Podcasts about jama ophthalmology

Would you trade temporary weight loss for loss of vision? Recently a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology from Harvard Medical School found evidence that the active ingredient in Semaglutide' in the trendy GLP-1 weight loss drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic can cause blindness.Dr. Bob Martin answers listeners questions on a variety of topics 

Interview with Benjamin K. Young, MD, MS, author of Ultra-Widefield Optical Coherence Tomography Beyond the Ora Serrata in Retinopathy of Prematurity. Hosted by Neil M. Bressler, MD. Related Content: Ultra-Widefield Optical Coherence Tomography Beyond the Ora Serrata in Retinopathy of Prematurity

Interview with Angeline M. Nguyen, MD, author of Discrimination Within the US Ophthalmology Workforce. Hosted by Neil M. Bressler, MD. Related Content: Discrimination Within the US Ophthalmology Workforce

Interview with Ehsan Rahimy, MD, author of Curcuma-Based Nutritional Supplements and Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Hosted by Neil M. Bressler, MD. Related Content: Curcuma-Based Nutritional Supplements and Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Juan M. Lavista Ferres is a data scientist, AI expert, and researcher. He is currently the Corporate Vice President and Chief Data Scientist of the AI for Good Lab at Microsoft. In this capacity, Juan leverages technologies like AI, machine learning, and statistical modelling to support Microsoft's AI for Good initiatives, including AI For Earth - Sustainability, AI for Humanitarian Action, AI For Accessibility, and AI For Health.In his latest book, AI for Good: Applications in Sustainability, Juan highlights how artificial intelligence and advanced data science can be utilised to address pressing global challenges in fields such as sustainability, humanitarian action, and health. To know more about Juan M. Lavista Ferres, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/juan-m-l...About AI For Good Lab at MicrosoftMicrosoft's AI For Good Lab focuses on areas such as sustainability, humanitarian action, accessibility, and health. Co-Founded by Juan Lavista Ferres in 2018, the AI for Good Lab in has undertaken over 200 projects worldwide. The lab collaborates with prominent organisations like the United Nations, American Red Cross, The Nature Conservancy Group, PATH, Seattle Children's Hospital, Harvard University, Stanford University, and Johns Hopkins University, consistently using AI for the betterment of humanity. The AI For Good Lab has gained global renown with branches in Redmond, New York, and Nairobi. The lab's contributions have been published in top academic journals and conferences, including Nature Communications, JAMA Ophthalmology, and Scientific Reports. Their work has also been featured in prominent media outlets worldwide. To know more about The AI For Good Lab, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/microsof...To know more about Microsoft, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/microsoftAbout Dinis Guardahttps://www.dinisguarda.com/https://businessabc.net/wiki/dinis-gu...Support the show

Dr. Peter Quiros joins host Dr. Amanda Redfern to discuss the recent JAMA Ophthalmology article "The Risk of Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy in Patients Prescribed Semaglutide," the first study to report a possible association between semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic, Novo Nordisk) and nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). Dr. Quiros provides an overview of what the study showed and what remains unknown, and how ophthalmologists should discuss these recent findings with their patients. Check out the Semaglutide and NAION patient brochure, courtesy of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS), and available from www.nanosweb.org. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

Interview with Byron L. Lam, MD, author of Detection and Referral of Depression in Patients With Visual Impairment: A Call for Practical Training and Methods. Hosted by Neil M. Bressler, MD. In the US, you can call, text, or chat 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Related Content: Detection and Referral of Depression in Patients With Visual Impairment

Interview with Joseph F. Rizzo III, MD, author of Risk of Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy in Patients Prescribed Semaglutide. Hosted by Neil M. Bressler, MD. Related Content: Risk of Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy in Patients Prescribed Semaglutide

Interview with Gerami D. Seitzman, MD, author of Biomarker Detection and Validation for Corneal Involvement in Patients With Acute Infectious Conjunctivitis. Hosted by Neil Bressler, MD. Related Content: Biomarker Detection and Validation for Corneal Involvement in Patients With Acute Infectious Conjunctivitis

Interview with Cindy X. Cai, MD, MS, author of Neighborhood-Level Social Determinants of Health and Presenting Characteristics for Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachments. Hosted by Neil Bressler, MD. Related Content: Neighborhood-Level Social Determinants of Health and Presenting Characteristics for Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachments

Interview with Scott M. Smith, PhD, and Andrew G. Lee, MD, authors of Severe Spaceflight-Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome in an Astronaut With 2 Predisposing Factors. Hosted by Neil M. Bressler, MD. Related Content: Severe Spaceflight-Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome in an Astronaut With 2 Predisposing Factors

In a recent study published in JAMA Ophthalmology, researchers explored a possible link between the medication semaglutide and a rare type of eye stroke called non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). In this podcast, we'll explain what this means and why it's important. What is NAION? NAION is a condition that affects the optic nerve, leading to sudden vision loss in one eye. It's considered a rare eye stroke and is not related to artery disease. What is Semaglutide? Semaglutide is a medication used to help manage blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes and is also prescribed for weight loss. It works by increasing insulin secretion in response to meals, which helps regulate blood sugar levels. Semaglutide also helps reduce appetite and increase feelings of satiety, leading to lower calorie intake. It slows the emptying of the stomach, prolonging the feeling of fullness after eating. The Study's Findings The researchers discovered a link between semaglutide and NAION. However, it's important to note that this is just a link. It doesn't prove that semaglutide causes NAION. Showing a connection is only the first step, and proving causation is much more challenging. Possible Explanations Rapid Changes in the Body: When someone starts taking semaglutide, their body undergoes quick cardiovascular and metabolic changes. These changes could trigger NAION, rather than the medication itself being the direct cause. Common Risk Factors: People who take semaglutide often have conditions like high blood pressure, obstructive sleep apnea, or diabetes. These conditions already put them at higher risk for NAION. Semaglutide might just be a common factor among these patients, rather than the cause of their eye issues. Study Limitations The authors note that since their institution specializes in eye conditions, they are more likely to encounter higher numbers of NAION cases. This may limit the generalizability of their findings to other settings. Additionally, the study's records indicate only whether a medication was dispensed to a patient, not whether it was actually taken as prescribed. This distinction is important for accurately assessing the medication's impact.  Furthermore, due to NAION's rarity, the analysis included only a small number of cases, which can complicate the interpretation of statistical results. What Does This All Mean? Scientists need to conduct further studies to determine if semaglutide directly causes NAION or if other factors are at play. And they should be conducted in a larger and more diverse population. Expert Picks: If you'd like to listen about the benefits of semaglutide, check out the following podcasts: Long-Term Health Benefits of Semaglutide for Weight Loss  How GLP-1 Agonists Like Semaglutide Fight Inflammation The Use of GLP-1 Agonists in Post-Heart Attack Care Thanks again for listening to The Peptide Podcast. We love having you as part of our community. If you love this podcast, please share it with your friends and family on social media, and have a happy, healthy week! We're huge advocates of elevating your health game with nutrition, supplements, and vitamins. Whether it's a daily boost or targeted support, we trust and use Momentous products to supercharge our wellness journey.  Momentous only uses the highest-quality ingredients, and every single product is rigorously tested by independent third parties to ensure their products deliver on their promise to bring you the best supplements on the market.

It's In the News! A look at the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. Top stories this week: The Eversense CGM could soon be approved for one year of continuous use, the first generic GLP-1 medication is launched, a new company tauts and all-in-one sensor and pump infusion set, a new diabetes accessory in the Roblox game, and more! Find out more about Moms' Night Out  Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! 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XX In the news is brought to you by Edgepark simplify your diabetes journey with Edgepark XX The first ever generic GLP-1 medication will soon be available in the US. It's a generic of Victoza, originally approved by the FDA in 2010 for diabetes, is part of the same class of drugs that includes Ozempic and Mounjaro. Liraglutide is Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (otherwise known as GLP-1s or GLP-1 RAs) are a class of incretin drugs that mimic the body's natural hormones to help treat diabetes and obesity. However, the popularity of the drugs has spiraled out of control at times, leading to shortages and supply chain issues in the US and abroad.  The arrival of a GLP-1 generic drug provides reasons to be hopeful for doctors and patients alike, but there are also caveats. Couple of caveats - liraglutide is injected once daily (vs. weekly) and many doctors say it doesn't work as well for as many people as semaglutide and terzepatide. No confirmation on the price Two other generic options are being developed and could launch in December 2024. Patents for newer GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy won't expire until several years down the road https://www.healthline.com/health-news/victoza-generic-glp1-drug-available XX Senseonics plans to launch a 365-day sensor in the U.S. in the fourth quarter of this year. A one-year Eversense CGM could be a game changer for the company.   In 2024, Senseonics expects to more than double U.S. new patient starts and increase the global installed base by around 50%. The growth is built on the current 180-day version of Senseonics' implantable Eversense CGM. Eversense's 180-day sensor can need calibrating twice a day, something Senseonics CEO Tim Goodnow said “has been a competitive disadvantage.” Users calibrate the 365-day sensor once a week. Senseonics is in talks with insulin pump manufacturers about integrating its Eversense CGM with their devices but has yet to commit to a timeline for finalizing an agreement. https://www.medtechdive.com/news/senseonics-365-day-cgm-2025-sales/719717/ XX People who take Ozempic or Wegovy may have a higher risk of developing a rare form of blindness, a new study suggests. Still, doctors say it shouldn't deter patients from using the medicines to treat diabetes or obesity.   Last summer, doctors at Mass Eye and Ear noticed an unusually high number of patients with non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, or NAION, a type of eye stroke that causes sudden, painless vision loss in one eye.   The condition is relatively rare — up to 10 out of 100,000 people in the general population may experience it — but the doctors noted three cases in one week, and each of those patients was taking semaglutide medications. The risk was found to be greatest within the first year of receiving a prescription for semaglutide.   The study, published Wednesday in the medical journal JAMA Ophthalmology, cannot prove that semaglutide medications cause NAION. And the small number of patients — an average of about 100 cases were identified each year — from one specialized medical center may not apply to a broader population. The ways that semaglutides interact with the eyes are not entirely understood. And the exact cause of NAION is not known either. The condition causes damage to the optic nerve, but there is often no warning before vision loss.   For now, patients who are taking semaglutide or considering treatment should discuss the risks and benefits with their doctors, especially those who have other known optic nerve problems such as glaucoma or preexisting visual loss, experts say https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/wegovy-ozempic-linked-with-sight-threatening-eye-disorder-study-2024-07-03/ XX We got some updates at ADA about the over the counter CGMS Dexcom Stelo and Abbot's Libre. Dexom plans a late august launch of stelo, which you'll order from their website – it won't be physically in stores. Abbott also plans to sell its wellness-oriented Lingo device this summer through an e-commerce website. That's a sensor that's been available in other coutnires for a while, but was recently okayed in the US. It's not meant for people with diabetes. The Libre Rio is designed or adulst with type 2 who don't use insulin. No timing yet on that product's launch. Neither Abbott nor Dexcom have disclosed pricing for the upcoming products. https://www.medtechdive.com/news/abbott-dexcom-over-the-counter-cgm-launch/719928/ XX Insulet is looking to expand the label for its Omnipod 5 insulin pump for people with Type 2 diabetes. The company said Friday it recently filed with the Food and Drug Administration. Insulet presented study results at the American Diabetes Association's 84th Scientific Sessions that evaluated Omnipod 5 in people with Type 2 diabetes who were taking basal insulin or multiple daily injections. The results showed “substantial improvements in blood glucose outcomes and overall quality of life,” said study chair Francisco Pasquel, an associate professor of endocrinology at Emory School of Medicine. Omnipod 5 is currently cleared in the U.S. for people with Type 1 diabetes. Insulet hopes to expand the pump to people with Type 2 diabetes, with an expected launch in early 2025. The FDA has not yet cleared any automated insulin delivery systems for people with Type 2 diabetes, Insulet said. The company has a basal-only insulin pump, called Omnipod Go, that was cleared for people with Type 2 diabetes last year, but it does not connect to other devices. Even though Omnipod 5 is not currently indicated for Type 2 diabetes, doctors prescribe it for their patients with full reimbursement since the pharmacy channel doesn't distinguish between Type 1 or Type 2 patients, J.P. Morgan analyst Robbie Marcus wrote in a research note on Sunday. https://www.medtechdive.com/news/insulet-omnipod-5-type-2-diabetes-study/719644/ XX In the keynote address at the American Diabetes Association annual conference, FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf expressed concerns about the rising rates of diabetes in the U.S. Though revolutionary medications and technologies for diabetes and weight loss continue to emerge, these treatments are vastly underused. The silver lining lies with type 1 diabetes therapies, which are showing great promise in clinical trials. “For the larger epidemic of type 2 diabetes, we're failing right now,” Califf said. “I don't say that lightly.” A huge problem, Califf said, is access. While most health insurance plans cover medical devices and medications for diabetes, without insurance, costs add up quickly. Ozempic, for example, costs nearly $1,000 per month without insurance. Studies have found that regardless of insurance status, roughly 26% of Americans skipped or delayed treatment due to cost. https://diatribe.org/diabetes-management/fda-commissioner-says-were-failing-people-type-2-diabetes XX Embecta presented two abstracts at the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions last weekend making the case for its insulin patch pump for Type 2 diabetes. The company submitted the device for Food and Drug Administration clearance in late 2023. The diabetes device company developed a patch pump with a larger insulin reservoir that can hold up to 300 units. Embecta, which is better known for making equipment such as pen needles and insulin syringes, has been developing its first patch pump. The company found that a device with a larger insulin reservoir could provide longer wear times and fewer disposable patches. https://www.medtechdive.com/news/embecta-insulin-patch-pump-volume-american-diabetes-association/719779/ XX   Pump/CGM sensor in one The niaa signature patch pump, shown with a watch displaying current blood sugar level The niaa signature patch pump has a manual bolus button and is part of an in-development AID system. Swiss technology maker Pharmasens demonstrated a new semi-reusable tubeless patch pump and glucose sensor in the same compact device, called the niia signature, which the company says can be worn for five days.   The top of the device, which includes Bluetooth connectivity and the electronic and mechanical parts to control the pump, separates from the disposable 300-unit reservoir along with the adhesive used to attach the device to the body via a steel cannula. A small button on the device allows manual bolusing. The company says an AID system will manage the device, controlled by smartphone.   PharmaSens' simpler basal-bolus patch pump, the niia essential, was submitted for FDA approval in late December. Availability of the niia signature AID system has yet to be announced. https://diatribe.org/diabetes-technology/diabetes-technology-display-ada-2024 XX Edgepark Commercial XX New international consensus statement offers guidance on the care and monitoring of people who are at high risk for type 1 diabetes (T1D). This is all about screening and testing for islet autoantibodies. These individuals are classified as: At risk or Stage 0 (single autoantibody or transient single autoantibody), Stage 1 (two or more autoantibodies with normoglycemia), and Stage 2 (two or more autoantibodies with dysglycemia but without symptoms and not yet meeting diagnostic criteria for Stage 3 clinical T1D). The document was presented on June 24, 2024 in a 90-minute symposium at the American Diabetes Association's annual Scientific Sessions and published simultaneously in both Diabetes Care and Diabetologia. "This is not guidance around who to screen or when to screen. This is guidance for the hundreds of thousands of people around the world who have participated in screening, mostly through research programs, and have been identified with positive autoantibodies and need care in the clinical setting," panel co-chair Anastasia Albanese-O'Neill, PhD, APRN, CDCES, of Breakthrough T1D, told Medscape Medical News.   The recommendations also include when to start insulin, and how to provide education and psychosocial support to individuals and family members of those given the early-stage T1D diagnosis. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/experts-advise-early-risk-monitoring-type-1-diabetes-2024a1000bpo XX Roblox has added a diabetic option, complete with insuli pen and Dexcom You can find it in the marketplace JDRF – now breakthrough t1d – started a world in roblox a couple of years ago as well Roblox is a super popular online game that a lot of kids play. https://www.roblox.com/games/5823990610/Breakthrough-T1D-World XX FFL next week! 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Interview with Carolyn Drews-Botsch, PhD, author of Patching in Children With Unilateral Congenital Cataract and Child Functioning and Parenting Stress. Hosted by Neil M. Bressler, MD. Related Content: Patching in Children With Unilateral Congenital Cataract and Child Functioning and Parenting Stress

Interview with David B. Rein, PhD, author of Prevalence of Diabetic Retinopathy in Health Care Settings—An Early Warning Sign? Hosted by Neil M. Bressler, MD. Related Content: Prevalence of Diabetic Retinopathy in Health Care Settings—An Early Warning Sign?

The field of retina has made significant strides when it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusion since Julia A. Haller, MD, penned her inspirational 2015 JAMA Ophthalmology editorial, Cherchez la Femme. The ever-growing body of research on this topic stands as a testament to her commitment to understanding the gaps in diversity, particularly in terms of gender differences in leadership positions. Adrienne W. Scott, MD, and Steven Sanislo, MD, sit down with Dr. Haller to discuss the state of affairs in retina and just how far we have come—and how much is left to do.  How are we doing in terms of representation on the podium? How does diversity among retina specialists affect patient care? Why is it important to look for diversity when designing an ad board or conference agenda? What drove Dr. Haller to pursue a career in a traditionally male-dominated field? Check out this episode to hear what Dr. Haller has to say. 

Interview with Paolo S. Silva, MD, and Jennifer K. Sun, MD, MPH, authors Automated Machine Learning for Predicting Diabetic Retinopathy Progression From Ultra-Widefield Retinal Images. Hosted by Neil M. Bressler, MD. Related Content: Automated Machine Learning for Predicting Diabetic Retinopathy Progression From Ultra-Widefield Retinal Images

Interview with Sophia Y. Wang, MD, MS, author of Social Determinants of Health and Perceived Barriers to Care in Diabetic Retinopathy Screening. Hosted by Neil Bressler, MD. Related Content: Social Determinants of Health and Perceived Barriers to Care in Diabetic Retinopathy Screening

Interview with Prithvi Mruthyunjaya, MD, MHS, author of Risk of Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, and Death After Retinal Artery Occlusion. Hosted by Neil M. Bressler, MD. Related Content: Risk of Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, and Death After Retinal Artery Occlusion

O controle de progressão da miopia é um dos temas mais relevantes da oftalmologia atual, com diversos ensaios clínicos sendo realizados em todo o mundo e muitas discussões a respeito das melhores estratégias acontecendo. O uso da atropina a 0,01% para retardar a progressão da miopia está amplamente difundido entre os oftalmopediatras e oftalmologistas gerais, respaldados pelos resultados positivos encontrados principalmente no estudo ATOM, realizado na Ásia.  Entretanto, até o presente momento, nenhum ensaio clínico randomizado havia sido realizado no Ocidente, e a pergunta que estava no ar era: será que a atropina na concentração de 0,01% é eficaz em controlar a progressão da miopia em populações diferentes da asiática? O estudo "Low-Dose 0.01% Atropine Eye Drops vs Placebo for Myopia Control A Randomized Clinical Trial", conduzido pelo grupo PEDIG, um dos mais respeitados em oftalmopediatria no mundo, em 12 centros nos EUA, foi publicado no JAMA Ophthalmology no mês passado (julho/2024) respondeu essa resposta! Não perca a discussão deste artigo que chacoalhou a comunidade científica e pode mudar paradigmas em como realizamos o controle da progressão da miopia! Em cerca de 20 minutos você vai se atualizar com um dos estudos mais importantes publicados esse ano na Oftalmologia.

Interview with Scott M. McClintic, MD, author of Assessing Strategies to Reduce the Carbon Footprint of the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Hosted by Neil Bressler, MD. Related Content: Assessing Strategies to Reduce the Carbon Footprint of the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology

Interview with Michael X. Repka, MD, MBA, author of Low-Dose 0.01% Atropine Eye Drops vs Placebo for Myopia Control: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Hosted by Neil Bressler, MD. Related Content: Low-Dose 0.01% Atropine Eye Drops vs Placebo for Myopia Control

Interview with Carol Y. Cheung, PhD, author of Assessment of Parafoveal Diabetic Macular Ischemia on Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Images to Predict Diabetic Retinal Disease Progression and Visual Acuity Deterioration. Hosted by Neil Bressler, MD. Related Content: Assessment of Parafoveal Diabetic Macular Ischemia on Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Images to Predict Diabetic Retinal Disease Progression and Visual Acuity Deterioration

Interview with Rishi P. Singh, MD, author of Risk of New Retinal Vascular Occlusion After mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination Within Aggregated Electronic Health Record Data. Hosted by Neil Bressler, MD. Related Content: Risk of New Retinal Vascular Occlusion After mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination Within Aggregated Electronic Health Record Data

Intro:In this episode, I discuss Plateau Iris with Dr Shivani Kamat, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Glaucoma Fellowship Program director at UT Southwestern. She also founded and co-chairs Women in Glaucoma. Today's discussion includes the difference between plateau iris configuration and syndrome, how to distinguish it from other glaucomas and treatment options.Outro:Talking About Glaucoma is a podcast of indeterminate frequency and duration...recently averaging 4 episodes per year. I'm still hoping to get this out monthly in the future. It's free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, PocketCasts, Podcast Addict, and many other podcast services. Please rate the podcast on your podcast player of choice, subscribe to it, and tell your friends about it so that it can reach more listeners and encourage me to continue to produce new episodes. Follow me at WestCoastGlaucoma on Instagram and Talking About Glaucoma on Facebook. Drop me a line at podcast@iguy.org with your show ideas, if you would like to be on a future episode or questions you would like to have answered on future episodes. Keep informed to prevent needless loss of vision from glaucoma. See you next time on Talking About Glaucoma.About Shivani Kamat (taken from the UT Southwestern Medical Centre website):Shivani Kamat, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Director of the Glaucoma Fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She specializes in complex glaucoma, anterior segment disease, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, and cataract surgery and has extensive experience in medical, laser, and surgical treatment of glaucoma, including combined cataract and glaucoma procedures as well as the latest glaucoma surgical devices and intraocular lens implant technology.Dr. Kamat earned her medical degree at the University of Florida in Gainesville. She completed an internship in internal medicine at the UF Health Shands Hospital, a residency in ophthalmology at Loyola University, and a fellowship in glaucoma at Massachusetts Eye and Ear, a primary teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School.Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, she joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2022. Previously, she was an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center in Ann Arbor, where she served as the Glaucoma Fellowship Director and the Medical Director of the center's community clinic in Brighton, Michigan.Dr. Kamat founded and co-chairs Women in Glaucoma. She serves on multiple committees of the American Glaucoma Society and as an examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology. She is also a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the Dallas Academy of Ophthalmology.Dr. Kamat is actively involved in clinical research; her interests include the epidemiology of glaucoma, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, anterior segment disease, and plateau iris syndrome. She has lectured widely and published numerous research articles on these and related topics in publications such as Nature, Ophthalmology, JAMA Ophthalmology, Journal of Glaucoma, and EyeNet Magazine. In addition, she has served as a reviewer for the Journal of Glaucoma, contributed to a book on gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy, and been interviewed for stories in national magazines and digital platforms.Selected references:Shivani S Kamat, Helen L Kornmann, Kugler Publications. GATT in Secondary Glaucoma in GATT: Gonioscopy Assisted Transluminal Trabeculotomy- A Guide to Circumnavigating Schlemm's Canal from Around the WorldSS Kamat, MS Gregory, LR Pasquale - Seminars in ophthalmology, 2016 - Taylor & Francis. The role of the immune system in glaucoma: bridging the divide between immune mechanisms in experimental glaucoma and the human diseaseJR Ehrlich, AR Elam, D John, SS Kamat… - JAMA …, 2020 - jamanetwork.com Application of the sight outcomes research collaborative ophthalmology data repository for triaging patients with glaucoma and clinic appointments during pandemicsSJ Garnai, LA Huryn, K Johnson, SS Kamat… - Scientific reports, 2020 - nature.com Novel TMEM98, MFRP, PRSS56 variants in a large United States high hyperopia and nanophthalmos cohortM Rahman, C Andrews, JR Ehrlich, S Kamat… - JAMA …, 2019 - jamanetwork.com Evaluation of an algorithm for identifying ocular conditions in electronic health record data WS Lieb, G Fabry, KN Allen, SS Kamat… - … & Visual Science, 2017 - arvojournals.org The ability of nitric oxide to lower intraocular pressure is dependent on guanylyl cyclaseJA Musser, LM Niziol, MM Heisler, SS Kamat… - Journal of …, 2019 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Integrating patient education into the glaucoma clinical encounter: a lean analysisMM Shah, AR Elam, SS Kamat… - Clinical …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis The appropriateness of digital diabetic retinopathy screening images for a computer-aided glaucoma screening systemProduction information:This episode was recorded back on April 22, 2022 over Zoom. Mixing was finally completed March 20, 2023 using Hindenberg Journalist Pro software iZotope processing plug-ins on a Gigabyte AERO 17 computer. The narration was overdubbed using a Heil PR40 microphone through an SSL 2 USB Audio.The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and are not intended to be taken as the standard of care for glaucoma treatment. Please always weigh the complete clinical picture and involve patients with any decisions in their care.Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSCpodcast@iguy.orgTwitter - https://twitter.com/robschertzeror http://iguy.tv/twitterBlog - http://wholelottarob.comor http://iguy.tv/blogFacebook - https://facebook.com/talkingaboutglaucomaOffice website - https://westcoastglaucoma.comor http://iguy.tv/officeYouTube channel - https://youtube.com/robschertzerInstagram - https://instagram.com/westcoastglaucomaTheme music “Middle East Gold” ©Daniel Schertzer 2010 and published by Les Prods DOSWA Enr© 2023 DOSWA Prods Enr/Robert M Schertzer MD. MEd, FRCSCiTunes Subtitle:A discussion with Shivani Kamat about Plateau Iris. The discussion includes the difference between plateau iris configuration and syndrome, how to distinguish plateau iris from other glaucoma and its implication for treatment options.iTunes Summary:In this episode, I talk with Dr Shivani Kamat, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Glaucoma Fellowship Program director at UT Southwestern, about Plateau Iris. The discussion includes the difference between plateau iris configuration and syndrome, how to distinguish plateau iris from other glaucoma and its implication for treatment options.SEO TitleDiscussion with Shivani Kamat about Plateau IrisSEO DescriptionThe discussion includes the difference between plateau iris configuration and syndrome, how to distinguish plateau iris from other glaucoma and its implication for treatment options.iTunes TAG 37

Intro:In this episode, I discuss Plateau Iris with Dr Shivani Kamat, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Glaucoma Fellowship Program director at UT Southwestern. She also founded and co-chairs Women in Glaucoma. Today's discussion includes the difference between plateau iris configuration and syndrome, how to distinguish it from other glaucomas and treatment options.Outro:Talking About Glaucoma is a podcast of indeterminate frequency and duration...recently averaging 4 episodes per year. I'm still hoping to get this out monthly in the future. It's free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, PocketCasts, Podcast Addict, and many other podcast services. Please rate the podcast on your podcast player of choice, subscribe to it, and tell your friends about it so that it can reach more listeners and encourage me to continue to produce new episodes. Follow me at WestCoastGlaucoma on Instagram and Talking About Glaucoma on Facebook. Drop me a line at podcast@iguy.org with your show ideas, if you would like to be on a future episode or questions you would like to have answered on future episodes. Keep informed to prevent needless loss of vision from glaucoma. See you next time on Talking About Glaucoma.About Shivani Kamat (taken from the UT Southwestern Medical Centre website):Shivani Kamat, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Director of the Glaucoma Fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She specializes in complex glaucoma, anterior segment disease, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, and cataract surgery and has extensive experience in medical, laser, and surgical treatment of glaucoma, including combined cataract and glaucoma procedures as well as the latest glaucoma surgical devices and intraocular lens implant technology.Dr. Kamat earned her medical degree at the University of Florida in Gainesville. She completed an internship in internal medicine at the UF Health Shands Hospital, a residency in ophthalmology at Loyola University, and a fellowship in glaucoma at Massachusetts Eye and Ear, a primary teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School.Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, she joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2022. Previously, she was an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center in Ann Arbor, where she served as the Glaucoma Fellowship Director and the Medical Director of the center's community clinic in Brighton, Michigan.Dr. Kamat founded and co-chairs Women in Glaucoma. She serves on multiple committees of the American Glaucoma Society and as an examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology. She is also a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the Dallas Academy of Ophthalmology.Dr. Kamat is actively involved in clinical research; her interests include the epidemiology of glaucoma, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, anterior segment disease, and plateau iris syndrome. She has lectured widely and published numerous research articles on these and related topics in publications such as Nature, Ophthalmology, JAMA Ophthalmology, Journal of Glaucoma, and EyeNet Magazine. In addition, she has served as a reviewer for the Journal of Glaucoma, contributed to a book on gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy, and been interviewed for stories in national magazines and digital platforms.Selected references:Shivani S Kamat, Helen L Kornmann, Kugler Publications. GATT in Secondary Glaucoma in GATT: Gonioscopy Assisted Transluminal Trabeculotomy- A Guide to Circumnavigating Schlemm's Canal from Around the WorldSS Kamat, MS Gregory, LR Pasquale - Seminars in ophthalmology, 2016 - Taylor & Francis. The role of the immune system in glaucoma: bridging the divide between immune mechanisms in experimental glaucoma and the human diseaseJR Ehrlich, AR Elam, D John, SS Kamat… - JAMA …, 2020 - jamanetwork.com Application of the sight outcomes research collaborative ophthalmology data repository for triaging patients with glaucoma and clinic appointments during pandemicsSJ Garnai, LA Huryn, K Johnson, SS Kamat… - Scientific reports, 2020 - nature.com Novel TMEM98, MFRP, PRSS56 variants in a large United States high hyperopia and nanophthalmos cohortM Rahman, C Andrews, JR Ehrlich, S Kamat… - JAMA …, 2019 - jamanetwork.com Evaluation of an algorithm for identifying ocular conditions in electronic health record data WS Lieb, G Fabry, KN Allen, SS Kamat… - … & Visual Science, 2017 - arvojournals.org The ability of nitric oxide to lower intraocular pressure is dependent on guanylyl cyclaseJA Musser, LM Niziol, MM Heisler, SS Kamat… - Journal of …, 2019 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Integrating patient education into the glaucoma clinical encounter: a lean analysisMM Shah, AR Elam, SS Kamat… - Clinical …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis The appropriateness of digital diabetic retinopathy screening images for a computer-aided glaucoma screening systemProduction information:This episode was recorded back on April 22, 2022 over Zoom. Mixing was finally completed March 20, 2023 using Hindenberg Journalist Pro software iZotope processing plug-ins on a Gigabyte AERO 17 computer. The narration was overdubbed using a Heil PR40 microphone through an SSL 2 USB Audio.The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and are not intended to be taken as the standard of care for glaucoma treatment. Please always weigh the complete clinical picture and involve patients with any decisions in their care.Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSCpodcast@iguy.orgTwitter - https://twitter.com/robschertzeror http://iguy.tv/twitterBlog - http://wholelottarob.comor http://iguy.tv/blogFacebook - https://facebook.com/talkingaboutglaucomaOffice website - https://westcoastglaucoma.comor http://iguy.tv/officeYouTube channel - https://youtube.com/robschertzerInstagram - https://instagram.com/westcoastglaucomaTheme music “Middle East Gold” ©Daniel Schertzer 2010 and published by Les Prods DOSWA Enr© 2023 DOSWA Prods Enr/Robert M Schertzer MD. MEd, FRCSCiTunes Subtitle:A discussion with Shivani Kamat about Plateau Iris. The discussion includes the difference between plateau iris configuration and syndrome, how to distinguish plateau iris from other glaucoma and its implication for treatment options.iTunes Summary:In this episode, I talk with Dr Shivani Kamat, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Glaucoma Fellowship Program director at UT Southwestern, about Plateau Iris. The discussion includes the difference between plateau iris configuration and syndrome, how to distinguish plateau iris from other glaucoma and its implication for treatment options.SEO TitleDiscussion with Shivani Kamat about Plateau IrisSEO DescriptionThe discussion includes the difference between plateau iris configuration and syndrome, how to distinguish plateau iris from other glaucoma and its implication for treatment options.iTunes TAG 37

Interview with Isdin Oke, MD, author of Factors Associated With Nasolacrimal Duct Probing Failure Among Children in the Intelligent Research in Sight Registry. Hosted by Neil Bressler, MD. Related Content: Factors Associated With Nasolacrimal Duct Probing Failure Among Children in the Intelligent Research in Sight Registry

Myopia has escalated to epidemic proportions with a global prevalence twice that of obesity. A study published in JAMA Ophthalmology in 2021 found the prevalence of myopia in six-year-old children in China jumped from 5.7% between 2015 and 2019 to 21.5% in 2020. Given myopia affects about 40% of Americans and up to 90% of the East and Southeast Asians, it's time to pick up the pace on education, treatment, and management. At OIS XII in San Diego, a panel of experts discussed how the eye care community can make a difference in myopia within the pediatric population. Moderated by David Kading, OD, of Specialty Eye in Seattle, Washington, the group discussed current FDA-approved and off-label treatments, as well as emerging solutions. They also discussed the importance of raising parent awareness to reduce risk and progression of this disease. Listen to the podcast today to hear the panelists discuss: ·         What's happening now in the myopia management space.·         Is myopia a disease?·         Exciting myopia developments coming in the next two to three years·         Steps to improve parent and patient education around myopia·         What it will take to significantly accelerate myopia treatment development and commercialization in the next five years·         Promising investment opportunities in myopia over the next five years Speakers:Robert A. Clark, MD—South Bay Family Eye/Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, Stein Eye InstituteRajeev Garg, PhD—Global Head, Myopia Management Strategy, CooperVisionMatt Oerding—Board Member, GMAC/CEO & Co-Founder, Treehouse EyesDavid Kading, OD, FAAO, FCLSA—CEO, Specialty Eye (moderator) Hit “Play” to Listen.

Interview with Erick D. Bothun, MD, author of Incidence of Glaucoma-Related Adverse Events in the First 5 Years After Pediatric Lensectomy. Hosted by Neil Bressler, MD. Related Content: Incidence of Glaucoma-Related Adverse Events in the First 5 Years After Pediatric Lensectomy

Interview with David W. Hutton, PhD, author of Cost-effectiveness of Aflibercept Monotherapy vs Bevacizumab First Followed by Aflibercept If Needed for Diabetic Macular Edema. Hosted by Neil Bressler, MD.

Interview with Brian L. VanderBeek, MD, MPH, MSCE, author of Association of Treatment Type and Loss to Follow-up With Tractional Retinal Detachment in Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy. Hosted by Neil Bressler, MD. Related Content: Association of Treatment Type and Loss to Follow-up With Tractional Retinal Detachment in Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy

Interview with Tianjing Li, MD, MHS, PhD, author of Prevalence and Incidence of Dry Eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction in the United States: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Hosted by Neil Bressler, MD.

Interview with Divya Srikumaran, MD, author of Association Between Parental Leave and Ophthalmology Resident Physician Performance. Hosted by Neil Bressler, MD.

Interview with Adam R. Glassman, MS, and Jennifer K. Sun, MD, MPH, authors of Association of Predominantly Peripheral Lesions on Ultrawide Field Imaging and the Risk of Diabetic Retinopathy Worsening Over Time. Hosted by Neil Bressler, MD.

Interview with Arun D. Singh, MD, author of Predicted vs Observed Metastasis-Free Survival in Individuals With Uveal Melanoma. Hosted by Neil Bressler, MD.

Interview with Alison G. Abraham, MHS, MS, PhD, author of Association of Optical Coherence Tomography and Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Retinal Features With Visual Function in Older Adults. Hosted by Neil Bressler, MD.

In July 2022, Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, PhD, MD, MAS, took on a new role as the 17th editor in chief of JAMA and the JAMA Network. In conversation with Nobel laureate Harold Varmus, MD, Bibbins-Domingo discusses her research background, approaches to leadership in health care, and the critical role that journals play in communication about public health and science. Related Content: The Urgency of Now and the Responsibility to Do More—My Commitment for JAMA and the JAMA Network A Conversation With Dr Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, JAMA's New Editor in Chief (video) A Conversation With Dr Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, JAMA's New Editor in Chief (audio)

As you age, it is normal to notice a FEW changes in your vision. Some common ones for older adults may include losing the ability to see up close, having trouble distinguishing colors, such as blue from black, and needing more time to adjust to changing levels of light. BUT, to keep good vision and eye health into late age is possible if you take care of your peepers!Maintaining your eye and vision health is critical to healthspan curve. If you lose your vision, your quality of life suffers incredibly. Losing your eyesight in the final years of your life will dramatically impact what you are able to get out of it.Dr. Joshua Mali is a board-certified ophthalmologist and award-winning retinal specialist in private practice in Sarasota, Florida and is an Attending Physician at Manatee Memorial Hospital where he performs retinal surgeries. He also serves as the Medical Director for the Macular Degeneration Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating and empowering age-related macular degeneration patients.Dr. Mali has published research in esteemed medical publications including JAMA Ophthalmology, is a regular contributing author for Ophthalmology Times, and serves on the editorial advisory board of Ocular Surgery News. Join us on another episode of Wylde On Health: Seeking Healthspan!

Interview with Sobha Sivaprasad, author of Multicenter Evaluation of Diagnostic Circulating Biomarkers to Detect Sight-Threatening Diabetic Retinopathy

Interview with Balwantray C. Chauhan, PhD, author of Rates of Visual Field Change in Patients With Glaucoma and Healthy Individuals: Findings From a Median 25-Year Follow-up

Interview with J. Peter Campbell, MD, author of Cost-effectiveness of Artificial Intelligence–Based Retinopathy of Prematurity Screening. Hosted by Neil Bressler, MD.

Interview with Paolo S. Silva, MD, author of Association of Maximizing Visible Retinal Area by Manual Eyelid Lifting With Grading of Diabetic Retinopathy Severity and Detection of Predominantly Peripheral Lesions When Using Ultra-Widefield Imaging. Hosted by Neil Bressler, MD.

Interview with Samantha Sze-Yee Lee, PhD, author of Incidence and Progression of Myopia in Early Adulthood Hosted by Neil Bressler, MD.

Interview with Maria A. Woodward, MD, MSc, author of Assessing Eye Health and Eye Care Needs Among North American Native Individuals. Hosted by Neil Bressler, MD.

Interview with Michael F. Chiang, MD, author of The 2021 National Eye Institute Strategic Plan—Relating Vision to Health and Quality of Life.

Interview with Suzann Pershing, MD, MS, author of Implicit Bias and the Association of Redaction of Identifiers With Residency Application Screening Scores

Interview with Grayson W. Armstrong, MD, MPH, author of Association of Patient Characteristics With Delivery of Ophthalmic Telemedicine During the COVID-19 Pandemic, and Fasika Ambachew Woreta, MD, MPH, author of Analysis of Sex Diversity Trends Among Ophthalmology Match Applicants, Residents, and Clinical Faculty

Interview with Aakriti Garg Shukla, MD, author of

Interview with Abraham D. Flaxman, PhD, author of Prevalence of Visual Acuity Loss or Blindness in the US: A Bayesian Meta-analysis

Um estudo publicado em janeiro deste ano na revista científica Jama Ophthalmology revelou que, em 2020, o número de casos de miopia nas crianças entre 6 e 8 anos triplicou em comparação com os cinco anos anteriores. O motivo? O excesso de uso das telas. É que aponta a médica oftalmologista Damaris Bueno. "O que houve, principalmente com a pandemia, foi uma mudança de estilo de vida. As crianças ficam no computador e no tablet o tempo todo. Tudo se tornou online, como a aula e momento de lazer. E isso tudo faz com que apareça uma miopia que provavelmente não apareceria se não ficasse tanto em frente às telas". Ao CBN Cotidiano, a oftalmologista explica que é necessário conter excesso de telas para reverter o que ela chamou de "epidemia da miopia", causada pela contração do olho focado excessivamente em um ponto luminoso e próximo ao globo ocular. "Não se olha mais para longe. Então a primeira coisa é mudar o estilo de vida. Já no caso da miopia, há alguns métodos para conter o avanço como o colírio de atropina, lentes de contato especiais. E além da miopia, existem outros problemas que podem surgir, como o ressecamento do olho, dores de cabeça, enxaqueca." Sobre a luz azul, ela esclarece: "a questão não é a luz azul. É muito mais pela musculatura ocular que vai ficar focada muito próxima sem mexer e o olho vai funcionar de uma maneira que não foi criado".

Interview with Robert Weinreb, MD, author of Estimated Utility of the Short-term Assessment of Glaucoma Progression Model in Clinical Practice

Interview with Karina Marshall-Goebel, PhD, author of Association of Structural Changes in the Brain and Retina After Long-Duration Spaceflight Related Content: Association of Exercise and Swimming Goggles With Modulation of Cerebro-ocular Hemodynamics and Pressures in a Model of Spaceflight-Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome Space Travel and Human Health, Part 1 Effect of Space Travel on Human Health, Part 2

Interview with Raj K Maturi, MD, and Jennifer K Sun, MD, authors of Effect of Intravitreous Anti–Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor vs Sham Treatment for Prevention of Vision-Threatening Complications of Diabetic Retinopathy: The Protocol W Randomized Clinical Trial and with Howard Bauchner, MD, Editor in Chief of JAMA

Interview with Angela Chen, OD, MS, author of Overminus Lens Therapy for Children 3 to 10 Years of Age With Intermittent Exotropia: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Interview with Jennifer Irene Lim, MD, author of Longitudinal Assessment of Retinal Thinning in Adults With and Without Sickle Cell Retinopathy Using Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography

Interview with Caroline C.W. Klaver, MD, PhD, author of 2020 as the Year of Quarantine Myopia

Interview with Shannon S. Joseph, MD, author of Change in Postoperative Opioid Prescribing Patterns for Oculoplastic and Orbital Procedures Associated With State Opioid Legislation

Interview with Elizabeth J. Rossin, MD, PhD, and Alice Lorch, MD, authors of Factors Associated With Increased Risk of Serious Ocular Injury in the Setting of Orbital Fracture

In this episode, Dinesh gives a masterclass on raising angel investment for your startup. He also shares his perspective as an investor on how he evaluates founders and companies who have approached him for investment.BIODr. Dinesh is a practicing medical doctor and scientist. He completed medical training at the National University of Singapore, during which he received the Wong Hock Boon Society for Research Distinction award - he has since published over 30 manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals including Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, JAMA Ophthalmology, and IOVS, and is an active reviewer in journals including JAMA Ophthalmology. He is best known for his work as Head (Health Informatics) 2011-2019 in the Collaborative Ocular Tuberculosis Study group, a project that spanned 10 years and used big data to address ocular tuberculosis, where Dinesh oversaw the collaboration of 25 hospitals across 10 countries.Dinesh has also co-founded Doctorbell, overseeing product strategy and medical affairs. His startup was acquired in 2018 by MaNaDr, MOH telemedicine sandbox. He currently provides independent consulting in health technology and invests in digital health start-ups such as AskDr. 3 THINGS I LEARNEDAt the seed stage, it is possible to raise money from grants and competition prizes - it’s worth checking these out. If you would like to meet angel investors, one possible way is to take your idea to hackathons or accelerator programmes. Not only do these connect you to the right people, they’re also structured in such a way as to help you think through your idea.Pick your angel investors carefully. The individual has to regularly meet, comment, and contribute to the strategy overall running of the company. If this person doesn't have the right expertise, background, and knowledge, they could be a huge drag.When raising money: Raise more than you need, and don’t forget that you need time to raise your next funding round. But also raise at a fair valuation - you can have subsequent rounds of funding that gives up less equity when your product is more proven and has taken some risks off the table.

I talk to Dr Dinesh Gunesekaran about his experience getting involved in a research project that used big data to gain insights into tuberculosis infections of the eye. From there, Dinesh got approached at a medical conference by his cofounders who wanted to start a telemedicine company. Dinesh shares his story about building his company, Doctorbell, and eventually selling it in 2018.BIODr. Dinesh is a practicing medical doctor and scientist. He completed medical training at the National University of Singapore, during which he received the Wong Hock Boon Society for Research Distinction award - he has since published over 30 manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals including Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, JAMA Ophthalmology, and IOVS, and is an active reviewer in journals including JAMA Ophthalmology. He is best known for his work as Head (Health Informatics) 2011-2019 in the Collaborative Ocular Tuberculosis Study group, a project that spanned 10 years and used big data to address ocular tuberculosis, where Dinesh oversaw the collaboration of 25 hospitals across 10 countries.Dinesh has also co-founded Doctorbell, overseeing product strategy and medical affairs. His startup was acquired in 2018 by MaNaDr, MOH telemedicine sandbox. He currently provides independent consulting in health technology and invests in digital health start-ups such as AskDr. 3 THINGS I LEARNEDExpose yourself to opportunities: Dinesh’s entrepreneurial journey only started because he sought out an opportunity to do big data research in ophthalmology. That led him to cross paths with his cofounders at a conference. But more importantly, Dinesh worked hard to execute and complete the projects he was tasked with - which was why more and more opportunities landed in his lap.It pays to be active on LinkedIn. Whilst trying to build his network in the startup / entrepreneurship space, Dinesh leveraged his LinkedIn network to share articles, communicate his interests, connect with people and listen to their ideas. It made me think about paying more attention to my own LinkedIn profile.Much of Dinesh’s knowledge about building startups was self taught - he was averaging reading a book a week as he sought to develop the knowledge needed to grow the startup. Startup founders need to be masters of many fields - but pushed by necessity, it is possible to develop expertise in all of these domains.

Interview with Stacy L. Pineles, MD, author of Assessment of Pediatric Optic Neuritis Visual Acuity Outcomes at 6 Months

Interview with Christina L. Master, MD, author of Utility of Pupillary Light Reflex Metrics as a Physiologic Biomarker for Adolescent Sport-Related Concussion

Interview with William G. Gensheimer, MD, author of Military Teleophthalmology in Afghanistan Using Mobile Phone Application

Interview with Nieraj Jain, MD, author of Disease Course in Patients With Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium–Associated Maculopathy After Drug Cessation

Interview with Mae O. Gordon, PhD, author of Evaluation of a Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Prediction Model Using Long-term Intraocular Pressure Variability Data: A Secondary Analysis of 2 Randomized Clinical Trials

Interview with Judith E. Goldstein, OD, author of Association of Visual Acuity Improvement With Uncorrected Refractive Error in Patients New to Low Vision Clinics

Episode 228: Discussion of Gender Disparities in Editorial Board Membership and Society Leadership in Ophthalmology with Dr. Kathryn Colby, Dr. Mrinali Gupta, and Dr. Thomas Albini Drs. Kathryn Colby, Mrinali Gupta, and Dr. Thomas Albini join for a roundtable discussion about a recent publication in JAMA Ophthalmology about the gender makeup of editorial boards and society leadership in ophthalmology and Dr. Colby's accompanying editorial

Interview with Alfred Sommer, MD, author of Humans, Viruses, and the Eye—An Early Report From the COVID-19 Front Line

Interview with Sharon Saydah, PhD, MHS, author of Eye Care Among US Adults at High Risk for Vision Loss in the United States in 2002 and 2017

Concussions and head injuries are a top concern amongst contact sports such as rugby - but a new study shows even football players aren't immune from their sport affecting their cognitive function. A new study published in the JAMA Ophthalmology has found that players who head the ball instead of just kicking it can suffer negative effects - at least for 24 hours after.Michelle Dickinson joined Andrew Dickens to discuss the study and what it means for football stars.LISTEN ABOVE

Interview with Keisuke Kawata, PhD, author of Neuro-Ophthalmologic Response to Repetitive Subconcussive Head Impacts: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Interview with Fasika Ambachew Woreta, MD, MPH, author of Characteristics of Open Globe Injuries in the United States From 2006 to 2014

Interview with Barbara A Blodi, MD, author of Prevalence and Severity of Artifacts in Optical Coherence Tomographic Angiograms

A national survey just a few years ago showed that Americans fear losing their vision more than they fear losing a limb, their hearing, their ability to speak or even their memory (Scott et al, JAMA Ophthalmology, October 2016). What do you know about how to take good care of your eyesight? What Can You […]

Interview with Gil Binenbaum, MD, MSCE, author of Validation of the Postnatal Growth and Retinopathy of Prematurity Screening Criteria

Interview with Jason C.S. Yam, author of Association of Secondhand Smoking Exposure With Choroidal Thinning in Children Aged 6 to 8 Years: The Hong Kong Children Eye Study

Interview with Brian L. VanderBeek, MD, MPH, MSCE, author of Association of Opioids With Incisional Ocular Surgery

Interview with Hendrik Scholl, M.D., M.A., author of Progression of Stargardt Disease as Determined by Fundus Autofluorescence Over a 12-Month Period: ProgStar Report No. 11

Interview with Alex V. Levin, MD, MHSc, author of Association of Preoperative Disclosure of Resident Roles With Informed Consent for Cataract Surgery in a Teaching Program

Interview with Daniel Vitor Vasconcelos-Santos, MD PhD, author of Characterization of Retinopathy Among Patients With Yellow Fever During 2 Outbreaks in Southeastern Brazil

Interview with Michael X. Repka, MD, MBA, author of Visual Acuity and Ophthalmic Outcomes in the Year After Cataract Surgery Among Children Younger Than 13 Years

This special edition episode recorded from Vancouver Canada at the 2019 ARVO meeting highlights the DRCR.net Protocol V clinical trial that examined anti-VEGF versus laser versus observation for patients with diabetic macular edema and very good vision. This two part episode starts with two of the senior investigators on the study, Dr. Jennifer Sun and Dr. Carl Baker, discussing the study design and results. For the second half Drs. Emily Chew and George Williams will join the program to discuss real-world implications for practice. The full published manuscript was published in JAMA and is available online at https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2732608. Dr Baker reports receipt of grants for clinical research from Regeneron, Genentech, Allergan, and Novartis. Dr Sun reports receipt of grants from Roche Genentech, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and Kalvista; personal fees from Current Diabetes Reports, JAMA Ophthalmology, and Merck; and nonfinancial support from Optovue (equipment loaned for research), Roche Genentech (food/beverage), and KalVista (travel support). Drs. Sridhar, Williams, and Chew have no relevant financial disclosures. To claim CME credits for this episode please visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audio&sub=ONE.ContentTypes.Audio.

Interview with Jessica Scott, author of Association of Exercise and Swimming Goggles With Modulation of Cerebro-ocular Hemodynamics and Pressures in a Model of Spaceflight-Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome

Interview with Emily Y. Chew, MD, author of Association of Dietary and Supplementary Calcium Intake With Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Age-Related Eye Disease Study Report 39

Interview with Eileen Birch, Ph.D., author of Self-perception in Children Aged 3 to 7 Years With Amblyopia and Its Association With Deficits in Vision and Fine Motor Skills

Interview with Kelly Wade, MD, PhD, MSCE, and Graham Quinn, MD, MSCE, authors of Factors in Premature Infants Associated With Low Risk of Developing Retinopathy of Prematurity

Interview with Jonathan H. Lass, MD, author of Donor, Recipient, and Operative Factors Associated With Increased Endothelial Cell Loss in the Cornea Preservation Time Study

Interview with Ian Leslie. Mcallister, FRANZCO, author of Two-Year Efficacy of Ranibizumab Plus Laser-Induced Chorioretinal Anastomosis vs Ranibizumab Monotherapy for Central Retinal Vein Occlusion: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Interview with Daniel L. Chao, MD, PhD, author of Success in Attaining Independent Funding Among National Institutes of Health K Grant Awardees in Ophthalmology: An Extended Follow-up

Interview with Rajendra S. Apte, MD PhD, and Gregory P Van Stavern, MD, authors of Association of Preclinical Alzheimer Disease With Optical Coherence Tomographic Angiography Findings

Dr. Daniel Chao of University of California San Diego and Dr. Ajay Kuriyan of University of Rochester join the program to discuss residency and fellowship related issues in a journal club focusing on 3 recent articles in JAMA Ophthalmology, plus a 4th extra about dark chocolate and milk chocolate's effect on visual acuity:

Drs. M. Ali Khan, Yasha Modi, and Ajay Kuriyan join Jay to discuss multiple recent publications in JAMA Ophthalmology regarding Yag laser for visually significant vitreous floaters.

Drs. Daniel Chao and Ajay Kuriyan join Jay to review two recent articles in JAMA Ophthalmology, the first concerning risk of intraocular bleeding with novel oral anticoagulants (link: http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/fullarticle/2633695) and the second describing intravitreal silicone oil droplets after bevacizumab injections (link: http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/fullarticle/2632246)

Dr. Ashvini Reddy of the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University and Dr. Michelle Liang of Tufts University join the podcast for a group discussion of Dr. Reddy's recent publication (link: http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/article-abstract/2597593) in JAMA Ophthalmology regarding the role ophthalmologist gender plays in clinical activity and Medicare reimbursement.

A new study reveals that some eye specialists who receive money from pharmaceutical companies are more likely to use drugs promoted by those companies than similar drugs that are equally effective but less expensive. Although the data can’t confirm a cause and effect between money from industry and the prescribing habits of some physicians, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis report in the journal JAMA Ophthalmology that they have identified a “positive association between reported pharmaceutical payments and increased use” of drugs prescribed to treat several retinal problems.