Podcasts about Ophthalmology

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Fred Hollows was a surgeon who believed that eyesight shouldn't be determined by where you were born or how much money you had. His work took him from Australia to some of the world's poorest communities, where he helped establish eye-care programs and trained local medical staff to continue the work.Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the life and legacy of Fred Hollows, from his early career in ophthalmology and his work with FIrst Nations communities in Australia to the international foundation that continues his mission today. It's a story about medicine, social justice, and one very stubborn Australian who decided that preventable blindness shouldn't be something people simply had to accept.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.

Dr. Edmund Tsui interviews a team of researchers from New York University Grossman School of Medicine: Galen Hu, MD, Vivek Srinivasan, PhD, and Nitish Mehta, MD. The team discusses their case study which applied ultra-high resolution visible light optical coherence tomography towards acute and chronic lacquer cracks in a patient with pathologic myopia. From their Ophthalmology Science article, "Insights on Acute and Chronic Lacquer Cracks as Imaged with Visible Light OCT." Hu G, et al. Insights on Acute and Chronic Lacquer Cracks as Imaged with Visible Light OCT. Ophthalmology Science, 2026; Volume 6, Issue 4. AAO 2026 is almost here! Join the international ophthalmology community October 9-12 for expert education, the latest clinical insights and the conversations shaping the future of ophthalmology. Can't make it to New Orleans? Bring AAO 2026 to you with the virtual meeting. Access live and recorded education from wherever you are, anywhere in the world. Register at www.aao.org/RegNow Ophthalmology journal events at AAO 2026: Peer Review Masterclass: A Practical Workshop for Journal Authors and Reviewers: Become a peer reviewer for the Academy's Ophthalmology journal, the leading journal in the field, and its companion journals, Ophthalmology Retina, Ophthalmology Glaucoma, and Ophthalmology Science. Dr. Aaki Shukla and Dr. Benjamin Xu, highly experienced reviewers and authors for various journals, will lead this free interactive workshop. Sponsored by Elsevier. Saturday October 10 at 10:30am CT in the Academy Theater. The Year in Literature: Editor's Choice Highlights From the Ophthalmology Journal Family: Join Bennie H. Jeng MD, Editor-in-Chief of Ophthalmology, and Russell N. Van Gelder, MD, PhD, Distinguished Senior Editor of Ophthalmology, as they guide you through the picks for the most important papers published in these journals in the past year.  Selected papers will be made available as open access online following the symposium to encourage further reading. October 11 at 8am CT. Location: Room 271-273. Search SYM32 in the Mobile Meeting Guide. The 2026–2027 BCSC Section 12: Retina and Vitreous features expanded updates on AMD and recently approved intravitreal injections and gene therapies, updated hydroxychloroquine guidance, 15 new surgical and diagnostic videos, and two interactive case studies. Order Section 12 today at www.aao.org/BCSC

   Four years after his death, COL (Ret) Anthony Johnson, MD, is still teaching. WarDocs is releasing again a 2021 interview recorded by his colleagues Gary Legault, MD, and Grant Justin while Johnson was living with stage 4 cancer, and his voice carries the same clarity, humor, and conviction that defined three decades in Army medicine. A cornea and refractive surgeon, Tony traces a path into medicine that began with a chance conversation during a third-year OB rotation and grew into a career spent perfecting the art of suturing. He credits mentors Doyle Stolte and George Waring for the technique he ultimately published in a textbook chapter, a knot-splicing method he adapted from a sailing manual called Ashley's Book of Knots, and he recalls the astonished phone call from cornea specialist Marilyn Mackiewicz after her own fellow used the technique successfully for the first time.      In 2003, Johnson deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom as the only operating ophthalmologist for the 47th and 28th Combat Support Hospitals, performing more than 400 surgical procedures in theater, many of them alone, in an open-air combat support hospital, refining ruptured-globe repairs he would spend the rest of his career teaching to residents. He describes the chaos of the first Scud missile alarm, sleeping in a converted morgue for lack of space, and the 36 straight hours he spent operating after the bombing of United Nations headquarters in Baghdad sent eight ruptured globes into his care at once. A decade later, at a humanitarian mission in Burkina Faso, he ran into one of those patients entirely by chance, still able to see out of the eye he had rebuilt. Tony returned to Brooke Army Medical Center as a residency director and Chief of Ophthalmology, founded the Army's first Eye Trauma and Vision Restoration Research Unit, and spent his final working years teaching residents he came to think of as his own children. He reflects candidly here on marriage, faith, and fatherhood, and on receiving a terminal diagnosis with gratitude rather than regret. WarDocs is bringing this conversation back because the surgeons Johnson trained are still practicing today, and still teaching what he taught them. That is what a legacy actually looks like. Chapters (00:00-07:43) Becoming a Physician and Choosing Ophthalmology (07:43-16:41) A Mentor's Suturing Technique and the Road to Deployment (16:41-27:49) Deploying to Iraq: Chaos, a Vestibule Clinic, and the First Cases (27:49-32:58) The Only Ophthalmologist in Theater (32:58-44:15) The UN Bombing, 36 Hours of Surgery, and a Reunion Years Later (44:15-58:55) Legacy: Teaching, Fatherhood, Faith, and a Life Without Regret Chapter Summaries (00:00-07:43) Becoming a Physician and Choosing Ophthalmology Tony describes a childhood pull toward medicine, choosing West Point despite its two-percent medical school quota, and stumbling into ophthalmology during a third-year OB rotation when an ophthalmology technician talked up the specialty for hours. He credits the camaraderie of "cooperate and graduate" at West Point for shaping how he later led and mentored. (07:43-16:41) A Mentor's Suturing Technique and the Road to Deployment During his cornea fellowship, he learns a suturing philosophy built on speed and efficiency from his mentors, then invents a technique for splicing a broken running suture, borrowed from a sailing knots manual, that he publishes and that a leading cornea specialist adopts after seeing it work. (16:41-27:49) Deploying to Iraq: Chaos, a Vestibule Clinic, and the First Cases Tony recounts arriving in Kuwait as part of an eight-person eye surgical team, the confusion of the first scud missile alarm, and being reassigned solo to Iraq to support the 47th and 28th Combat Support Hospitals with the only ophthalmology equipment in theater. (27:49-32:58) The Only Ophthalmologist in Theater By the fall of 2003, attrition leaves him as the sole surviving member of his surgical team, and he becomes the only ophthalmologist treating eye trauma in the entire Iraq theater of operations for roughly six months. (32:58-44:15) The UN Bombing, 36 Hours of Surgery, and a Reunion Years Later He describes performing ruptured-globe surgery for 36 straight hours after the United Nations headquarters bombing in Baghdad, then, years later, unexpectedly reuniting with two of those patients an ocean apart, both still able to see. (44:15-58:55) Legacy: Teaching, Fatherhood, Faith, and a Life Without Regret He reflects on his return to Brooke Army Medical Center, building a teaching career and the Army's first Eye Trauma and Vision Restoration Research Unit, and closes with reflections on marriage, fatherhood, faith, and facing a terminal cancer diagnosis without regret. Take Home Messages Shared Struggle Builds Lasting Bonds: A demanding institution's culture of "cooperate and graduate" can turn competition into lifelong camaraderie. Helping classmates succeed, rather than outcompeting them, built a network of trust that paid off for decades afterward. The Right Conversation at the Right Moment Can Redirect a Career: A specialty that never appeared on a young clinician's radar can become a life's calling after a single unplanned conversation. Staying open during rotations, even ones that seem to have nothing to teach, leaves room for that moment to happen. Constraint Forces Mastery: Operating alone, with limited equipment, in an austere combat environment forced a level of technical self-sufficiency that no routine practice would have required. Real skill often gets built under exactly the conditions nobody would choose. A Career's Impact Outlives the Moment It Happened: Patients treated in the chaos of a mass-casualty event can resurface years and continents later, their outcomes intact. The full measure of a surgeon's work is often not visible until long after the operating room lights go off. Facing Mortality Can Sharpen Gratitude Instead of Regret: A grim prognosis did not produce bitterness but a clear-eyed inventory of a life spent on family, faith, and service. Looking back with no desire to change anything is itself a kind of victory. Episode Keywords Cornea Surgeon, Refractive Surgery, Brooke Army Medical Center, Ophthalmology Residency, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Combat Support Hospital, Ruptured Globe Repair, Military Medicine, West Point, Uniformed Services University, Eye Trauma Research, Suturing Technique, Humanitarian Mission, Burkina Faso, UN Bombing Baghdad, Army Colonel, Military Ophthalmologist, Mentorship in Medicine, Faith and Fatherhood, Legacy in Medicine #WarDocs, #MilitaryMedicine, #MilMed, #Ophthalmology, #CorneaSurgeon, #IraqWarVeteran, #ArmyMedicine, #MedEd Honoring the Legacy and Preserving the History of Military Medicine The WarDocs Mission- WarDocs exists to honor the legacy of Military Medicine, preserve its history, and inspire every generation — across all Services, Corps, and Ranks — to serve with excellence and pride. Through mentorship, coaching, and education, we equip those considering, entering, and serving in military medicine with the knowledge, connections, and community they need to thrive. We celebrate Who we are, What we do, and, most importantly, How we serve Our Patients, the DoW, and Our Nation. Find out more and join Team WarDocs at https://www.wardocspodcast.com/ Check our list of previous guest episodes at https://www.wardocspodcast.com/our-guests Subscribe and Like our Videos on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wardocspodcast Listen to the "What We Are For" Episode 47. https://bit.ly/3r87Afm WarDocs- The Military Medicine Podcast is a Non-Profit, Tax-exempt-501(c)(3) Veteran Run Organization run by volunteers. All donations are tax-deductible and go to honoring and preserving the history, experiences, successes, and lessons learned in Military Medicine. A tax receipt will be sent to you. 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Host: Barton Lynn Blackorby, MD Guest: Kyle Davis Kovacs, MD Guest: Matthew Starr, MD How aggressively should you manage a vitreous hemorrhage after a PVD when you can't see the retina underneath it? Barton Blackorby, MD, moderates a discussion with Matt Starr, MD, and Kyle Kovacs, MD, about a study published in Ophthalmology by Hasbolat et al examining 366 patients with PVD-related vitreous hemorrhage initially managed with observation. The panel discusses how exam technique and B-scan reliance may affect detachment detection rates, debates follow-up intervals given that most retinal detachments in the study occurred within the first 3 weeks, and shares their own thresholds for moving to early vitrectomy versus continued observation, including how they counsel patients eager for faster visual recovery.

Fred Hollows was a surgeon who believed that eyesight shouldn't be determined by where you were born or how much money you had. His work took him from Australia to some of the world's poorest communities, where he helped establish eye-care programs and trained local medical staff to continue the work.Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the life and legacy of Fred Hollows, from his early career in ophthalmology and his work with FIrst Nations communities in Australia to the international foundation that continues his mission today. It's a story about medicine, social justice, and one very stubborn Australian who decided that preventable blindness shouldn't be something people simply had to accept.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.

Can becoming a mother be compatible with being an ophthalmic surgeon? In part one of this two-part series, Host Dr. Ben Young invites Dr. Jaya Kumar to discuss the challenging fertility and maternal health outcomes for female surgeons, her tips for how she practiced while pregnant and then returned successfully to work, and how physicians can support one another in the operating room. Referenced during the episode: MotherToBaby Dr. MILK (Mothers Interested in Lactation Knowledge) Pregnancy Discrimination and Pregnancy-Related Disability Discrimination (US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) ACGME Common Program Requirements Tools for Responding to Patient-Initiated Verbal Sexual Harassment (Eyerounds.org) For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

How aggressively should you manage a vitreous hemorrhage after a PVD when you can't see the retina underneath it? Barton Blackorby, MD, moderates a discussion with Matt Starr, MD, and Kyle Kovacs, MD, about a study published in Ophthalmology by Hasbolat et al examining 366 patients with PVD-related vitreous hemorrhage initially managed with observation. The panel discusses how exam technique and B-scan reliance may affect detachment detection rates, debates follow-up intervals given that most retinal detachments in the study occurred within the first 3 weeks, and shares their own thresholds for moving to early vitrectomy versus continued observation, including how they counsel patients eager for faster visual recovery.

In this episode of Denatured, you'll hear Philip Jacob Rosenfeld, professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Miami Health System and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, and Wesley Jackson, chief science officer at Valitor. We talk about the eye condition call wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the limits of anti‑VEGF therapy and the push for true durability to change a patient's life.HostJennifer C. Smith-Parker, Director of Insights, BioSpaceGuestsPhilip Jacob Rosenfeld, Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Miami Health System, Bascom Palmer Eye InstituteWesley Jackson, Chief Science Officer, Valitor  Disclaimer: The views expressed in this discussion by guests are their own and do not represent those of their organizations.

Dr. Emily is Schehlein is joined by Dr. Clara C. Chan and medical student Andrew Mihalache to discuss their report that showed individuals with Fuchs' endothelial corneal dystrophy exhibited a higher burden of cardiometabolic disease than matched controls. From their Ophthalmology article, "Fuchs' Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy and Cardiometabolic Comorbidities." Mihalache A, et al. Fuchs' Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy and Cardiometabolic Comorbidities. Ophthalmology, 2026; Volume 133, Issue 6, 777-779. Ophthalmology journal events at AAO 2026: Peer Review Masterclass: A Practical Workshop for Journal Authors and Reviewers: Become a peer reviewer for the Academy's Ophthalmology journal, the leading journal in the field, and its companion journals, Ophthalmology Retina, Ophthalmology Glaucoma, and Ophthalmology Science. Dr. Aaki Shukla and Dr. Benjamin Xu, highly experienced reviewers and authors for various journals, will lead this free interactive workshop. Sponsored by Elsevier. Saturday October 10 at 10:30am CT in the Academy Theater. The Year in Literature: Editor's Choice Highlights From the Ophthalmology Journal Family: Join Bennie H. Jeng MD, Editor-in-Chief of Ophthalmology, and Russell N. Van Gelder, MD, PhD, Distinguished Senior Editor of Ophthalmology, as they guide you through the picks for the most important papers published in these journals in the past year.  Selected papers will be made available as open access online following the symposium to encourage further reading. October 11 at 8am CT. Location: Room 271-273. Search SYM32 in the Mobile Meeting Guide.

Some Kiwis are at risk of losing their sight as the backlog for public eye appointments grows. More than 36 thousand New Zealanders are waiting longer than recommended for their appointments, with more than 125 thousand ophthalmology follow-ups outstanding nationwide. Health NZ says its working to reduce the wait times caused by an ageing population, staff shortages, and overwhelmed services. Greenlane Clinical Centre's Clinical Director of Ophthalmology, Sarah Welch told Kerre Woodham they're doing everything they can to try improve things. She says they're potentially starting to turn a corner, but with the number of people waiting, it's not going to happen tomorrow or the next day – it'll take a year or so. And that, Welch says, probably shows we need more capacity within ophthalmology across the country. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inherited retinal diseases can profoundly affect a child's vision and development, yet there are no approved drug treatments for most of these conditions in children. In this episode of Eye on Innovation, host Carey Powers speaks with Carmen Carrichio, CEO and founder of Raresight, about why pediatric inherited retinal diseases have historically received less attention and investment than adult diseases — and how advances in genetic testing and clinical assessment are beginning to change that.In this episode, learn about: Why treatments developed for adults cannot simply be applied to childrenWhere gene therapy may fit into the future of careRaresight's approach to developing treatments designed to remain in the eye longerHow these treatments will change the trajectory of a child's life RESOURCES: Carey Powers: Carey Powers, MBA | Ophthalmology Innovation Source  

Leading one of the first ophthalmology residency programs in North America, Professor Guillermo Rocha is the Chairman of Ophthalmology at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. He is redefining the future of ophthalmology with pioneering leadership in transformative research, from breakthrough AI integration and advanced robotics to genetic therapies. Known for his incredible designer surgery philosophy, Dr. Rocha approaches complex corneal procedures with unparalleled mastery and customization. I had the pleasure of visiting his department in May 2026 and I was really amazed at the incredible team that is McGill ophthalmology.We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.

In this episode, Dr. Bernhisel discusses two articles on global ophthalmology. Tune in to learn about Dissemination and Implementation Science and why innovative advancements don't typically translate to improved patient outcomes. One of the articles is an opinion piece on overcoming the “last-mile translational gap” in ophthalmology care globally. The other is a successful example where a Smart phone app enhanced follow up after failed school screening in Kenya. As much as imaging and AI help us dream big in ophthalmology, these articles remind us that we need to be mindful of patient behavior, reach, adoption, fidelity, and sustainability. Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on X and IG: @mayocliniceye

Neda Nikpoor, MD, and Neda Shamie, MD, are joined by Radhika Rampat, MBBS, BSc(Hons), FRCOphth, for an exploration of sustainability in ophthalmology. They discuss the AECOS Green Working Group, waste reduction, and how to champion sustainability locally. 

In this episode Zale speaks with Dr. Jacob Rullo, a clinician and researcher focused on dry eye disease and meibomian gland dysfunction. Dry eye is often treated as a simple lubrication problem, but our understanding of the disease is changing.Dr. Rullo explains the growing importance of meibomian gland dysfunction and evaporative dry eye, and how the DEWS III framework is changing the way we approach diagnosis and treatment. The conversation focuses on artificial tears — from traditional formulations to newer hyaluronic acid, osmoprotectant and lipid-containing drops — and how clinicians can choose the right tear for the right patient rather than simply reaching for whatever sample is available. They also discuss meibomian gland dysfunction, heat, lid hygiene, IPL and LipiFlow, the limitations of current treatments, and Dr. Rullo's research into restoring meibomian gland function. Finally, they explore how reduced blinking and increasing screen time may be contributing to a growing dry eye problem.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/blind-spot-the-eye-doctor-s-podcast--5819306/support.

Dr. Rukhsana Mirza is joined Dr. Dr. Anne Coleman. They discuss Dr. Coleman's study evaluating whether the Pooled Cohort Equations cardiovascular risk scores are associated with the future development and can predict future development of age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion, and hypertensive retinopathy. From her Ophthalmology article, "Cardiovascular Risk and Eye Health: A Cohort Study of the Pooled Cohort Equations and Ocular Disease Incidence." Cardiovascular Risk and Eye Health: A Cohort Study of the Pooled Cohort Equations and Ocular Disease Incidence. Sun D, et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 133, Issue 5, 645-653. The 2026–2027 BCSC Section 12: Retina and Vitreous features expanded updates on AMD and recently approved intravitreal injections and gene therapies, updated hydroxychloroquine guidance, 15 new surgical and diagnostic videos, and two interactive case studies. Order Section 12 today at www.aao.org/BCSC Join colleagues from around the world at AAO 2026, October 9-12 in New Orleans. Experience four days of expert education, hands-on learning, the Expo, meaningful connections and the moments that make this the ophthalmology event of the year. Advance registration savings end September 9. Register now at www.aao.org/RegNow

In this episode of Ophthalmology off the Grid, hosts Blake K. Williamson, MD, MPH, and Gary Wörtz, MD, continue their residency-focused season with Ze Zhang, MD, and Jaemyoung Sung, MD, of the Tulane University School of Medicine. They discuss what medical students should know about applying to ophthalmology, the benefits and drawbacks of away rotations, when to pursue a research opportunity, and what distinguishes Tulane's approach to surgical education.

Dr. Rudrani (Rani) Banik is a board-certified neuro-ophthalmologist. Dr. Banik runs a private practice based and is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Mount Sinai. Dr. Banik is also certified in Integrative Medicine. She focuses on the root cause of eye diseases and uses strategies based on nutrition, botanicals, lifestyle modification, and supplements. Dr. Banik's expertise is often featured as an expert in her field, having appeared on Good Morning America, The New York Times, TODAY Online, and many more . She has been voted Castle Connolly Top Doctor and NY Magazine's Best Doctor in Ophthalmology annually since 2017. Dr. Banik is the author of two best-selling books, Beyond Carrots – Best Foods For Eye Health A to Z and Dr. Rani's Plant-Based Visionary Kitchen. She founded The Eye Summit™, the first online FREE educational event focused entirely on integrative strategies to protect and preserve vision.  

They just injected youth genes into a human eye. On June 9, 2026, a patient with glaucoma became the first human ever dosed with ER-100 — an epigenetic reprogramming gene therapy designed not just to slow aging, but to reverse it. In this solo explainer, Dr. Robert Lufkin breaks down the science of partial cellular reprogramming, the Harvard study that restored vision in old mice, the built-in genetic safety switch, and what this first-in-human trial really means — and doesn't mean — for the future of longevity.Chapters00:00 — Introduction: Youth Genes Injected Into a Human Eye00:41 — Glaucoma: Blindness That Only Moves in One Direction01:42 — The Harvard Mice That Got Their Vision Back02:05 — Yamanaka Factors and the OSK Gene Cocktail03:08 — June 9, 2026: First Human Dosed With ER-10003:54 — The Doxycycline Safety Switch Built Into the Genes04:35 — Aging as Lost Information: Hardware vs Software05:27 — Why Scientists Chose the Eye First06:05 — The Honest Caveat: Phase 1 Means Safety, Not Efficacy07:13 — The Takeaway: What Already Works for LongevityStudies & sources mentionedLu et al. 2020, Nature — OSK reprogramming restored vision in old mice: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33268865/Tham et al. 2014, Ophthalmology — global glaucoma prevalence: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24974815/Life Biosciences — first patient dosed in Phase 1 trial of ER-100: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/06/09/3308634/0/en/life-biosciences-announces-first-patient-dosed-in-phase-1-trial-of-er-100-for-optic-neuropathies.htmlTrial registration (NCT07290244): https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07290244⚠️ Honest caveat: this is a Phase 1, open-label safety trial in roughly 18 adults. The primary endpoint is safety and tolerability — not vision restoration. Nothing here is medical advice; this content is for educational purposes only.

What if the most common surgery in medicine could become one of the most consistent through robotics? In my latest conversation, I sat down with Dr. Joseph Nathan, Founder and CEO of ForSight Robotics, to explore why ophthalmology is becoming one of the next frontiers for surgical robotics. We discussed how cataract surgery, the most common procedure in medicine, is uniquely suited for robotic assistance because of its repetitive nature and the need for extraordinary precision. Dr. Nathan shared how advances in AI, computing power, and robotics are helping create systems designed to improve consistency and predictability for both surgeons and patients. He also emphasized the importance of bringing these technologies to market responsibly while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and cybersecurity. If you're curious about where AI, robotics, and ophthalmology are converging to reshape one of the world's most common surgeries, this is a conversation you won't want to miss! Resources: Connect with and follow Joseph Nathan on LinkedIn. Follow ForSight Robotics on LinkedIn and explore their website!

What if a decades-old infection-control rule isn't actually making eye care safer and is instead damaging equipment, generating unnecessary plastic waste, and costing the health care system millions?  In this episode, we are joined by Mayo Clinic glaucoma specialist, Dr. Cheryl Khanna, to discuss a potentially practice-changing position statement from the American Glaucoma Society and American Academy of Ophthalmology on tonometer disinfection. The group explores why longstanding high-level disinfection requirements may deserve reconsideration, including the lack of confirmed infections transmitted through tonometry, potential damage to Goldmann tonometer tips from high-level disinfection, and the unique antimicrobial properties of the ocular surface.  Tune in to hear evidence supporting physical cleaning and low-level disinfection for appropriately selected patients.  Finally, the conversation tackles the financial and environmental consequences of disposable devices in ophthalmology and what still needs to happen before these recommendations translate into widespread changes in clinical practice.   Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on X and IG: @mayocliniceye

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In this episode, we review the work of the Research in Safety and Therapeutics (ReST)Committee of the American Society of Retinal Specialists (ASRS) with Dr. Andre Witkin, Chair of the ReST Committee, and Professor of Ophthalmology at Tufts University School of Medicine, New England Eye Center, and Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston.

In this episode, Pierre Michiels interviews Mitzi Thomas. Mitzi Thomas is the Department Chair and Assistant Professor of the Ophthalmic Technician Program at College of DuPage. In the interview, they discuss the ophthalmic technician career path, the differences between eye care assistant and ophthalmic technician roles, the education and training required for the field, key skills such as communication, attention to detail, and critical thinking, and how hands-on clinical experiences help prepare students for successful careers in eye care. After listening to this episode, we hope you have a better understanding of the ophthalmic technician profession and the educational pathways available to enter this growing healthcare field. Full episode transcript can be found on the episode page. Below is a general timestamp summary.  00:00 - 02:24 | Guest Introduction and Career Journey  Host Pierre Michiels welcomes listeners and introduces Mitzi Thomas, Department Chair and Assistant Professor of the Ophthalmic Technician Program at College of DuPage. Mitzi shares her professional background, including her experience as an ophthalmic technician, work in hospital systems, and her role in launching the college's ophthalmic technician program. 02:24 - 08:25 | Understanding the Ophthalmic Technician Career Path  Mitzi explains the ophthalmic technician profession, including responsibilities such as diagnostic testing, patient care, imaging, and supporting ophthalmologists. She discusses the Eye Care Assistant Certificate and Ophthalmic Technician AAS pathways at COD, compares these options to becoming an ophthalmologist, and highlights how students can enter the field quickly while still exploring long-term healthcare careers. 08:25 - 11:53 | Essential Skills for Success in Eye Care  The conversation shifts to the skills needed for the profession. Mitzi emphasizes adaptability, communication, attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and critical thinking. She explains how technicians interact closely with patients and must think proactively when evaluating patient information and vision changes. 11:53 - 16:54 | Hands-On Learning and Program Preparation  Mitzi describes how students develop professional competencies through clinical placements, externships, laboratory experiences, simulations, and electronic health record training. She explains how the program blends classroom instruction with real-world application to build confidence and career readiness. 16:54 - 19:49 | Career Exploration and Program Resources  As the episode concludes, Mitzi encourages students to remain open-minded when exploring healthcare careers and to consider alternative pathways if initial plans change. She discusses advising sessions, open house opportunities, and resources available through the program for prospective students interested in learning more about eye care careers. 19:49 - 20:23 | Closing Remarks  Pierre thanks Mitzi for joining the podcast, shares information about submitting listener questions, and concludes the episode by encouraging listeners to continue exploring career pathways in healthcare and ophthalmic technology. Resources Discussed:  Contact: Mitzi Thomas thomasm90@cod.edu for program questions College of DuPage Ophthalmic Technician Program web page  College of DuPage Eye Care Assistant Program web page Listeners in the College of DuPage community can visit our website. All other listeners are encouraged to view the resources of their local community college, WIOA training programs, or other local support centers.Send us YOUR Listener Questions at careerpodcast@cod.edu Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn @codcareercenter

Co-hosts Justin C. Muste, MD, and David Fell, MD, are joined by Monia Reding, MD, a retina fellow at Casey Eye Institute, and Benjamin Young, MD, assistant professor of Ophthalmology at Casey Eye Institute, to talk about lasers. They share the pros and cons of slit-lamp laser and indirect, ergonomics, laser settings, difficult scenarios, and the personal experiences that shape their practice patterns.

In this episode, Zale sits down with pediatric ophthalmologist Dr. Christine Law to unpack when children should get their eyes checked and why that question is more nuanced than it seems. They break down the difference between basic vision screening and a full comprehensive eye exam, including what each can and cannot detect. Dr. Law shares practical guidance on common refractive issues in children like hyperopia, myopia, and astigmatism, and when glasses may be needed.The conversation also covers why early detection matters for preventing amblyopia and how parents can think about eye care as their kids grow.This episode is sponsored by Thea Pharma Canada. Learn more about them at https://theapharma.ca/who-we-areListen to our previous episode on the Myopia Epidemic with Dr. Rupa Wong at https://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-myopia-epidemic-dr-rupa-wong--56113340Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/blind-spot-the-eye-doctor-s-podcast--5819306/support.

Are you: - Interested in mission and wondering what it really means for you and your family, and if you have what it takes? - Curious to know how one may start and sustain a ministry in resource-limited settings in a foreign country from scratch with no money, no team, and no knowledge about far too many things? - Looking for practical tools and resources to prepare for mission? Through the years, God has overwhelmed the Samoutou family with His tremendous grace, provision, and protection. Joyce will be the first to tell you how many humble pies she has eaten and lessons she has learnt along the way - from practicing medicine in a way that her training had not prepared her for, being far away from family and the world she knew, running a charity, leading a team, handling tricky and scary situations, raising a family, and getting over herself. She has also picked up several practical tips and tools along the way that can be helpful to those considering or having already embarked on overseas missions. In this session, participants will, through the firsthand experience of a missionary-medic- homeschooling parent who co-founded an international ministry: - Learn what is involved in starting, fundraising, and running an international non-profit medical organization in resource-limited settings, the challenges as well as useful practical suggestions in overcoming them. - Be encouraged and empowered to embark and thrive on long-term missions as health professionals, spouses, and parents with ageing parents back home. - Have an opportunity to ask questions that they have always wanted to ask a missionary who is happy to share with humor, candor, and vulnerability.

We start with Kristin's ever-escalating sleep setup, my childhood bedtime prayer that explicitly included the possibility of dying in my sleep every night from ages zero to eighteen, and the fact that I then did actually die in my sleep, which, in retrospect, really should have been a tell. The midlife crisis hobby conversation covers mountain biking, beekeeping, Bob Ross-style painting, and acting class, which I have already signed up for and fully expect to enjoy. We also invent CampDash, a concierge service that sets up and takes down your campsite so that tent camping becomes something a normal family can do without spending an entire weekend in misery. Someone else needs to run it. The second half is a real one about surgeon personalities, specifically, the thing a TikTok surgeon pointed out that I think actually matters: what gets missed in all the characterizations of surgeon ego and God complex is the constant, pervasive worry that surrounds every case. The operating room is the only time all of that goes away, which is why surgeons "just want to operate", it's not arrogance, it's peace. I'm an ophthalmologist doing 12 cases a day, so I operate on a different scale than a neurosurgeon doing one eight-hour case, but I still have particular things I need exactly right: bed height, head position, the scrub tech anticipating my next move. I talk through how surgical complications require the kind of mentorship that nobody trains you for, and how one of the most humanizing videos I ever made came directly from that experience. Takeaways: Surgeon personalities aren't just ego. They're largely driven by pre- and post-op worry Surgical complications are inevitable and the mental recovery from them is something medicine barely addresses Ophthalmology surgery occupies a different psychological space than high-stakes surgical specialties Making adult friends in your 40s is legitimately hard Bedtime prayers that include the possibility of dying in your sleep probably shouldn't be a nightly ritual for children — To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live  We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com Can't get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! –⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/ If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken If you want more information on models I use: Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact.  For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14 Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15 -- A friendly reminder from the G's and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.EyelidCheck.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. Produced by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Human Content⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we discuss the use of handheld ERG in the evaluating eye with diabetic retinopathy. ERG is a powerful predictive tool in assessing diabetic retinopathy. Our guest is Dr. Raj Maturi of the Midwest Eye Institute and Adjunct Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, at the Indiana University School of Medicine.

How does a case of viral conjunctivitis lead to a study on ophthalmic drug shortages in the United States? Dr. Emily Schehlein finds out from Dr. Ian Pitha as they discuss his Ophthalmology article "Ophthalmic Drug Shortages in the United States: Survey of the University of Utah Drug Information Service Drug Shortage Database." Ophthalmic Drug Shortages in the United States: Survey of the University of Utah Drug Information Service Drug Shortage Database. Eakins R T, Nguyen Lowrie L, Stagg B C, et al. Ophthalmology. In press. Early registration for the 2026 AAO Annual Meeting ends on August 5. Secure your spot at https://www.aao.org/regnow For more information about submitting to the Artificial Intelligence in Ophthalmology Special Collection, please visit https://www.aaojournal.org/ai-in-ophthalmology or email aaojournal@aao.org.

The latest episode of the DDW 'In Conversation With' series is available to listen to below. This week, Bruno Quinney speaks to Reuben Dawkins, CEO of Link Biologics, a company developing protein biologics to treat inflammatory and degenerative conditions. Link is currently developing treatments for Dry Eye Disease and Wet AMD. Bruno chats to Reuben about why Link chose to target Dry Eye Disease with its pioneering approach, how the company saw an opportunity to compete with current treatments for Wet AMD, and whether the science behind Link's protein biologics could be used beyond ophthalmology. You can listen below, or find The Drug Discovery World Podcast on Spotify, Google Play and Apple Podcasts.  

Our guest is Professor Walid Zbiba who is a renowned ophthalmic surgeon and teacher of the next generation of surgeons. He is also President of the Tunisian College of Ophthalmology and has personally trained hundreds of ophthalmologists in his residency and fellowship programs. What makes him so unique is that his teaching is hands-on, where the young surgeons are taking direct care of all patients and performing surgery under the supervision of professors. These young surgeons learn by doing, by operating, by using a hands-on approach. This is amazing and it is a paradigm shift in the way that surgery should be taught and for this, we should all applaud him.We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.

This week in the Breakroom, Jeffrey Davis and special guest Brandy Keys, Director of Health Policy at the American Academy of Ophthalmology, join Maddie News to break down key proposals in the 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and discuss the legislative landscape on physician payment. For more on the proposed rule, read last week's Regs & Eggs.

Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the Departments of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine, where he runs the Huberman Lab. He is the author of Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body.This episode is brought to you by:ProLon science-backed Fasting Mimicking Diet that helps activate cellular renewal through fasting, while still eating nourishing mealsEight Sleep Pod Cover 5 sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heatingMomentous high-quality creatine for cognitive and muscular supportHelix Sleep premium mattressesTimestamps:00:00:00 — Who is Dr. Andrew Huberman?00:02:03 — Dean Potter, The Dark Wizard, and the physics of raw energy.00:04:11 — Why competition destroys performance.00:05:45 — Laird Hamilton, tow-in surfing, and the lure of big waves.00:06:27 — Training with Dorian Yates.00:18:29 — The full weekly split that keeps building strength at 50.00:21:00 — Neck training.00:25:56 — AssaultBike vs. Airdyne.00:31:12 — Revisiting MDMA and psychedelics.00:48:06 — Inducing plasticity is only half the job.00:53:17 — The one-day protocol that cut my anxiety by 90%.01:00:27 — Cortisol as the master key.01:03:26 — Peptides demystified: GLP-1s, growth hormone, and BPC-157.01:14:44 — The Enhanced Games, the Deca burrito, and the honesty problem.01:17:56 — Pinealon, epitalon, and the hunt for more REM sleep.01:25:02 — Why women, not gym bros, are the real peptide market.01:35:52 — Why "no reported side effects" is a trap.01:43:48 — Stem cells, cartilage regrowth, and mining the body for medicine.01:46:37 — AI, wearables, and the race to write to the nervous system.01:54:12 — The MIT mask that puts you to sleep in six minutes.01:56:09 — Inside Andrew's new operating manual, Protocols.02:03:30 — Navigating grief and remapping loss.02:04:40 — Shut up, suit up, show up.02:08:03 — Parting thoughts.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this two-part episode, we welcome Dr. Ruti Sella, who is a cataract, cornea, and refractive surgeon, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, and Clinical Practice Chair at Mayo Clinic. In Part 1, we explore the evolution of modern cataract surgery, discussing advances in refractive outcomes, premium intraocular lenses, surgical planning, keratoconus, and the emerging role of artificial intelligence in improving precision and personalization of cataract surgery. Together, these episodes combine expert perspective with the latest clinical evidence, offering practical insights into contemporary cataract and refractive surgery. Whether you are a resident, comprehensive ophthalmologist, anterior segment surgeon, or simply interested in advances in ophthalmology, we hope you enjoy both parts of this special series. Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on X and IG: @mayocliniceye

I almost finished my July 4th call week. Good news! Portland did not blow its face off this year. No open globes, no eyelid lacerations, no thermal injuries, no sclopetaria. Bad news: a Friday holiday means every unanswered call from every patient at every one of our offices lands on the on-call doctor, and I earned every one of them. I walk through three cases. First, a cataract surgery my partner had to abort mid-procedure because the patient had six clock hours of zonule laxity. I explain what zonules actually do, why pseudoexfoliation ruins your day, and how a viscoelastic-driven pressure spike at 1 AM sent me to clinic to "burp the wound" instead of shipping the patient to the ED. Second, an inpatient consult for suspected optic disc swelling, and why nobody outside ophthalmology reliably examines an optic nerve. Third, the classic infectious disease vs. ophthalmology debate: does every asymptomatic patient with candidemia need a dilated eye exam? IDSA 2016 says yes. The American Academy of Ophthalmology says no. I'll tell you where I actually land and why I still show up anyway. Also: my full case for licensing fireworks rather than banning them, and a little pushback on the once-a-year concern for veterans and dogs. Live shows coming up in Boston and at the Lebanon Opera House in September. Takeaways: Zonule laxity, loose or broken suspensory fibers that hold the natural lens in place, can force a cataract surgeon to abort mid-procedure and refer to a retina specialist for a safer staged approach; pseudoexfoliation is one of the most common causes The viscoelastic gels used during cataract surgery can plug the eye's drainage system and cause an IOP spike that lasts up to 72 hours; oral Diamox is standard, but if the patient can't keep it down, options are IV Diamox in the ED or manually burping the wound in clinic Ophthalmologists are effectively the only clinicians reliably trained and equipped to examine the optic nerve, which is why hospitalist consults for suspected disc swelling should be treated as a normal part of the job, not an imposition The IDSA (2016) recommends dilated exams for all non-neutropenic candidemia patients within one week of diagnosis; the American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends against routine screening in asymptomatic patients. Practical approach for 2026: consult ophthalmology for any candidemia patient with visual symptoms (floaters, blurriness, pain, flashes) or who can't reliably report symptoms (intubated, delirious); asymptomatic reliable patients likely don't need routine screening To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live  We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com Can't get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! –⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want more information on models I use: Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact.  For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15 -- A friendly reminder from the G's and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.EyelidCheck.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information.  Produced by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Human Content⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A special episode hosted by Ophthalmology's Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Bennie Jeng. He is joined by Associate Editor Dr. Aaron Lee to announce our new special collection on Artificial Intelligence in Ophthalmology. They discuss how AI is already changing the practice of ophthalmology and medical publishing. Dr. Lee then outlines the types of articles we are looking for in our new special collection. For more information about submitting to the Artificial Intelligence in Ophthalmology Special Collection, please visit https://www.aaojournal.org/ai-in-ophthalmology.

Our guest is Dr Priscila Cruz Flores, an ophthalmologist from Mexico City who balances a private clinical practice with a strong dedication to surgical education and humanitarian work. She coordinates large-scale medical missions that provide free cataract surgeries to underserved rural communities throughout Mexico. Additionally, she co-founded EICCO, an international academic meeting designed to foster collaboration and education among ophthalmology residents and specialists. I was fortunate to join her at the last EICCO meeting (Encuentro Interinstitucional de Casos Clínicos en Oftalmología which means Inter-institutional Meeting of Clinical Cases in Ophthalmology) and was truly impressed with her passion and drive. So much to learn from this amazing colleague.We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.

A World Of Silence: Navigating Infant Hearing Loss & Cochlear Implants The ability to listen is the very first skill we develop in the womb, and it's crucial for cognitive growth. Thankfully, infants born with hearing loss have a few options to keep their development on track. Our experts this week explore the science of pediatric audiology, how to make an early diagnosis, and the cochlear implant journey. Guests:  Dr. Nancy Young, medical director of Audiology and Cochlear Implant Programs, The Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Lillian S. Wells professor in pediatric otolaryngology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Eva Tweedy, parent Doug Tweedy, parent   Chronic Disease Is Threatening Your Vision – Here's How To Prevent It Millions of people are currently facing vision loss, and so many more are at risk due to a rise in chronic illnesses. Our experts reveal how common conditions like diabetes threaten our sight, and how proper management can stop this preventable damage in its tracks. Guests:  Jeff Todd, president & CEO, Prevent Blindness Dr. Paul Chan, chair, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, University of Illinois Chicago, board member, Prevent Blindness   Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chronic Disease Is Threatening Your Vision – Here's How To Prevent It Millions of people are currently facing vision loss, and so many more are at risk due to a rise in chronic illnesses. Our experts reveal how common conditions like diabetes threaten our sight, and how proper management can stop this preventable damage in its tracks. Guests:  Jeff Todd, president & CEO, Prevent Blindness Dr. Paul Chan, chair, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, University of Illinois Chicago, board member, Prevent Blindness Host: Greg Johnson Producer: Kristen Farrah   Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Dr. Jay Sridhar welcomes Dr. Steven Gedde, the incoming CEO of the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO), to discuss his outlook on medical education and the evolving board certification process. As medical knowledge now doubles approximately every 60 days, Dr. Gedde envisions the ABO shifting its focus from testing facts to assessing skills like communication, professionalism, and the use of technology. Although current surgical assessments focus on knowledge and decision-making, future evaluations may leverage AI and virtual reality to test technical competence.  For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.  

Your eye color can change your day-to-day comfort in sunlight and it can hint at different long-term risks, but the real story is melanin. I'm Dr. Mark Grossman, an integrative medical optometrist and licensed acupuncturist, and I walk through what melanin is, how it functions as a natural pigment inside the eye, and why it acts like an internal shield against harmful light.We connect the science of eye pigment to practical outcomes: why darker eyes often block more UV and reduce internal glare, why lighter eyes can experience more light scatter and photophobia, and what that can mean for macular degeneration risk. We also discuss a noteworthy tradeoff mentioned by the American Academy of Ophthalmology about dark eyes and a slightly higher cataract risk, plus the higher risk of ocular uveal melanoma (a rare eye cancer) associated with lighter irises.From there, we get concrete about natural eye care and prevention. I explain melanin's protective roles like absorbing UVA and UVB radiation, helping stabilize free radicals, and filtering glare across the retina. Then we shift into what you can control today: wearing 100% UV-blocking sunglasses, using a wide-brimmed hat outdoors, and even looking into melanin-based sunglasses, which block 100% of UVA/UVB rays and filter High-Energy Visible (HEV) blue light. Finally, we review nutrients and herbs that may influence our ability to build melanin, including green tea, turmeric, ginseng, lotus flour, fenugreek, and saffron, with a clear-eyed look at what's promising versus what's not yet proven.If you care about eye health, UV protection, and simple habits that support healthy vision, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review. And, visit us at https://naturaleyecare.com/

Drs. Kat Talcott and Akshay Thomas join for a journal club podcast discussion:‍‍Mark Cuban Cost Plus Ophthalmology Medications (https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(26)00378-7/fulltext)Resident Continuity Clinics (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/article-abstract/2848897)PDR Long-Term Outcomes (https://www.ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(26)00218-6/abstract)Marginal Outer Retinal Ridge in PDR (https://www.ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(26)00274-5/abstract)‍ ‍

Wir springen in dieser Folge in die Mitte des 18. Jahrhunderts. Ein Augenarzt bereist in dieser Zeit nicht nur sein Heimatland England, sondern das gesamte vereinigte Königreich, schließlich auch den Kontintent und landet dann in Leipzig. Dort hat der berühmteste Musiker der Stadt, Johann Sebastian Bach, schon länger mit einem Augenleiden zu kämpfen, und der berühmte Augenarzt aus England wird ihn operieren. Nur, geht das auch gut aus? Wir sprechen in dieser Folge über Chevalier John Taylor, der in der Medizingeschichte manchmal als Pionier und oft als Quacksalber bezeichnet wurde, der aber tatsächlich eine Art Zwischenwelt in der Medizingeschichte bewohnte, in der die beiden Eigenschaften oft nicht so einfach voneinander zu trennen waren. // Erwähnte Folgen - GAG443: J.S. Bach oder Wie sich ein Komponist den Lebensunterhalt verdient – https://gadg.fm/443 - GAG546: Sarah Biffin, Miniaturmalerin – https://gadg.fm/546 // Literatur - Albert, Daniel M. / Paul Henkind, Men of Vision: Lives of Notable Figures in Ophthalmology, Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders, 1993. - Jackson, David M., „Bach, Handel, and the Chevalier Taylor“, in: Medical History 12/4 (1968), S. 385–393. - Lenth, Bert, „Bach and the English Oculist“, in: Music & Letters 19/2 (1938), S. 182–198. - Mounsey, Chris, Sight Correction: Vision and Blindness in Eighteenth-Century Britain, Charlottesville: University of Virginia Press, 2019. - Scholtz, Sibylle / Myriam Becker / Lee MacMorris / Achim Langenbucher, „Taylor. A Gold-Plated Charlatan“, in: Curiosities in Medicine: Alphabetically, Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland, 2025, S. 335–337. - Schwartz, Stephen G. / Christopher T. Leffler / Andrzej Grzybowski / Hans-Reinhard Koch / Dennis Bermudez, „The Taylor Dynasty: Three Generations of 18th–19th Century Oculists“, in: Historia Ophthalmologica Internationalis 1/1 (2015), S. 67–81. - Jones, Henry [zugeschrieben], The Life and Extraordinary History of the Chevalier John Taylor. Written from Authentic Materials, and Published by His Son, John Taylor, Oculist, Dublin: D. Chamberlain, 1761. - Zegers, Richard H. C., „The Eyes of Johann Sebastian Bach“, in: Archives of Ophthalmology 123/10 (2005), S. 1427–1430. Das Episodenbild zeigt John Taylor in der ersten Hälfte des 18. Jahrhunderts. Unser neues Buch „Mehr Geschichten aus der Geschichte“ erscheint am 4. September. Es kann hier signiert vorbestellt werden: https://shop.autorenwelt.de/products/mehr-geschichten-aus-der-geschichte-von-richard-hemmer-und-daniel-messner //Aus unserer Werbung Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/GeschichtenausderGeschichte //Geschichten aus der Geschichte jetzt auch als Brettspiel! Werkelt mit uns am Flickerlteppich! Gibt es dort, wo es auch Becher, T-Shirts oder Hoodies zu kaufen gibt: https://geschichte.shop // Wir sind jetzt auch bei CampfireFM! Wer direkt in Folgen kommentieren will, Zusatzmaterial und Blicke hinter die Kulissen sehen will: einfach die App installieren und unserer Community beitreten: https://www.joincampfire.fm/podcasts/22 Wer unsere Folgen lieber ohne Werbung anhören will, kann das über eine kleine Unterstützung auf Steady oder ein Abo des GeschichteFM-Plus Kanals auf Apple Podcasts tun. Wir freuen uns, wenn ihr den Podcast bei Apple Podcasts oder wo auch immer dies möglich ist rezensiert oder bewertet. Wir freuen uns auch immer, wenn ihr euren Freundinnen und Freunden, Kolleginnen und Kollegen oder sogar Nachbarinnen und Nachbarn von uns erzählt! Du möchtest Werbung in diesem Podcast schalten? Dann erfahre hier mehr über die Werbemöglichkeiten bei Seven.One Audio: https://www.seven.one/portfolio/sevenone-audio

Eye problems can stump even seasoned GPs, but they don't have to. On this episode of Vet Blast Podcast, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, sits down with veterinary ophthalmologist Kenneth Pierce, DVM, MS, DACVO, for a crash course in everyday ophthalmology. How do you tell cataracts from nuclear sclerosis in seconds? What's the smartest way to triage a corneal ulcer? And which red flags mean "emergency" the moment they walk through the door? Pierce breaks it all down with practical, step-by-step guidance you can use in clinic tomorrow.

Humans have five senses, but for most of us, sight dominates. That's why vision problems are so distressing. Have you been dealing with difficulties with your eyes? During this broadcast episode, our guest expert is ready to answer your questions about vision problems. At The People's Pharmacy, we strive to bring you up to date, rigorously researched insights and conversations about health, medicine, wellness and health policies and health systems. While these conversations intend to offer insight and perspective, the content is provided solely for informational and educational purposes. Please consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your medical care or treatment. How You Can Listen You could listen through your local public radio station or get the live stream at 7 am EST on Saturday, June 20, 2026, through your computer or smart phone (wunc.org).  Here is a link so you can find which stations carry our broadcast. If you can't listen to the broadcast, you may wish to hear the podcast later. You can subscribe through your favorite podcast provider, download the mp3 using the link at the bottom of the page, or listen to the stream on this post starting on June 22, 2026. On this episode, we will be taking calls from listeners. You can ask your question ahead of time by emailing radio@PeoplesPharmacy.com. Or call 888-472-3366 directly between 7 and 8 am EDT on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Are More People Nearsighted? Myopia, the technical term for nearsightedness, is increasing at a rapid rate. Globally, 23 percent of the world’s population had myopia in 2000. By 2020, that rate had risen to 34 percent. Some experts estimate that it could reach 50 percent by 2050. Rates among children and adolescents are even higher in some places, reaching 70 percent among East Asians and an alarming 86 percent among Singaporean Chinese youth 15 and under (British Journal of Ophthalmology, July 2016).  Why are so many people, including young people, myopic? Are there implications beyond a need for corrective lenses (glasses or contacts)? Can we reverse this trend by limiting screen time or encouraging more time outdoors? Are there treatments that can help children and adolescents improve their vision? Which Vision Specialist Should You See? Eyes are complicated, and caring for vision problems has become increasingly specialized and technically sophisticated. As a result, ophthalmologists (eye doctors) now often treat just one part of the eye, such as the retina or the cornea. Some surgeons specialize in removing cataracts. Others, like Dr. Sharon Fekrat, are expert in retinal surgery. There are also pediatric ophthalmologists who treat children. In addition, some people need to consult a neuro-ophthalmologist or someone who specializes in inherited retinal degenerations, uveitis or ocular oncology. How can you determine which type of eye doctor you should see to address your particular problem most effectively? What Is in a Complete Eye Examination? Dr. Fekrat will describe the elements of a complete eye examination. Why is each one included? What further steps are needed if trouble is detected? This will give you an idea of how vision problems are assessed and where to turn for treatment. Managing Dry Eyes One of the most common complaints is dry eyes. This condition is uncomfortable as well as common, affecting up to half of adults in the US. What are the causes? Are there treatments? People often use eye drops to alleviate the discomfort. Which ones work best? What can a person do if they have severe dry eye problems and are referred to a dry eye specialist with an appointment months in advance? Is it dangerous to postpone dry eye care? What to Do About Blepharitis When the problem is more the eyelid than the eye itself, doctors call it blepharitis. One typical symptom is crust on the lids, which may feel itchy or scratchy. Some people find that applying warm compresses morning and evening is helpful. Others need medication. You may have seen ads for Xdemvy, which is aimed at reducing the population of Demodex mites living in the follicles of the eyelashes. Mites are not the only problem, however. Sometimes bacterial infections are the underlying cause of blepharitis. Rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis that affect skin elsewhere on the face may also show up with the same symptoms.  Topical ivermectin cream has been used off-label on the eyelid margins and may help reduce Demodex mites, but it is not an FDA-approved eye treatment and should only be used under an eye clinician's direction because it is not intended for instillation into the eye. How Will the Doctor Diagnose Glaucoma? Glaucoma is generally understood as a condition in which pressure inside the eye rises and damages the optic nerve. This disease can lead to vision loss. That's why intraocular pressure measurement should always be part of the eye exam. But this simple diagnostic technique alone may be incomplete. We'll ask Dr. Fekrat about additional approaches that might pick up normal-pressure glaucoma. How is it treated? Age-Related Macular Degeneration Deserves Treatment Another of the vision problems that can cause serious impairment is age-related macular degeneration. In this disorder, the central part of the retina, the macula, loses its ability to focus. Patients may notice that the central part of the vision is blurry, and it may be harder to see under low light conditions. Ophthalmologists now have a range of medications to inject to slow the progression of macular degeneration. Dr. Fekrat can describe the difference between “dry” and “wet” macular degeneration and the drugs used to treat them. What Other Vision Problems Are Troubling You? This is a chance to ask questions and get answers about vision problems from an expert. You can send email to radio@PeoplesPharmacy.com or call in your questions to 888-472-3366 between 7 and 8 am EDT on Saturday, June 20, 2026. This Week’s Guest Sharon Fekrat, MD, is a retina surgeon at the Duke Eye Center of the Duke Health Integrated Practice and vice chair of faculty affairs and the Robert Machemer MD Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology at the Duke University School of Medicine. She is associate chief of staff at the Durham VA Healthcare System and past interim chief of surgery there. She is Director of Duke iMIND Research Group and Chief Editor of the book All About Your Eyes as well as the Digital Journal of Case Reports of Ophthalmology. Dr. Fekrat is past President of the NC Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons. The People's Pharmacy is reader supported. When you buy through links in this post, we may earn a small affiliate commission (at no cost to you). Sharon Fekrat, MD, FASRS, Duke Eye Center Listen to the Podcast The podcast of this program will be available Monday, June 22, 2026, after broadcast on June 20. You can stream the show from this site and download the podcast for free. Download the mp3, or listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

I just watched The Backrooms and now I can't stop thinking about hospital liminal spaces. The basement. The pathology lab. The OR at 2 AM when you're going in for an open globe. We start there. Then a great Spotify question pulls me into ophthalmology boards, what the written test is like, the oral exam I took inside an examiner's actual hotel room (with their luggage in the corner) during a hotel workers' strike in San Francisco, the $2,000 fee, and why the whole recertification industry feels like a money grab. Also a quick rant about why physicians start their careers $400K in the hole and a decade behind everyone else. The main event is a tale of two health systems. You already know PeaceHealth in Eugene, where the emergency physicians fought back, used Oregon's corporate practice of medicine law, and took it to court. Now meet Valley Health in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, where CEO Mark Nance just cancelled the contract for EMBER (Emergency Medicine of Blue Ridge) and handed it to SCP Healthm a private equity outfit backed by Canada's Onex Corporation. Same Apollo MD playbook. Same damage. But Virginia has no corporate practice of medicine law, no physician union, and no nurses' union, and Valley Health is flush with cash while blaming Medicaid cuts. I'm fed up, and I'm going to keep making this content as long as people keep sending it to me. Takeaways: Valley Health in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley cancelled its 20-plus-year contract with EMBER (Emergency Medicine of Blue Ridge) and handed it to SCP Health, a private equity-backed corporation owned by Canada's Onex Corporation, mirroring the Apollo MD/PeaceHealth situation in Eugene Despite blaming Medicaid cuts from the "Big Beautiful Bill," Valley Health holds over $1 billion in assets, $700 million in cash reserves, and reported $100 million in net profit in 2024 and continues to build new facilities Valley Health has also forced out Front Royal Family Practice under CEO Mark Nance, revealing a broader pattern of consolidating independent groups and eliminating physician autonomy Virginia has no corporate practice of medicine law, no physician union, and no nurses' union, leaving healthcare workers without the legal and organizational protections that allowed the Eugene physicians to fight back successfully Ophthalmology board recertification, board exam fees, and roughly $400K in training debt mean most physicians don't start meaningful earnings until age 31 or later, a financial reality often missing from broader debates about physician pay To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live  We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com Can't get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! –⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want more information on models I use: Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact.  For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15 -- A friendly reminder from the G's and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.EyelidCheck.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information.  Produced by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Human Content⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices