Blink Collective
Episodes
Eye Make Money
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy and Roya talk about your credit score and meet with guests Bianca Augustino and Erin Lutley to discuss life in private practice.SOURCESDUCK Scor...
Eye Itch: Erin Keim
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy and Roya discuss strategies for allergies and are then joined by Dr. Erin Keim to talk about prepping for boards.SOURCESOcular Allergy: https://...
Eye Owe with Adam Cmejla
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Certified financial planner Adam Cmejla joins the podcast to talk through tackling student loan debt and more.SOURCES New Optometry Grad: https://new...
Eye Create - Connor Smallwood
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Connor Smallwood is a 4th year student at The Ohio State University College of Optometry and 2018 competitor in the Optometry Student Bowl. He joins J...
April Showers: Bibin Cherian
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
SOURCES https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4975557/ $200 PRN REWARD: getprn.comAOSA: https://theaosa.org/Johnny Cupcakes: https://johnnycu...
Pregnant & Saving Eyes
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sources: http://www.delawareeyes.com http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/diacare/33/5/998.full.pdf http://www.alertdiver.com/Fewer-Chambers-Av...
Wise with Eyes at Work
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sources:https://www.vox.com/culture/2018/3/19/17138516/persian-new-year-nowruz-explained https://www.statesmanexaminer.com/content/bill-would-make-ey...
Eye Vax
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
SOURCES: Hide yo Kids, Hide yo Wife: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMtZfW2z9dw&index=4&list=RDEzNhaLUT520Effect of Oral Re-esterified Omega-...
Save Your Vision
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For a fact sheet on the CY 2019 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule, please visit: https://www.cms.gov/Newsroom/MediaReleaseDatabase/Fact-sheets/2018...
Optometric Legacy
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Babcock Eye Care Website:http://www.babcockeyecare.com
Specs & Drugs
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
SOURCES Ordering Eyeglasses Online: https://www.aoa.org/documents/public/A_Closer_Look_at_Ordering_Eyeglasses_Online.pdf Why Are eye glasses so expe...
SocialEYESing
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sources: Pinpointing the cause of Pigmentary Glaucoma: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190131091554.htm Blue Light Glasses: https://w...
Soft Contacts are Hard
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sources:Contact Lens History per Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contact_lensContact Lenses and Comfort: http://www.reviewofcontactlenses.com/arti...
Dr. Jacob Lang
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Inveltys: https://www.healio.com/ophthalmology/cataract-surgery/news/online/%7Bef827c6d-648b-4a9f-8a93-7fab69b73622%7D/fda-approves-inveltys-for-treat...
OTC, yeah you know me?
21 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
SOURCES Briotech: https://www.briotechusa.com/Avenova: https://avenova.com/physician/about-avenova/Heyedrate Lid & Lashes: https://www.amazon.com...
Fake Tears
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sources & Links:Artificial Tear Breakdown: http://webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/eyeforum/tutorials/artificial-tears.htm The Best Eye Drops: https://www....
Drop it Like it’s HOT!
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy and Roya talk about hot eye drop options heading into 2019 as well as new year's resolutions, recycling tips and the latest eye gossip.iCOL...
Battle of the Brands: Hoya and Essilor go Toe to Toe
31 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sandra Hammond of Essilor and Dr. Thomas Gosling of Hoya join Jimmy and Roya at Academy 2018 to talk about new products and all things spectacle...
Merry Giftmas
24 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Size doesn't matter... when it comes to scleral lenses. Plus, some fun tips on how to stay safe during the holiday season.
Social Hour with Dr. Alan Glazier
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Alan Glazier, founder of ODs On Facebook, joins Jimmy and Roya at AAO 2018. They talk about online culture, private equity, favorite music and mor...
Off to Pharma School
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Holiday Party
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Roya’ s Recipe for Moist, Delicious Turkey: https://delightfulemade.com/2014/11/16/3-easy-steps-moist-delicious-turkey/ Google Contact Lens Update:...
True Life: I'm a Residency Director
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Scleral Lens Monarch's Part 2: Craig Norman
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Scleral Lens Monarch's Part 1: Pat Caroline
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Let's Get Political Optocrats!
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
SOURCES AOA Diabetes Tools: http://www.aoa.org/news/inside-optometry/are-you-making-the-most-of-aoas-diabetes-tools-and-resourcesNuretin, omega 3 + d...
Eye Fear Getting Sued!
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
SOURCES Eye New: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lana-clayton-clover-south-carolina-accused-of-killing-husband-with-eye-drops/https://blog.idoc.net/an-o...
ER Eye Trauma
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Roya and Jimmy deep dive into the world of ER Doc Rob Orman, to chat about how he handles patients with eye trauma.SOURCES ERCast: http://ercast.libs...
Yikes, I'm Getting Audited!
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Getting audited can be a scary and stressful experience. Roya and Jimmy talk through best practices to help avoid and traverse audits.NOTESViagra Resu...
Today's Cannabis
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy and Roya talk with cannabis grower Matt Wyatt, owner of Misty Bear Creek Farm, about the science and industry of marijuana.NOTESAbout CBD Oil: h...
Scary Patient Stories
01 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy and Roya kickoff October with some scary patient stories. They also touch on overcoming scleral lens insertion and removal, the Keto Diet craze ...
Vision Therapy with Dr. Joanna Carter
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Joanna Carter pratices vision therapy in Medford, OR at Insight Vision Therapy. In this episode she joins Roya and Jimmy and shares how she got her st...
InfantSEE with Stephanie Parrish, OD
17 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stephanie Parrish, OD joins the podcast to give her insight on infant eyecare. Dr. Parrish is a national award recipient for the Dr. W. David Sullins ...
So You Want To Be a Business Owner? Dr. Neena Singhal James
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Roya and Jimmy talk with special guest Dr. Neena Singhal James about her recent experience of becoming a practice owner. NOTESWebsite: http://www.2...
Children and Screentime
03 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Roya and Jimmy take talk about children and screentime as they introduce this month's theme, pediatric eyecare. They also talk about dealing with...
Entrepreneurship and Social Media with Dr. Tanya Gill
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tanya Gill, OD joins Roya and Jimmy and shares her insights about entrepreneurship, branding, social media and the keys to growing a practice. Dr. G...
True Life: I'm Married to an OD
20 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Roya and Jimmy are joined by their spouses for a special peak at the married side of the optometry life. You'll hear some great tips on marketing...
Digital Marketing with Dr. William To
14 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. William To, a pediatric eye doctor in San Jose, CA better known online as #TheTravelingOD, joins Jimmy and Roya to talk about the intricacies of d...
Marketing Pep Talk – Chris Tracewell
08 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy and Roya talk with Chris Tracewell, a marketing expert and owner of Morse Coding, about the basics of marketing your practice. They discuss how ...
Dry Eye Expert Dr. Scott Schachter
23 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Roya and Jimmy go in depth with dry eye expert Dr. Scott Schachter about how to best approach dry eye and some of the different treatm...
Maintaining Your OD License
17 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy and Roya discuss a few aspects of maintaining your OD license including the landscape for CE options. They also interview Valley Contax vice pre...
Scleral Lens Controversies
09 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Special guest Sheila Morrison OD, Chief of the Contact and Cornea Clinic at University of Houston College of Optometry, joins the podcast to give her ...
Must Have Machines
02 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What machines do you love in your practice, which ones do you want and which ones do you loathe? Those are the questions in this episode along with a ...
What Would You Do?
19 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy and Roya give their thoughts on dealing with bad patient reviews and some unique patient situations. They also talk about amniotic membranes, ro...
Nice To Meet You
14 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode our hosts, James Deom OD and Roya Habibi OD, introduce themselves, talk about their backgrounds and where they'll be heading with...