#optometrypodcast Archives - Try Not To Blink

Ain’t No VooDoo Science

October 6, 2025 01:06:06 Comments Off

Join Roya and Sheila in this exciting episode as they explore the latest market trends in Optometry and delve into the reasons behind the growing trend of patients ordering their glasses and contacts online, along with strategies to effectively compete in this evolving landscape.

We’re thrilled to welcome back John Hibbs, VP of Commercial US Sales at Contamac, who brings over 35 years of experience in the Optometry industry to the table. John will share his journey into the world of contact lenses, touch on key industry conferences, and discuss the valuable role of the Contact Lens Manufacturers Association (CLMA) in tackling marketplace challenges that benefit all ODs.

This episode also tackles pressing questions such as: Is a washout necessary when refitting GP lenses? Plus, John will share some of his top tips for all you contact lens enthusiasts out there!

Don’t forget to join us next week for another insightful episode of Try Not 2 Blink!

We’d love to hear from you! If you have suggestions for future guests or topics you’d like us to cover, please reach out to us at [email protected] or click here.

SOURCES

John Hibbs – LinkedIn

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Historic & Modern Inspo to Scleral Lenses

September 29, 2025 00:54:24 Comments Off

Welcome to the Try Not 2 Blink Podcast, where Roya and Sheila explore the latest developments and expert insights in contact lenses. In this episode, they dive into the world of bandage contact lenses, discussing their uses, FDA-approved options, and pearls for successful use. They also examine the latest technology in this area and address potential risks.

Next, they introduce their guest, Dr. Kishan Patel, a rising star in contact lenses and resident at a prestigious institution. Dr. Patel shares his favorite episode from the TN2B archives, “Don’t Go The Extra Step,” with Dr. Stephanie Schumacher, and explains why he believes it’s essential listening for anyone in the field.

The conversation then turns to Dr. Patel’s expertise in fitting scleral lenses in Texas, his thoughts on whether a contact lens residency is worth pursuing, and tips for new residents. He also offers valuable tips for thriving in the industry and living well with the demands of this profession.

SOURCES

New BCL Research

Bandage Contact Lenses

BCL Textbook.

Power of BCL

Risks with BCL

Filamentary Keratitis

https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/16/1/26

New and Improved BCL

Episode 222: Don’t go the extra step

See Green

The Lens Base

Complications of scleral lenses

Manufacture Comparison TLDR Poster

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A Major Retina Download

September 22, 2025 01:05:47 Comments Off

Join us for an exciting new episode on Try Not 2 Blink, where Roya and Sheila share about the world of research and innovation in eye transplantation. Thanks to a generous million-dollar donation to Bascon Palmer, The Moon Shot project has launched the Whole Eye Transplant Research Initiative, aiming to successfully transplant the eye – one of only four organs yet to be transplanted. Can you guess what the other three organs are? Tune in to find out and learn more about bionic eyes.

In this episode, our hosts sit down with esteemed guest Dr. Carolyn Major to discuss retina and OCT. Dr. Major discusses whether you should do Optomap vs dilation in your comprehensive exam, how to prepare for the next acute angle closure patient that walks into your exam room, and Pro tips for converting a Glaucoma suspect to the diagnosis of Glaucoma.

Be sure to join Roya and Sheila next week as they tackle Frequently Asked Questions regarding starting a dry eye center. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to expand your knowledge and stay up-to-date in optometry.

To submit your ideas or nominate a guest, please contact us via email at [email protected] or by clicking here. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we look forward to hearing from you.

SOURCES

Whole Eye Transplant

Dr. Carolyn Majcher: LinkedIn

Dr. Carolyn Majcher: NSUOK

Dr. Carolyn Majcher: Email

Zeiss OCT Training Videos

SLT vs Drops for First Line Treatment

Notal Foresee Device

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Mr. President (REPLAY)

September 15, 2025 00:55:11 Comments Off

Join us for an insightful episode of Try Not 2 Blink! Today, Sheila will begin the show with an engaging recap of her recent experience at Vision Expo, where she discovered the latest advancements in spectacles, gained valuable insights on the implications of low vision, and shared key takeaways from the event.

We are thrilled to have Dr. Mark Spiro, President of the Canadian Optometric Association, as our esteemed guest. Dr. Spiro will inspire us to actively engage with our remarkable profession and share practical strategies for building rapport with patients effortlessly.

In addition, he will discuss the transformative role of artificial intelligence in our field and offer practical advice on enhancing the quality of life for our low-vision patients.

This is an episode you won’t want to miss! Be sure to tune in next week for more informative content.

We value your feedback! If you have suggestions for future guests or topics you’d like us to explore, please get in touch with us at [email protected]. Thank you for listening!

SOURCES

Top 10 products from VEW

Daily Functionality of People with Low Vision

Dr. Martin Spiro: CAO

Dr. Martin Spiro: Optika Centre Visue

Dr. Martin Spiro: LinkedIn

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Tiny But Mighty

September 8, 2025 00:56:04 Comments Off

Welcome to Try Not To Blink; in this episode, Roya and Sheila share the latest advancements in eyewear technology, specifically the revolutionary Rayban Meta AI sunglasses. Listen as Sheila shares her hands-on experience with these cutting-edge glasses, which enable users to capture photos, ask questions about their surroundings, and receive instant answers.

But that’s not all – we’re also excited to introduce our special guest, Dr. Amber Dunn, a renowned expert in the field of optometry. Dr. Dunn will share valuable insights on excelling professionally, including tips on getting involved with your optometric community, starting a cold start practice, exploring academia, and how writing articles about your interesting cases can help patients worldwide.

She’ll also discuss the importance of social media presence and how you can create content by engaging your staff and patients.

Stay tuned for our next episode, when Roya and Sheila are joined by a remarkable guest who has made a game-changing invention for scleral lens patients – the LensBase device. Learn how this device can help patients who struggle with lens insertion.

We’re always looking for inspiring guests who can share their stories and expertise with our audience. If you have someone in mind, please email us at [email protected] or click here.

SOURCES

Rayban Meta

AZOC

Dr. Amber Gatti Dunn: Linkedin

Dr. Amber Dunn: Instagram

Gatti Vision

Vision Source

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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