Blink Collective - Episode 5

🎙️ 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