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Jimmy and Roya bring on three guests to talk about what it's like when you fail boards and how to move past the experience and find success. SOURCES NBEO Pass Rate 2016-2017: https://optometriceducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/NBEO-Pass-Rate-Report-2016-2017-FINAL-1.pdf 2017-2018: https://optometriceducation.org/national-board-of-examiners-in-optometry-yearly-performance-report/

Jimmy and Roya share some of their pearls of wisdom about corneal ulcers, floaters, and sunglasses. SOURCES Knockarounds: https://knockaround.com/ Transitions: https://new.transitions.com/en-us/?gclid=CjwKCAjw7_rlBRBaEiwAc23rhqhKYmzemEcqgY1kZWw3h_L3St98MUkXw4lx6qOFPYKkDrw0cjuDSRoCiGEQAvD_BwE

Jimmy and Roya bring along guests Will To, Justin Bazan, Kirk Kaupke and John Nguyen to talk about the steps to take once you become an OD. SOURCES Stop Illegal CTLs: http://aoa.org/StopIllegalCLs Young ODs of America: https://www.facebook.com/YoungODs4u/ How to handle a pink eye: https://modernod.com/articles/2019-mar/how-to-handle-pink-eye?c4src=article:infinite-scroll

Jimmy and Roya talk about your credit score and meet with guests Bianca Augustino and Erin Lutley to discuss life in private practice. SOURCES DUCK Score: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30920597 AVEDRO CXL Coverage: https://eyewire.news/articles/avedros-corneal-cross-linking-procedure-now-covered-by-65-coverage-policies/ Conference Calendar: http://bt.e-ditionsbyfry.com/publication/?i=555026#...

Jimmy and Roya discuss strategies for allergies and are then joined by Dr. Erin Keim to talk about prepping for boards. SOURCES Ocular Allergy: https://journals.lww.com/corneajrnl/Abstract/publishahead/Management_of_Ocular_Allergy_Itch_With_an.96570.aspx   Natural Ophthalmic Drops: https://natoph.com/product/womens-tear-stimulation-dry-eye-drops/ Eye Allergies: https://acaai.org/allergies/types/ey...

Certified financial planner Adam Cmejla joins the podcast to talk through tackling student loan debt and more. SOURCES  New Optometry Grad: https://newgradoptometry.com/freedom-student-loan-debt/ General Survey: https://go.newgradoptometry.com/2017-optometry-students-and-optometrists-survey AOA Article: http://www.aoa.org/news/inside-optometry/carving-a-career-track-with-student-loan-debt Managing...

Connor Smallwood is a 4th year student at The Ohio State University College of Optometry and 2018 competitor in the Optometry Student Bowl. He joins Jimmy and Roya and talks about rotations, the future of optometry from a student perspective, what artificial intelligence in optometry might look like and more. NOTES TheTravelingOD: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelingOD/ Best Contact Lens: https:...

SOURCES  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4975557/   $200 PRN REWARD: getprn.com AOSA: https://theaosa.org/ Johnny Cupcakes: https://johnnycupcakes.com/ Optometry’s Meeting: http://www.optometrysmeeting.org/  

Sources:  http://www.delawareeyes.com   http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/diacare/33/5/998.full.pdf   http://www.alertdiver.com/Fewer-Chambers-Available-for-Emergencies   https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=info%3Adoi/10.1371/journal.pone.0079995   https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/healthlibrary/conditions/physical_medicine_and_rehabilitation/hyperbaric_oxygen_therapy_134,147   https...

Sources: https://www.vox.com/culture/2018/3/19/17138516/persian-new-year-nowruz-explained   https://www.statesmanexaminer.com/content/bill-would-make-eyeball-tattooing-illegal-state   http://www.tearfilm.com/ilux-device/   https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4975557/   https://modernod.com/articles/2019-mar/why-myopia-control-should-be-a-priority?c4src=article:infinite-scroll   https://it...

SOURCES: Hide yo Kids, Hide yo Wife: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMtZfW2z9dw&index=4&list=RDEzNhaLUT520 Effect of Oral Re-esterified Omega-3 Nutritional Supplementation on Dry Eyes https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4975557/   Getprn.com: https://prnomegahealth.com/   How Are Vaccines Made and Why Do They Work?: http://www.pkids.org/immunizations/how_they_work.html

For a fact sheet on the CY 2019 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule, please visit: https://www.cms.gov/Newsroom/MediaReleaseDatabase/Fact-sheets/2018-Fact-sheets-items/2018-07-12-2.html To view the CY 2019 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule, please visit: https://s3.amazonaws.com/public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2018-14985.pdf   For a fact sheet on the CY 2019 Quality Payment Program propo...

Babcock Eye Care Website: http://www.babcockeyecare.com

SOURCES  Ordering Eyeglasses Online: https://www.aoa.org/documents/public/A_Closer_Look_at_Ordering_Eyeglasses_Online.pdf   Why Are eye glasses so expensive? https://www.latimes.com/business/lazarus/la-fi-lazarus-why-are-eyeglasses-so-expensive-20190122-story.html   ImprimisRx: https://www.imprimisrx.com/formulations/ophthalmology/   Antibiotics: https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/one-size-...

Sources:  Pinpointing the cause of Pigmentary Glaucoma: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190131091554.htm   Blue Light Glasses:  https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2018/11/blue-blocking-glasses-instagram/575965/ http://nymag.com/strategist/article/blue-light-blocking-glasses-work.html https://shopfelixgray.com/blue-light-filtration   Pinhole Glasses:  https://www.amazon.com/ba...

Sources: Contact Lens History per Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contact_lens Contact Lenses and Comfort: http://www.reviewofcontactlenses.com/article/contact-lenses-and-comfort-its-a-material-world GSLS Abstracts: https://www.eiseverywhere.com/ehome/gsls19/abstracts/ Ryan Corte DTC Contact Lens Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0ZqLWMviyc&feature=youtu.be 2020 Glance: https://www....

Inveltys: https://www.healio.com/ophthalmology/cataract-surgery/news/online/%7Bef827c6d-648b-4a9f-8a93-7fab69b73622%7D/fda-approves-inveltys-for-treatment-of-inflammation-pain-after-ocular-surgery Oxervate: https://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm618047.htm   Match data https://natmatch.com/ormatch/statistics.html      Twin Cities Ocular Surface Disease Symposium, March 30-31...

SOURCES  Briotech: https://www.briotechusa.com/ Avenova: https://avenova.com/physician/about-avenova/ Heyedrate Lid & Lashes: https://www.amazon.com/Blepharitis-Dysfunction-Eye-Irritation-Hypochlorous/dp/B06VW5J11K/ref=sr_1_1?m=A2JLGM9DE4Z30V&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1547485368&sr=1-1&keywords=dry%2Beyes&th=1   Heyedrate Tea Tree Oil Bar: https://www.amazon.com/Blep...

Sources & Links: Artificial Tear Breakdown: http://webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/eyeforum/tutorials/artificial-tears.htm   The Best Eye Drops: https://www.reviews.com/eye-drops/   Master the Maze of Artificial Tears: https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/master-the-maze-of-artificial-tears Moshirfar M, Pierson K, Hanamaikai K, et al. Artificial tears potpourri: a literature review. Clin Ophthalmo...

Jimmy and Roya talk about hot eye drop options heading into 2019 as well as new year's resolutions, recycling tips and the latest eye gossip. iCOLOUR: https://www.amazon.com/iCOLOUR-Color-Changing-Eye-Drops/dp/B074VQCTBF?th=1 https://icolour.info/ LASH Boost:   https://www.rodanandfields.com/shop/product/enhlsh01 https://www.racked.com/beauty/2018/4/17/17243720/rodan-fields-lash-boost-lawsuit...

 Dr. Sandra Hammond of Essilor and Dr. Thomas Gosling of Hoya join Jimmy and Roya at Academy 2018 to talk about new products and all things spectacle.

Size doesn't matter... when it comes to scleral lenses. Plus, some fun tips on how to stay safe during the holiday season. 

Dr. Alan Glazier, founder of ODs On Facebook, joins Jimmy and Roya at AAO 2018. They talk about online culture, private equity, favorite music and more.

Roya’ s Recipe for Moist, Delicious Turkey: https://delightfulemade.com/2014/11/16/3-easy-steps-moist-delicious-turkey/   Google Contact Lens Update: https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/news/article/glucosemonitoring-contact-lens-shelved#footnotes