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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:

OTC, yeah you know me? Jan 21, 2019

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SOURCES

Briotech: https://www.briotechusa.com/

Avenova: https://avenova.com/physician/about-avenova/

Heyedrate Lid & Lashes: https://www.amazon.com/Blepharitis-Dysfunction-Eye-Irritation-Hypochlorous/dp/B06VW5J11K/ref=sr_1_1?m=A2JLGM9DE4Z30V&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1547485368&sr=1-1&keywords=dry%2Beyes&th=1

Heyedrate Tea Tree Oil Bar: https://www.amazon.com/Blepharitis-Handmade-Ingredients-Carolina-Heyedrate/dp/B071GWBL1M/ref=sr_1_4?m=A2JLGM9DE4Z30V&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1547485368&sr=1-4&keywords=dry+eyes

Hypochlorous Acid Lipase Assay: https://iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2334391

Good vs bad: https://eyelovethesun.com/blogs/dry-eye/top-5-eyelid-scrubs

The use of tea tree oil in treating blepharitis and meibomian gland dysfunction: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5848340/

Omega 3: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/17-health-benefits-of-omega-3#section4, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0090301905007743, https://drknews.com/omega-3-fats-necessary-dampen-inflammation-autoimmunity/

DREAM Study: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1709691

AREDs 2 Updated: https://nei.nih.gov/news/pressreleases/050513

Makuna honey: https://dryeyeshop.com/collections/lid-cleaning-products/products/manuka-honey-eyelid-cleanser

Visbily: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/opternative-announces-company-name-change-to-better-reflect-eye-care-industry-partnerships-300762964.html

Large data set correlates cholestrol levels with AMD: https://www.healio.com/ophthalmology/retina-vitreous/news/online/%7B5813a591-4900-4e81-90a1-756785be3d70%7D/large-data-set-correlates-cholesterol-levels-with-amd

Fake Tears Jan 14, 2019

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Sources & Links:
Artificial Tear Breakdown: http://webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/eyeforum/tutorials/artificial-tears.htm

The Best Eye Drops: https://www.reviews.com/eye-drops/

Master the Maze of Artificial Tears: https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/master-the-maze-of-artificial-tears

Moshirfar M, Pierson K, Hanamaikai K, et al. Artificial tears potpourri: a literature review. Clin Ophthalmol. 2014;8:1419-1433.

Simmons P, Carlisle C, Shi G, Vehige J. Clinical comparison of lipid-based and aqueous lubricant eye drops. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2013;54(15):4329.

Petrolatum Info: https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/704786/PETROLATUM/

Natural eye drops: http://www.natoph.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Dry_Eye_Drops_TS.pdf

Drop it Like it’s HOT! Jan 07, 2019

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Jimmy and Roya talk about hot eye drop options heading into 2019 as well as new year's resolutions, recycling tips and the latest eye gossip.

iCOLOUR:
- https://www.amazon.com/iCOLOUR-Color-Changing-Eye-Drops/dp/B074VQCTBF?th=1
- https://icolour.info/
LASH Boost:
- https://www.rodanandfields.com/shop/product/enhlsh01
- https://www.racked.com/beauty/2018/4/17/17243720/rodan-fields-lash-boost-lawsuit-sales
Roclatan:
- http://investors.aeriepharma.com/news-releases/news-release-details/aerie-pharmaceuticals-announces-early-notification-fda
Lumify:
- https://www.health.com/condition/eye-health/eye-whitening-drops
Briotech:
- https://briotechusa.com/topical-skin-spray.htm
OHTS Study:
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17095090
CTL Recycling Program:
- https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/brigades/bauschrecycles#how-it-works
Amazon Pharmacy:
- https://etailcanada.wbresearch.com/amazon-pharmacy-industry-strategy-ty-u
Referral Awareness:
- https://www.nkcf.org/
- https://sclerallens.org/

Battle of the Brands: Hoya and Essilor go Toe to Toe Dec 31, 2018

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Dr. Sandra Hammond of Essilor and Dr. Thomas Gosling of Hoya join Jimmy and Roya at Academy 2018 to talk about new products and all things spectacle.

Merry Giftmas Dec 24, 2018

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Size doesn't matter... when it comes to scleral lenses. Plus, some fun tips on how to stay safe during the holiday season.

Social Hour with Dr. Alan Glazier Dec 17, 2018

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Dr. Alan Glazier, founder of ODs On Facebook, joins Jimmy and Roya at AAO 2018. They talk about online culture, private equity, favorite music and more.

Off to Pharma School Dec 10, 2018

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The Holiday Party Dec 03, 2018

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Roya’ s Recipe for Moist, Delicious Turkey: https://delightfulemade.com/2014/11/16/3-easy-steps-moist-delicious-turkey/

Google Contact Lens Update: https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/news/article/glucosemonitoring-contact-lens-shelved#footnotes

True Life: I'm a Residency Director Nov 26, 2018

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Scleral Lens Monarch's Part 2: Craig Norman Nov 19, 2018

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