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**Blink Collective**

An Optometry Podcast powered by the next gen of ODs

Formerly Try Not to Blink
Now -> Blink Collective 👁️⭐️

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Latest Episodes:

Kids are Our Future Jun 30, 2025

Show notes

🎙️ Welcome to Try Not 2 Blink! 👀 Don’t miss a minute of today’s show! 🚀
Today, we kick things off with a quick dive into the new TFOS DEWS III report — what’s coming, what’s changed, and what it means for dry eye care. 📝✨
Then, hosts Roya and Sheila sit down with Dr. Radhika Chawla, a Behavioral Optometrist and founder of Richmond Hill Optometric Clinic. With 13+ years of experience, she shares how she combines dry eye, scleral lenses, vision therapy, and myopia management—all under one roof! 🏥 And why kids are at the heart of her practice. 💖👶
They’ll cover:
• 🤝 How scleral lenses and dry eye go hand-in-hand, along with BV and myopia management
• 🧪 Must-do tests for every patient
• 🗣️ Should you treat your own family?
• 💬 Tips on helping every patient feel heard
Whether you're a student 🎓, new grad, or seasoned pro 🧑‍⚕️, this episode is packed with actionable tips to elevate your dry eye and scleral lens skills! 🚀
Tune in now! 🎧 Got ideas for future episodes or guests? Reach out at **trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com**! ✉️

SOURCES

Dr. Radhika Chawla: LinkedIn

Dr. Radhika Chawla: Richmond Hill Optometric Clinic

Dr. Radhika Chawla: Review of Myopia Management

Richmond Hill Instagram

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No Trace Left Behind Jun 23, 2025

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🔥 Welcome to Try Not 2 Blink! Don’t miss a second of today’s episode! 🎧✨
🎯 Kickoff with Clinical Pearls:
We’re reviewing an insightful article by Dr. Langis Michaud filled with practical tips to elevate your scleral lens practice. Whether you're a seasoned expert or just starting out, these insights are a must-hear! 💡
🌟 Special Guest Return: Dr. Ariel Cerenzie!
Owner of the Charlotte Contact Lens Institute and now, the Raleigh location! She’s back by popular demand with an exciting update on running a growing specialty practice. 🚀
💬 What We Cover in This Episode:

• Expanding Your Practice: Tips on opening a second location & landing that dream job! 🏢✨

• Troubleshooting Scleral Lenses: How Dr. Cerenzie chooses diameters & manages challenging cases like symblepharons 🔍

• Streamlining with AI: Using AI scribes to improve documentation efficiency 📝

• Innovative Business Models: Ditching insurance & launching an in-house membership plan 💳

• Mentorship & Residency: Building your own training program through mentorship and consultants 🎓🤝
🔑 Whether you're a student, new grad, or seasoned professional, this episode is packed with actionable tips to boost your dry eye and scleral lens expertise! 💥👁️
🎙️ Got ideas for future episodes or guests? Reach out at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com! 📬✨
Stay tuned, stay inspired, and keep those eyes healthy! 👀🔥

SOURCES

Dr. Ariel Cerenzie: Charlotte Contact Lens Institute

Dr. Ariel Cerenzie: LinkedIn

HelloRache

Commure Scribe

Firefly

Helcim

Langis Michaud Scleral Lens Game Plans Spectrum Article

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According to Recent Research Jun 16, 2025

Show notes

🎧 Welcome to **Try Not 2 Blink!** Don’t miss a minute of today’s episode! 🚀
✨ Here’s what’s coming up:
**Fresh Drop!** 🚨 Discover **TRYPTYR** (pronounced trip-tear) — the FDA-approved dry eye treatment targeting cold-sensing receptors in your cornea and eyelid. Not minty eyedrops, but a potential game-changer for boosting tear production! 💧💥
**Exclusive Interview!** 🎙️ Sit down with **Dr. Stephanie Pisano**, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology & Vision Science at The Ohio State University. She’s revolutionizing ophthalmic care with AI-assisted charting and scleral lens assessments. 🤖👁️
**Life in Academia & Patient Care** 🏫❤️ Dive into Dr. Pisano’s experience balancing research, patient care, and her innovative 4-day workweek! Plus, insights on keratoconus, mental health, and her passion for treating ocular graft-versus-host disease. 🌟
**Scleral Lens Tips** 🦸‍♀️💡 Get a must-know pearl that’ll change how you approach care for this unique patient group!
Whether you’re a student, new grad, or seasoned pro, this episode is packed with tips to elevate your dry eye management!
🎙️ Tune in now and if you have ideas for future topics or guests, reach out at **trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com**!
SOURCES

Tryptyr

Dr Stephanie Pisano: LinkedIn

Dr Stephanie Pisano: Instagram

Dr Stephanie Pisano: OSU

Dry Eye Dx and Tx

Microsoft copilot

Dax ai

Prevent blindness

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Journal Club: More is More for Dry Eye Jun 09, 2025

Show notes

🎙️ Welcome to **Try Not 2 Blink!** Don't miss a second of today's episode! Here's what you can expect:
- 🚀 Exploring the future of vision with a fascinating look at **infrared contact lenses** promising **"super vision"**—are they the next big thing?

- 👁️ Diving into **dry eye treatment** strategies with the expert herself, **t**—optometrist, dry eye guru, educator, and social media sensation!

- 💡 Get real-world advice on:
- Transitioning from residency to practice
- Treating dry eye and glaucoma (hint: **more is more**)
- Why sticking to the **dry eye algorithm** works

- 🏥 A peek into a week at **Clear Eyes + Aesthetics**, including how she leverages **social media** for education

- ✨ Discover the **unexpected magic** of using a **virtual scribe** in modern practice
Whether you're a **student, new grad, or seasoned professional**, this episode offers **valuable insights to elevate your dry eye game**.
🎧 Tune in now, and if you have ideas for future topics or guests, reach out at **trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com**!

SOURCES

Art epstein dry eye questions

Sleep Tite Sleep Rite

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Glasses Optional Jun 02, 2025

Show notes

Join hosts Roya and Sheila on this exciting episode of TN2B as they dive into two hot topics in eye care:
🔹 **Glasses-Free Treatment for Keratoconus:**
Is refractive surgery ever a good idea for patients with corneal ectasia? We’re breaking down the pros, cons, and controversial questions.
🔹 **Daily Disposables in Contact Lenses:**
Are they truly the gold standard? We’ll explore the ocular health benefits, cost vs. value, and whether they solve non-compliance issues—plus, some creative ways to incorporate them into your practice, from refractive tweaks to ocular surface hacks.
Whether you're mentoring or riding the wave of change, this episode is a must-listen! 🎙️
💡 Have ideas for future topics or guests? Drop us a line at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com!
SOURCES

Article: Refractive Surgery in the Setting of Keratoconus

Article: Progress of corneal collagen cross-linking combined with refractive surgery

Article: Merging Photorefractive Keratectomy and Collagen Crosslinking: An Analysis of Literature and a Guide to Prevalent Protocols

EASE

Multifocal vs. Monovision Performance

Contact lens-related complications

Evaluation of the Ocular Surface in Different CTL Replacement Schedules

3-year Dailies compared with Frequent Replacment Lenses

Review of CTL Dropout

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Carving Your Own Path May 26, 2025

Show notes

🚨 Don’t miss this week on Try Not 2 Blink! 🚨
🎧 Host Roya and Sheila explore how optometry education is evolving with innovations like gamification and virtual patients — shaping the future of eye care!
🌟 Special guest: Nyah Miranda, a trailblazing third-year NECO student, varsity athlete, and social media pro! She shares her journey from optometry family roots to becoming an AOSA Trustee and CHAOS Co-President.
💡 Tune in for Nyah’s top NBEO tips, insights on connecting with Gen Z patients, and why social media is a powerful marketing tool for future ODs.
Whether you're mentoring or riding the wave of change, this episode is a must-listen! 🎙️
Got ideas for future topics or guests? Drop us a line at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com!

SOURCES

Nyah Miranda: LinkedIn

Nyah Miranda: Instagram

2020 Podcast

KMK

How Optometry Schools are Innovating Eyecare Education

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This is a Journey May 19, 2025

Show notes

🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨
Join us on *Try Not 2 Blink* with hosts Dr. Roya Habibi and Dr. Sheila Morrison for an episode packed with insights you can't afford to miss! 🎧✨
This week, we tackle tough questions like: How do you handle a parent who disagrees with your treatment plan? Plus, Sheila shares an exciting Arvo teaser update! 🔥
But that's not all—we're thrilled to welcome special guest Dr. Anthony Mac! From primary care to mastering dry eye and scleral lenses, Dr. Mac shares expert pearls on tricky lids, tinted lenses for eye abnormalities, and strategies to optimize fits with lid anatomy in mind. 👁️

Whether you're a student, new grad, or a scleral lens enthusiast, this episode is a must-listen! 💡
Tune in for tips, tricks, and real-world advice to elevate your eye care game! 🎙️
Got topics or guests you'd love to hear? Drop us a line at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com and help us shape future episodes!
SOURCES

The Influence of Myopia Progression in Children on the Risk of Retinal Detachment: A Comprehensive Outcomes Analysis

Prevalence of Peripheral Retinal Lesions in Highly Myopic Children

Long-term retinal findings in the Bifocal Lenses in Nearsighted Kids (BLINK) Study

Dr. Anthony Mac: LinkedIn

Dr. Anthony Mac: The Contact Lens Institute of San Antonio at Alamo Eye Care

Dr. Anthony Mac Instagram: @‌scleraldocanthony

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Fill and Fit with Fosso May 12, 2025

Show notes

🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨
Welcome to **Try Not 2 Blink** — your go-to podcast for all things scleral lenses! Don’t miss a second of today’s episode! 🎧✨
🎙️ Join hosts Roya and Sheila as they explore the world of scleral lens filling solutions. They kick off with a real-world case featuring the PuriLens, a non-preserved saline option, and dive into the pros, cons, and alternative solutions. Learn how to troubleshoot wetting issues, switch cleaners, and optimize your patients’ comfort.
Plus, we're thrilled to welcome Dr. Trevor Fosso, partner at Pinecone Vision Center and Director of Contact Lens Services. Trevor shares his journey from residency to building a successful scleral lens clinic, offers insights into practice ownership, and discusses his path to Diplomate — including a fascinating uveitis case and a must-know scleral lens tip! 💡
🎧 Tune in for clinical pearls, practical tips, and expert advice you won't want to miss!
💬 Have a topic or guest idea? Drop us a line at **trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com** and help shape future episodes!
🎙️ Listen now and level up your scleral lens game!

SOURCES

https://tangiblescience.com/

Anterior Uveitis for the Comprehensive OMD

Dr. Trevor Fosso: Pinecone Vision Center

Dr. Fosso Article 1

Dr. Fosso Article 2

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Ortho K 201 May 05, 2025

Show notes

🚨 Don’t Miss Out! Join us on Try Not 2 Blink! 🚨
In this episode, Sheila and Roya are back with expert insights you won’t want to miss:
✨ Dr. Morrison’s fascinating journal review: Do dry eye patients have a personality type? Could personality screening improve your diagnosis?
🩺 The latest on orbital and preseptal cellulitis: Why are cases rising in the U.S., and what do you need to know for quick, effective treatment?
🔵 Ortho K 201: Dr. Morrison shares top strategies for fitting orthokeratology lenses—evaluate topographies, troubleshoot like a pro, and ensure successful fits!
🔗 Tune in now for clinical pearls, practical tips, and expert advice!
Have a topic or guest you'd love to see? Share your suggestions with us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com and help shape the future of our show!
🎧 Don't miss a minute—click the link and stay ahead in eye care!

SOURCES

Personality and Dry Eye Risk

Epidemiology of Orbital and Preseptal Cellulitis in the United States: A 13-Year Analysis

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DED Research Roundup Apr 14, 2025

Show notes

Welcome to "Try Not 2 Blink," where cutting-edge research meets practical clinical insights! In today's episode, Roya and Sheila delve into a compelling headline: "Scleral lenses are effective and ‘safe overall’ for pediatric patients." They will dissect a groundbreaking retrospective study, exploring key findings such as the alarming fact that ocular surface disease accounted for 70% of cases, and why clinicians should be proactive in referring young patients for scleral lens assessments.
We are privileged to welcome Dr. Sathi Maiti, a prominent figure in dry eye research, who has been instrumental in many recent pivotal studies. Dr. Maiti will share her expertise on Xdemvy, the innovative treatment for Demodex blepharitis, and provide best practices for its application in clinical settings.
Additionally, we’ll tackle the ongoing debate surrounding Meibo—whether it’s classified as a lubricating drop or a drug—and review the latest advancements in in-office dry eye treatments. We’ll also address how to identify and manage ocular pain disorders, including neuropathic and neurotrophic pain.
This is an episode you won't want to miss!
Do you have a specific topic you’re passionate about? Or perhaps an expert or prominent figure you’d like us to feature on our podcast? We invite you to share your suggestions and help shape our future content!
Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at trynot2blinkshow@gmail.com

SOURCES

Scleral Lenses are Safe for Kids

21 Year Retrospective Review: Kids + Scleral Lenses

Tooth + Cornea Transplant

Dr. Sathi Maiti: LinkedIn

Dr. Sathi Maiti: Periman Eye Institute

Dr. Sathi Maiti: Eye Eye

Dr. Sathi Maiti: Instagram

Dr. Maiti in Eyes on Eyecare

IPL for DIOSD

CIC clinical investigator AAO

2020 on sight