Blink Collective

Courageously Practice Optometry

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. Michael O'Neal about his career choices, his achievements and how he leads the Myopia Control Center at Dunes Eye Cons...

MasterClass for Boards prep

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya talk to Erin Heim, Alexander Bennett and Ariel Cerenzie about how to prep for the Board, tips and tricks for board success and more...S...

Beautiful Blind Eye

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya talk with Dr. Kevin Kelley about his career as an ocularist, the evolution of ocular prosthetics, the process of receiving a prosthetic...

HOA + SCLERALS = 20/HAPPIER

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya talk with Dr. John Gelles and Dr. Brayden Lundquist about they career path, EyePrintPRO, bad patients, and more...SOURCESDr John Gelles...

Droopy, Itchy, Update.

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya talk about Upneeq, a treatment for droopy eyelids, allergies, the COVID vaccine and more...SOURCESUpneeqCE CertificateMA New Glaucoma B...

Treat OSD in 1-2-3

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode Jimmy and Roya focus on dry eye disease and talk about practice patterns that will help you become a dry eye expert and exam r...

El Presidente

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya talk with Alexander Bennett about his journey to optometry, the pros and cons of the student life during COVID and his plans for the fu...

Does Social Media Work?

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya talk with Jill Nowak and Tyler Kemp about the best way to utilize Social Media to promote your business and what metrics to follow in o...

Spark Your Passion for 2021

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya talk with Dr. Solomon Gould about Cognivue, a software and algorithm based cognitive screening, and also his goals for 2021.SOURCESFree...

OD Down Under

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya talk with Dr. Leigh Plowman about life as an OD in Australia, his career path, the current situation and dry eye treatment.SOURCESPoten...

CoVax

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya talk about the different Covid-19 vaccines and how they work but also about dry eye treatment and the free CE offer.SOURCES Get Free C...

Sclerals: Just Do It

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya talk with Dr. Adeline Bauer about the all-new Custom Lens Immersion Program  (CLIP) from Valley Contax, their Boost Marketing Program,...

See The Light!

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya talk with Dr. Kayla Karpuk about light adjustable IOLs, managing cataract surgery and same day cataract surgery for both eyes.SOURCES ...

Thank You, Here's Free CE

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode Jimmy and Roya focus on dry eye disease and talk about practice patterns that will help you become a dry eye expert and exam r...

Dry Eye Zone

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya talk with Rebecca Petris,  about her history dealing with dry eye, why she created The Dry Eye Zone and what should doctors consider w...

Restoring All Tears

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya talk with guests Scott Hauswirth and Ken DauSchmidt about Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, tear restore clinical trials, dry eye and maskne...

Contact (lenses) and Vote!

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya talk about the importance of voting, the first FDA approved preservative-free allergy drop, and meet long time listener optometry tech,...

EYEcon

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya talk with "EYEcon" Dr. Richard Castillo about his career path, how he started teaching Optometry and how he sees the eyecare ...

Optometry Does Care

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya share some big news and talk to Meghan Endicott from Optometry Cares, the American Optometry Association Foundation.SOURCESAOA Recovery...

Up Your Optical Game

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya talk about current news, new meds, conversion rate and how to clean your Phoropter.SOURCES The SkimmODs on FacebookOptitech Phoropter ...

The Wild Stallion

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya talk with Dr. Mitch Ibach about his career path, his collaboration with Avedro, floppy eyelid syndrome and more...SOURCES American Aca...

Nothing Dry About It

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya talk about the end of Truetear, its alternative iTEAR100 and more.SOURCES:ASOS MembershipBye TrueTearHello iTear100Zimura for GAAPL 2 f...

That New News

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya talk about the latest FDA approved medication like Upneeq, Dextenza and Zerivate.SOURCES:Tweets about ODsUpneeq ZerivateLoratadine v C...

Clinically Applicable Cases

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya talk about corneal transplant, the TikTok challenge results, and more.SOURCES:Try Not 2 Blink FacebookIris + IOL Transplant SafetyArtif...

TikTok Eye Doc

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya talk about the case of the week and introduce the new weekly TikTok challenge using #tiktokeyedoc.SOURCES:Try Not 2 Blink FacebookShape...

Do This, Not That.

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya meet with guest Dr. Derek Louie to discuss Telemedecine, the Board, and the most common issues that come up. Listen to this episode to ...

Expectation V Complication

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya talk with Dr Roberto Saenz about his career, clinical research in real life, and multifocal IOLs.SOURCES Esight Dr Saenz The E Myth ...

Optometry Strong

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya talk with Derri Sandberg about what every Doctors should know from the perspective of the Board.SOURCES Seattle Met Top Docs: https://...

Becoming a 5 Star Doctor

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Roya and Jimmy talk with Steven Vargo, optometrist, consultant, speaker and best selling author.SOURCES New Demodex Treatment https://www.prnewswire....

Creating Community

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya talk with Dr. Audrey Raley about connecting with your community and starting a practice.SOURCES 2020 Glance https://modernod.com/2020-...

Vision as Never Before Seen

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya talk to Felix Kim, Founder and CEO of Ovitz.SOURCESKentucky School of Optometry Accredited https://www.news-expressky.com/news/article_...

Pew Pew Pew

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya talk about wellness and how to keep yourself healthy and sane.SOURCESPractice Self Care https://www.healio.com/news/psychiatry/20200612...

Managing Finances Through COVID

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya dive deep into the subject of pandemic finances with second-time special guest Travis Hornsby!SOURCES Marketing4ECPs: www.marketing4ec...

SMILE!

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another incredible episode where Jimmy and Roya meet up with guest Michele Lee.SOURCES New Tear stimulator: https://www.healio.com/news/o...

A Few Baby Tips

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya meet up with guest Jessie Vassau in another incredible episode about children's eye care.SOURCES Alternative Eyewear TN2B Exclusi...

The Baby Doctor

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about treating kids in another amazing episode where Jimmy and Roya meet with guest Thao Phoung Le!SOURCES Alternative Eyewear TN2B Exclus...

hide yo kids hide yo eyes

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya continue their discussion about kid's eyewear, this time with special guest Vitto Mena.SOURCES ALTERNATIVE EYEWEAR PROMO: https:/...

Nano Vista Baby

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya meet with guest Paul Storace, the CEO of Alternative and Plan B Eyewear. Listen in to this episode to learn more about Nano Vista and t...

Itchy Myopes

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya cover the topic of myopia with Dr, Ariel Cerenzie!SOURCES Marketing4ECPs: https://marketing4ecps.com/wallpaper/2020 Glance: https://mo...

Sporty Stuff

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya dive into the world of sports vision with guest Jeff Klosterman.SOURCES MEYEND Vision: https://www.meyend.com/Senaptec: https://senapt...

100

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya meet with very special guest Dr. Tamara Petrosyan in celebration of Try Not To Blink's 100th episode!SOURCES Vision Therapy Confe...

Press Play

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The title says it all. Press play. Our lives have been a whirlwind the past couple months and now it's time to get back on our feet and begin aga...

The Authentic You

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya meet with guest Vady Khalil to discuss social media, and showing the REAL YOU.SOURCES Starwars Order https://www.techradar.com/how-to/...

#BuildMyInsta

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya meet with special guest Kevin Wilhem to discuss how important it is to market your business!SOURCES Marketing4ecps: https://marketing4...

COVID In Eyecare: Class of 202...

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya meet with guest Alia Cappellani to bring you another amazing episode about a fun new way to spend your down time!SOURCES AAO Student C...

A Rising Tide Raises All Ships

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya meet with guest Dr. Leah Johnson to bring to you another amazing episode!SOURCES 420 Culture: https://time.com/4292844/420-april-20-ma...

COVID In Eyecare: Become ErgoFit!

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Shoulders back, neck up! Listen in as Jimmy and Roya take some insight from occupational therapist and ergonomic specialist Deborah Read on ways to he...

Managing Myopia

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya meet with guest Sara Kochik to  enlighten listeners about pediatric care.SOURCES OTC Pataday: https://eyewire.news/articles/alcon-rec...

COVID In Eyecare: Small Business Saturday

11 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya meet with Josh Adams, vice President of Valley Contax, to discuss the effects of COVID on industry and how to adapt.SOURCES Valley Con...

COVID In Eyecare: Masters Of Resuscitation

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya have a discussion with Dr. Mark Wiseman about the ER perspective and outlook regarding COVID.SOURCES https://www.cdc.govHopkins Medici...

COVID Legalese

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya have an amazing discussion with Attorney Seth Corbin about what's going on in the legal world regarding COVID-19. SOURCES AAO Co...

COVID in Eyecare: Telemedicine Q+A

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya meet again with Dr. Moshe Mendelson in another amazing mini episode about COVID!SOURCES AOA Ethics Forum on Telemedicine: https://www....

Adapting to COVID

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya meet with three special guests to discuss COVID-19 and how we can adapt.SOURCES AOA Ethics Forum on Telemedicine: https://www.aoa.org/...

COVID in Eyecare: Facts and Updates

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya introduce an all-new mini series in order to provide you with up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 and its relation to eyecare.SOU...

Who Codes? EyeCode!

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya meet with guest Dr. Christopher Wolfe, for another amazing episode where you'll learn more about EyeCode Education.SOURCES  Hersc...

Dark Adaptation

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya meet with Greg Jackson to discuss the topic how quickly your eyes adapt to darkness.SOURCES AAO Coronavirus Tips: https://www.aao.org/...

Holi Show

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya bring to you another amazing episode from Eye Innovate with guest Ukti Vorta!SOURCES Primary Care Visits: https://www.healio.com/prima...

Can AREDS Make Things Worse?

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya meet with guest Greg Hines, to discuss age-related macular degeneration.SOURCES:Corona Virus Statement: HPI CoronaVirus Statement 1-30-...

Return of Rodman and Conewell

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya dive into the topic of macular degeneration with two very special guests!SOURCES Association of Age-Related Macular Degeneration on Alz...

Cancer and the Eye

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya discuss the topic of cancer in honor of World Cancer Day. SOURCESTepezza: https://www.healio.com/endocrinology/thyroid/news/online/%7B...

Overheard Optometry

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya meet up with the creator of Overheard Optometry! SOURCES https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/node/139522https://venturebeat.com/202...

Pain Without Stain

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya discuss the topic of pain in the eye as well as how to diagnose and treat.SOURCES 2020 Glance -- https://modernod.com/2020-glanceOcula...

Eye Engineers

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya wrap up Glaucoma Awareness month in an amazing discussion with Dr. Dan Lutz!SOURCES Tax Tips: https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/tax...

Advancing GLC Care

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya meet up with Dr. Justin Schweitzer again this week for another incredible episode on Glaucoma!SOURCES https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub...

You N.O. Me

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya meet with Dr. Justin Schweitzer to discuss nitric oxide in relation to glaucoma.SOURCES Subclinical inflammation with contacts: https:...

All the Pressures

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya discuss the new year as well as various eye conditions including glaucoma and eye pressure.SOURCES:https://www.healio.com/ophthalmology...

Millennial Inspired Marketing

30 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

To wrap up the year of 2019, you'll hear from Jimmy and Roya meet with fellow guests at Eye Innovate to discuss marketing and millennials.SOURCES...

Marketing Outside the Box

23 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In another incredible episode from Eye Innovate, Jimmy and Roya meet with guests from Shopify and Embrosa to discuss more about marketing!SOURCES htt...

Google This.

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya met with Google employee Armando Munoz at Eye Innovate!SOURCES https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/11/great-american-eye-ex...

Framed!

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya meet with two amazing guests to discuss more about marketing and business.SOURCES Dr. Contact Lens (https://drcontactlens.com)

Marketing

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya meet with two surprise guests to talk about marketing, and the importance it has in business.SOURCES MiSight FDA Approval Announcement...

Balls

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In honor of MO-vember, Jimmy and Roya discuss the importance of men's health.SOURCES UN Elimination of Women’s Violence Day: https://www.un.or...

Nothing To It

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya speak with guest Dr. Maria Walker about scleral lenses including some common misconceptions around OCTs.SOURCES Disney is a cult? https...

Gone Viral

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya meet with second-time​ guest Dr. Jake Lang to discuss viruses and vaccinations.SOURCESTop 10 Optometry Pocasts https://blog.feedspot....

4th Year Expectations

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya meet up with optometry student Emilie Seitz to talk about expectations going into the 4th year of optometry school​.SOURCES SMART Ca...

Grow Up

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya talk with Cindy about what we want to be when we grow up.SOURCES:Contest: www.valleycontax.com/tn2b Personality Test: https://www.16pe...

Copycat

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya meet with an extremely special guest to discuss the serious and important topic of plagiarism.SOURCES https://www.envisionboston.com/h...

CA vs USA

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya meet up with a special guest to discuss various differences between practicing in Canada and the US.SOURCES www.valleycontax.com/tn2bTh...

Be Nice

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya discuss the benefits and blessings that come when you're simply, nice.SOURCES OSDI 2.0: https://www.heiko-pult.de/media/files/OSD...

Market You

30 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya bring on two guests to discuss one of the most important steps in starting a business, marketing!SOURCES Walter Westy: https://www.walt...

Eyes on Brain Injury

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya discuss concussions, and the effects they have on your eyes.SOURCES Jimmy’s Funny video: https://youtu.be/hYnM1NgxGF4Cataract Study: ...

G is for Glaucoma

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya meet up with guest Dr. Justin Schweitzer to discuss all things relating to glaucoma.SOURCES Landmark GLC Studies: https://www.aao.org/e...

Colorful Eyes

09 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya cover a variety of colorful topics regarding your eyes.SOURCES https://www.contactlensesplus.com/education/contact_lenses/history_of_co...

Business Partners & Still Married

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya bring along two guests living the married life as well as working together in their own private practice.SOURCES Sleep Timing: https:/...

Cornea Chronicle

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya discuss corneal pain, its sources and possible treatments.SOURCES https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/07/16/1883230/0/en/Tr...

Pharmacy Debacles

12 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya talk about some common pitfalls and best practices when placing prescriptions.SOURCES https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmolo...

Supplement The Eyes

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya talk about creative ways to spice up your business, vitamins needed for healthy eyes, and an exciting surprise for all listeners.SOURCE...

To Cold Start or Not

29 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya cover the topic of starting a business from scratch, with Dr. Anith Pillai.SOURCESPECA Buying Alliance Group: https://www.pecaa.com/Vis...

What's Your Perception

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya talk about ways​ to improve your patient's perception of you as their doctor.SOURCES https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/07/health/walgr...

OptoMetrics

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya meet with a true wizard of optometry, Dr. Bryan Rogoff, to discuss "OptoMetrics".SOURCES Abb Vie buys Allergan: https://news....

What You Got In Those Genes?

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya discuss what's in your genes, and the importance of DNA.Sources:On Purpose with Jay Shetty: https://jayshetty.me/podcast/Eye Track...

20/Beautiful

01 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya meet with special guest Johnathan Jacesko to get some insider tips on how to be an artsy OD.Sources : Mel B has Eye Probs: https://peo...

Lens Consultants: Your New BFFs

24 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya meet up with CharliRae and Kelsey from Valley Contax to discuss life as a consultant.SOURCES Custom Stable Fitting Guide Video: https:...

TN2Birthday

17 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's Try Not To Blink's one year anniversary! The journey has been incredible and Jimmy and Roya have YOU to thank for making this past year...

Cadillacs

10 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya talk about all things cataracts including its history, treatment and more.SOURCEShttps://www.preventblindness.org/prevent-blindness-eye...

I Have Zero Net Worth

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya are joined by Travis Hornsby, founder of student loan planner, to discuss the best ways to pay off your debt and retire young.SOURCESSc...

RODman & CONEwell

27 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya meet with guests Julie Rodman and Greg Caldwell to talk about OCTs.SOURCESEye Months: https://www.preventblindness.org/prevent-blindnes...

Failed Boards?

20 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya bring on three guests to talk about what it's like when you fail boards and how to move past the experience and find success.SOURC...

Sunny Pearls

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy and Roya share some of their pearls of wisdom about corneal ulcers, floaters, and sunglasses.SOURCESKnockarounds: https://knockaround.com/Transi...

I'm an OD, Now What?

06 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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.SOURCESStop...