Blink Collective

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 th...

🎙️ 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 focused on cornea a...

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 ALS and limited mobility. Because ...

🎙️ 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, she shares how she combine...

🔥 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 Charlotte Contact ...

🎧 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!** 🎙️ Sit down with **Dr. Stepha...

🎙️ 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 sens...

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 ocular health ben...

🚨 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-President...

🚨 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 gues...

🚨 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 to troubleshoo...

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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 quick, effe...

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 clin...

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, a new...

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’s done it all—transforming patient care and making a global impact thro...

🎙️ 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 recommendations! 

Stay tuned as we also bring you our next segment of th...

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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 guest who made it happen—Dr. Hardeep Kataria. She'll share her insi...

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 lea...

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 leadershi...