Blink Collective

An Optometry Podcast powered by the next gen of ODs Formerly Try Not to Blink Now -> Blink Collective 👁️⭐️ ⚡️Powered by @valleycontax

Blink Collective is a arts podcast hosted by Valley Contax, with 351 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Valley Contax hosts Blink Collective, a arts show with 351 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  Blink Collective - Episode 8

  Sep 21, 202640 minS2

  ️ NEW EPISODE: You Never Stop Learning MacKenzie and Lisa sit down with Dr. Carl Kramer to talk about what happens after optometry school—when you realize just how much there is still to learn. From new treatments and technologies to specialty contact lenses, keratoconus, finding good CE, and those moments when you have to admit, “I don’t know… but I’ll figure it out.” Plus, Dr. Kramer shares a memorable keratoconus case and why continuing to learn, asking for help, and staying connected to the profession matters throughout your career. Listen to Episode 8 of Blink Collective . #BlinkCollective #Optometry #OptometryStudent #YoungOD #OptometrySchool #Keratoconus #ScleralLenses #SpecialtyContactLenses

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  Episode #6

  Blink Collective - Episode 6

  Jul 28, 202645 minS2

  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 and join the conversation! #BlinkCollective #Optometry #OptometryStudent #OptometryResident #Residency #YoungOD #EyeCare #SpecialtyContactLenses #ScleralLenses #ContactLenses #Cornea #FutureOD #ValleyContax #Podcast

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  Episode #5

  Blink Collective - Episode 5

  Jun 26, 202630 minS2

  🎙️ 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 scleral lenses dramatically improved communication and quality of life for a patient living with ALS. ✨ A deep dive into Plaquenil (Hydroxychloroquine) screening , including the latest AAO recommendations every student, new grad, and practicing OD should know. ✨ Why OCT and FAF are becoming increasingly important in detecting toxicity early. ✨ Clinical pearls on dosing, risk factors, communication with rheumatologists, and protecting vision while supporting systemic health. Whether you're studying for boards, navigating externships, or already in practice, there's something in this episode for you. 🎧 Listen now and join the conversation! 💬 What's your biggest patient history challenge? Have a memorable Plaquenil case? We'd love to hear from you. #BlinkCollective #ValleyContax #Optometry #OptometryStudent #NewGradOD #EyeCare #ScleralLenses #Plaquenil #Hydroxychloroquine #Retina #ClinicalPearls #OptometrySchool #ODLife #FutureOD #EyeHealth #ContactLenses #VisionCare #OptometricEducation #BoardPrep #OptometryPodcast #StudentDoctor #OptometryCommunity #BlinkCollectivePodcast

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  Episode #4

  Blink Collective - Episode 4

  May 26, 202652 minS2

  <p>🎙️ 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 👁✨</p><p><br/></p><p>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.</p><p><br/></p><p>💬 In this episode:</p><p>– Why Dr. Moss chose optometry after a life-changing mission trip to Africa</p><p>– The hot take: “20/20 vision is overrated” 👀</p><p>– Why “20 happy” matters more than perfect acuity</p><p>– The problem with online “expre...

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  Episode #3

  Blink Collective - Episode 3

  Apr 24, 202659 minS2

  <p>🎙️ Episode 3 is LIVE, and we’ve got our first guest!</p><p>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 👁✨</p><p>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.</p><p>💬 In this episode:</p><p>– The scrubs vs. business casual debate (it gets passionate 😅)</p><p>– Why confidence matters just as much as knowledge in clinic</p><p>– Real talk about externships: the...

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