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Jimmy and Roya speak with guest Dr. Maria Walker about scleral lenses including some common misconceptions around OCTs. SOURCES Disney is a cult? https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/walt-disney-disneyland-bizarre-true-stories-conspiracy-theories/ Retinal vein occlusion: https://www.healio.com/ophthalmology/retina-vitreous/news/print/ocular-surgery-news/%7B2dfd8254-89b0-4a50-9649-3448379c4558%7D/me...

Jimmy and Roya meet with second-time​ guest Dr. Jake Lang to discuss viruses and vaccinations. SOURCES Top 10 Optometry Pocasts https://blog.feedspot.com/optometry_podcasts/ Modern OD Podcast: https://modernod.com/articles/2019-june/10-podcasts-you-should-be-listening-to?c4src=article:infinite-scroll Instagram Account to Follow https://www.instagram.com/overheardoptometry/

Jimmy and Roya meet up with optometry student Emilie Seitz to talk about expectations going into the 4th year of optometry school​. SOURCES  SMART Cane: https://mypositiveoutlooks.com/blind-engineer-builds-a-smart-cane-that-has-google-maps/ Vaping: https://www.healio.com/pulmonology/smoking-and-tobacco/news/online/%7B3d0e3c67-06e2-436d-b511-bacc6a266555%7D/cdc-number-of-vaping-related-lung-injury-...

Jimmy and Roya talk with Cindy about what we want to be when we grow up. SOURCES: Contest: www.valleycontax.com/tn2b   Personality Test: https://www.16personalities.com/ MAPP Test: https://www.assessment.com/ ODs on Finance: https://odsonfinance.com/ https://www.ocregister.com/2019/10/04/socal-eye-doctor-group-physicians-pay-6-65-million-to-settle-allegations/

Jimmy and Roya meet with an extremely special guest to discuss the serious and important topic of plagiarism. SOURCES  https://www.envisionboston.com/ https://www.theskimm.com/ https://www.instagram.com/2020glance/ https://modernod.com/2020-glance https://eyewire.news/articles/tangible-science-and-vsp-optics-co-develop-new-daily-disposable-silicone-hydrogel-contact-lens/?utm_campaign=Enewsletters&...

Jimmy and Roya meet up with a special guest to discuss various differences between practicing in Canada and the US. SOURCES www.valleycontax.com/tn2b The Dropout: https://podbay.fm/podcast/1449500734 SLT: https://www.aao.org/editors-choice/primary-slt-provides-safe-effective-option-iop-con https://www.prairie.vision/team/dr-marc-kallal/

Jimmy and Roya discuss the benefits and blessings that come when you're simply, nice. SOURCES  OSDI 2.0: https://www.heiko-pult.de/media/files/OSDI-6-EN.pdf?utm_campaign=Enewsletters&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=76826533&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_7dRGpC-RKsjku2JMW7x56Vqu8G4qXo8hx6Ajm1hWkNcDTKVvyMFzQwcXzDQ2o7nKzUWxSGIux3XJiNqcwYLEWXa0FBw&_hsmi=76826533 Cosmetic Ir...

Jimmy and Roya bring on two guests to discuss one of the most important steps in starting a business, marketing! SOURCES Walter Westy: https://www.walterwesty.com/ Abbey Eye Care: https://abbeyeyecare.ca/location/abbey-eye-care/ Marketing 4 ECPs: www.marketing4ecps.com Eye Innovate: https://eyeinnovate2019.com/ Click, by Kevin Wilhelm: https://www.amazon.ca/Click-Transform-Business-Through-Marketi...

Jimmy and Roya discuss concussions, and the effects they have on your eyes. SOURCES Jimmy’s Funny video: https://youtu.be/hYnM1NgxGF4 Cataract Study: https://www.jcrsjournal.org/article/S0886-3350(19)30555-3/abstract OpticSELINE: https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/23649/20190822/opticseline-could-possibly-restore-the-sight-of-the-blind.htm Acthar: https://www.acthar.com/healthcare-professional...

Jimmy and Roya meet up with guest Dr. Justin Schweitzer to discuss all things relating to glaucoma. SOURCES Landmark GLC Studies: https://www.aao.org/eyenet/article/landmark-glaucoma-studies-key-findings-treatment-l Corneal Hysteresis as a Risk Factor for Predicting Development of Glaucoma:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29305310 Residual and Dynamic Range of Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickn...

Jimmy and Roya cover a variety of colorful topics regarding your eyes. SOURCES https://www.contactlensesplus.com/education/contact_lenses/history_of_coloured_contact_lenses.htm https://urbaneyesphx.com/blog/2019/7/29/the-hubble-contact-lens-conundrum?fbclid=IwAR0lP7OLpsSnEVYIhnmSeyoE5JhtHr8zDv9k3gcTrJpl33Jp2CWXzxOAyQ8 https://eyewire.news/articles/alcon-launches-new-dailies-colors-contact-lenses/...

Jimmy and Roya bring along two guests living the married life as well as working together in their own private practice. SOURCES  Sleep Timing: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31328571 Eyes on Norbeck https://www.eonvisioncare.com/

Jimmy and Roya discuss corneal pain, its sources and possible treatments. SOURCES https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/07/16/1883230/0/en/Trefoil-Therapeutics-Raises-28-Million-Series-A-to-Advance-Engineered-FGF-1-for-the-Treatment-of-Corneal-Diseases.html https://www.healio.com/optometry/cornea-external-disease/news/online/%7Bfa582b88-62f7-4b43-b9ff-221642fb37d3%7D/post-lasik-prk-chang...

Jimmy and Roya talk about some common pitfalls and best practices when placing prescriptions. SOURCES  https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/article-abstract/2738409 https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2019/07/23/bjophthalmol-2019-314567   https://www.pharmacytimes.com/contributor/brady-cole-bs-pharmacy/2017/04/5-things-you-should-not-say-at-the-pharmacy https://bjo.bmj.com/content/earl...

Jimmy and Roya talk about creative ways to spice up your business, vitamins needed for healthy eyes, and an exciting surprise for all listeners. SOURCES  Valley Contax Deals: http://valleycontax.com/tn2b   Grimes’ Contact: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz9LsAIFaLR/?utm_source=ig_embed https://www.ocuphire.com/pipeline/pipeline/ https://invisionmag.com/6-ecps-who-see-the-power-of-cooperating-with-loc...

Jimmy and Roya cover the topic of starting a business from scratch, with Dr. Anith Pillai. SOURCES PECA Buying Alliance Group: https://www.pecaa.com/ Vision Source: https://visionsource.com/ Evolutionary Eyecare: https://evolutionaryeyecare.com/ https://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(19)30054-6/fulltext https://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(19)30025-X/fulltext

Jimmy and Roya talk about ways​ to improve your patient's perception of you as their doctor. SOURCES https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/07/health/walgreens-walmart-eye-drops-recall/index.html https://www.healio.com/ophthalmology/cornea-external-disease/news/online/%7B648595a2-8a93-40ab-a4ae-40f034b1a41d%7D/cequa-more-effective-than-vehicle-in-treating-dry-eye http://empathetics.com/why-empathy/ http...

Jimmy and Roya meet with a true wizard of optometry, Dr. Bryan Rogoff, to discuss "OptoMetrics". SOURCES Abb Vie buys Allergan: https://news.abbvie.com/news/press-releases/abbvie-to-acquire-allergan-in-transformative-move-for-both-companies.htm Light Sensitivity via Defocus Media: https://defocusmedia.com/optometry-podcast-transitions-what-you-need-to-know-about-light-sensitivity Eye-Exe...

Jimmy and Roya discuss what's in your genes, and the importance of DNA. Sources: On Purpose with Jay Shetty: https://jayshetty.me/podcast/ Eye Tracking Remote: https://www.wired.com/story/comcast-eye-tracking-tv-remote/?itm_campaign=TechinTwo RPE65 gene therapy LUXTURNA: https://luxturnahcp.com/id-appropriate-patients/rpe65-gene/

Jimmy and Roya meet with special guest Johnathan Jacesko to get some insider tips on how to be an artsy OD. Sources :  Mel B has Eye Probs: https://people.com/music/mel-b-temporarily-blind-eye-inflammation/ Avenova on Amazon: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/novabays-stock-nearly-doubles-after-avenova-made-available-on-amazon-without-prescription-2019-06-10 The Lean Startup: http://theleanstartup...

Jimmy and Roya meet up with CharliRae and Kelsey from Valley Contax to discuss life as a consultant. SOURCES  Custom Stable Fitting Guide Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMpN0K321xA&feature=youtu.be Scleral Lens Form - reach out at https://www.valleycontax.com

It's Try Not To Blink's one year anniversary! The journey has been incredible and Jimmy and Roya have YOU to thank for making this past year possible. SOURCES Gery Gerber https://www.powerpractice.com/the-power-hour/previous-episodes/ Defocus Media https://defocusmedia.com/ Lunch Date with Rach & Kate https://defocusmedia.com/category/podcast/lunch-date-with-rachel-kate-podcast Optra...

Jimmy and Roya talk about all things cataracts including its history, treatment and more. SOURCES https://www.preventblindness.org/prevent-blindness-eye-health-and-safety-observance-calendar Google Predicts Conjunctivitis: https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/catching-red-eye-epidemicswith-the-web Lotemax Goes Generic via Akorn: https://www.healio.com/ophthalmology/cornea-external-disease/new...

Jimmy and Roya are joined by Travis Hornsby, founder of student loan planner, to discuss the best ways to pay off your debt and retire young. SOURCES Scribe Tips: https://reviewob.com/scribes-in-the-exam-room-patient-experience-efficiency-enhancer/   Student Loan Planner, Travis Hornsby: https://www.studentloanplanner.com Average Retirement Savings by Age: https://www.investopedia.com/articles/per...

Jimmy and Roya meet with guests Julie Rodman and Greg Caldwell to talk about OCTs. SOURCES Eye Months: https://www.preventblindness.org/prevent-blindness-eye-health-and-safety-observance-calendar Sight Box: https://sightbox.com/ Julie Rodman: https://optometry.nova.edu/aboutus/faculty/rodman-julie.html OCT - A Book by Rodman: https://www.healio.com/books/ophthalmology/%7b6f8f17c5-33e6-48f2-91ff-0f...