Welcome to Try Not 2 Blink, the podcast where your curiosity drives our conversation! In this episode, we respond to a listener's inquiry regarding innovative solutions for fitting lenses over irregular corneas. Join Roya and Sheila as they break down complicated custom lens cases and offer their expert insight.

This week, we are privileged to host Dr. Danica Marrelli, a renowned professor from the University of Houston and a glaucoma specialist. Dr. Marrelli shares her journey into academia, giving us a glimpse into the life of an academic and the diversity of her daily experiences. Roya and Sheila will pick her brain about all things glaucoma, discussing essential topics such as optimal first-line treatment options, the reliability of OCT results, and what she believes is the etiology of Glaucoma.

Don't miss next week's episode when Dr. Sarah Sweeney will join us; Dr. Sweeney will offer the pros and cons of teaching in academia, highlight pre optometry resume stats, and provide practical clinic pearls for success with binocular vision.

If you have a burning topic you'd like to see featured on Try Not 2 Blink, now is your chance to make a difference! Submit your topic suggestions and guest ideas via email at [email protected] or by clicking here.

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KPRO

Dr. Danica Marrelli: UHCO

Dr. Danica Marrelli: Email

LIGHT Trial: SLT as First Line

Eagle Direct SLT

Vision Expo West

American Academy of Optometry

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Join Roya and Sheila on this episode of "Try Not 2 Blink" as they explore the latest advancements in in-office dry eye diagnostic tools, which have been making headlines recently. They will share their clinical insights on effectively implementing these tools in practice.

In this episode, we are excited to welcome Dr. Inna Lazar, an accomplished optometrist, practice owner, podcast host, social media influencer, and innovator. Together, we will dive into Dr. Lazar's journey, uncover her unique strengths, and discuss how her genuine desire to connect with patients has been instrumental in building her successful practice. She will also candidly share the challenges of practice ownership and highlight her favorite new clinical tool. Additionally, we will gain valuable insights into leveraging social media for professional success from her extensive experience.

You won't want to miss this engaging episode filled with practical advice and inspiration.

We look forward to you joining us again next week for another enjoyable installment with Roya and Sheila.

We appreciate your feedback and suggestions! If you have ideas for topics or potential guests you'd like to see featured on "Try Not 2 Blink," please reach out to us at [email protected] or click here to share your thoughts.

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Tear Lab

Eyes are the Story

Inflammadry

Greenwich Eye Care / Pro Eyecare

Dr. Inna Lazar: LinkedIn

Dr. Inna Lazar: Instagram

Optilight

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This week on Try Not 2 Blink, hosts Roya and Sheila reintroduce their acclaimed segment, the SLPOD (Scleral Lens Pearl of The Day), where they discuss the potentially harmful preservatives present in some widely used makeup brands, shedding light on what consumers may not realize.

In the second half of the episode, we are joined by esteemed expert Dr. Tracy Doll. She will provide invaluable insights into medical aesthetics and dry eye management, sharing her proven strategies for ensuring optimal patient satisfaction in her dry eye clinic. Listeners can expect to learn about four often-overlooked lifestyle factors that can contribute to dry eye issues.

This episode is rich with expert insights and practical advice you don't want to miss.

Join us next week as we welcome Dr. Inna Lazar, a distinguished optometrist, practice owner, podcast host, social media influencer, and innovator. Together, we will explore her unique strengths and discuss how her authentic commitment to patient connection has played a pivotal role in the success of her practice.

We value your feedback and suggestions! If you have topics or potential guests you would like to see featured on Try Not 2 Blink, please get in touch with us at [email protected] or click here to share your thoughts.

SOURCES

Sunset Eye Clinic

The Safest Makeup Ingredients for Sensitive Eyes

EWG Skin Deep

Yuka App

Petit Vour

Xdemvy

Zocular

100% Pure

20/20 Beauty

Lily LoLo

The Dry Eye Dialogue

Dr. Doll: Instagram

Dr. Doll: Sunset Eye

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Welcome to the latest episode of Try Not 2 Blink. In today's discussion, hosts Roya and Sheila will share recently published research in retinal ophthalmology. They will review the good, bad, and ugly and how it relates to clinical care. Among the topics covered will be the potential benefits of melatonin in reducing the risk of developing and progressing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), as well as why aspirin is not recommended for patients with AMD.

Then they welcome Dr. George Magrath to the show, a distinguished ocular oncology ophthalmologist and CEO of Ocuphire. Dr. Magrath will review the steps to increase his leverage on healthcare by obtaining "game-changing" higher education; he will give his pearls on looking for retinal changes and what the future holds for treating diabetic retinopathy.


Tune in next week for another engaging and lighthearted episode with Roya and Sheila on Try Not 2 Blink.

We value your input! If you have suggestions for topics or potential guests you would like to see featured on Try Not 2 Blink, please email us at [email protected] or click here to share your ideas.

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Dr. George Magrath: LinkedIn

Dr. George Magrath: MUSC

Dr. Magrath appointed CEO/Director of Ocuphire

Interview with Dr. Magrath

Zeta 1 + APX3330

Good, Bad, Ugly

Ozempic and eye health

Melanoma Tips

Aura Pharma

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Welcome to Try Not 2 Blink, this week, Roya and Sheila discuss the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest advancements by attending conferences. 

Then, they discuss the complexities of treating patients with a history of glaucoma filtering surgery, including the risks associated with blebs and how to navigate compatibility with contact lenses. They offer valuable tips on how to notch, vault, and avoid these big bad blebs.

This episode is packed with expert insights and practical advice from seasoned contact lens specialists. Don't miss this episode as Roya and Sheila share their expertise to help you enhance your practice.

Join us next week for another informative and engaging Try Not 2 Blink episode. .

If you have a burning topic or an expert you'd like to see featured on Try Not 2 Blink, now is your chance to make a difference! Submit your topic suggestions and guest ideas via email at [email protected] or by clicking here.

SOURCES

Eyes on Eyecare Glaucoma Surgery

EyePrint Prosthetics

Valley Contax

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On this week's Try Not 2 Blink episode, our hosts Roya and Sheila begin by breaking down two interesting patient cases. Sheila shares her experience treating a young patient with progressive myopia, exploring treatment options and considerations. Roya discusses her challenging case of a patient who suffered from severe dry eye requiring specialized care. They discuss the importance of treating corneal neuropathy and the factors to consider when helping patients achieve optimal care.

Then, they are joined by a recent optometry graduate and cornea and contact lens resident, Dr. Vanessa Lin. She offers a unique perspective of residency life, sharing behind the scenes stories and insight on why she chose to pursue optometry and a residency program. Dr Lin provides an overview of her conference experiences, shares her favorite cases, and offers pearls gained during her residency year. She also offers advice on how to stay level during the crazy year of advanced learning.

Thank you for tuning in to Try Not 2 Blink! We're always eager to hear from our listeners and value your input. Please submit your topic suggestions and guest ideas via email at [email protected]. Your feedback could shape the direction of our show and provide valuable insights to our audience.

Join us next week for another informative and engaging Try Not 2 Blink episode.
 

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Dr. Vanessa Lin: LinkedIn

Cantor & Nissel

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In this latest episode of Try Not 2 Blink, we're excited to welcome back Dr. John D. Gelles, a renowned expert in keratoconus treatment, to share his extensive knowledge with us. He'll provide updates on the latest advancements in HOA lenses, outline his three-step approach to treating keratoconus, and discuss new surgical options available for patients. Additionally, he'll offer valuable tips for refracting keratoconus patients.

But first, Roya will share an intriguing story about a new groundbreaking procedure involving replacing a patient's ocular surface with a tooth implant. This cutting-edge technology has the potential to revolutionize the field.

Join us next week for another informative and engaging Try Not 2 Blink episode.

We're always eager to hear from our listeners and value your input! Please submit your topic suggestions and guest ideas via email at [email protected] or by clicking here. Your feedback could shape the direction of our show and provide valuable insights to our audience.


SOURCES

Osteo-Odonto Keratoprosthesis

Dr. John Gelles: Cornea and Laser Eye Institute

Dr. John Gelles: LinkedIn

Dr John Gelles: Intrepid

NKCF Top Doc of 2023

CTAK

CLASS Symposium

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Join us on this Try Not to Blink episode as Roya and Sheila kick off the conversation by discussing life upgrades, including one of the best inventions in 2023. Share your own life upgrades by sending us a message; we would love to hear them. 

The conversation then takes a personal turn as they welcome special guest Mark Morarie, a keratoconus patient who turned his experience into a solution. As the founder of LensBase, Mark shares the story behind his revolutionary medical device, which is the "smartest way to insert contact lenses." Listen as he pulls back the curtains, shares his story and offers an exclusive discount code for our listeners to try The LensBase device.

He will also offer valuable insight on how to be a better doctor and help us understand why medical professionals should care if our patients succeed at getting their contact lenses in.

Don't miss our next episode when Dr. John Gelles returns to share his expertise on treating keratoconus.

We value your opinion and want to ensure our content is relevant and engaging. Send suggestions or guest nominations to [email protected], or click here to make a difference!

SOURCES

Owala Water Bottle

Myopia Master

Mark Morarie: LinkedIn

The Lens Base

Dr. Roxana Hemmati

National Keratoconus Foundation

Scleral Lens Education Society

Eye Drop Shop

Dry Eye Shop

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Welcome to Try Not To Blink; in this episode, Roya and Sheila share the latest advancements in eyewear technology, specifically the revolutionary Rayban Meta AI sunglasses. Listen as Sheila shares her hands-on experience with these cutting-edge glasses, which enable users to capture photos, ask questions about their surroundings, and receive instant answers.

But that's not all - we're also excited to introduce our special guest, Dr. Amber Dunn, a renowned expert in the field of optometry. Dr. Dunn will share valuable insights on excelling professionally, including tips on getting involved with your optometric community, starting a cold start practice, exploring academia, and how writing articles about your interesting cases can help patients worldwide.

She'll also discuss the importance of social media presence and how you can create content by engaging your staff and patients.

Stay tuned for our next episode, when Roya and Sheila are joined by a remarkable guest who has made a game-changing invention for scleral lens patients - the LensBase device. Learn how this device can help patients who struggle with lens insertion.

We're always looking for inspiring guests who can share their stories and expertise with our audience. If you have someone in mind, please email us at [email protected] or click here.

SOURCES

Rayban Meta

AZOC

Dr. Amber Gatti Dunn: Linkedin

Dr. Amber Dunn: Instagram

Gatti Vision

Vision Source

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On today's Try Not to Blink episode, Roya and Sheila will kick it off with the Cliffs/Coles Notes on corneal topographers. Sheila will provide valuable insight on scanning and essential things to remember when selecting a map. She will provide a comprehensive overview of the maps available; axial power, tangential, elevation maps, and what images they can collect.

Next, they will welcome renowned expert Patrick Caroline to the show as the final guest to close out their three-part series on corneal GP lenses. Patrick will share his journey in the contact lens industry, from his humble beginning to his current status as a legend in the field. They will discuss his pro tips on building your stand-out niche in the ophthalmology field with Pat, followed by a review of his pearls on fitting GP lenses. Pat will share his #1 step to fitting GP lenses, the required tools, and his most important parameter in fitting orthoK.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to hear from an absolute legend in the contact lens industry. Tune in for a wealth of knowledge and insights on corneal GP lenses.

And be sure to come back next week as they welcome guest Dr. Amber G Dunn to the show to inspire you to get involved with your optometric communities and how to dip your toes into academia.

Do you have a topic you'd like us to explore or an expert you'd like to see featured on an episode? Send your suggestions to [email protected] or click here to make a difference!

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CliffsNotes

Topography Guide

Diplomate of Academy

Victoria Conference

American Academy of Optometry Meeting

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