Podcasts

Host Hamza Shah, OD, MS, FAAO, is joined by Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, to discuss burnout among US optometrists, inspired by Abbott et al's nationwide survey.

Host Hamza Shah, OD, MS, FAAO, is joined by Cory Lappin, OD, MS, FAAO, to discuss dynamic muscle stimulation for dry eye, spurred by a paper on improving blinking in dry eye patients.

Host Hamza Shah, OD, MS, FAAO, is joined by Leonard Messner, OD, to discuss GLP-1s and idiopathic intracranial hypertension, inspired by Mitchell et al's paper, "The Effect of GLP-1RA Exenatide on Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: A Randomized Clinical Trial."

Host Hamza Shah, OD, MS, FAAO, is joined by Andrew Rixon, OD, FAAO, to discuss OCT and OCTA's utility in identifying neurogeneration, inspired by Lepoittevin et al's paper "Retinal Biomarkers for Early Alzheimer's Detection: A Systematic Review of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Findings."

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

In this podcast, retina specialist John Kitchens, MD, has a conversation with a patient about the choice he made for anti-VEGF therapy to reduce his treatment burden, then discusses recent clinical trial data on therapeutic options with extended treatment intervals.

In this podcast, experts Francis Mah, MD; and Amy Nau, OD, FAAO, Dipl, CCLRT; discuss how to identify neurotrophic keratitis in practice, highlighting indications for corneal sensitivity testing based on patient history and examination findings. Faculty will also examine how to stage and treat neurotrophic keratitis once diagnosed.

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."

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."

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?"

Jeffry D. Gerson, OD, FAAO, shares how early exposure to retinal disease, mentorship, and hands-on OCT experience shaped his career and inspired a commitment to education and collaboration with ophthalmology.

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.

In this podcast, experts Charles C. Wykoff, MD, PhD, FASRS; Jed H. Assam, MD, MS; Diana V. Do, MD; and Dante Pieramici, MD, FASRS; discuss the diagnosis, clinical features, and evolving management strategies for patients diagnosed with macular telangiectasia type 2.

In this podcast, experts Janelle L. Davison, OD; Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, DipABO; and Cory J. Lappin, OD, MS, FAAO; discuss neuromodulation as a treatment modality for dry eye disease, focusing on a novel thermoregulatory therapy.

In this podcast, expert Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO, discusses the burden, diagnosis, and management of Demodex blepharitis, highlighting a recently approved targeted treatment option.

In this podcast, experts John D. Gelles, OD, FAAO, FIAOMC, FCLSA, FSLS, FBCLA; and John Hovanesian, MD, FACS; discuss the importance of comprehensive strategies when performing corneal sensitivity testing in patients suspected of having neurotrophic keratitis (NK).

In this podcast, Marjan Farid, MD; Beeran Meghpara, MD; and John Hovanesian, MD; review the role of neuromodulation in the pathogenesis of dry eye disease (DED). Additionally, the expert panel discusses a case study of a typical patient presenting with DED and reviews current and newly available treatment options.

In this podcast, experts Quan Dong Nguyen, MD, MSc; and Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, DipABO; discuss the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of NK, focusing on early-stage disease.

In this podcast, experts Deborah Ristvedt, DO; and Melissa Tawa, OD, FAAO, discuss individualizing glaucoma therapy with selective laser trabeculoplasty and sustained-release drug implants, providing key take-home insights for optimizing glaucoma management across diverse patient profiles.

In this podcast, experts Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO; Cory J. Lappin, OD, MS, FAAO; and Selina R. McGee, OD, FAAO, discuss the roles of ophthalmologists and optometrists in managing DED in an evolving treatment landscape, from screening and diagnosis to disease management.

A newer class of topical glaucoma therapy, Rho kinase inhibitors, works to lower intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma via a novel mechanism. In this podcast, Mitch Ibach, OD, FAAO, of Vance Thompson Vision in Sioux Falls, SD, and Jessica Steen, OD, FAAO, of the Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry in Fort Lauderdale, FL, will discuss the mechanism of action of these agents, along with data supporting their use within the broader range of topical glaucoma therapies.

Tiffany Tsoi, OD, FAAO, shares insights on the world of visual training research for eSports athletes.

Miriam Korik, OD, and Justin Kwan, OD, FAAO, discuss the shift of myopia management from a specialty to a vital aspect of primary care optometry, emphasizing the need for more practitioners to integrate effective strategies and collaborate for better patient outcomes.

Justin Kwan, OD, FAAO, shares his journey from optometrist to myopia management advocate and provides some tips for getting started on your own journey.

In this episode, four expert faculty talk about the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of thyroid eye disease. They discuss the differential diagnosis, screening tests, and the need for multidisciplinary management for these patients.

It's time for back-to-school eye exams, and host Miriam Korik, OD, teams up with Eyes Up host Damaris Raymondi, OD, FAAO, to chat about how to handle pediatric eye exams efficiently, thoroughly, and confidently.

The programs make vision care more affordable and accessible for underserved communities.

The survey’s results were released by Bausch + Lomb last month and revealed that many participants did not know their symptoms were dry eye-related.

Jessica Vaidya, OD, chose EVO ICL to correct her myopia and she shares her experience of being the patient with host Miriam Korik, OD. Dr Vaidya talks about her recovery experience, what the procedure felt like, and suggestions for eye care providers when discussion vision corrective surgery options with patients.