the new year as well as various eye conditions including glaucoma and eye pressure. SOURCES: https://www.healio.com/ophthalmology/cornea-external-disease/news/blogs/%7B1abad036-b54b-4193-8f4c-d650f70fa69b%7D/darrell-e-white-md/blog-the-rhythm-method-in-dry-eye-care https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2589419619303126?utm_campaign=Enewsletters&utm_sourc...

To wrap up the year of 2019, you'll hear from Jimmy and Roya meet with fellow guests at Eye Innovate to discuss marketing and millennials. SOURCES  Dr. Eye Health https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSs2CvlyOKLYY4SbfehnKNQ Dr Jen and Juice https://www.instagram.com/drjenandjuice/?hl=en Carrot Eyewear https://carroteyewear.com/

In another incredible episode from Eye Innovate, Jimmy and Roya meet with guests from Shopify and Embrosa to discuss more about marketing! SOURCES  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2828614/ Embrosa: https://www.embrosa.com/ Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/sell

Jimmy and Roya met with Google employee Armando Munoz at Eye Innovate! SOURCES  https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/11/great-american-eye-exam-scam/602482/ 10 Fun Facts You Didn’t Know About Google – mashable.com 10 Unusual Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Google – businessinsider.com Is Google Redefining ‘Don’t Be Evil’? – cnn.com 65 Interesting Facts About Google – businessinsider...

Jimmy and Roya meet with two amazing guests to discuss more about marketing and business. SOURCES  Dr. Contact Lens ( https://drcontactlens.com )

Jimmy and Roya meet with two surprise guests to talk about marketing, and the importance it has in business. SOURCES  MiSight FDA Approval Announcement https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-first-contact-lens-indicated-slow-progression-nearsightedness-children MiSight for Myopia Control RCT 3 Year Results https://journals.lww.com/optvissci/Fulltext/2019/08000/A_3_year_Ra...

In honor of MO-vember, Jimmy and Roya discuss the importance of men's health. SOURCES  UN Elimination of Women’s Violence Day: https://www.un.org/en/events/endviolenceday/ Contacts Fight Dry Eyes: https://invisionmag.com/researchers-develop-contact-lens-to-fight-dry-eye-syndrome/?oly_enc_id=3681J5200356I3H Mentalhealth.gov https://headsupguys.org Online therapy options: https://www.betterhelp...