🎙️ 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...

🎧 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. Stephanie Pisano**, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology & Vision Science at The Ohi...

🎙️ 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 sensation! - 💡 Get real-world advice on: - Transitioning from residenc...

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 benefits, cost vs. value, and whether they solve non-compliance issues—plus, some...