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TikTok Eye Doc Sep 07, 2020

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Jimmy and Roya talk about the case of the week and introduce the new weekly TikTok challenge using #tiktokeyedoc.
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Do This, Not That. Aug 31, 2020

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Jimmy and Roya meet with guest Dr. Derek Louie to discuss Telemedecine, the Board, and the most common issues that come up. Listen to this episode to learn more.
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Mask Comparision
Slit Lamp Sheild + Face Masks Protecting against COVID
Derek Louie, OD, MSc, FAAO
Oregon State Board
State by State CE Hour Requirements
OHSU Medical Contact Lens Fellowship
Valley Contax Vision Project

Expectation V Complication Aug 24, 2020

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Jimmy and Roya talk with Dr Roberto Saenz about his career, clinical research in real life, and multifocal IOLs.
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Optometry Strong Aug 17, 2020

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Jimmy and Roya talk with Derri Sandberg about what every Doctors should know from the perspective of the Board.
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Seattle Met Top Docs: https://www.seattlemag.com/top-doctors/top-doctors-seattle-2020
Derri Sandberg: https://www.lvcbend.com/meet-our-optometrists/derri-sandberg/
MiSight Brilliant Future Program https://coopervision.com/myopia-management
B&L New Daily Disposable Infuse https://www.visionmonday.com/latest-news/article/fda-clears-bausch-lomb-infuse-daily-disposable-silicone-hydrogel-contact-lenses-secondhalf-launch-expected/
Lens Quote https://lensquote.net/

Becoming a 5 Star Doctor Aug 10, 2020

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Roya and Jimmy talk with Steven Vargo, optometrist, consultant, speaker and best selling author.
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New Demodex Treatment https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tarsus-pharmaceuticals-announces-positive-results-of-the-mars-study-a-phase-2a-study-of-the-efficacy-and-safety-of-tp-03-to-treat-demodex-blepharitis-at-arvo-2020-virtual-meeting-301076483.html

New Port Treatment for AMD https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200526005912/en/Port-Delivery-System-Ranibizumab-Shows-Positive-Phase

Dr. Steve Vargo www.drstevevargo.com

Prescribing Change https://www.amazon.com/Prescribing-Change-Connections-Influence-Decisions-ebook/dp/B088MM7PPF

IDOC www.IDOC.net

Motivational interviewing https://www.stephenrollnick.com/

20/20 Money Podcast Episode with Dr. Vargo https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-rethinking-your-patient-interaction-can-influence/id1438352481?i=1000477998785

Creating Community Aug 03, 2020

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Jimmy and Roya talk with Dr. Audrey Raley about connecting with your community and starting a practice.
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2020 Glance https://modernod.com/2020-glance
Strategies for Alleviating Impact on the Circadian Cycle https://journals.lww.com/optvissci/Abstract/2020/03000/Evaluation_of_Two_Strategies_for_Alleviating_the.11.aspx?utm_campaign=Enewsletters&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=90515014&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9YFxJSsEk_RJjHxtNr3TeFxE9VKjGMISJ1Z6iSE5UwX4MfrAid6ReNkTryKwOJHF1LUYDZ_8pVrn626_DEgoBJKCfOag&utm_content=90515014&utm_source=hs_email
Augmented Vision Labs https://augmentedvisionlabs.com/
Refined Eye Care https://refinedeyecare.com/our-optometrist
Dr Raley @doc_raley_od https://www.instagram.com/doc_raley_od/?hl=en
Refined Eye Care Facebook https://www.facebook.com/refinedeyecare/
iCARE Advisors https://icareadvisors.com/

Vision as Never Before Seen Jul 27, 2020

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Jimmy and Roya talk to Felix Kim, Founder and CEO of Ovitz.
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Kentucky School of Optometry Accredited https://www.news-expressky.com/news/article_e351550e-c029-11ea-a8cb-3bb4851d8d0b.html

Prescribing Opioids https://www.optometrytimes.com/view/12-recommendations-for-prescribing-opioids

Ovitz https://www.ovitz.us/

Ovtiz News https://www.wxxinews.org/post/rochester-company-ovitz-takes-top-prize-1-million-luminate-ny-competition

Wavefront Guided + Valley Contax Webinar https://youtu.be/V17-P1CoQaM

Pew Pew Pew Jul 20, 2020

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Jimmy and Roya talk about wellness and how to keep yourself healthy and sane.
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Practice Self Care https://www.healio.com/news/psychiatry/20200612/80-of-americans-intend-to-regularly-practice-selfcare-after-covid19-pandemic
Valley Contax Vision Project https://www.valleycontax.com/charity-and-giving/custom-stable-vision-project.php
Intense Pulsed Light Treatment for Dry Eye Disease Due to Meibomian Gland Dysfunction https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4298157/
Evaluation of the Safety and Effectiveness of Intense Pulsed Light in the Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction https://www.hindawi.com/journals/joph/2016/1910694/
Analysis of Cytokine Levels in Tears and Clinical Correlations After Intense Pulsed Light Treating Meibomian Gland Dysfunction https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28887117/
Therapeutic efficacy of intense pulsed light in patients with refractory meibomian gland dysfunction (2019) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1542012418302222#fig5
The Effects of Intense Pulsed Light on Tear Osmolarity in Dry Eye Disease (2018) https://www.longdom.org/open-access/the-effects-of-intense-pulsed-light-on-tear-osmolarity-in-dry-eye-disease-2155-9570-1000619.pdf

Managing Finances Through COVID Jul 13, 2020

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Jimmy and Roya dive deep into the subject of pandemic finances with second-time special guest Travis Hornsby!
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Marketing4ECPs: www.marketing4ecps.com

Optometry Industry Relief Fund: https://www.aoa.org/news/inside-optometry/aoa-foundation-extends-helping-hand-damaged-practices

SLP Website: https://www.studentloanplanner.com

SLP Podcast: https://www.studentloanplanner.com/category/podcast/

SLP Press: https://www.studentloanplanner.com/press/

SLP Social media links: Facebook | Twitter

Previous episode with Travis: EPI #50 I have zero net worth

SMILE! Jul 06, 2020

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Join us for another incredible episode where Jimmy and Roya meet up with guest Michele Lee.
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New Tear stimulator: https://www.healio.com/news/optometry/20200603/fda-grants-novel-clearance-for-tear-neurostimulator

Valley Contax: https://www.valleycontax.com/

Dr Michele Lee: https://www.micheleleemd.com/

Dr Michele Lee @michelelee_md

Oxervate: https://oxervate.com/

Cornea specialist don’t recommend routine use of topical anesthetics for corneal abrasions: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31445551/

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