Active Show Hosts

Roya Habibi, OD
Dr Roya Habibi is a fellowship trained optometrist who specializes in the advanced dry eye disease and custom contact lenses.
After 6 years in the hustle and bustle of Seattle, WA, she up-and-left with her knowledge and expertise and moved to the rural west coast of Costa Rica. She (and her husband and pup) opened a concierge eye clinic, Ojos Del Mar, and started the first advanced fellowship program in the country. When not in her day job, she enjoys adventuring around Latin America, practicing her Español, and learning more about eyes. Follow her adventures on Instagram @ojosdelmar.cr

Sheila Morrison, OD, MSc
Dr. Sheila Morrison is a private practice clinician and internationally respected educator. She earned her Doctorate of Optometry and Masters Degree in Vision Science, along with a Residency in Cornea and Contact Lens from Pacific University College of Optometry. After serving on faculty at the University of Houston College of Optometry as a full-time clinical professor, Dr. Morrison joined Mission Eye Care Center for Dry Eye and Corneal Disease, where she now supervises the accredited Mission Eye Care Cornea and Contact Lens Residency Program and serves as adjunct faculty at NSU Oklahoma College of Optometry. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, the Scleral Lens Education Society and the Canadian College of Specialties in Optometry. She is also an awarded member of the International Society of Contact Lens Specialists, and a trustee for the Canadian Optometric Education Trust Fund (COETF). She publishes and lectures both nationally and internationally on myopia management, specialty contact lenses, and dry eye. As a leading industry consultant and clinical research investigator she works with a variety of partners, including the University of Waterloo. She is passionate about safeguarding children’s vision and takes a holistic approach for guiding all patients, integrating lifestyle and nutrition into patient care. Outside of her clinical and academic work, Dr. Morrison balances her professional life with mountain trail running, motherhood, and global adventures, embracing every opportunity to explore and grow both professionally and personally.
Her addition to the podcast promises exciting discussions, expert perspectives, and a fresh lens on the world of optometry. We’re delighted to welcome her to the Try Not to Blink family and look forward to the remarkable conversations and discoveries she’ll bring.
Past Show Host
James (Jimmy) Deom O.D.
Dr. James “Jimmy” Deom is a private practice owner in the great state of Pennsylvania. Dr. Deom went to The Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University and immediately joined the practice he then bought and helped grow to three locations.
Jimmy has left an indelible mark on the Try Not to Blink Podcast. For four remarkable years, he brought his expertise, humor, and insight to the show as one of our esteemed hosts. Jimmy has embarked on new and exciting adventures, carrying the same passion and spirit that made him a cherished part of our podcast family.
