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 t…

🚨 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 …

🚨 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…

🚨 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 …

🚨 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…

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 ocu…

Tune in to today’s episode of Try Not 2 Blink, where host Dr. Sheila Morrison shares a fascinating case from her clinic involving a patient with a penetrating keratoplasty and complications from lens mishandling. Discover how Dr. Morrison and her team utilized scleral, corneoscleral, and corneal GP impression-driven lenses to achieved outstanding r…

Get ready for today’s show—it's one you won’t want to miss! Roya and Sheila are diving deep into important insights from a recent study, plus we’ll tackle the pressing question many patients have: Are E-cigs harmful to their eyes? Join us as we welcome Dr. Gerry Leinweber, a luminary in the field of optometry with nearly 50 years of experience. He’…

🎙️ Welcome to *Try Not 2 Blink*! Join hosts Dr. Roya Habibi and Dr. Sheila Morrison for another enlightening episode you won't want to miss! Today, they dive into a thought-provoking research article discussing the potential risks that progressive lenses may pose for our older patients. Plus, they’ll share their top current lens design recommendati…

🎙️ **Tune in to Try Not 2 Blink!** 🎙️ Don’t miss out on today’s enlightening episode! Hosts Roya and Sheila kick things off with an in-depth discussion about a pivotal case and offer a refresher on Plaquenil Toxicity. Launching a cold-start practice is no easy feat, especially with a focus on advanced dry eye treatments, but today we have a special…

Welcome to Try Not 2 Blink! Get ready for an engaging episode that you won’t want to miss! Today, hosts Roya and Sheila will be sharing five essentials every office needs to embrace full-scope optometry. But that’s just the beginning! Joining them is a true icon in the field—Dr. Barbara Caffery. As a former president of the American Academy of Opto…

Are you ready to dive into the world of leadership, medicine, and personal growth? Then tune in to the latest episode of "Try Not 2 Blink"! This week, Roya and Sheila start the show by discussing: what qualities make a truly *great* leader? Then, get ready to be inspired by Dr. Kristen Barton, an accomplished Orthopedic Surgeon and research powerho…

🎉 Get Ready for the Latest Episode of "Try Not 2 Blink"! 🎙️ Join hosts Dr. Roya Habibi and Dr. Sheila Morrison as they kick off an exciting new episode that's packed with insights and inspiration! ✨ **In Today’s Episode:** Dive into a fresh literature review just published in *Ophthalmic Epidemiology*, which highlights the concerning link between a…

Welcome to Try Not 2 Blink, hosted by Dr. Roya Habibi and Dr. Sheila Morrison! Are you ready to elevate your patient care with transformative insights? This episode is packed with valuable information just for you! Join us as we tackle the often-frustrating issue of eye twitches, exploring everything from benign causes to those related to medicatio…

Welcome to Try Not 2 Blink! Don’t miss a minute of today’s show! Host Roya and Sheila are going to chat about a few new things that have come out to give hope for patients with macular degeneration and also discuss controversy surrounding efficacy of these new ideas Then they invited THE Dr. Mark Bullimore to the show to dive into an episode of our…

You won't want to miss a moment of today's episode on Try Not 2 Blink! Join Roya and Sheila as they explore recent acquisitions in the contact lens industry and their impact on how you approach specialty contact lens practices. Then, they are diving into groundbreaking research with Dr. Brooke Harkness, neurobiologist, optometrist and an expert in …

**Welcome to Try Not 2 Blink! Your go-to podcast for the latest in eye care and beyond.** In today's episode, hosts Roya and Sheila will delve into an important topic regarding a recent eye drop recall, followed by a discussion on some common issues with bottle tips. They will also assess the recent developments in billing practices within the Amer…

Welcome to Try Not 2 Blink! You won't want to miss a second of today's exciting episode! Join hosts Roya and Sheila as they kick off the show by discussing the latest NBEO pass rate statistics—here's a hint: the average is on the rise! Get ready to be inspired as we welcome this week’s guest, tech entrepreneur and leading scleral lens patient advoc…

🌟 Happy New Year and welcome to Try Not 2 Blink! 🎉 Make sure you catch every moment of today’s episode! Join hosts Roya and Sheila as they: 🔍 Provide insights on how eye care professionals can enhance care for dementia patients. 💔 Unpack the latest developments in a controversial bait-and-switch LASIK lawsuit that’s making waves. 🧬 Explore connecti…

Get ready for an enlightening scleral lens episode you won’t want to miss! Join hosts Roya and Sheila as they discuss the world of soft lens handling techniques and the latest FDA approval for MGD treatment. We have a special guest joining us today: Dr. Jennifer Liao, a renowned expert in scleral lenses. She’ll be sharing invaluable insights on fit…

Join Roya and Sheila in the latest episode of Try Not 2 Blink. Sheila starts this week by diving into a fascinating case from her clinic involving a post-refractive patient lost to follow-up for 15 years. This thought-provoking story will lead us into an essential discussion on managing patients with high intraocular pressure and how to communicate…

Welcome to this week's episode of Try Not 2 Blink. Roya and Sheila will start the discussion by exploring what patients can self-monitor at home and identifying practices that may not be beneficial. Joining them for this episode is Dr. Kevin Semma, who will delve into the concept of cold starts in the context of establishing a boutique, aesthetical…

Join Roya and Sheila for the latest episode of Try Not 2 Blink, where they begin by discussing patient care, specifically the importance of recognizing when to search for the obvious (the horse) rather than the unusual (the zebra). In this episode, they will also host their second journal club featuring Dr. Jacob Lang, a renowned expert in dry eye,…

Are you ready for another enlightening episode of Try Not To Blink? Join your hosts, Roya and Sheila, as they kick off with an exciting announcement you won't want to miss! This episode dives deep into a wild and crazy case from Dr. Sheila Morrison's clinic that will surely spark your curiosity in Okra! But that's not all – we're thrilled to welcom…

Join Roya and Sheila in the latest episode as they dive into the exciting world of ocular health! Today, they're reviewing Clobetasaol, a groundbreaking super-potent ocular steroid changing the game. Discover how this first topical ophthalmic steroid formulated on APNT sets itself apart from existing options in the market! Roya will also share her …

Get ready to tune in to an electrifying new episode of Try Not 2 Blink! Join Roya and Sheila as they rev up the excitement for Academy 2024 happening in Indianapolis! Are you going to be there? Don’t miss the chance to meet your hosts in person! They’re eager to connect, so don’t hesitate to say hi if you spot them! In this episode, they’re kicking…

Join hosts Roya and Sheila in today's captivating episode as they unravel the intriguing world of dry eye treatment! Discover groundbreaking news about a new medication on the verge of approval—and hear the rollercoaster history behind its journey that will surely keep you riveted! But that's not all! We're thrilled to welcome special guest Gary Mi…

Join us today on the Try Not 2 Blink Show as hosts Roya and Sheila dive into a crucial topic: identifying clinical red flags in the detection of keratoconus. But that's just the warm-up! We’re thrilled to welcome the amazing Dr. Gloria Chiu, who will share her invaluable insights from her experience in ophthalmology. You’ll gain pearls of wisdom on…

Join us for an insightful episode of Try Not 2 Blink! Today, Sheila will begin the show with an engaging recap of her recent experience at Vision Expo, where she discovered the latest advancements in spectacles, gained valuable insights on the implications of low vision, and shared key takeaways from the event. We are thrilled to have Dr. Mark Spir…

Join Roya and Sheila in this exciting episode as they explore the latest market trends in Optometry and delve into the reasons behind the growing trend of patients ordering their glasses and contacts online, along with strategies to effectively compete in this evolving landscape. We’re thrilled to welcome back John Hibbs, VP of Commercial US Sales …

Welcome to this week's episode of *Try Not 2 Blink*. Join Roya and Sheila as they celebrate Sheila's birthday by sharing touching eye related poetry, followed by an insightful review of recent research on the benefits of supplements for eye health and the Pearl of the Day from Sheila. We are delighted to welcome our guest, Elena Barrios, Chief Mark…

Join us for a monumental milestone as we celebrate the 300th episode of Try Not 2 Blink! In this special episode, hosts Roya and Sheila start by sharing engaging insights on podcast listener loyalty, intriguing statistics, and essential tips for aspiring podcasters looking to make their mark. Adding to the excitement, we are thrilled to welcome our…

Welcome to this week's episode of Try Not 2 Blink. In today's discussion, Roya and Sheila explore the importance of social media in their practice, including the investment of time necessary to create impactful content. We also bring you the latest news as Sheila shares an article on the latest research demonstrating how OCT can aid in the early de…

In this week's episode of Try Not 2 Blink, hosts Roya and Sheila start by sharing one of Time's Best innovations of 2023, a binocular digital therapy product that may replace the patch! Luminopia is a treatment for amblyopia. Discover how this innovative device can improve your patient's compliance rate with the same or better results than traditio…

Welcome to Try Not 2 Blink, the podcast where your curiosity drives our conversation! In this episode, we respond to a listener's inquiry regarding innovative solutions for fitting lenses over irregular corneas. Join Roya and Sheila as they break down complicated custom lens cases and offer their expert insight. This week, we are privileged to host…

Join Roya and Sheila on this episode of "Try Not 2 Blink" as they explore the latest advancements in in-office dry eye diagnostic tools, which have been making headlines recently. They will share their clinical insights on effectively implementing these tools in practice. In this episode, we are excited to welcome Dr. Inna Lazar, an accomplished op…

This week on Try Not 2 Blink, hosts Roya and Sheila reintroduce their acclaimed segment, the SLPOD (Scleral Lens Pearl of The Day), where they discuss the potentially harmful preservatives present in some widely used makeup brands, shedding light on what consumers may not realize. In the second half of the episode, we are joined by esteemed expert …

Welcome to the latest episode of Try Not 2 Blink. In today's discussion, hosts Roya and Sheila will share recently published research in retinal ophthalmology. They will review the good, bad, and ugly and how it relates to clinical care. Among the topics covered will be the potential benefits of melatonin in reducing the risk of developing and prog…

Welcome to Try Not 2 Blink, this week, Roya and Sheila discuss the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest advancements by attending conferences. Then, they discuss the complexities of treating patients with a history of glaucoma filtering surgery, including the risks associated with blebs and how to navigate compatibility with contact len…

On this week's Try Not 2 Blink episode, our hosts Roya and Sheila begin by breaking down two interesting patient cases. Sheila shares her experience treating a young patient with progressive myopia, exploring treatment options and considerations. Roya discusses her challenging case of a patient who suffered from severe dry eye requiring specialized…

In this latest episode of Try Not 2 Blink, we're excited to welcome back Dr. John D. Gelles, a renowned expert in keratoconus treatment, to share his extensive knowledge with us. He'll provide updates on the latest advancements in HOA lenses, outline his three-step approach to treating keratoconus, and discuss new surgical options available for pat…

Join us on this Try Not to Blink episode as Roya and Sheila kick off the conversation by discussing life upgrades, including one of the best inventions in 2023. Share your own life upgrades by sending us a message; we would love to hear them. The conversation then takes a personal turn as they welcome special guest Mark Morarie, a keratoconus patie…

Welcome to Try Not To Blink; in this episode, Roya and Sheila share the latest advancements in eyewear technology, specifically the revolutionary Rayban Meta AI sunglasses. Listen as Sheila shares her hands-on experience with these cutting-edge glasses, which enable users to capture photos, ask questions about their surroundings, and receive instan…

On today's Try Not to Blink episode, Roya and Sheila will kick it off with the Cliffs/Coles Notes on corneal topographers. Sheila will provide valuable insight on scanning and essential things to remember when selecting a map. She will provide a comprehensive overview of the maps available; axial power, tangential, elevation maps, and what images t…

On Try Not 2 Blink, you will join Roya and Sheila for the second episode in their series on corneal GP lenses. In this special episode, they connect with Rob Ahern, Director of Operations at Valley Contax, for a unique behind-the-scenes look at the manufacturing process of GP lenses. Before welcoming Rob, the hosts start the show by sharing their e…

We are pleased to announce the launch of a three-part series on corneal GP lenses, beginning this week on "Try Not to Blink." Our first episode welcomes back the "GP Lens King" and esteemed guest Dr. Edward Bennett. In this episode, Dr. Bennett shares his knowledge on fitting GP lenses, including his top tips and best practices. Roya and Sheila wil…

Join Roya and Sheila on the latest episode of Try Not To Blink as they welcome a special guest, Dr. Jason Jedlicka, a renowned expert in scleral lenses. Before introducing Dr. Jedlicka, Sheila shares her thoughts on her latest spectacle lens brand experience, providing an honest review for listeners. In this engaging episode, Dr. Jedlicka shares hi…

Welcome to the Try Not 2 Blink Podcast, where Roya and Sheila explore the latest developments and expert insights in contact lenses. In this episode, they dive into the world of bandage contact lenses, discussing their uses, FDA-approved options, and pearls for successful use. They also examine the latest technology in this area and address potenti…

Welcome to Try Not 2 Blink, this week's show featuring Roya and Sheila. In this episode, they will discuss the neuro adaptation requirements for success with multifocal optics and why it is crucial to prepare patients for the process of their brain learning to adjust and utilize the new lenses. Roya emphasizes the importance of not reacting strongl…

On the latest episode of Try Not 2 Blink, hosts Roya and Sheila delve into the topic of artificial tears and their efficacy. They share their recommended drops and explain the reasoning behind their choices, as well as present a study that sheds light on the subject. Later in the episode, Roya and Sheila have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. David…