Sheila Morrison OD Podcasts

Get Ready for the Drama! Roya and Sheila dish out all the details on all the recently recalled FDA eye drops. From uncovering the causes behind the recall to exploring the potential impact on patients and practices alike, they leave no stone unturned. To add even more value, they sit down with an accomplished private practice owner, Dr. Julie Helmu…

Join our knowledgeable hosts, Roya and Sheila, as they explore the disparities in contact lens product availability between Canada and the US. Hear the unique challenges optometry professionals, retailers, and consumers face when accessing the latest contact lens products on both sides of the borders. Stay tuned as Roya and Sheila talk about the el…

On this episode of Try Not 2 Blink, Roya and Sheila explore the latest advancements as they discuss a new FDA-approved medication for Presbyopia. Then, they have the pleasure of welcoming rising star and new grad Dr Collin Gray. Listen as Dr. Gray shares his inspiring journey of paving his way as a new graduate in optometry. He will share the chall…

Join us for this episode as Roya and Sheila explore optometrists' toughest challenges in private practice, from optical management to frame selection and closing sales in your office. Listen as they share their experiences and insights on successfully navigating these challenges and employing innovative services to address them. Roya shares why she…

Roya and Sheila review the latest and new myopia control treatment options on today's show. They expose the secret to getting patients to finally return to follow-ups and chat with Instagram star @bronxoptometry Dr Nathaniel Harooni about how to practice with humility and always continue learning. Join us again next week when Roya and Sheila have a…

Roya and Sheila have a great episode this week, reviewing new details on blue light filtering lenses and their value. They discuss another artificial tear that is added to the contamination list. Then, they interview an upcoming star, Dr Alia Cappellani, about her turmoil in the balance of life and expertise. Ensure you return for next week’s episo…

Roya and Sheila will remind you of some of the top kid's eye facts on this week’s episode. Introduce the concept of SEO and discuss with our in-house tech expert, Patrick Allen, how you can get your website to the top of every Google search. Then tune in next week as they have recent graduate Dr Alia Cappellani discuss “Life After Optometry School.…

This week on TN2B, Dr. Sheila Morrison joins Roya to share their favorite practical scleral lens pearls, discuss what is new in their practices, and review how to discuss myopia management with parents. Don’t miss next week's episode with special guest Dr. Mila Ioussifova as they discuss a holistic approach to eye care. Have an idea for a topic you…

How does nutrition affect the overall eye health? Does it matter how much you sleep, what you eat, and how much water you intake daily? This week, special guest host Dr. Shelia Morrison joins Roya. Listen as Sheila shares how they developed a Residency Program in private practice and hear the challenges and benefits they have experienced. Continue …

Do you find it challenging to keep up with the tech industry in Optometry? On Try Not 2 Blink, this week, we will discuss making clinical life easier by implementing tech assets and highlighting a stand-out company you can work with, Weave. Join Roya and Dr. Sheila Morrison as they speak with entrepreneur and Optometrist Dr. Brianna Rhue to help yo…

Join Roya and Sheila as they speak with special guest Dr. Mila Ioussifova. Listen as they dive into the newest treatment for Demodex, discuss a holistic approach to eyecare, and when to use autologous versus PRP in treating inflammatory dry eye. Be sure to join us for the next episode, as we will discuss getting your website on Google’s VIP list. D…

Have you been hearing the buzz about Artificial Intelligence? Are you skeptical? Join Jimmy and Roya to discuss AI concerns and how it can be beneficial. Brought to you by OptoPrep, stay tuned for the Try Not 2 Stress series this week as Roya tests Jimmy with a case report and a sequence of questions. Will you and Jimmy pass the test? We want to he…

Are you having trouble hiring employees in the current market? Have you ever contemplated outsourcing some of the open positions in your office? Then we have an excellent episode for you this week. Dr. Mital and Ankit Patel are a married power couple that started Classic Vision Care, and Ankit is the founder of Business Care Team. His company match…

Are you thinking of cold starting a private practice? You won’t want to miss this week’s episode as Jimmy and Roya dive deep into conversation with guest Dr. Keylee Brown on the benefits of being in private practice and working smarter and not harder while still providing the highest quality of care. Listen as she shares the steps to open a practic…

Jimmy and Roya are joined by Dr. Christopher Kuc this week on TN2B; he shares how he got started in optometry and his personal experiences working in medical optometry. Learn the challenges he overcame to build and network his referral business. Hear how he continues to grow Medical Optometry America. We want you to share your challenging cases or …

This week on TN2B, Jimmy and Roya have returning guest Jacqueline Theis, OD. Dr. Theis owns Virginia Neuro-Optometry, where she helps patients with vision problems due to brain injury and neurodegenerative and neuroinflammatory disease in a multi-discipline care office setting. She joins to discuss dyslexia in children; Dr. Theis shares her expert …

Do you know what Paracentral Acute Middle Maculopathy is? This week, take a journey with Jimmy and Roya to learn about PAMM and listen as they share information on other exciting studies. Continue to put yourself to the test this week on the Try Not 2 Stress series question brought to you by OptoPrep. Join us next week as we have a returning guest,…

Do you want to live on the wild side? Have you ever thought of traveling the world as an Optometrist? Join Jimmy and Roya as guest Dr. Caitlin Squires shares her experience traveling the world. Hear how she traveled to remote villages in Alaska to provide eye exams while living in Mexico. Learn how you can follow in her footsteps. We want to hear f…

How do you build your referral business? Who should you reach out to for referrals? Join Jimmy and Roya this week as they share potential opportunities to acquire new patients. Did you know 80% of what we learn is obtained through the visual processing of information? Listen as they discuss the importance of early childhood eye exams and suggestion…

Do you struggle when training eye care professionals in your office? Need to know where to turn for help? Join this week's hosts, Jimmy and Roya, as they share tips on training their staff and the programs and training modules available. Hear about the recent FDA approval of Syfovre, the first treatment for geographic atrophy, a leading cause of bl…

Have you struggled to navigate loans and investments or decide what insurance policies are worthwhile? Do you want to understand personal finance vs. business finance? If you answered yes to any of these, you don’t want to miss this week’s episode with guest Dr. Vitto Mena Jr., an Optometrist, Licensed Financial Consultant, and Sports Vision Direct…

Do you want to know what is new with Lasik and ICLs, but don’t have the time to read a collection of articles? Join Roya and Jimmy this week as they discuss the evolution of Lasik and ICLs, with guests Matthew Sharpe, MD, the lead surgeon and founder of SharpeVision Modern LASIK, and Natasha Balani, OD SharpeVision’s Head of Optometry. Hear about t…

Optometry students, are you ready for boards? Have you heard about the new changes to the NBEO® exams? This week on TN2B OptoPrep’s Program Manager, Katie Jack, shares how OptoPrep got started and what makes their system unique, efficient, and convenient to study smarter and not harder. Learn what to expect, how to get started, and what new changes…

We have a special episode this week as Valley Contax’s operations director Rob Ahern provides an inside look at the manufacturing process. Understand what it takes to manufacture a scleral lens and how the product and process have changed over the years. Discover what new technology is coming and how Valley Contax constantly improves its processes …

You don’t know what you don’t know right? This week on TN2B Jimmy and Roya share what might set you apart from your competitors when selecting what brands of glasses frame to stock. Continue to listen as they discuss the pros and cons of purchasing a topographer. They wrap up the episode with a question from OptoPrep to educate you on their Try Not…

Learn about the recent FDA approval of Lyuzeh, the first and only clinically proven formulation of latanoprost in the US that is preservative-free, according to Théa Pharmaceuticals. Meet Tessa, Valley Contax’s professional services manager, and hear what brought her to Oregon, why she joined the team, and what sets Valley apart. SOURCES Iyuzeh Gla…

Join Jimmy and Roya’s tea party as they discuss the challenges of being a private practice owner’s and the issues they face in the United States vs. Costa Rica. They introduce a new innovative product by TearRestore, the NeutraWipe, with a special introductory offer for TN2B listeners. They wrap up the episode with one final question: to do or not …

Jimmy and Roya speak with Dr. Courtney Melchione this week on Try Not 2 Blink. Dr. Melchione is the amazing Optometrist that patient Marko Coady spoke of during the last episode of 2022. We had to go full circle to speak with the Doctor about how she makes such a difference in her patients' lives. Listen to her journey through optometry school, two…

This week on Try Not 2 Blink, Jimmy and Roya have fellow podcaster, speaker, and founder of Augmented Vision Labs, Dr. Fayiz Mahgoub. Listen as he shares his journey to America and his passion for optometry as he shares how he gives back during his career and what inspired him to invent the S5 inserter and the S5 mini. SOURCES Dr Fayiz Mahgoub Link…

It’s a New Year! Tune in as Jimmy and Roya reminisce about their 2022 resolutions and hear their goals for 2023. They continue the episode with private practice owner, engaging speaker, and glaucoma specialist Dr. Michael Cymbor. Listen as he shares his knowledge and tidbits on nerve fiber defects (NFL). SOURCES Dr Mike Cymbor: LinkedIn Nittany Eye…

We have a very special episode today as we continue our series on being grateful for scleral lenses this month. Jimmy and Roya speak with patient Marko Coady on his inspiring scleral lens journey on how scleral lenses have impacted his life. SOURCES Marko Coady: LinkedIn Specialty Eye Care Dr Courtney Melchione Valley Contax Vision Project…

Join Jimmy and Roya as they speak with guest Dr. Amanda Dieu, Professor of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine at Casey Eye Institute. Listen as she shares why she chose to attend Optometry School, why she applied for the fellowship at Casey Eye Institute, and what made her fall in love with Oregon. Hear what advice she has for current students and a…

December is scleral lens month on TN2B. Join Jimmy and Roya as they share tips on getting started with scleral lenses with the initial lens selection, patient insertion, ordering the lens from the manufacturer, and the patient's first dispensing appointment. Stay tuned all month for more great episodes on scleral lenses. SOURCES Pepsi Dopesick The …

Roya begins this week sharing more of her journey in Costa Rica as she opens the doors to her practice Ojos Del Mar. Then fellow podcaster and owner of Optometry Wealth Advisor, LLC, Evon Mendrin, joins them to talk about how he helps optometrists make better decisions by understanding their financial health, starting with student loans. SOURCES Oj…

On this special Halloween episode, Jimmy and Roya share a little history about Halloween and their favorite family traditions. Listen as they discuss a study on the possible connection between glaucoma and Alzheimer’s. Along with guidelines for continuing education credits and more. They also continue with the TN2B segment about Boards review quest…

Join Jimmy and Roya as they discuss MIGS with returning guest Dr. Justin Schweitzer. Learn how to educate your patients on their options and the studies that back up the data. Dr. Schweitzer shares his new spirit animal and invites you to his upcoming presentation at Academy in San Diego. Roya continues with the Try Not To Stress Series by putting …

Roya and Jimmy talk with Licensed Optician and Image Consultant Wendy Buchanan. Learn how she takes control over the sales process to make buying glasses an experience for patients and how she built her mobile eyewear boutique along with the programs she has developed to teach her success to others. SOURCES CLASS Symposium Wendy Buchanan: LinkedIn …

This week on Try Not 2 Blink, Jimmy and Roya are honored to have Dr. Joseph Allen join them to discuss the benefits of warm compresses and the opportunity to win a TearRestore kit for your office. Dr. Allen talks about his YouTube channel, Doctor Eye Health, and his mission to educate patients with his videos. SOURCES TearRestore Dr. Eye Heath Yout…

Jimmy and Roya continue to speak with the cornea and contact lens residents. This week they talk with Dr. Stephanie Schumacher, the outgoing Michigan College of Optometry resident. Dr. Schumacher shares her story of what motivated her to pursue optometry, the most significant advice she obtained during her residency to eliminate chair time, and wha…

Roya and Jimmy talk with returning guest Dr. Cindy Shan to hear from her after wrapping up her Cornea and Contact Lens Residency. Hear what inspired her to become an Optometrist and the challenges for Canadian citizens working in the US. The Try Not To Stress series continues with a segment about Boards review questions. TN2B teamed up with Optopre…

This week Jimmy and Roya discuss with Dr. Harry Green, an Assistant Clinical Professor at UC Berkeley, how diabetes affects the eyes and the convenience of telehealth. They also continue with the TN2B segment about Boards review questions, Try Not To Stress. They teamed up with Optoprep, a premier Boards review service, to compile questions so you …

In this episode, Jimmy and Roya chat with Dr. Klaus Ito about his recent cornea and contact lens residency, joining his mom in private practice, his awesome experience at Valley Contax’s Residency Summit on the Oregon Coast and more... SOURCES Dr Klaus Ito: LinkedIn Dr Klaus Ito: Instagram Dr Klaus Ito: UVA Health Dr Klaus Ito: Ocean Park Optometry…

In this episode Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. Jessilin Quint about her career, residency versus MBA, the fact that you need to take risks in order to rake rewards and more... Jimmy and Roya are also launching a brand new TN2B segment about Boards review questions, Try Not To Stress. They teamed up with Optoprep, a premier Boards review service to comp…

In this episode Jimmy and Roya talk to Founder, Practice Owner, Innovator and Industry Consultant Dr Jaclyn Garlich about her life in Boston, her practice 20/20 Glance, Dry Eye and more... 👉 Jimmy and Roya are also launching a brand new TN2B segment about Boards review questions, Try Not To Stress. They teamed up with Optoprep, a premier Boards rev…

In this episode Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. John Raji about his career, his involvement with Forvera Health, how he stays authentic with every patient 👁, his spirit animal and more... 👉 Jimmy and Roya are also launching a brand new TN2B segment about Boards review questions, Try Not To Stress. They teamed up with Optoprep, a premier Boards review se…

In this episode Jimmy and Roya talk to Cory Zwahlen, Class of 2024 at Southern College of Optometry and the winner of the Valley Contax Optometry Meeting Travel Grant about what made him choose Optometry, how he is prepping for the board with Optoprep and how he's choosing his externship. 👁 👉 Jimmy and Roya are also launching a brand new TN2B segme…

In this episode Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. Caitlin McQueen about how it is to work in clinics with her father and her passion for body building and how it changed her lifestyle. 👁 👉 Jimmy and Roya are also launching a brand new TN2B segment about Boards review questions, Try Not To Stress. They teamed up with Optoprep, a premier Boards review servi…

In this episode Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. Carly Rose about the wild ride it has been opening a second location focusing on the brand new industry of Dry Eye Med Spa. Jimmy and Roya are also launching a brand new TN2B segment about Boards review questions, Try Not To Stress. They teamed up with Optoprep, a premier Boards review service to compile q…

Jimmy and Roya meet up with guest Khanh Ton to discuss what to expect in your first year of optometry school. SOURCES https://www.cnet.com/news/google-sister-company-puts-glucose-sensing-contact-lens-project-on-hold/ https://www.achillesinternational.org/who-we-are Khanh Ton YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGzpX58xuOMD_VhSJiRlNlg …

In this episode Jimmy and Roya talk about Neuropathic Corneal pain, Trigeminal Neuralgia, and more... SOURCES Grupo Prats Trigeminal Neuralgia Hopkins Neuropathic Corneal Pain Review TFOS DEWS II Pain and Sensation Trigeminal NeuralgiaBy James Deom OD & Roya Habibi OD