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Latest Episodes:

Cornea Chronicle Aug 19, 2019

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Jimmy and Roya discuss corneal pain, its sources and possible treatments.
SOURCES
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/07/16/1883230/0/en/Trefoil-Therapeutics-Raises-28-Million-Series-A-to-Advance-Engineered-FGF-1-for-the-Treatment-of-Corneal-Diseases.html
https://www.healio.com/optometry/cornea-external-disease/news/online/%7Bfa582b88-62f7-4b43-b9ff-221642fb37d3%7D/post-lasik-prk-change-in-dry-eye-symptoms-linked-to-gender-wearing-contacts
https://invisionmag.com/this-texas-optometry-office-figured-out-how-to-get-more-patients-to-buy-daily-disposables/
https://www.corcoranccg.com/products/faqs/corneal-topography-nidek/
https://www.healio.com/ophthalmology/cornea-external-disease/news/print/ocular-surgery-news/%7Bc8036508-2d21-464e-bf62-17ad4a69138e%7D/corneal-neuropathic-pain-a-complex-often-misdiagnosed-and-difficult-to-manage-clinical-entity
https://www.aao.org/eyenet/article/addressing-pain-of-corneal-neuropathy
https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/when-the-pain-wont-go-away
https://www.healio.com/ophthalmology/cornea-external-disease/news/print/ocular-surgery-news/%7B91626d2c-809a-49af-a457-a9cd5166c0d8%7D/trigeminal-dysphoria-the-ophthalmic-highway-to-hell?page=3

Pharmacy Debacles Aug 12, 2019

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Jimmy and Roya talk about some common pitfalls and best practices when placing prescriptions.
SOURCES

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/article-abstract/2738409

https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2019/07/23/bjophthalmol-2019-314567

https://www.pharmacytimes.com/contributor/brady-cole-bs-pharmacy/2017/04/5-things-you-should-not-say-at-the-pharmacy

https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2019/07/03/bjophthalmol-2019-314256

Bjophthalmol-2018-312603

https://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(19)30099-6/fulltext

https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(18)33328-1/fulltext

Supplement The Eyes Aug 05, 2019

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Jimmy and Roya talk about creative ways to spice up your business, vitamins needed for healthy eyes, and an exciting surprise for all listeners.
SOURCES

Valley Contax Deals: http://valleycontax.com/tn2b

Grimes’ Contact: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz9LsAIFaLR/?utm_source=ig_embed

https://www.ocuphire.com/pipeline/pipeline/

https://invisionmag.com/6-ecps-who-see-the-power-of-cooperating-with-local-businesses/?oly_enc_id=3681J5200356I3H

https://eyeanddentalcare.com/about/

Eye On the Poconos: https://www.aao.org/eyenet/article/diagnosis-treatment-of-conjunctival-lymphoma?fbclid=IwAR0uhonCI020nIxISCedxfdJ_-M11tI_kcbqUvI2IkuhbpRcZdSzlv69EOE

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/eye-vitamins#section2

https://www.vitamindcouncil.org/new-study-suggests-vitamin-d-deficiency-is-related-to-dry-eye-08-2015/#.XTaN3ZNKgWo

To Cold Start or Not Jul 29, 2019

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Jimmy and Roya cover the topic of starting a business from scratch, with Dr. Anith Pillai.
SOURCES
PECA Buying Alliance Group: https://www.pecaa.com/

Vision Source: https://visionsource.com/

Evolutionary Eyecare: https://evolutionaryeyecare.com/

https://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(19)30054-6/fulltext

https://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(19)30025-X/fulltext

What's Your Perception Jul 22, 2019

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Jimmy and Roya talk about ways to improve your patient's perception of you as their doctor.
SOURCES
https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/07/health/walgreens-walmart-eye-drops-recall/index.html
https://www.healio.com/ophthalmology/cornea-external-disease/news/online/%7B648595a2-8a93-40ab-a4ae-40f034b1a41d%7D/cequa-more-effective-than-vehicle-in-treating-dry-eye
http://empathetics.com/why-empathy/
https://www.capson.com/blog/improve-your-bedside-manner
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0198488

OptoMetrics Jul 15, 2019

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Jimmy and Roya meet with a true wizard of optometry, Dr. Bryan Rogoff, to discuss "OptoMetrics".
SOURCES
Abb Vie buys Allergan: https://news.abbvie.com/news/press-releases/abbvie-to-acquire-allergan-in-transformative-move-for-both-companies.htm
Light Sensitivity via Defocus Media: https://defocusmedia.com/optometry-podcast-transitions-what-you-need-to-know-about-light-sensitivity
Eye-Exec Consulting: https://www.eye-exec.com/ bmrogoff@eye-exec.com
Glimpse www.glimpselive.com
GPN: https://www.gatewaypn.com/

What You Got In Those Genes? Jul 08, 2019

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Jimmy and Roya discuss what's in your genes, and the importance of DNA.
Sources:
On Purpose with Jay Shetty: https://jayshetty.me/podcast/
Eye Tracking Remote: https://www.wired.com/story/comcast-eye-tracking-tv-remote/?itm_campaign=TechinTwo

RPE65 gene therapy LUXTURNA: https://luxturnahcp.com/id-appropriate-patients/rpe65-gene/

20/Beautiful Jul 01, 2019

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Jimmy and Roya meet with special guest Johnathan Jacesko to get some insider tips on how to be an artsy OD.
Sources :

Mel B has Eye Probs: https://people.com/music/mel-b-temporarily-blind-eye-inflammation/

Avenova on Amazon: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/novabays-stock-nearly-doubles-after-avenova-made-available-on-amazon-without-prescription-2019-06-10

The Lean Startup: http://theleanstartup.com/

Custom Ishihara Prints: https://www.ishiprints.com/

IshiPrints Kickstarters: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jonathanjacesko/ishiprints?ref=creator_nav

Optopoetry: https://www.amazon.com/Optopoetry-Poems-Drawings-About-Vision/dp/1540551326

https://www.perkinselearning.org/technology/blog/ten-ways-vision-impairment-influenced-classic-artists

Lens Consultants: Your New BFFs Jun 24, 2019

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Jimmy and Roya meet up with CharliRae and Kelsey from Valley Contax to discuss life as a consultant.
SOURCES

Custom Stable Fitting Guide Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMpN0K321xA&feature=youtu.be

Scleral Lens Form - reach out at https://www.valleycontax.com

TN2Birthday Jun 17, 2019

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It's Try Not To Blink's one year anniversary! The journey has been incredible and Jimmy and Roya have YOU to thank for making this past year possible.
SOURCES

Gery Gerber https://www.powerpractice.com/the-power-hour/previous-episodes/

Defocus Media https://defocusmedia.com/

Lunch Date with Rach & Kate https://defocusmedia.com/category/podcast/lunch-date-with-rachel-kate-podcast

Optranslate https://defocusmedia.com/the-optranslate-podcast

Corporate Optometry https://corporateoptometry.com/podcast/

Podcasting Facts, April 2019: https://www.podcastinsights.com/podcast-statistics/

Podcast Success: https://blog.pacific-content.com/podcast-success-a-long-game-fd6522b72752

Average Downloads for new podcasts: https://incomeschool.com/average-podcast-downloads-new-show/

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

Morse Coding: http://morsecoding.com/