Blink Collective
An Optometry Podcast powered by the next gen of ODs Formerly Try Not to Blink Now -> Blink Collective 👁️⭐️ ⚡️Powered by @valleycontax
Episodes
🎙️ New Episode of Blink Collective!
Do you ever feel like you’re supposed to have everything figured out by graduation? Spoiler: you’re not. And that’s okay. 👏
In this episode, McKenzie and Lisa talk about the transition from student to doctor, navigating the things you don’t know yet, finding people you can collaborate with, and building confidence with specialty contact lenses along the way.
Because being a...
Episode 6 is LIVE!
Thinking about a residency after optometry school? 👀
Hosts McKenzie and Lisa are joined by Dr. Megan Patterson for an honest conversation about residency—how to know if it's the right path, what the experience is really like, and how specialty contact lenses can make a life-changing difference for patients.
Whether you're a student, resident, or early-career OD, this episode is filled with practical advice, c...
🎙️ Episode 5 is LIVE! 🎙️
This week on Blink Collective, hosts McKenzie and Lisa tackle one of the most relatable hot takes in healthcare:
📚 "If your medical history reads like a novel… please bring the book."
From hilarious patient history moments to serious discussions about improving care through better communication, this episode is packed with practical pearls and real-world optometry conversations.
👁️ Highlights include...
🎙️ Episode 4 of Blink Collective is here — and this one dives deep into what it *really* means to care for patients beyond the eye chart 👁✨
This week, Lisa & McKenzie sit down with Dr. Madison Moss from Raleigh Contact Lens Institute — a residency-trained cornea & contact lens specialist passionate about specialty lenses, myopia management, and patient-centered care.
💬 In this episode:
– Why Dr. Moss chose...
🎙️ Episode 3 is LIVE, and we’ve got our first guest!
From externship realities to confidence in clinic, this episode of Blink Collective dives into what it really feels like to step into the role of a future doctor 👁✨
We’re joined by a third-year student (aka @EyeOnThePrize 👀) who’s balancing externships, content creation, and everything in between — and keeping it real the whole way through.
💬 In this epis...
Hot takes, real talk, and things we’re actually seeing in clinic 👀
From presbyopia drops to remote optometry… are we evolving—or losing something along the way?
🎙️ Episode 2 is live.
This is what students are really talking about.
Follow, listen, and if you’ve got something to say…
grab the mic 🎤
Watch the full episode on YouTube (@BlinkCollectivePodcast) or TikTok (@blinkcol...
Welcome to the very first episode of Blink Collective, a new podcast platform by Valley Contax designed to spotlight optometry students and early-career ODs.
In this inaugural episode, meet our first hosts, Lisa and MacKenzie, both Fourth Year Optometry Student | Class of 2026 who helped open the door to this new concept and set the tone for what Blink Collective is all about.
They share:
• Who they are and their j...
🎙️ In today’s episode, Roya and Sheila explore some exciting innovations in ocular surface care! 👁️✨ They kick things off with the newly FDA-approved Prednisolone Acetate Suspension🧴 and personalized serum eye drops from Ocubio.
Then, are thrilled to welcome Dr. Pooja Alloju—a rising star in anterior segment disease and specialty contact lenses! 🌟 With her background in applied mathematics 📊 and a residency fo...
Welcome to Try Not 2 Blink — your go-to podcast for all things vision care!
This week, Roya and Sheila are bringing you an episode packed with insights:
🔹 Breaking news on the latest in daily disposables — yes, a new *daily multifocal toric lens* is here! We’re breaking down what it means for you.
🔹 A compelling clinical case on how scleral lenses can transform lives—especially for patients with ...
🎙️ Welcome to Try Not 2 Blink! 👀 Don’t miss a minute of today’s show! 🚀
Today, we kick things off with a quick dive into the new TFOS DEWS III report — what’s coming, what’s changed, and what it means for dry eye care. 📝✨
Then, hosts Roya and Sheila sit down with Dr. Radhika Chawla, a Behavioral Optometrist and founder of Richmond Hill Optometric Clinic. With 13+ years of experience, ...
🔥 Welcome to Try Not 2 Blink! Don’t miss a second of today’s episode! 🎧✨
🎯 Kickoff with Clinical Pearls:
We’re reviewing an insightful article by Dr. Langis Michaud filled with practical tips to elevate your scleral lens practice. Whether you're a seasoned expert or just starting out, these insights are a must-hear! 💡
🌟 Special Guest Return: Dr. Ariel Cerenzie!
Owner of the C...
🎧 Welcome to **Try Not 2 Blink!** Don’t miss a minute of today’s episode! 🚀
✨ Here’s what’s coming up:
**Fresh Drop!** 🚨 Discover **TRYPTYR** (pronounced trip-tear) — the FDA-approved dry eye treatment targeting cold-sensing receptors in your cornea and eyelid. Not minty eyedrops, but a potential game-changer for boosting tear production! 💧💥
**Exclusive Interview...
🎙️ Welcome to **Try Not 2 Blink!** Don't miss a second of today's episode! Here's what you can expect:
- 🚀 Exploring the future of vision with a fascinating look at **infrared contact lenses** promising **"super vision"**—are they the next big thing?
- 👁️ Diving into **dry eye treatment** strategies with the expert herself, **t**—optometrist, dry eye guru, educator, and social media sensa...
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 the gold standard? We’ll explore the o...
🚨 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 family roots to becoming an AOSA Trustee and CHAOS Co-P...
🚨 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—we're thrilled to welcome special guest Dr. Anthony M...
🚨 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 pros, cons, and alternative solutions. Learn how ...
🚨 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 the U.S., and what do you need to know for...
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 ocular surface disease accounted for 70% of cases, and why clinicians should...
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 results for their patient.
In addition, Roya and Sheila will explore OptoAI, ...
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