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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.

SOURCES 

AOA Ethics Forum on Telemedicine: https://www.aoa.org/about-the-aoa/ethics-and-values/ethics-forum/telehealth-care/telemedicine

https://www.optometrytimes.com/telemedicine/telemedicine-optometry-it-inevitable

Telemedicine State Laws: https://www.cchpca.org/telehealth-policy/current-state-laws-and-reimbursement-policies#

EyeCareLive: https://eyecarelive.com/

EyeCareLive Questions: Email [email protected] 

https://covalentcareers.com/resources/turning-telehealth-to-tele-optometry-with-dr-john-gelles/

AOA Telemedicine Billing/Coding Webinar https://www.aoa.org/news/advocacy/aoa-secures-legislative-win-provides-direction-medicare-telehealth-services

Rumpakis Telemedicine http://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/a-critical-update-for-telehealth-in-response-to-covid19

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

SOURCES  

Herschell Boyd https://topdoctorsusa.wordpress.com/2010/04/22/surgeons-gone-bad/

Visit Adherence and Visual Acuity: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/article-abstract/2760497

Valley Contax Boost Program: https://www.valleycontax.com/boost-marketing/

EyeCode Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eyecode-media/id1449429774

Optometry 2018 Metrics: https://ecpu.com/media//wysiwyg/docs/ECPU_MBA_KeyMetricsReport_2018.pdf

Eye doctor tops malpractice settlement list: https://products.kitsapsun.com/archive/2000/06-30/0030_bellevue__eye_doctor_tops_malprac.html

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/headline/alert-important-coronavirus-context

Coronavirus goes Global: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/27/podcasts/the-daily/coronavirus.html

https://www.conehealth.com/services/primary-care/coronavirus-get-the-facts-on-symptoms-and-prevention-with-cynthi/

https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/what-is-coronavirus-facts

Review articles for dark adaptations

https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/nih-launches-international-study-amd-progression

Delayed dark adaptation indicates subclinical AMD at least three years before it is clinically evident https://www.maculogix.com/wp-content/uploads/MM-017-AdaptDx-ALSTAR-Study-Rev-1.pdf

Jimmy and Roya bring to you another amazing episode from Eye Innovate with guest Ukti Vorta!

SOURCES 

Primary Care Visits: https://www.healio.com/primary-care/practice-management/news/online/%7Ba9a016d8-dd91-4cd5-8c71-a1e76e720495%7D/visits-to-primary-care-drop-among-commercially-insured-americans?utm_source=selligent&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=primary%20care%20news&m_bt=3746760133949&page=2

OCT Coding: https://www.corcoranccg.com/products/faqs/scodi-p-optovue/

Boost Marketing: https://www.valleycontax.com/boost-marketing/

Nerdy Optometrist: https://www.buzzsprout.com/613006

Jimmy and Roya meet with guest Greg Hines, to discuss age-related macular degeneration.

SOURCES:
Corona Virus Statement: HPI CoronaVirus Statement 1-30-20.pdf
Progression of Geographic Atrophy in ARMD: https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(18)30875-3/abstract
No CFH or ARMS2 Interaction with Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Low versus High Zinc, or β-Carotene versus Lutein and Zeaxanthin on Progression of Age-Related Macular Degeneration in the Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2
https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(18)32155-9/fulltext
CFH and ARMS2 genetic risk determines progression to neovascular age-related macular degeneration after antioxidant and zinc supplementation. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29311295
Response to AREDS supplements according to genetic factors: survival analysis approach using the eye as the unit of analysis. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27471039
Treatment response to antioxidants and zinc based on CFH and ARMS2 genetic risk allele number in the Age-Related Eye Disease Study. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25200399

ArticDx: https://arcticdx.com/

Jimmy and Roya dive into the topic of macular degeneration with two very special guests!

SOURCES
Association of Age-Related Macular Degeneration on Alzheimer or Parkinson Disease: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31712068
Refractive Errors and Amblyopia Among Children Screened by the UCLA Preschool Vision Program in Los Angeles County: https://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(19)30506-9/fulltext
Diagnostic Performance of Three-Dimensional Endothelium/Descemet Membrane Complex Thickness Maps in Active Corneal Graft Rejection: https://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(19)30518-5/ppt
OCT A Book: https://www.amazon.com/Optical-Coherence-Tomography-Angiography-Atlas/dp/1630916412
Optometric Education Consultants: 
OCT USER MEETING: https://www.optometricedu.com/users-meeting-2020/
ALSTAR STUDY: https://www.maculogix.com/wp-content/uploads/MM-017-AdaptDx-ALSTAR-Study-Rev-1.pdf

Jimmy and Roya discuss the topic of cancer in honor of World Cancer Day.

SOURCES

Tepezza: https://www.healio.com/endocrinology/thyroid/news/online/%7Bba53d7c2-3140-4550-b027-63210804d2fb%7D/fda-approves-teprotumumab-for-thyroid-eye-disease

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20370588

Teprotumumab for the Treatment of Active Thyroid Eye Disease: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1910434

FDA Peanut Allergy: https://www.sciencealert.com/the-fda-just-approved-its-first-drug-to-treat-peanut-allergies-in-kids

Ocuphire researching DR Meds: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200122005250/en/Ocuphire-Pharma-Announces-In-License-Phase-2-Oral

Breast cancer medications and vision: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21819259

https://www.aao.org/eyenet/article/watch-ocular-effects-of-breast-cancer-drugs

Cancer Medications + Eye: https://www.uptodate.com/contents/ocular-side-effects-of-systemically-administered-chemotherapy#H27978392

http://www.hoajonline.com/jctr/2049-7962/1/5

https://moffitt.org/media/5066/150.pdf

https://www.lls.org/treatment/types-of-treatment/stem-cell-transplantation/graft-versus-host-disease

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41409-018-0090-z

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4318713/

https://www.aao.org/eyenet/article/ocular-graftvshost-disease-downside-of-success-2

Jimmy and Roya meet up with the creator of Overheard Optometry! 

SOURCES 

https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/node/139522

https://venturebeat.com/2020/01/16/mojo-vision-is-putting-an-augmented-reality-screen-on-a-contact-lens/

https://www.optometricmanagement.com/newsletters/tip-of-the-week/january-8,-2020

https://www.instagram.com/overheardoptometry/

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-glance

Ocular neuropathic pain. Rosenthal 2014 Br J Ophthalmol https://bjo.bmj.com/content/bjophthalmol/100/1/128.full.pdf

Corneal Nerves in Health and Disease. 2014 Survey in Ophthalmology https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4004679/

MANAGING NEUROPATHIC PAIN, EyeNet Magazine Dec 2018 by Gabrielle Weiner https://www.aao.org/eyenet/article/managing-neuropathic-ocular-pain

AST + NCP: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30685437

Review: Neuropathic Pain and Dry Eye: Anat Galot et al. Ocular Surf Jan 2019 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5756672/

https://www.ophthalmologymanagement.com/issues/2019/september-2019/when-it-8217;s-not-dry-eye-disease

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-planning-and-checklists/tax-tips-after-january-1st/L8fY6OyFl

Dan Lutz MD: https://www.icarespecialists.com/ophthalmologists-kingston/daniel-lutz-m-d/

LIGHT Study: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(18)32213-X/fulltext

EAGLE Study: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(18)32213-X/fulltext