We have a special episode this week as Valley Contax’s operations director Rob Ahern provides an inside look at the manufacturing process. Understand what it takes to manufacture a scleral lens and how the product and process have changed over the years. Discover what new technology is coming and how Valley Contax constantly improves its processes to ensure they deliver the highest quality contact lens.  

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Rob Ahern: LinkedIn
Rob Ahern: Valley Contax
Valley Contax
Gaudi Lens
GSLS
CLMA
OVITZ xwave

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You don’t know what you don’t know right? This week on TN2B Jimmy and Roya share what might set you apart from your competitors when selecting what brands of glasses frame to stock. Continue to listen as they discuss the pros and cons of purchasing a topographer. They wrap up the episode with a question from OptoPrep to educate you on their Try Not To Stress series. 

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Maui Jim

Serengeti

HOYA Visual Lab

Eyeprint PRO

Topography v Tomography

Development in Topography v Tomography

Pentacam

OVITZ

OptoPrep

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Learn about the recent FDA approval of Lyuzeh, the first and only clinically proven formulation of latanoprost in the US that is preservative-free, according to Théa Pharmaceuticals. Meet Tessa, Valley Contax’s professional services manager, and hear what brought her to Oregon, why she joined the team, and what sets Valley apart. 

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Iyuzeh

Glance

Valley Contax

Valley Contax Vision Project

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Join Jimmy and Roya’s tea party as they discuss the challenges of being a private practice owner’s and the issues they face in the United States vs. Costa Rica. They introduce a new innovative product by TearRestore, the NeutraWipe, with a special introductory offer for TN2B listeners. They wrap up the episode with one final question: to do or not to do Lasik surgery? 

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Ojos Del Mar

Get your TearRestore NeutraWipe Sample

TearRestore

AOA’s President

NBEO Price Hike

LASIK To Do or Not To Do

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Jimmy and Roya speak with Dr. Courtney Melchione this week on Try Not 2 Blink. Dr. Melchione is the amazing Optometrist that patient Marko Coady spoke of during the last episode of 2022. We had to go full circle to speak with the Doctor about how she makes such a difference in her patients' lives. Listen to her journey through optometry school, two years in Guatemala at a non-profit clinic, to residency, and now in private practice.  

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Specialty Eye Care

Dr Courtney Melchione

VA Scope Expansion

NaturalVue

Misight

Justin Kwan OD

Valley Contax Vision Project


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Valley Contax Website

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This week on Try Not 2 Blink, Jimmy and Roya have fellow podcaster, speaker, and founder of Augmented Vision Labs, Dr. Fayiz Mahgoub. Listen as he shares his journey to America and his passion for optometry as he shares how he gives back during his career and what inspired him to invent the S5 inserter and the S5 mini.

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Dr Fayiz Mahgoub LinkedIn

Augmented Vision Labs

Dr Fayiz Mahgoub Instagram

Modern OD Article April 2021

Odsonfb.com

S5 Mini on Amazon

Dr. Mahgoub's Email

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Facebook: Fayiz Mahgoub

It’s a New Year! Tune in as Jimmy and Roya reminisce about their 2022 resolutions and hear their goals for 2023. They continue the episode with private practice owner, engaging speaker, and glaucoma specialist Dr. Michael Cymbor. Listen as he shares his knowledge and tidbits on nerve fiber defects (NFL).

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Dr Mike Cymbor: LinkedIn

Nittany Eye Associates

Dr Mike Cymbor

Dr Cymbor’s Upcoming Events

Progressing Glaucoma

OMD resident vs. OMD vs. GLC specialist

OHTS Study

Optomap California

Haag Streit Octopus

LIGHT Study

Zioptan

Eagle Pharmacy

We have a very special episode today as we continue our series on being grateful for scleral lenses this month. Jimmy and Roya speak with patient Marko Coady on his inspiring scleral lens journey on how scleral lenses have impacted his life.

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Marko Coady: LinkedIn

Specialty Eye Care

Dr Courtney Melchione

Valley Contax Vision Project

Join Jimmy and Roya as they speak with guest Dr. Amanda Dieu, Professor of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine at Casey Eye Institute. Listen as she shares why she chose to attend Optometry School, why she applied for the fellowship at Casey Eye Institute, and what made her fall in love with Oregon. Hear what advice she has for current students and about her dog following on Instagram.

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Dr Amanda Dieu OSHU

Dr Amanda Dieu LinkedIn

Medical Contact Lens Fellowship

December is scleral lens month on TN2B. Join Jimmy and Roya as they share tips on getting started with scleral lenses with the initial lens selection, patient insertion, ordering the lens from the manufacturer, and the patient's first dispensing appointment. Stay tuned all month for more great episodes on scleral lenses.
 

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Pepsi
Dopesick
The Swimmers
Valley Contax
Boost Program