Blink Collective

Jimmy and Roya talk with the one and only Patti Barkey, COE of Bowden Eye & Associates about her career path, Dry Eye, LipiFlow and the use of QuickVue SARS Antigen Test. SOURCES  American Academy of Optometry Meeting Dry Eye University Patti Barkey - Bowden Eye Quidel Dry Eye Disease LipiFlow on the Brink LipiFlow: What to do next QuickVue Sars Antigen Test

Jimmy and Roya talk to power couple Michael Turano and Dr. Jennifer Turano about their experience with building a real estate portfolio as well as tips and tricks for those who want to start investing. SOURCE Dr. Jennifer Turano, OD, FAAO

Jimmy and Roya welcome back Dr. Michele Lee an expert in cornea to take an in-depth look at cornea procedures such as cornea transplant and the future of treatments as well as her experience working at a trauma center. SOURCES Vkone Dr Michele Lee UW Dr Michele Lee Dr Michele Lee Instagram

Jimmy and Roya speak with Dr Andrew Fischer about the American Academy of Optometry, how he started in optometry and grew his practice in Indiana after his residency. SOURCES 2020 Glance VEKTIS Dr Andrew Fischer - Professional Eyecare Dr Andrew Fischer - Linkedin Specialty Eye Care Residency American Academy of Optometry: Boston Nov 2021

Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. Nick Lillie, about how he grew his practice, his experience with Valley Contax's  Custom Lens Immersion Program (CLIP), his own podcast "Ultimate OD"  and more... SOURCES Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month Dr Nick Lillie Allendale Family Vision Dr Nick Lillie Specialty Lens Consultants Ultimate OD Podcast CLiP Program

Jimmy and Roya pepper us with eye care potpourri, taking the backup glasses debate right into passive income options. Who might strike out with the virtual eye exam? Catch the inside corner on who's making some big news and who's got all the tools. SOURCES Warby Parker News Update National Eye Exam Month Gary Gerber Power Hour ODs on Facebook Essilor Stellest Myopia Control Glasses HOYA...

Jimmy and Roya meet up again with the cunning speedster Dr Audrey Raley. She points the team toward the sound of money while avoiding the pitfall of Jimmy's newest question. The optometry lifestyle steps up to the edge. SOURCES Dr Audrey Raley - Refined Eye Care Episode 111 Creating Community with Dr Audrey Raley Dr Audrey Raley - Instagram  iCare Advisors Dr Audrey Raley - iCare Advisors Eye...

Jimmy and Roya speak with the captivating Dr Brooke Harkness and super knowledgeable Dr Derek Louie about the amazing advances in lens technology. No more fear in math and fitment when the resources are right at your fingertips. SOURCES Pupil = Intelligence Marker? 2020 Glance Corneal Lens Designs Dr Brooke Harkness - OHSU Dr Derek Louie - OHSU GPLI Fluorescein Pattern GP Lens Tools and Resources...

Jimmy and Roya pay it forward with advice from money guru,  Adam F. Cmejla. This episode is rich with investment strategy and runs over with tips to change your financial future. It's time to thrive! SOURCES Heterochromia AAO Heterochromia Fun Facts Episode 43 Eye Owe with Adam   2020 Money Family Board Meeting Jim Sheils HSA TD Ameritrade

Jimmy and Roya get in the zone with Dr Samantha Rao. The limbal independence transfer zone, landing zone and other zones around the farm? There will be no toric chasing in this episode, only good clean fun with ketchup. SOURCE CLIP Program Dr Samantha Rao Dr Samantha Rao Email Dr Samantha Rao: Instagram Valley Contax Custom Stable Advanced Fitting Guide Limbal LITE

Jimmy and Roya have a great conversation with Dr Lisa Dok about the positive impact therapy provides for patients young and old. Roya checked her mail... and this amazing episode happened. SOURCES June = Cataract Awareness Month Restoring Vision with Telescopes? Dr Lisa Dok - Seattle Vision Center VT Marketing Company NORA Vision COVD Quality of Life Checklist

Jimmy and Roya chat with Dr Josh Lotoczky about "Living on the Edge", in depth scleral research, and yes the real question....  when to fill the tank?? SOURCES Curing RP with Gene Therapy Optogenetics 2020 Glance Dr Josh Lotoczky: Ferris State University Dr Josh Lotoczky Vision Research Institute Scleral Lens Fitting Card Livin on the Edge Scleral Lens Tips for Success OVITZ Ares Lens

Jimmy and Roya chat on the industry changes from this past year. They stroll through key points of the FDA Approval for Lotemax: Eysuvis, FDA Approval for OrthoKeratology for Myopia Management, and Color Vision Testing.  SOURCES Optometry’s Meeting Eysuvis use FDA Approval for OthroK for Myopia Control Myopia Management Treatment Guide Dental and Optometric Care Access Act DOC Act Facts Contact Le...

Jimmy and Roya bring their summer time vibe to this  Eye Doc Cookout. Multi-talented Dr Laurel Kelley mixes her perfect recipe of experience and charisma into your favorite topics while knocking one out of the park with her quote on "Flipping Lids". SOURCES Optometry Meeting June 2021 Academy Meeting Nov 2021 Tear Restore Tear Restore Portal Link Marlo Dr Laurel Kelley - Instagram Dr Lau...

Jimmy and Roya set the stage for Dr Cory Collier to teach the magic of scleral lenses. The team steps behind the curtain to learn more about profitability, meeting patient needs, and  just how amazing the scleral lens truly is. The solution is clear. SOURCES Valley Contax Education Consultant Dr Cory Collier: Email Dr Cory Collier: Artisan Eye Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Valley Contax Vision Proje...

Jimmy and Roya speak with the super charismatic Jordon Comstock. How can you create recurring revenue, increase patient loyalty, and cut out PPO's? The answer is Boomcloud! This episode is a rocket ship heading into the future, hold on tight. SOURCES Jordon Comstock - LinkedIn BoomCloud App Benefits of an in-house membership program How to Create, Organize and Automate your In-House Membershi...

Jimmy and Roya have a great conversation with Dr Bill Reynolds and Dr Bob Layman. The team  gets to the heart of what the AOA provides and how their goal is to be your biggest resource. This episode is loaded with insight from two of the AOA's top dogs, although one would consider himself more of a race horse. SOURCES American Optometric Association Dr William Reynolds Dr Robert Layman Optome...

Jimmy and Roya have a great time chatting with Dr Liandra Jung about Residency  life, Mayonnaise  and...... River Otters? SOURCES Valley Contax CLIP Program Tear Restore Tear Restore Portal Link UC Berkeley Primary Care and Contact Lens Residency Program Valley Contax Custom Stable Vision Project

Jimmy and Roya jump into Tom Copperman's pet life while exploring the world of Oculoplastic Surgery, Punctal Cautery, Lid Lesions, and more!  SOURCES  Thomas Copperman, MD Copperman Instagram Enduragen Implant Tepezza  

Jimmy and Roya dive deeper into the business of sight with Dr Richard Adler. There's more to Glaucoma than reducing pressure, but just how EXTREME can the team get on this weeks episode? SOURCES Allergan presbyopia drop Upneeq drop Durysta Implant Dr. Adler: Bellcara  Try Not 2 Blink Education Credit Assessment https://www.belcarahealth.com/medical-team/dr-richard-adler/

Jimmy and Roya speak with Dr Richard Adler about the ways to understand Glaucoma a little more thoroughly. SOURCE https://www.belcarahealth.com/medical-team/dr-richard-adler/

Jimmy and Roya talk to Marcus Noyes about involvement in organized optometry, real practice outside of residency and teaching in an ophthalmology program and more... SOURCES New Presbyopia Treatment Option Marcus Noyes Marcus Noyes Linkedin Eyeprint Prosthetic

Jimmy and Roya talk to John Hibbs, Vice President North American Commerical Sales & Marketing at Contamac US Inc about lens materials, recent innovations, what is plasma treatment and more... SOURCES CLIP Program John Hibbs - Contamac CLMA Optimum Materials Optimum Tangible Hydra-Peg Nutrifill GPLI

Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. Jessilin Quint and Dr. Gabriela Olivares about their experience with residency, should graduates do a residency, the pros and cons and more... SOURCES Drop for Presbyopia?? Jessilin Quint - Smart Eye Care Dr Quint Instagram Gabriela Olivares - The Eye Center Dr Olivares Instagram ACOE Residency Programs

Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. Castellanos and Dr. DauSchmidt about Eye Candy a unique practice pairing eyewear and gourmet sweets, Tear Restore, the first open-eye warm compress, its pending clinical trial and more... SOURCES Dr Giannie Castellanos - Infinite Vision Eyecare Dr Giannie Castellanos - Linkedin Eye Candy Tear Restore Pending TearRestore Clinical Trial The Chiasm Everything Dry Eye Confer...