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Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Podcast, hosted by Dr. Erick Bothun and Dr. Andrea Tooley, takes us through the latest and greatest in ophthalmology from the lens of an academic institution, Mayo Clinic. We look forward to bringing guests from across the globe to discuss ophthalmology and various subsets of medicine.

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    Latest episodes from Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Podcast

    Catching and correcting keratoconus with Dr. Eric Kim

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 29:30


    In this episode, Dr. Eric Kim reflects on his pediatric ophthalmology and anterior segment practice. It was fascinating to appreciate the improvements in diagnosis and care of keratoconus including crosslinking. Tune in to better understand this disorder and how to evaluate children with changing high refractive error.  Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on IG and X: mayocliniceye

    From microscopic to macroscopic ophthalmology with Dr. Amy Maltry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 25:56


    We sit down with Dr Amy Maltry to discuss her roles as an ophthalmic pathologist, cataract surgeon and Minnesota state society President. We appreciated the role of pathology in her ophthalmology practice and residency program. After discussing the microscopic aspect of eyecare we zoomed out to reflect on state societies. Dr Maltry encouraged involvement in our professional societies as we collaborate to advance ocular health and outcomes for patients.   Subscribe to the podcast: https://mayoclinicophthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on IG and X: mayocliniceye 

    EyeNet and private practice without PE with Dr Ruth Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 27:06


    In today's episode, we sit down with Dr. Ruth Williams, CEO emeritus of Wheaton Eye Clinic, to discuss private practice leadership and the challenges of private equity. Plus, we hear about her role as the editor of EyeNet Magazine. Subscribe to the podcast: https://mayoclinicophthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on IG and X: @mayocliniceye   

    What the infectious diseases doctor wishes ophthalmologists knew with Dr. Pritish Tosh

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 21:00


    Dr. Pritish Tosh, an infectious diseases specialist at Mayo Clinic, joins us to shed light on antibiotic resistance and antibiotic stewardship, general concepts in infectious disease, and what every ophthalmologist needs to know.   Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on IG and X: @mayocliniceye

    Diabetic Retinopathy with Dr. Andrew Barkmeier

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 26:22


    On today's episode, we review current management of diabetic retinopathy with vitreoretinal surgeon Dr. Andrew Barkmeier and discuss new research on the impact of novel T2D GLP-1 RA and SGLT2i medications on diabetic retinopathy.   Subscribe to the podcast: https://mayoclinicophthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on IG and X: @mayocliniceye

    Unpacking uveal melanoma care with Dr. Lauren Dalvin and Dr. Basil Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 32:24


    In this podcast, we share an update on the diagnosis and care of uveal melanoma from Ocular oncologists Dr. Lauren Dalvin and Dr. Basil Williams.   Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on X and IG: @mayocliniceye

    Why Advocacy Matters with Dr. Sohail Hasan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 21:12


    Dr. Sohail Hasan, retina surgeon and chair of OPHTHPAC joins us to talk about his leadership in advocacy, why advocacy matters for the comprehensive ophthalmologist, and how you can get involved. Subscribe to the podcast: https://mayoclinicophthalmology.podbean.com/ Follow and reach out to us on IG and X: @mayocliniceye

    Cyber and Emergency Risk Management with Dr Pritish Tosh

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 37:43


    Dr Pritish Tosh, Infectious Diseases Specialist and Medical Director of Risk for the Mayo Clinic enterprise, joins us to talk about cybersecurity risk management and hacks for large healthcare systems, private practices and the individual.   Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye

    Inside the DRCR Retina Network with Dr Andrew Barkmeier

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 26:43


    In this episode, we discuss NIH-funded multi-center clinical ophthalmology research in the DRCR Retina Network and Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator group (PEDIG) that are coordinated by the non-profit Jaeb Center for Health Research.  Drs. Andrew Barkmeier and Erick Bothun discuss landmark and current trials, their experiences in the network, and opportunities for new investigators. Subscribe to the podcast: https://mayoclinicophthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on IG and X: @mayocliniceye

    Journal Club and the Joys of Academic Research with Drs Erick Bothun and Andrea Tooley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 38:30


    Co-hosts Erick and Andrea sit down today to discuss their research in ophthalmology and 2 papers they've published this year:   Obstructive Sleep Apnea Associated With Increased Failure Rate of Ptosis Repair - PubMed  Novel superior oblique anterior fiber plication with or without adjustable sliding knot for extorsion - PubMed  Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on IG and X: @mayocliniceye 

    Inside the DRCR network with Dr. Andrew Barkmeier

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 30:20


    Vitreoretinal surgeon Dr. Andrew Barkmeier joins us to discuss his involvement in multi-center research, particularly the DRCR network. We discuss the impact of the Jaeb center for connecting researchers and the exciting work coming out of some of the new trials.  Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on IG and X: @mayocliniceye 

    Pediatric oculoplastic surgery tips with Greg Griepentrog

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 28:12


    Greg Griepentrog joins us today for a chat about pediatric oculoplastic surgery, specifically pediatric ptosis, vascular anomalies, and craniofacial disorders. Tune in for great tips on managing pediatric ptosis for comprehensive ophthalmologists and specialists alike.   Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye

    Dr. Janice Law on medical education, mentorship, and mor

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 32:14


    Janice Law, vitreoretinal surgeon and Vice Chair for Education at Vanderbilt joins us today to talk about ophthalmology in medical school education, curriculum design, how to create engaging lectures and why everyone needs a “board of trustees” complete with advisors, mentors, coaches, and more. This episode is sure to inspire everyone from medical students to senior ophthalmologists.  Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye 

    Retina Journal Club with Dr. Matt Starr

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 28:28


    Join us as we discuss 2 articles:  Outcomes of Intentionally Suspending Treatment in Eyes With Advanced Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration from the American Journal of Ophthalmology and Retinal Artery and Vein Occlusion Risks after Coronavirus Disease 2019 or Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination from Ophthalmology.     Outcomes of Intentionally Suspending Treatment in Eyes With Advanced Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration - PubMed and Retinal Artery and Vein Occlusion Risks after Coronavirus Disease 2019 or Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination - PubMed 

    Spooky Ocular Trauma: Open globe repair from retina surgeon Dr. Ray Iezzi

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 31:44


    Join us for a comprehensive overview of ocular trauma with vitreoretinal surgeon Dr. Ray Iezzi. We discuss how to best examine eyes after trauma, especially in the setting of vitreous hemorrhage, surgical repair options, and outcomes. Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on X and Instagram: @mayocliniceye

    Why ophthalmologists need to join Eye Sustain with Jeff Pettey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 29:29


    Dr. Jeff Pettey joins us today to talk about sustainability issues in ophthalmology and what efforts Eye Sustain is doing. He shares actionable items any ophthalmologist can do today - you don't want to miss this one.  Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on X and Instagram: @mayocliniceye

    Professional identity formation and education with Dr. Elias Traboulsi

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 34:06


    Join us as we discuss professional identity formation and learning with Dr. Elias Traboulsi.  As Dr. Traboulsi reflects on his clinical, educational and artistic roles we can all be encouraged to be life long learners, prompted to be self aware and hungry to invest in ourselves as physicians, mentors, and multifaceted individuals.   Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com   Follow and reach out to us on X and Instagram: @mayocliniceye 

    Journal Club with Dr. Ray Iezzi: To peel or not to peel

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 32:59


    Journal Club with Dr. Ray Iezzi: To peel or not to peel ILMs during ERM surgery, the PEELING study, and findings of the NIGHT study for patients with Choroideremia We discuss two articles today with vitreoretinal surgeon Dr. Ray Iezzi: Pros and cons of internal limiting membrane peeling during epiretinal membrane surgery: a randomised clinical trial with microperimetry (PEELING) | British Journal of Ophthalmology (bmj.com) and A Prospective, Observational, Non-interventional Clinical Study of Participants With Choroideremia: The NIGHT Study - ScienceDirect   Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on X and Instagram: @mayocliniceye

    The world of global ophthalmology fellowships with Dr. Jacquelyn O'Banion

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 28:02


    Dr. Jacquelyn O'Banion is a past global ophthalmology fellow and current champion of global ophthalmology education worldwide. She joins us to talk about the current global ophthalmology fellowship landscape and the future of ophthalmology global education.   Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on X and Instagram: @mayocliniceye

    Diabetic Retinopathy with Dr. Andrew Barkmeier

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 26:22


    On today's episode we dive into all things Diabetic Retinopathy with vitreoretinal surgeon Andrew Barkmeier, MD. 

    Smoking Cessation with Expert Dr. Jon Ebbert

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 31:33


    We all struggle counseling patients on smoking cessation. Today, expert and director of the Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependence Center joins us to share his career journey and give us some fascinating data and tips of how to get your patients to quit smoking for good. Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com   Follow and reach out to us on X and Instagram: @mayocliniceye 

    Surgical innovation, growth, and ergonomics with Dr. Alison Early

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 28:47


    Dr. Alison Early, cataract and refractive surgeon at Cincinnati Eye Institute joins us today to talk about incorporating new techniques and innovation into surgical practice, the importance of mentorship, social media, and what ophthalmologists need to know about ergonomics and why it's so important. Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com   Follow and reach out to us on X and Instagram: @mayocliniceye 

    Creating a Surgical Neuro-Ophthalmology Career with Dr. Ore-Ofe Adesina

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 36:33


    Dr. Adesina, neuro-ophthalmologist, orbital surgeon, strabismus surgeon, podcaster, and more joins us to talk about his multi-faceted career and how he has blazed his own trail to serve patients and the ophthalmology community. Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com   Follow and reach out to us on X and Instagram: @mayocliniceye 

    Sit Down with Dr. Michael Chiang, Director of the National Eye Institute

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 35:22


    On today's episode, we sit down with Dr. Michael Chiang, director of the National Eye Institute, to talk all things NEI.   

    Retinal Detachment management with Dr. Matt Starr

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 29:39


    Vitreoretinal surgeon Dr. Matt Starr takes us through retinal detachments and everything a comprehensive ophthalmologist needs to know. From how to manage tears, treatment algorithms and practice patterns, and patient outcomes. This is a fun refresher on all things RDs.    Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com   Follow and reach out to us on X and Instagram: @mayocliniceye 

    Financial planning for the ophthalmologist: Investments and Wealth Management

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 36:16


    Tom Knutson, certified financial planner at Mayo Clinic joins us to give an in-depth look at wealth management for ophthalmologists. Mr. Knutson provides outstanding advice about everything from finding advisors and investigating firm fee structures, how to convert 529 accounts to Roth accounts, when to spend and when to save, to real estate and cryptocurrency. This is a can't miss episode full of practical advice.  Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com   Follow and reach out to us on X and Instagram: @mayocliniceye 

    Neuro-Ophthalmology Journal Club with Dr. John Chen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 26:27


    Today we are joined by Dr. John Chen, a professor of ophthalmology and neurology here at the Mayo Clinic for an interactive journal club including optic neuritis and MOGAD disease criteria and the effects of GLP-1RA on idiopathic intracranial hypertension.   Banwell, Brenda, et al. "Diagnosis of myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease: International MOGAD Panel proposed criteria." The Lancet Neurology 22.3 (2023): 268-282.  Mitchell, James L., et al. "The effect of GLP-1RA exenatide on idiopathic intracranial hypertension: a randomized clinical trial." Brain 146.5 (2023): 1821-1830.  Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com   Follow and reach out to us on X and Instagram: @mayocliniceye 

    Global Ophthalmology with Ashlie Bernhisel M.D.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 26:33


    In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Ashlie Bernhisel, an assistant professor of ophthalmology and specialist in corneal surgery and global health.  Dr. Bernhisel discusses her career journey studying and contributing to ocular disease internationally.  Listen in to learn about Global Ophthalmology resources and opportunities for physicians and residents.    Subscribe to the podcast: https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye 

    Social Determinants of Health in Glaucoma with Dr. Anne Coleman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 18:10


    Dr. Coleman joins us today to discuss her research in social determinants of health and how they relate to glaucoma diagnosis, management, and surgical outcomes. Dr. Coleman is a past president of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and current chair of the Stein Eye Institute. She shares her views on ophthalmology and the future, using big data to improve patient outcomes, and more. Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com   Follow and reach out to us on X and Instagram: @mayocliniceye 

    Journal Club: Ophthalmology Workforce Projections and Endophthalmitis Rates with Dr. Amir Khan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 32:24


    Today we are joined by Doctor Amir Khan, a professor of ophthalmology here at the Mayo Clinic for an interactive journal club doctor Khan brought two articles to our attention:  Ophthalmology Workforce Projections in the United States, 2020 to 2035 - Ophthalmology (aaojournal.org)  Endophthalmitis rates and risk factors following intraocular surgeries in the medicare population from 2016 to 2019 | British Journal of Ophthalmology (bmj.com)    Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com   Follow and reach out to us on X: @mayocliniceye   

    Passion Projects: How to start and grow a garden from Dr. Andrea Tooley

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 32:24


    In this Episode, Erick and Andrea chat about one of Andrea's passion project: gardening. Dr. Tooley gardens to provide food to her family and shares what she's learned about garden planning, seed starting, harvesting, and preserving food. If you've thought about starting seeds this spring, you can't miss this info packed episode.    Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com   Follow and reach out to us on X: @mayocliniceye 

    Eyelid lumps and bumps with Dr. Lilly Wagner

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 26:13


    We are joined by Dr. Lilly Wagner, an assistant professor of ophthalmology and specialist in oculofacial and orbital surgery.  Dr. Wagner shares her insights about eyelid lesions, the lumps and bumps that can stump you in clinic, how to deal with them and when to seek help from oculoplastics.  Listen in for her tips on evaluating eyelid lesions, including her GROSS pneumonic to catch the ones we should be most concerned about and simple to advanced techniques for surgical management.   Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye  Watch on YouTube

    Journal Club: Surgeon Sex and Post-Operative Outcomes and AI for Ophthalmic Triage

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 38:27


    Join Dr. Tooley and Dr. Bothun for a “from the vault” journal club we recorded back in the fall. The first article we discuss is Artificial Intelligence Chatbot Performance in Triage of Ophthalmic Conditions | medRxiv followed by JAMA publication, “Surgeon Sex and Long-Term Postoperative Outcomes Among Patients Undergoing Common Surgeries”. We hope you enjoy our discussion. Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss future journal club episodes. https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.06.11.23291247v1  https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamasurgery/fullarticle/2808894  Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on X: @mayocliniceye 

    Harnessing the power of Big Data with Dr. Aaron Lee

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 29:15


    We are joined by Dr. Aaron Lee, a Vitreoretinal surgeon and clinical scientist at the University of Washington.  Today we discuss Dr. Lee's expertise in big data to study ophthalmology and answer health care questions.  Dr. Lee reflects on his “Bridge to AI” project, creating an accessible, large database of Type II Diabetes patients to look for relationships between systemic health and ocular findings.  Whether you need an “AI for dummies” intro for the difference between Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Large Language models or are simply fascinated that we might diagnose renal function when imaging the retina, please tune in!    Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye 

    Implementing the light-adjustable IOL and new tech into an ophthalmology practice, with Dr. Mike Mahr

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 29:28


    We are joined by Dr. Mike Mahr, an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Mayo Clinic. Today we discuss his experience in and research of light adjusted intraocular lenses.  Dr. Mahr will share how this new technology has been pioneered at the Mayo Clinic.  Listen in to understand the opportunity, surgical steps, and clinical adjustments in implementing light adjusted IOLs as you improve the vision of your patients.  Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye 

    From Epic to Education: Embracing administrative roles with Dr. Amir Khan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 26:24


    Dr. Amir Khan is a comprehensive ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon, who has served in various administrative roles over his career at Mayo Clinic, including leading our institution's involvement in the Kaleidoscope program at Epic. In this episode, Dr. Khan shares his perspective about various aspects of health care leadership and education.  He highlights the value of being part of complex solutions for our practices, respecting the whole care team, mentoring residents and understanding and having access to data. As you consider administrative opportunities in your career, listen in to hear Dr. Khan's advice to be a careful listener and understand change as a marathon and not a sprint a finish.    Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on Twitter and Instagram: @mayocliniceye 

    Care Options for Facial Reanimation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 27:25


    We are joined by Dr. Elizabeth Bradley, an associate professor of ophthalmology at the Mayo Clinic she shares her expertise surrounding the care of patients with facial nerve injury and specifically the special care options involving surgical facial reanimation.  Tune in to hear how you might identify patients in your practice that would be eligible for this cutting edge care and learn something new about emerging surgical options.   Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSWR1ylG_6JbGZJAdKtOsWh_j2mFRk1uy&si=vPUoAp5GWw-v4kKa

    Using Artificial Intelligence in Ophthalmology with Dr. Cheryl Khanna

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 19:55


    Dr. Cheryl Khanna joins us today to discuss artificial intelligence in ophthalmology. She breaks down machine learning versus deep learning and applications for clinical research as a glaucoma specialist, Dr. Khanna talks about the uses for glaucoma screening and potential applications in patient care. We also touch on the development of large image databases and the future uses of AI and ophthalmology.   Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSWR1ylG_6JbGZJAdKtOsWh_j2mFRk1uy&si=vPUoAp5GWw-v4kKa

    Resilience and Well-being for both Physicians and their Patients with Dr. Anjali Bhagra, Medical Director for the Office of Equity, Inclusion and Diversity at Mayo Clinic

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 33:28


    Dr. Anjali Bhagra serves as the Medical Director for the Office of Equity, Inclusion and Diversity at Mayo Clinic. In our conversation today, we focus on her work in the space of resilience and well-being for both physicians and their patients. Dr. Bhagra talks about founding the GRIT (Growth, Resilience, Inspiration, Tenacity) conference, and how her career has evolved, always centered around a true passion for lessening human suffering.   Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSWR1ylG_6JbGZJAdKtOsWh_j2mFRk1uy&si=vPUoAp5GWw-v4kKa

    3D Surgical Models and Fitness for Surgeons with Dr. Basel Sharaf

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 26:06


    Dr. Basel Sharaf and Dr. Tooley sit down to talk all about surgery. Dr. Sharaf, a facial plastic surgeon and practice chair of the Mayo Clinic Center for Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery shares his insights into complex surgical planning and his work with 3D modeling. Watch the YouTube version of this podcast to see examples of 3D surgical models. Dr. Sharaf also tells his story of transforming from someone who prefers to sleep in, to a fitness fanatic leading a 5am workout group. He shares the importance of physical fitness and wellness for surgeons, as well as the significance of friendship and community in our lives. Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye 

    Sit down with Dr. Bennie Jeng, Secretary for the Annual Meeting for the AAO

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 27:45


    Dr. Bennie Jeng, Cornea expert, Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at Scheie Eye Institute, and Secretary for the Annual Meeting for the AAO joins us to chat all about the AAO annual meeting. He gives us a behind the curtain look at all that goes in to planning the event “where all of ophthalmology meets.” Dr. Jeng and Dr. Tooley chat about his efforts in clinical trials and passion for the ocular surface, eye banking technology, and the future of corneal transplants. This is a fast-paced episode and you don't want to miss it! Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye 

    Sit down with Dr. Stephen Mcleod, CEO of the American Academy of Ophthalmology

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 32:56


    Dr. Stephen Mcleod, CEO of the American Academy of Ophthalmology takes us behind the curtain of the AAO and details his role as CEO. He tells us about big data projects, the IRIS registry, clinical trials, AI, and more. We discuss the voice he hopes to give to ophthalmologists and his vision for ophthalmology in the future.   Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye

    Ocular Surface and Dry Eye Expert, Dr. Joanne Shen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 29:56


    Dr. Joanne Shen, an ocular surface expert, joins us to share her strategies on treating the ocular surface.  We discuss dry eye management for a spectrum of surface diseases.  She shares her experience using intense pulse light and thermal pulsation treatments as well as advanced graft verses host disease treatment strategies. 

    Biomechanics of the eye with Dr.'s John Chen and Arthur Sit

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 21:07


    Glaucoma specialist Dr. Arthur Sit and Neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. John Chen join the podcast to discuss their fascinating research on ocular biomechanics and the implications for both glaucoma and papilledema. We learn about ocular biomechanics and ultrasound elastography and hear their inspirational story of collaborative research. Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye

    The Evolution of a Career with Master Mentor Dr. Cheryl Khanna

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 17:09


    Dr. Cheryl Khanna, nationally recognized glaucoma surgeon and Clinical Practice Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at Mayo Clinic joins us to talk about her career journey. Dr. Khanna is a mentor and role model to trainees across the globe. She tells us about her experience transitioning from a small community practice to a large academic center, being residency program director, what she loves about glaucoma, and how to balance life as a surgeon and mother. Dr. Khanna exemplifies a heart of service in everything she does as you'll hear in this conversation.

    Special Release: Dr. Andrea Tooley's Social Media Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 26:16


    In this special release episode, celebrating 10,000 downloads of the Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Podcast, our co-host, Dr. Andrea Tooley shares her story of starting a blog as a medical student, navigating the social media scene and as Trainee and Ophthalmologist and the tips and tricks her has learned along the way. Join us for this fun and personal episode, celebrating 10,000 downloads! Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye 

    International Ophthalmology

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 30:02


    We sit down with comprehensive ophthalmologist Dr. Steve Beaty today to discuss global ophthalmology.  After a career of volunteer eye care service and program development in Zimbabwe, Steve has a wealth of information to share.  Listen in to hear about the joys, challenges, and tips you might appreciate in similar humanitarian efforts. Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye 

    Managing Uveitis from the Common to the Complex, with Dr. Wendy Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 25:45


    Dr. Wendy Smith shares her uveitis expertise with us regarding the evaluation and treatment of patients with uveitis.  Dr. Smith breaks down her work up and treatment algorithms, concerns for chronic immunosuppression and when to refer.  This is a high yield, can't miss episode, for any one who cares for patients with inflammatory disorders.  Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye 

    Opioid use in Ophthalmology with Dr. Matt Starr

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 26:46


    Dr. Matt Starr, vitreoretinal surgeon at Mayo Clinic, joins us to talk about standardized prescribing guidelines for opioid use after ophthalmic surgery. This is a hugely important topic within the house of medicine and for ophthalmologists. Erick and Dr. Starr talk about viewing projects through the lens of quality improvement, how we learn from our practice patterns, and how we can make a difference for our patients.  Impact of Standardized Prescribing Guidelines on Postoperative Opioid Prescriptions after Ophthalmic Surgery Opioids and ophthalmology: review of the current literature Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye 

    The Ophthalmologist on the Face Transplant Team, Dr. Elizabeth Bradley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 28:10


    Dr. Elizabeth Bradley sat down with us today to talk about her experience as a surgeon on the team performing the first face transplant at Mayo Clinic.  She shares her experience collaborating with a multidisciplinary team that worked in the lab for years preparing for this historic surgery.   Listen for behind the curtain details on what was involved from orchestrating the surgical theater, performing this nearly 48 hour surgery, and lessons learned for the care of complex patients.    Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye 

    Leadership and Life Lessons with Dr. Jane Edmond

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 29:57


    Dr. Jane Edmond, pediatric neuro-ophthalmologist, AAO president elect, and founding Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at Dell Medical School is an absolute powerhouse and full of wisdom. This episode can't be missed! Dr. Edmond shares her story of experiencing burnout and going back to fellowship training mid-career, a renaissance for her. We speak about how she became founder and Chair of her department, thriving in a dual physician household, and so much more.   Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye 

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