Try Not To Blink

• When in Doubt, Work Hard

  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 Optometry, she’s an expert in dry eye and Sjogren’s disease, and a leading advocate for evidence-based practice. In this episode, we’ll explore her remarkable career blending clinical care with research, the key lessons she’s learned about managing dry eye in the context of systemic disease, and the crucial importance of critically analyzing the science behind our practices.We'll also dive into vital discussions on women in leadership, evolving scopes of practice in optometry, and her insights on maintaining a lifelong passion for learning while avoiding burnout. It’s a conversation you absolutely CAN’T afford to miss!And we want to hear from you! If you have topics you’d like us to cover or amazing guest suggestions, shoot us an email at [email protected] Scope articleMIP StudyAmerican Academy of Optometry Hall of FameAOCE Barbara CaffreyTry Not to Blink Podcast  is powered by Valley Contax

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• Leadership is Learned

  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 powerhouse! She'll be sharing her insights on how leadership takes root early in our careers and the profound impact it's had on her clinical and personal life. Dr. Barton emphasizes the importance of personality profiling and understanding your core values to become a powerful communicator.Plus, we'll explore the connections between inflammation and physical health, and the impact of disability on mental well-being – topics that resonate deeply with those in Optometry.This is one conversation you absolutely WON'T want to miss!And don't forget, we want to hear from you! If you have ideas for future topics or amazing guest suggestions, shoot us an email at [email protected]. SOURCESDr. Kristen BartonDr. Kristen Barton: InstagramFemales + CEO + SportsFLOM Leadership CourseYou’ve Got This Mama, BookTry Not to Blink Podcast  is powered by Valley Contax

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• Scleral Lenses are so Cool

  🎉 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 air pollution and the prevalence of keratoconus. 💡 **Special Guest Spotlight:** Don't miss the chance to hear from the incredible Demi the Vlog Dog, also known as Ash Arellanes! From facing the life-altering challenges of nearly losing her vision to becoming a TikTok sensation and leading patient advocate, Ash is on a mission to raise awareness for keratoconus. She'll share her journey, insights on overcoming obstacles, expert tips for mastering scleral lenses, and her inspiring work with the Angel Eyes Foundation.This is one conversation you won’t want to miss! 📩 **We Want Your Input!** Have ideas for future topics or guest suggestions? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out to us at [email protected] Arellanes: LinkedInDemi The Vlog Dog: TikTokThe Angel Eyes FoundationValley Contax Vision ProjectNational Keratoconus FoundationKCN and air pollutionTry Not to Blink Podcast  is powered by Valley Contax

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• Binocular Problem with a Binocular Solution

  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 medications and underlying conditions. Then, gear up for an energized discussion on binocular vision! We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Dawn Dunford, an expert in vision rehabilitation, concussion management, and traumatic brain injury. She's here to share actionable tips you can immediately implement in your practice. Discover the key grade when pediatric binocular vision (BV) problems first appear, an easy-to-use checklist for screening children for BV disorders—perfect for even the busiest clinics—and a revolutionary method for treating amblyopia at any age.If you're looking for game-changing tips to level your patient care, this episode is for you!We want to hear from you! Please share your ideas for future topics or suggest guests by emailing us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and let's dive in!SOURCESDr. Dawn Dunford: WebsiteDr. Dawn Dunford: BV and Concussion ClinicResidency Program InformationThe McGurk effectBernellOVDRA (aka COVD)Try Not to Blink Podcast  is powered by Valley Contax

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• Journal Club: Get in Control of Myopia Control

  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 ideasThen they invited THE Dr. Mark Bullimore to the show to dive into an episode of our Journal Club where they will review what is beyond simply just efficacy of treatments, that must be considered in the myopia clinic and then have Dr. Bullimore teach us the take home’s from his latest article hot off the press about the impact of rebound in myopia control.This episode is packed with wisdom from one of the leading experts in the field.We’d love to hear from you! Please share your thoughts on future topics or suggest potential guests by contacting us at [email protected] Thinning and AMDDr. Mark Bullimore: LinkedInDr. Mark Bullimore: UHCODr. Mark Bullimore: Buller2020Dr. Mark Bullimore: Published ResearchEfficacy in myopia control—The impact of rebound: Mark A. Bullimore1 | Noel A. Brennan2ATOM 2LAMPJapan paperTry Not to Blink Podcast  is powered by Valley Contax

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