Dang It’s Dry Eye
This week Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. Vin T. Dang about his optometry career, dry eye, ocular allergies and more…
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Vin Dang: Empire Eye & Laser Center
Vanguard Ophthalmology Group
LipiScan
Intrepid CE Conference
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ODs Can (Re)Finance Too
Jimmy and Roya talk to Lee Raykovicz, optometrist and mortgage loan officer about everything you need to know about refinancing and more…
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Dr Lee Raykovicz: Linkedin
Back to the Scleral Basics
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…
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To do or not to do: Residency
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
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Jessilin Quint – Smart Eye Care
Magicians, Mathematicians or Scleral Clinicians?
🎙️ 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
Scleral Lens Education Society: Management of non-KCN Cases
Glance: the Qualified Autologous Serum Eye Drops (qASED)
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Be the Beam of Light
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]!
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Tiffany Park | Marshall B. Ketchum University
Word of Wisdom From Corneal and Contact Lens Residents — We make lenses.
EZI suction-less ring applicator
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Kids are Our Future
🎙️ 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: Richmond Hill Optometric Clinic
Dr. Radhika Chawla: Review of Myopia Management
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No Trace Left Behind
🔥 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
Firefly
Helcim
Langis Michaud Scleral Lens Game Plans Spectrum Article
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According to Recent Research
🎧 Welcome to **Try Not 2 Blink!** Don’t miss a minute of today’s episode! 🚀
✨ Here’s what’s coming up:
**Fresh Drop!** 🚨 Discover **TRYPTYR** (pronounced trip-tear) — the FDA-approved dry eye treatment targeting cold-sensing receptors in your cornea and eyelid. Not minty eyedrops, but a potential game-changer for boosting tear production! 💧💥
**Exclusive Interview!** 🎙️ Sit down with **Dr. Stephanie Pisano**, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology & Vision Science at The Ohio State University. She’s revolutionizing ophthalmic care with AI-assisted charting and scleral lens assessments. 🤖👁️
**Life in Academia & Patient Care** 🏫❤️ Dive into Dr. Pisano’s experience balancing research, patient care, and her innovative 4-day workweek! Plus, insights on keratoconus, mental health, and her passion for treating ocular graft-versus-host disease. 🌟
**Scleral Lens Tips** 🦸♀️💡 Get a must-know pearl that’ll change how you approach care for this unique patient group!
Whether you’re a student, new grad, or seasoned pro, this episode is packed with tips to elevate your dry eye management!
🎙️ Tune in now and if you have ideas for future topics or guests, reach out at **[email protected]**!
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Dr Stephanie Pisano: Instagram
Microsoft copilot
Dax ai
Prevent blindness
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Journal Club: More is More for Dry Eye
🎙️ Welcome to **Try Not 2 Blink!** Don’t miss a second of today’s episode! Here’s what you can expect:
– 🚀 Exploring the future of vision with a fascinating look at **infrared contact lenses** promising **”super vision”**—are they the next big thing?
– 👁️ Diving into **dry eye treatment** strategies with the expert herself, **t**—optometrist, dry eye guru, educator, and social media sensation!
– 💡 Get real-world advice on:
– Transitioning from residency to practice
– Treating dry eye and glaucoma (hint: **more is more**)
– Why sticking to the **dry eye algorithm** works
– 🏥 A peek into a week at **Clear Eyes + Aesthetics**, including how she leverages **social media** for education
– ✨ Discover the **unexpected magic** of using a **virtual scribe** in modern practice
Whether you’re a **student, new grad, or seasoned professional**, this episode offers **valuable insights to elevate your dry eye game**.
🎧 Tune in now, and if you have ideas for future topics or guests, reach out at **[email protected]**!
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