Sports Ophthalmology

Alex Suh, MD is a recent graduate of Tulane University School of Medicine and a freshly matched ophthalmology resident at the University of Southern California's Roski Eye Institute ophthalmology program. Throughout undergrad and medical school at Tulane, Alex completed multiple internships and a clerkship with NASA, where he contributed to groundbreaking research on spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome (SANS), a critical condition affecting most astronauts during long-duration missions. His work focuses on understanding the structural changes in the eyes and brain due to fluid shifts in microgravity, ensuring astronaut safety on future missions, whether it be to the Moon or Mars.Follow him on Instagram: @alex.suhHow are we doing?? Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to complete a brief, 2-minute survey.

Dr. Michael T. Yen is an oculoplastic surgeon and current Sarah Campbell Blaffer Chair in Ophthalmology at the Cullen Eye Institute at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. Dr. Yen attended medical school at the University of Michigan and completed his residency at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, followed by a fellowship in ophthalmic and facial plastic surgery with Dr. Richard Anderson in Salt Lake City. Dr. Yen is a team ophthalmologist for the Houston Rockets in the NBA. Dr. Frank Cotter is a glaucoma specialist in Roanoke, VA. Dr. Cotter completed his Doctorate of Medicine at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. After an internship with Letterman Army Medical Center in San Francisco, he returned to Washington DC to complete his residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He also completed two fellowships with a focus on glaucoma at the University of Virginia and the Medical College of Virginia.

Dr. Armstrong shares a bit about his experience in the field of advocacy and his work with the American Society of Ophthalmic Trauma. We discuss how both of these can positively impact the field of sports ophthalmology as well as ways to get involved at any point in your career! Dr. Grayson Armstrong is the Director of Ophthalmology Emergency Services at Mass Eye & Ear in Boston, MA. He received his MD degree from the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University in Providence, RI while concurrently receiving his Master of Public Health from Harvard School of Public Health. He completed his ophthalmology residency, his chief residency where he was director of the Ophthalmic Trauma Service, as well clinical fellowships in both telemedicine and medical retina at Mass Eye & Ear of Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA. Dr. Armstrong is passionate about health policy and public health as well as ophthalmic telemedicine and healthcare technology.

Dr. Everett and Dr. Goldman discuss concussion evaluations, refractive surgery for athletes, and future directions for the field of sports ophthalmology. They provide unique insight into the "concierge medicine" aspects of sports medicine. We cover the role of the sports ophthalmologist in caring for athletes in boxing, basketball, and football at the professional, collegiate, and amateur level. Dr. Kevin Everett and Dr. David Goldman are comprehensive ophthalmologists at Henry Ford Hospital and share responsibilities as team ophthalmologists for the Detroit Pistons and Detroit Lions. Dr. Everett received his undergraduate and medical degree from the University of Michigan and completed his Ophthalmology residency in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Everett has worked with the Detroit Lions since 1999. Dr. Goldman received his medical degree at Saba Medical School and completed his Ophthalmology residency at Henry Ford Hospital. Dr. Goldman currently serves as residency program director at Henry Ford Hospital, and he also helps provide care for the Detroit Pistons and Detroit Lions.

Dr. Harrell shares about his experience taking on the role of head team ophthalmologist for the San Antonio Spurs. Jared and Dr. Harrell discuss game coverage, field equipment, and eye screenings. They discuss the role of eye screenings in addressing community health disparities, and Dr. Harrell shares pearls in navigating race-discordant doctor-patient relationships. Dr. Michael Harrell is a comprehensive ophthalmologist at UT Health San Antonio. He received his MD from Boston University School of Medicine, served for four years in the US Navy, and then returned to Boston Medical Center for ophthalmology residency, followed by a fellowship in medical retina at Northwestern. Dr. Harrell is an active member of the National Medical Association and has a strong commitment to mentoring medical students and increasing representation of underrepresented minorities in medicine and ophthalmology. Dr. Harrell is the head team ophthalmologist for the San Antonio Spurs. Wisely CE, Legault G, Kim T. Retrospective review of Duke men's basketball eye care: annual screenings and traumatic injuries. Phys Sportsmed. 2021 Sep;49(3):337-341. doi: 10.1080/00913847.2020.1835137.  Zhang J, Zhu X, Sun Z, et al. (2021) Epidemiology of Sports-Related Eye Injuries Among Athletes in Tianjin, China. Front. Med. 8:690528. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2021.690528

How are we doing? Click here to complete a brief 2-minute survey! In this episode, Dr. Lee talks about the intersection of sports ophthalmology and neuro-ophthalmology as well as some of his recent work in the field. Dr. Andrew Lee is a neuro-ophthalmologist in Houston, TX. He received his MD degree and completed his internship year at University of Virginia School of Medicine. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX and his neuro-ophthalmology fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Lee is the Chairman of the department of Ophthalmology for the Blanton Eye Institute at Houston Methodist Hospital. He also serves as a professor of ophthalmology, neurology, and neurosurgery at Weill Cornell Medical College and as adjunct professor of ophthalmology at the University of Iowa and Baylor College of Medicine. Youtube Channel: Neuro-Ophthalmology with Dr. Andrew G. Lee (NODAL) Neuro-Ophthalmic Training Program Helps NFL Game Officials Make the Call Vogt AZ, Woodland MB, Carter MJ, Lee AG. Curriculum in Neuro-Ophthalmic Principles for National Football League Game Officials: Comparison of Pretraining and Posttraining Ratings of Knowledge. J Neuroophthalmol. 2023 Jul 13

How are we doing?? Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to complete a brief, 2-minute survey. In this episode, we introduce our two new team members, Sydney Dacey and Conor Malone. We share our insights from the recent Eye Trauma 2024 meeting held by the American Society of Ophthalmic Trauma, and dive into a recent article published within the field. We discuss swimming, hurling, and everything in between! Sydney Dacey is a rising 4th year medical student at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University in Providence, RI. Originally from Massachusetts, Sydney received her bachelor of science degree in biology from Boston College. She was a competitive swimmer for 16 years and finished out her career competing for Boston College's varsity team. While at Brown, she has led the Association of Women Surgeons, and been involved with the Rhode Island Free Clinic and numerous research studies. She will be applying into ophthalmology later this year. Conor Malone is a cataract surgery fellow who has trained in Ireland and the UK. He received his medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, as well as masters degrees in health informatics from University College Dublin and the University of Limerick. Conor's research experience includes medical education and the application of technology in healthcare. He is interested in emergency ophthalmology and the prevention of eye injuries. Moe et al. "International Olympic Committee (IOC) consensus paper on sports-related ophthalmology issues in elite sports" - doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2023-001644

How are we doing?? Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to complete a brief, 2-minute survey. Dr. Jennifer Yu shares insights from her trauma experience at Harborview Medical Center -- a level 1 Trauma center serving 5 states. Dr. Jennifer Yu is a comprehensive ophthalmologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Yu received her bachelor's degree at the University of Michigan and her MD and PhD from Washington University School of Medicine, where she also completed ophthalmology residency. Dr. Yu currently serves as the Director of Trauma and Consult Services for ophthalmology at Harborview Medical Center. She is passionate about resident education and is a board member for the American Society of Ophthalmic Trauma. *Interested in joining our team? Click ⁠here⁠* References: More Than a Pickle: Fastest-Growing U.S. Sport May Pose Ocular Injury Risks Moe et al. "International Olympic Committee (IOC) consensus paper on sports-related ophthalmology issues in elite sports" - doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2023-001644

**How are we doing?? Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ to complete a brief, 2-minute survey.** Dr. Daniel M. Laby shares expert advice based upon his 30 years of experience in the field of sports and performance vision, including his recently released book, Eye of the Champion. Is 20/20 the visual standard for athletes? Should the Snellen visual acuity be the gold standard? Is LASIK suitable for all athletes? Listen to an 8-time world series champion tackle these questions and more! Dr. Daniel M. Laby is a board-certified ophthalmologist with 30 years of experience in Sports and Performance vision. Dr. Laby received his medical degree and completed ophthalmology residency at George Washington University and completed a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus surgery at UCLA. Dr. Laby has worked with professional athletes in baseball, hockey, basketball, and olympic sports, contributing to eight professional baseball championship teams. Dr Laby has organized 3 International sports vision meetings and has organized and moderates the Sports Vision ListServ. He is frequently involved in sports vision scientific publications and was an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Harvard Medical School and served as Director of Sports and Performance Vision at the State University of New York College of Optometry.

**How are we doing?? Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to complete a brief, 2-minute survey.** In this unique episode, Jared interviews Tyler about his experience(s) with sports-related ocular trauma. After the episode, Dr. Gary Legault, MD, provides expert insight on the interview. Tyler is a patient who has had experience with sports-related ocular trauma. Jared interviews him to understand what it is like to endure that frightening experience. Tyler's thoughts provide valuable insight into the patient experience of sports-related ocular trauma. After the episode, Dr. Gary Legault, MD, shares his perspective on Tyler's story and explains certain aspects of the story that may be difficult for listeners to catch.

**How are we doing?? Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ to complete a brief, 2-minute survey.** Dr. Wisely comments on his work conducting eye screenings with athletes at Duke University. We also discuss the Duke Sports Vision Center and upcoming advances in the subfield of sports ophthalmology. Dr. C. Ellis Wisely is an assistant professor of Ophthalmology at Duke University Eye Center. Dr. Wisely received his MD and MBA from The Ohio State University and completed his Ophthalmology residency and fellowship in Cornea and External Disease and Refractive Surgery at Duke Eye Center. Dr. Wisely serves on the Duke Residency Interview committee and is an active proponent of resident education. Dr. Wisely is an affiliate of the Duke Sports Vision Center and consultant ophthalmologist for the Duke Men's Basketball Team.

**How are we doing?? Click ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ to complete a brief, 2-minute survey.** Dr. Harper shares his experiences caring for athletes as a pediatric vitreoretinal surgeon at Austin Retina Associates. Dr. C. Armitage Harper is a vitreoretinal surgeon practicing in Austin, Texas. He received his medical degree at the University of Oklahoma, completed ophthalmology residency at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, and completed his fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the Casey Eye Institute in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Harper is a nationally recognized speaker on the management of retinopathy of prematurity and complex pediatric retinal diseases.

**How are we doing?? Click ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ to complete a brief, 2-minute survey.** Dr. Barlow outlines the duties of an ophthalmologist providing eye care to athletes in the NBA. Dr. William R. Barlow, Jr., MD, is a comprehensive ophthalmologist at the Moran Eye Center with an expertise in cataract and refractive surgery. Dr. Barlow completed medical school at The Medical College of Wisconsin and completed a residency in ophthalmology at the Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah. Dr. Barlow is a team ophthalmologist for the Utah Jazz.

**How are we doing?? Click ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ to complete a brief, 2-minute survey.** In this episode, Dr. White describes what it's like to provide eye care to athletes in the sport of American football. Dr. Abraham White is a comprehensive ophthalmologist in Kansas City, Missouri. He received his BA and MD degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. He completed his internship in general surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and his ophthalmology residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, TX. Dr. White serves as an associate residency program director and is a staff ophthalmologist for The University of Kansas Health System.

**How are we doing?? Click ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ to complete a brief, 2-minute survey.** A discussion with Dr. Ken, Head Team Physician for the University of Texas at San Antonio. Dr. Ken O. Kenneth-Nwosa is an Assistant Professor at UT Health San Antonio and Head Team Physician for the University of Texas at San Antonio and their NCAA Division 1 Athletics program. Dr. Ken completed medical school and a residency in family medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX. He then completed a Primary Sports Medicine fellowship at the world-renowned Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopedics Clinic in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Ken serves as Chief Medical Officer for an Athletic Trainer residency and was recently appointed as a Member of the Medical Advisory Committee for the American Athletic Conference.

**How are we doing?? Click ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ to complete a brief, 2-minute survey.** I talk with Dr. Khizer Khaderi, neuro-ophthalmic surgeon, technologist, and futurist. We discuss his career path and how vision enhancement plays a role in sports, e-sports, and more. Dr. Khaderi is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University. Dr. Khaderi is the Director/Founder of the Stanford Human Perception Laboratory (HPL) and the Stanford Vision Performance Center (VPC). He also serves as faculty at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI and the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance (HPA). Dr. Khaderi is a renowned Neuro-Ophthalmic surgeon, technologist and futurist. His research interests include developing personalized human intelligent systems based on the human brain and sensory systems, developing technologies to optimize human performance, and combining biological and computational principles to expand our capabilities in research, clinical practice, and everyday life.  Selected as a “40 under 40”, he contributed to President Obama's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology regarding vision technology and the aging population. He also advises multiple companies, venture firms and organizations including the Global Esports Federation, Magic Leap, Riot Games, Intel, Activision, Unity, Epic Games, Google, FB, Microsoft, Apple, the World Health Organization, and the NBA.

**How are we doing?? Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to complete a brief, 2-minute survey.** We get to learn from Dr. Rolando Toyos, author of “The Life and Times of a Sports Ophthalmologist” and founder of the Sports Ophthalmology Society of the Americas. Dr. Rolando Toyos is a cataract and refractive surgeon in Memphis, Tennessee, and founder of the nationally acclaimed Toyos Clinic. Before medical school, Dr. Toyos was a high school teacher and basketball coach. He received his medical degree at the University of Illinois and completed ophthalmology residency at Northwestern University and Chicago Children's Hospital. Dr. Toyos is the inventor of the intense pulse light (IPL) procedure for Dry Eye Disease. Dr. Toyos has worked with athletes in the NFL, NBA, MLB, and World Boxing Association, including close connections with the Memphis Grizzlies, Seattle Mariners, and Memphis Redbirds. Dr. Toyos has authored numerous books, including “The Life and Times of the Sports Ophthalmologist.”  The Life and Times of the Sports Ophthalmologist "Antonio Margarito's license approved"

**How are we doing?? Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to complete a brief, 2-minute survey.** In this episode, we get to hear from a leader in sports eye protection, Dr. Annette Hoskin PhD. We discuss the past, present, and future of eye injury prevention at an international level. Dr. Annette Hoskin is a research fellow at the Save Sight Institute in Sydney Australia and Global Standardization Director for EssilorLuxottica, the industry leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of spectacles, sunglasses, .and eye protection. Dr. Hoskin received a Bachelor of Science degree in optometry as well as a Master of Business Administration at the University of New South Wales. Dr. Hoskin serves as a member of the Asia Pacific Ophthalmic Trauma Society (APOTS) as well as an adjunct member of the American Society of Ophthalmic Trauma (ASOT). She also serves as chair and expert on several International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and Standards Australia committees.

**How are we doing?? Click ⁠here⁠ to complete a brief, 2-minute survey.** In our first episode, Dr. Legault introduces the field of sports ophthalmology and how ophthalmologists and trainees can get involved. He shares unique insights from his experience as a cornea and refractive surgeon in the military and reflects on his time caring for athletes at Duke University and the University of Texas in El Paso (UTEP). Bio: Dr. Legault is a cornea and refractive surgeon in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Legault was fellowship trained at Duke Eye Center. He received his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and completed ophthalmology residency at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, where he has held positions of chief of refractive surgery and ophthalmology residency program director. Currently, Dr. Legault serves as the Virtual Medical Center Director for the United States Department of Defense. Dr. Legault has published numerous articles in sports ophthalmology, conducting research to improve eye care for athletes involved with basketball, mixed-martial arts, and the military. Dr. Legault is an active board member for the American society of ophthalmic trauma.