Season 1 Archives - Try Not To Blink

Keratconus 1-2-3

September 1, 2025 01:05:24 Comments Off

In this latest episode of Try Not 2 Blink, we’re excited to welcome back Dr. John D. Gelles, a renowned expert in keratoconus treatment, to share his extensive knowledge with us. He’ll provide updates on the latest advancements in HOA lenses, outline his three-step approach to treating keratoconus, and discuss new surgical options available for patients. Additionally, he’ll offer valuable tips for refracting keratoconus patients.

But first, Roya will share an intriguing story about a new groundbreaking procedure involving replacing a patient’s ocular surface with a tooth implant. This cutting-edge technology has the potential to revolutionize the field.

Join us next week for another informative and engaging Try Not 2 Blink episode.

We’re always eager to hear from our listeners and value your input! Please submit your topic suggestions and guest ideas via email at [email protected] or by clicking here. Your feedback could shape the direction of our show and provide valuable insights to our audience.

SOURCES

Osteo-Odonto Keratoprosthesis

Dr. John Gelles: Cornea and Laser Eye Institute

Dr. John Gelles: LinkedIn

Dr John Gelles: Intrepid

NKCF Top Doc of 2023

CTAK

CLASS Symposium

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I’m an OD, Now What?

August 25, 2025 00:52:12 Comments Off

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

Dang It’s Dry Eye

August 18, 2025 01:04:05 Comments Off

This week Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. Vin T. Dang about his optometry career, dry eye, ocular allergies and more…

SOURCES

Presbyopia Physician

Vin Dang: Empire Eye & Laser Center

Vin Dang: LinkedIn

Why Did I Chose Dry Eye?

Insights into Ocular Allergy

Vanguard Ophthalmology Group

LipiScan

Dr Vin Does Pickleball

OneSight: Instagram

OneSight.Org

Intrepid CE Conference

ODs Can (Re)Finance Too

August 11, 2025 00:57:21 Comments Off

Jimmy and Roya talk to Lee Raykovicz, optometrist and mortgage loan officer about everything you need to know about refinancing and more…

SOURCES

American Academy of Optometry

Dr Lee Raykovicz: Linkedin

LemonBrew

[email protected]

Back to the Scleral Basics

August 4, 2025 01:03:06 Comments Off

In this episode Jimmy and Roya go over all the scleral lens basics you need to know about in order to become a successful scleral lens fitter, including Valley Contax Custom Lens Immersion Program, the Custom Stable and more…

SOURCES

Gas Permeable Lens Institute

Scleral Lens Education Society

To do or not to do: Residency

July 28, 2025 00:54:07 Comments Off

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…

#allerganodjumpstart

SOURCES

Drop for Presbyopia??

Jessilin Quint – Smart Eye Care

Dr Quint Instagram

Gabriela Olivares – The Eye Center

Dr Olivares Instagram

ACOE Residency Programs

Magicians, Mathematicians or Scleral Clinicians?

July 14, 2025 00:57:45 Comments Off

🎙️ In today’s episode, Roya and Sheila explore some exciting innovations in ocular surface care! 👁️✨ They kick things off with the newly FDA-approved Prednisolone Acetate Suspension🧴 and personalized serum eye drops from Ocubio.

Then, are thrilled to welcome Dr. Pooja Alloju—a rising star in anterior segment disease and specialty contact lenses! 🌟 With her background in applied mathematics 📊 and a residency focused on cornea and contact lenses , Dr. Alloju brings precision, passion, and practical wisdom to the table.

Tune in as we discuss hot topics like:
💧 Are artificial tears really tears?
🔬 When to switch from OTC to autologous serum drops
🤝 Tips for collaborating with corneal specialists
🩺 Knowing when to refer for cataract surgery, corneal crosslinking, or scleral lenses

Whether you’re managing dry eye or enhancing your referral skills, this episode is packed with insights—and a reminder that sometimes, the best medicine is collaboration! 💡🤝

Got ideas or guest suggestions? Reach out at [email protected]! 📧

SOURCES

Blog from Optometry School with Dr. Pooja Alloju

Eye Health Texas on TikTok

Scleral Lens Education Society: Management of non-KCN Cases

Pooja linkedin

Shashi linkedin

Glance: Amneal

Glance: the Qualified Autologous Serum Eye Drops (qASED)

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Be the Beam of Light

July 7, 2025 00:57:19 Comments Off

Welcome to Try Not 2 Blink — your go-to podcast for all things vision care!

This week, Roya and Sheila are bringing you an episode packed with insights:

🔹 Breaking news on the latest in daily disposables — yes, a new *daily multifocal toric lens* is here! We’re breaking down what it means for you.

🔹 A compelling clinical case on how scleral lenses can transform lives—especially for patients with ALS and limited mobility. Because sometimes, vision care is so much more than 20/20!

🎧✨Plus, their guest this week is Dr. Tiffany Park, current cornea and contact lens resident at SCCO. She shares what residency life is really like, the advice she’d give her pre-residency self, and whether she thinks the residency path is actually worth it. We also explore her master’s research on keratoconus and its impact on quality of life, and the insights that changed how she thinks about patient care.

💡We wrap with her Scleral Lens Pearl of the Day—a smart one about lens nomenclature—and go deeper into chair-time tips, fitting tricks, and success strategies for specialty lens wearers.

Whether you’re a student, new grad, or industry veteran, this episode is loaded with practical advice to elevate your dry eye and scleral lens skills.

Got ideas or guest suggestions? Reach out at [email protected]!

SOURCES

Tiffany Park | Marshall B. Ketchum University

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyjpark?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

Word of Wisdom From Corneal and Contact Lens Residents — We make lenses.

GP Lens Institute on Instagram: “Dr. Tiffany Park was one of our 2025 GPLI Alumni and Friends Award winners, and this is her wonderful video submission, highlighting her residency at SCCO and experience at the GPLI Cornea and Contact Lens Resident Symposium. Her video, poster, and abstract submissions scored very high, and we are so lucky to have great residents like her making the future of specialty contact lenses very bright!”

CLEK Study

SeaGreen

LensBase

EZI suction-less ring applicator

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Kids are Our Future

June 30, 2025 01:00:44 Comments Off

🎙️ Welcome to Try Not 2 Blink! 👀 Don’t miss a minute of today’s show! 🚀

Today, we kick things off with a quick dive into the new TFOS DEWS III report — what’s coming, what’s changed, and what it means for dry eye care. 📝✨

Then, hosts Roya and Sheila sit down with Dr. Radhika Chawla, a Behavioral Optometrist and founder of Richmond Hill Optometric Clinic. With 13+ years of experience, she shares how she combines dry eye, scleral lenses, vision therapy, and myopia management—all under one roof! 🏥 And why kids are at the heart of her practice. 💖👶

They’ll cover:
• 🤝 How scleral lenses and dry eye go hand-in-hand, along with BV and myopia management
• 🧪 Must-do tests for every patient
• 🗣️ Should you treat your own family?
• 💬 Tips on helping every patient feel heard

Whether you’re a student 🎓, new grad, or seasoned pro 🧑‍⚕️, this episode is packed with actionable tips to elevate your dry eye and scleral lens skills! 🚀

Tune in now! 🎧 Got ideas for future episodes or guests? Reach out at **[email protected]**! ✉️

SOURCES

Dr. Radhika Chawla: LinkedIn

Dr. Radhika Chawla: Richmond Hill Optometric Clinic

Dr. Radhika Chawla: Review of Myopia Management

Richmond Hill Instagram

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No Trace Left Behind

June 23, 2025 01:07:12 Comments Off

🔥 Welcome to Try Not 2 Blink! Don’t miss a second of today’s episode! 🎧✨

🎯 Kickoff with Clinical Pearls:
We’re reviewing an insightful article by Dr. Langis Michaud filled with practical tips to elevate your scleral lens practice. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or just starting out, these insights are a must-hear! 💡

🌟 Special Guest Return: Dr. Ariel Cerenzie!
Owner of the Charlotte Contact Lens Institute and now, the Raleigh location! She’s back by popular demand with an exciting update on running a growing specialty practice. 🚀

💬 What We Cover in This Episode:

• Expanding Your Practice: Tips on opening a second location & landing that dream job! 🏢✨

• Troubleshooting Scleral Lenses: How Dr. Cerenzie chooses diameters & manages challenging cases like symblepharons 🔍

• Streamlining with AI: Using AI scribes to improve documentation efficiency 📝

• Innovative Business Models: Ditching insurance & launching an in-house membership plan 💳

• Mentorship & Residency: Building your own training program through mentorship and consultants 🎓🤝

🔑 Whether you’re a student, new grad, or seasoned professional, this episode is packed with actionable tips to boost your dry eye and scleral lens expertise! 💥👁️

🎙️ Got ideas for future episodes or guests? Reach out at [email protected]! 📬✨

Stay tuned, stay inspired, and keep those eyes healthy! 👀🔥

SOURCES

Dr. Ariel Cerenzie: Charlotte Contact Lens Institute

Dr. Ariel Cerenzie: LinkedIn

HelloRache

Commure Scribe

Firefly

Helcim

Langis Michaud Scleral Lens Game Plans Spectrum Article