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, career insights, and inspiring clinical stories. 🎧 Listen now...

🎙️ 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: ✨ An inspiring Valley Contax Vision Project case where custom scler...

🎙️ 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 optometry after a life-changing mission trip to Africa – The hot take: “20/...

🎙️ 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 episode: – The scrubs vs. business casual debate (it gets passionate 😅) – Why confidence ma...

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 (@blinkcollective). Listen to Blink Collective on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Blink Collective isn’t just something you listen ...

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 journeys through optometry school • What inspired the creation of Blink Collec...

🎙️ 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 and contact lenses , Dr. Alloju brings precision, passion, and...

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 sometimes, vision care is so much more than 20/20! ...

🎙️ 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 combines dry eye, scleral lenses, vision therapy, and myopia management—all under one roo...

🔥 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 Lens Institute and now, the Raleigh location! She’s back by popular demand with an exc...