Matt Hoffman

Neda Gioia, OD, CNS, FMCP, FOWNS, CFMP, stated that preparing optometric students for the possibility of burnout may help reduce its prevalence.

Erin Rueff, OD, PhD, FAAO, provides tips to fellow clinicians on how to keep these patients comfortable in their lenses.

Jade Coats, OD, FAAO, details what has changed in dry eye treatment in the last decade, and how to optimize the ocular surface through the power of comanagement.

Jessica Steen, OD, FAAO, DipABO, weighs in on what the optometric community should know concerning what side effects their patients may experience.

Host Hamza Shah, OD, MS, FAAO, is joined by Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, to discuss eye care terminology, inspired by Zhang et al's paper, "Myopia Progression Management: Current Trends and Future Directions."

Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, FAAO, said that integrating AI into your practice can start small.

Neda Gioia, OD, CNS, FMCP, FOWNS, CFMP, details what she finds concerning and surprising in a recent study she conducted with Kaleb Abbott, OD, MS, FAAO, FOWNS.

Erin Rueff, OD, PhD, FAAO, provides an introduction to Johnson & Johnson's versatile contact lens family.

Mark Schaeffer, OD, FAAO, stated that optometrists should be prepared for even the rarest cases of emergencies and urgencies.

Host Hamza Shah, OD, MS, FAAO, is joined by Kaleb Abbott, OD, MS, to discuss eye care terminology, inspired by Abbott and Pucker's paper, "It's time to retire the terms artificial tears and rewetting drops: A call for accurate terminology and updated clinical usage in eye care."

The FDA's OND found substantial evidence of effectiveness for bevacizumab-vikg in nAMD, clearing the way for a BLA resubmission in June 2026 and a decision expected within 60 days.

Host Hamza Shah, OD, MS, FAAO, is joined by Michael Twa, OD, PhD, to discuss artificial intelligence, inspired by Paredes et al's paper, "A Review of Recent Developments in Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Technologies for Ophthalmology Referrals and Clinical Practice."

Several presentations at ASCRS 2026 spotlight faster dry eye relief and smarter pre-operative care, showing lifitegrast and new drugs can ease symptoms quickly and improve cataract biometry.

Host Hamza Shah, OD, MS, FAAO, is joined by Raman Bhakhri, OD, FAAO, to discuss geographic atrophy, spurred by Del Priore's paper, "Is geographic atrophy a peripheral retinal disease?"

Explore why near work—not just screens—drives kids’ myopia risk, while silent dry eye worsens early; learn practical habits to boost prevention and compliance.

New GA therapies and photobiomodulation push optometrists to refer dry AMD earlier, counsel smoking cessation, and sharpen retinal care for diabetes.

Andrew Bruce LDO, ABOM, NCLEM, FCLSA, and Mark Schaeffer, OD, FAAO, argue that patients should see the bigger picture beyond the contact lens renewal fee.

Between increasing screen time and putting self care first, Lisa M. Hornick, OD, MBA, FAAO, details Gen Z trends that need to be kept in mind when treating dry eye in younger patients.

Andrew Bruce LDO, ABOM, NCLEM, FCLSA, and Mark Schaeffer, OD, FAAO, outline the nuances of proactive contact lens conversations with patients.

Aleman-Moheeputh, OD, details the difficulties undocumented immigrants often face in the search for accessible care.

Carolyn Majcher, OD, FAAO, discusses the pivotal and necessary role OCT plays in managing and diagnosing AMD.

Andrew Bruce LDO, ABOM, NCLEM, FCLSA, and Mark Schaeffer, OD, FAAO, weigh in on how opticians and optometrists can work together to find ideal contact lens candidates at Vision Expo 2026 in Orlando, Florida.

Glenda Aleman-Moheepith, OD, states that using technology for translation efforts can make a world of a difference in putting them at ease in your chair.

Sheila Morrison, OD, MS, explores the clinical intersection of dry eye disease and myopia control in pediatric patients—and why that intersection matters more than many practitioners realize.

Henry, MS, OD, presented a talk on how AI can help alleviate burnout for ODs during Vision Expo 2026 in Orlando, Florida.

Host Hamza Shah, OD, MS, FAAO, is joined by Austin Lifferth, OD, FAAO, to discuss interventional glaucoma, spurred by Funke et al's paper, "Interventional glaucoma consensus treatment protocol."

This evidence-based eye care podcast seeks to turn research into practical clinical decisions, with new episodes on the first Monday of each month featuring expert guests across glaucoma, retina, dry eye, AI, and more.