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7. Practice Management Tips with Dr. Harbir Sian Apr 15, 2020

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Dr. Harbir Sian shares his journey into private practice, and offers incredible advice on how to network and build your personal brand.

Follow Dr. Sian on Instagram @harbirsian.od and watch his YouTube channel. You can also listen to his podcast, The 20/20 Podcast, available through Defocus Media Podcasts.

6. Tips on Job Interviews for New Grads Apr 08, 2020

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We share tips on job interviews, employment contracts, expected income for new grads, and benefits of a residency program.

Resources:

1. CovalentCareers Article on Starting a Target Optical Sublease: https://covalentcareers.com/resources/complete-guide-starting-target-optical-sublease-optometrist/

2. ASCO Residency Program Information: https://optometriceducation.org/students-future-students/residency-programs/

5. Diagnostic Advances in Glaucoma Apr 01, 2020

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We review corneal hysteresis, OCT angiography, and more. Dr. Carl Jacobsen and Dr. Joan Castañeda from UC Berkeley Optometry also share their opinions on managing glaucoma.

Resources:

1. Review of Ophthalmology Article on Managing Glaucoma with OCT Angiography: https://www.reviewofophthalmology.com/article/managing-glaucoma-with-oct-angiography

2. Modern OD Article on Diagnostic Advances in Glaucoma: https://modernod.com/articles/2019-nov-dec/diagnostic-advances-in-glaucoma?c4src=article:infinite-scroll

3. Fighting Blindness Canada: https://www.fightingblindness.ca/eye-diseases-pathways/glaucoma

4. Mental Health with Dr. Peter Silman Mar 25, 2020

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Dr. Peter Silman joins us in a discussion on mental health and the importance of seeking professional help. Follow Dr. Peter Silman on Instagram @eyeopeningmoments to join the discussion and uplift the optometry community.

Resources:

1. Ask a Therapist Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ask-a-therapist/id1490909249

2.. Download the Headspace App: https://www.headspace.com/

3. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

3. Soft Contact Lens Showdown! Mar 18, 2020

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We have a showdown of our favourite soft contact lenses and share info on Mojo Vision’s augmented reality contact lenses.

Resources:

1. Modern OD Article on What's New in Contact Lenses: https://modernod.com/articles/2019-nov-dec/whats-new-in-contact-lenses?c4src=article:infinite-scroll

2. New Canadian contact lens recycling program: https://www.terracycle.com/en-CA/brigades/bausch-and-lomb-en-ca#@51.790760252351404:-93.93222021874999zoom:4

3. Mojo Vision: https://www.mojo.vision/mojo-lens

4. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses Article on Contact Lenses and Comfort: https://www.reviewofcontactlenses.com/article/contact-lenses-and-comfort-its-a-material-world#targetText=It%20is%20a%20monthly%20disposable,PVP%20compared%20with%20senofilcon%20A

2. Myopia Control: Treatment Options and Upcoming Research Mar 11, 2020

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We review treatment options related to myopia control including the new FDA approved lenses MiSight 1-Day by CooperVision, and share upcoming research in this area from Keyur Savla, BOptom and Celia Gong, OD.

Resources:

1. Review of Optometry Article on Myopia Treatments: https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/myopia-treatments-how-to-choose-and-when-to-use

2. Yam JC, Jiang Y, Tang SM, et al. Low-concentration atropine for myopia progression (LAMP) study. Ophthalmology 2019; 126(1): 113-124.

3. Collaborative Eye Article on Myopia Control and New Developments: https://collaborativeeye.com/articles/nov-dec-19/myopia-a-global-epidemic/

4. CHAPERONE Study: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03942419

5. CHAMP study: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03350620 (USA)

6. Wu PW, Chen CT, Chang LC, et al. Increased time outdoors is followed by reversal of the long-term trend to reduce visual acuity in Taiwan primary school students. Ophthalmology 2020; doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ophtha.2020.01.054

7. Myopia Control Calculator: https://bhvi.org/myopia-calculator-resources/myopia-news/

1. Blue Light Filters... Do They Really Work? Mar 04, 2020

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We review what blue light filters do, how they became so popular in the retail industry, and the current evidence-based research on its effectiveness on ocular health and digital eye strain.

Resources:

1. CBC Video Documentary on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkJY9bgLyBE

2. Tosini G, Ferguson I, Tsubota K. Effects of blue light on the circadian system and eye physiology. Molecular Vision 2016; 22: 61-72.

3. Tatsiana P, Rosenfield M. Blue-blocking filters and digital eyestrain. Optometry and Vision Science 2019; 96(1): 48-54.

4. O’Hagan JB, Khazova M, Price LLA. Low-energy light bulbs, computers, tablets, and the blue light hazard. Eye 2016; 30: 230-233.

5. Canadian Association of Optometrists: https://opto.ca/health-library/blue-light-is-there-a-risk-of-harm

6. Zhao HL, Jiang J, Yu J, et al. Role of short-wavelength filtering lenses in delaying myopia progression and amelioration of asthenopia in juveniles. Int J Ophthalmol 2017; 10(8): 1261-1267.

Welcome to Four Eyes! Mar 01, 2020

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Four Eyes is a podcast series hosted by four optometrists delivering knowledge and insight into the optometry world across Canada and the U.S. Subscribe and join us every week while we share news, trends, and tips with all bad-ass optometrists across...

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