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Roya and Sheila review the latest and new myopia control treatment options on today's show. They expose the secret to getting patients to finally return to follow-ups and chat with Instagram star @bronxoptometry Dr Nathaniel Harooni about how to practice with humility and always continue learning.   

Join us again next week when Roya and Sheila have a rising star and new grad, Dr. Collin Gray on to share his pearls on DIY equipment repair and hot tips for new grads.

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SOURCES

Abiliti (Johnson & Johnson)

MiYOSMART (HOYA) - DIMS

SightGlass Vision (Joint Cooper/Essilor)

Stellest Lens (EssilorLuxottica)

MyCon (Rodenstock) 

Get Weave Demo

Dr Nathaniel Harooni: LinkedIn

Experience with Professors at InterAmerica

Dr Harooni: ZocDoc

TMOD Crash Course

Maestro 2

Castillo NBEO 2 Study Guide

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Roya and Sheila have a great episode this week, reviewing new details on blue light filtering lenses and their value. They discuss another artificial tear that is added to the contamination list. Then, they interview an upcoming star, Dr Alia Cappellani, about her turmoil in the balance of life and expertise.

Ensure you return for next week’s episode with Instagram star @bronxoptometry, Dr Nathaniel Harooni, as he shares how to practice with humility and always continue learning.

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SOURCES

Blue Light Filtering Lenses

Cochrane Review: Blue Blocking Lenses

FDA warns eye drops are contaminated

Dr Alia Cappellani: LinkedIn

Dr Alia Cappellani: Mission Eye Care

CL Spectrum: Digging deeper into myopia management

ROO: YAG capsulotomy

ROO: Larry Alexander Case Report Contest Winner NSU Oklahoma College of Optometry

Valley Contax Residency Summit

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Roya and Sheila will remind you of some of the top kid's eye facts on this week’s episode. Introduce the concept of SEO and discuss with our in-house tech expert, Patrick Allen, how you can get your website to the top of every Google search.

Then tune in next week as they have recent graduate Dr Alia Cappellani discuss “Life After Optometry School.”

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SOURCES

Patrick Allen: LinkedIn

Patrick Allen: Ojos Del Mar

Google Keyword Planner

KWFinder

SEO PowerSuite

Keyword Tool.io

wix.com

upwork

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This week on TN2B, Dr. Sheila Morrison joins Roya to share their favorite practical scleral lens pearls, discuss what is new in their practices, and review how to discuss myopia management with parents.
 
Don’t miss next week's episode with special guest Dr. Mila Ioussifova as they discuss a holistic approach to eye care.
 
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SOURCES

Dr Sheila Morrison: Mission Eye Care

Ojos Del Mar

CEPIA

Canadian Vision Care

https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-kwan-od-faao-9972b69/

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Do you find it challenging to keep up with the tech industry in Optometry? On Try Not 2 Blink, this week, we will discuss making clinical life easier by implementing tech assets and highlighting a stand-out company you can work with, Weave. Join Roya and Dr. Sheila Morrison as they speak with entrepreneur and Optometrist Dr. Brianna Rhue to help you make upgrades to your practice to better communicate with patients.

Join us for our next episode as returning guest Dr. Maria Walker shares her research on the impact of scleral lenses on the eye.

Have an idea for a topic you would like to hear more about, or would you like to nominate or be a guest on Try Not 2 Blink? We want to hear from you! Click here to send in a suggestion, or email us at [email protected]

SOURCES

Weave

Dr Brianna Rhue: LinkedIn

Dr Brianna Rhue: West Broward Eyecare Associates

Optometry Times with Dr. Rhue

Disruptees can become the disruptors

Dr Contact Lens

Techifeye

Buy by Your Time

Learn about Weave and get $50

VisionExpo West

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Join Roya and Sheila as they speak with special guest Dr. Mila Ioussifova. Listen as they dive into the newest treatment for Demodex, discuss a holistic approach to eyecare, and when to use autologous versus PRP in treating inflammatory dry eye.

Be sure to join us for the next episode, as we will discuss getting your website on Google’s VIP list.

Do you want to nominate a guest to be on TN2B? We want to hear from you; click HERE to send in your ideas or email us at [email protected]

SOURCES

Demodex Blepharitis Treatment

Don't Freak Out. Get Checked Out.

Dr Mila Ioussifova: South waterfront Eyecare

Dr Mila Ioussifova: LinkedIn

Umay at Home Compliance with Parasympathetic Activation and Intentional Rest

Rescue Dry Eye Program

Gut Health MasterClass

The Secret to Longevity

Vitaltears

Dr Mila Ioussifova: Instagram

Eyethrivewellness

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Have you been hearing the buzz about Artificial Intelligence? Are you skeptical? Join Jimmy and Roya to discuss AI concerns and how it can be beneficial.

Brought to you by OptoPrep, stay tuned for the Try Not 2 Stress series this week as Roya tests Jimmy with a case report and a sequence of questions. Will you and Jimmy pass the test?

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SOURCES

ChatGPT

Ojos Del Mar Blog

OptoPrep

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Are you having trouble hiring employees in the current market? Have you ever contemplated outsourcing some of the open positions in your office? Then we have an excellent episode for you this week. Dr. Mital and Ankit Patel are a married power couple that started Classic Vision Care, and Ankit is the founder of Business Care Team. His company matches talented people in the Philippines with positions in your practice that can be moved offsite. Hear as they discuss their business model with Jimmy and Roya, sharing the pros and cons of outsourcing and how they match candidates to open positions with on their skill set and with a simple personality test.

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SOURCES

Ankit Patel: LinkedIn

Dr Mital Patel: LinkedIn

Online Jobs

EOS Traction

Classic Vision Care

Webinar 7 Proven tips to hire for practice owners with Natalie Schmook with Hayes Wealth Advisor

Culture Index

My Business Care Team

Misight 1 Day

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Are you thinking of cold starting a private practice? You won’t want to miss this week’s episode as Jimmy and Roya dive deep into conversation with guest Dr. Keylee Brown on the benefits of being in private practice and working smarter and not harder while still providing the highest quality of care. Listen as she shares the steps to open a practice, from the initial loan amount to selecting frames and marketing strategies.
 
Do you want to nominate a guest to join Jimmy and Roya on TN2B? We want to hear from you; click HERE to send in your ideas or email us at [email protected]

SOURCES

Dr. Keylee @ Instagram

Dr. Keylee @ TikTok

Dr. Keylee Blog

Key Optique

Dr. Keylee Brown - LinkedIn

Weave

Vision Source

Krewe

Prada

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