In this episode, John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, and Jim Mazzo discuss the latest news and trends and chat with Tom Mitro about his career and impact in ophthalmology. Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :02 Review of episode 26 :58 FDA grants fast track designation to brepocitinib for noninfectious uveitis 1:42 I. Howard Fine, MD, esteemed ophthalm…

In this special throwback episode, John Hovanesian, MD, and Jim Mazzo revisit their discussions with Steven Schwartz, MD, and Sean Ianculev, MD, about innovations, treatments and entrepreneurship in eye care. Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :10 About Steven Schwartz, MD 2:32 The interview 3:16 Discussion of current innovation in cataract surge…

In this episode, John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, and Jim Mazzo chat with Cathleen McCabe, MD, about the ASCRS Foundation and role models in ophthalmology; plus, the latest news in eye care. • Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :05 • Review of episode 25 :46 • Bausch + Lomb acquires Trukera Medical 1:32 • CMS proposes cutting physician payments for …

In this episode, John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, and Jim Mazzo are live from the Octane OTF with Euan Thomson, PhD, Barry Kuppermann, MD, Jeffry Weinhuff, Ehsan Sadri, MD, FACS, and a special announcement from Rich Small. Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :05 Review of episode 24 1:38 Intro of Euan Thomson, PhD 2:10 What kind of companies did you …

In this episode, John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, and Jim Mazzo discuss leadership in eye care with guest Jack T. Holladay, MD, MSEE, FACS. Brought to you by Johns Hopkins University. • Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :21 • Review of episode 23 1:19 • Blog by John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS 3:10 • Merck to acquire EyeBio 4:14 • FDA approves afliberc…

In this episode, John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, and Jim Mazzo chat with Terry Kim, MD, and Stephen Lane about their careers and transitions at Alcon. Brought to you by Johns Hopkins University. Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :21 Review of episode 22 1:27 Intro of Stephen Lane 2:41 Intro of Terry Kim, MD 6:02 Lane: Why retire? What’s next? 7:54…

In this episode, John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, and Jim Mazzo discuss the latest news in eye care and chat with Wiley A. Chambers, MD, about his career in the FDA and his plans for retirement. Brought to you by Johns Hopkins University Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :21 Review of episode 21 :50 Clobetasol propionate ophthalmic suspension 0.05%…

Quick episode summary John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, and Jim Mazzo sit down with guests Eric D. Donnenfeld, MD, Calvin C. Roberts, MD, Mark L. Baum and Jeannette Bankes to discuss private equity, industry breakthroughs and more. Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :00 Review of episode 20 1:16 Intro of Eric D. Donnenfeld, MD 2:06 Understanding the …

Hosts Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, chat with Vance Thompson, MD, Adrienne Graves, PhD, Sean Ianchulev, MD, and Kristen Harmon Igenito, live from AAO Eyecelerator. Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :01 Review of episode 19 1:31 Intro of Vance Thompson, MD 2:13 What is the secret to your success? 3:54 How many fellows have you train…

Hosts Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, chat with Peter Slack, Greg Kunst, Rich Small and Uday Devgan, MD, FACS, FRCS, live from OSN New York. Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :01 Review of episode 18 :18 Intro of Peter Slack 1:47 How did OSN start? 2:35 When did you get into meetings and where do you see meetings going? 5:40 Where do…

Hosts Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, chat with Julia Haller, MD, about the latest developments in retina, residency training and more. Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :01 Review of episode 17, live from Octane OTF :41 Bausch + Lomb makes a number of big moves under the new Brent Saunders regime 1:40 Mark Baum and Harrow Health hav…

Hosts Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, are live at OCTANe OTS with Mark Leahey, Brent Saunders, Yari Mitchell and Robert Dempsey, discussing their experiences and influence across the ophthalmic space. · Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :01 · Review of episode 16 with Stephen McLeod, MD :28 · Preview of episode 17, live at Octane OTS…

Hosts Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, chat with Stephen McLeod, MD, about his new position and the future of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. · Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :01 · Review of episode 15, live from Eyecelerator :37 · Preview of episode 17, live at Octane OTS 1:07s · Théa to acquire seven branded ophthalmic pro…

Hosts Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, are live at the Eyecelerator 2023 with five special guests to discuss the future and developments in eye care. · Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :00 · Preview of episode 15 :32 · Review of episode 14, STAAR Surgical :40 · Nick Curtis, CEO of Lensar 1:41 · Lensar is a unique company with loyal c…

Hosts Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, discuss the new leadership at STAAR Surgical with Tom Frinzi, president and CEO; Warren Foust, COO; and Magda Michna, PhD. • Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :00 • Review of episode 13 with Gil Kliman, MD :23 • Review of episode 12, the Annual Drug Name Awards :52 • Preview of episode 14 1:20 • …

Hosts Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, discuss the Silicon Valley Bank collapse and its impact on investing and innovation in the field of ophthalmology with Gilbert H. Kliman, MD. · Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :01 · Review of episode 12 with Richard L. Lindstrom, MD :30 · Preview of episode 13 1:35 · Gil Kliman, MD, introductio…

Hosts Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, chat with Richard L. Lindstrom, MD, about the latest news and trends, as well as his career and his advice for residents and entrepreneurs in the field of ophthalmology. Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :00 OTF Meeting 01:41 Gezundheit award – Iheezo (chloroprocaine hydrochloride ophthalmic gel)…

Hosts Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, discuss the latest news stories, live from Hawaiian Eye. Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :01 Review of episode 10, the Allergan alumni guests 1:30 Bausch + Lomb announces acquisition of AcuFocus 3:39 Mazzo attributes success to people and the magic of ophthalmology 5:40 Keranova’s PhotoEmulsifi…

Hosts Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, sit down with Gavin Herbert, Tom Burns, Andy Corley and Tom Mitro to discuss their days at Allergan and what they have learned from their experiences. Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :37 News and notes with John and Jim 1:01 Viatris to acquire Oyster Point, Famy Life Sciences 1:06 Ocuphire ente…

Hosts Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, discuss the latest ophthalmic industry news and interview Steve Schallhorn, MD, Julie Schallhorn, MD, Craig S. Schallhorn, MD, Erin Schallhorn and Eileen Schallhorn. Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :01 A preview of the guests :32 A review of the previous episode 1:32 News and notes with John an…

Hosts Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, discuss the latest ophthalmic industry news and interview Sean Ianchulev, MD, MPH. Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :01 A review of the previous episode :23 News and notes with John and Jim 1:31 Alcon to acquire Aerie Pharmaceuticals 1:40 Glaukos, iVeena enter licensing agreement for keratoconus…

Hosts Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, discuss the latest ophthalmic industry news and interview David F. Chang, MD. Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :10 A review of the previous episode :30 News and notes with John and Jim 1:15 AMA president outlines 5 actions for policymakers to take to support physicians 1:20 Aetna drops prior aut…

Hosts Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, discuss the latest ophthalmic industry news and interview Allison W. Shuren, JD, MSN. Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :10 A review of the previous episode :30 News and notes with John and Jim 1:20 On the return of in-person medical meetings 1:28 Byooviz, biosimilar to Lucentis, to be available …

Hosts Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, discuss the latest ophthalmic industry news and interview Eve Higginbotham, MD. Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :10 A review of the previous episode :30 News and notes with John and Jim 1:20 The FDA approved STAAR Surgical’s EVO/EVO+ Visian implantable Collamer lens for the correction of myopia…

Steven Schwartz, MD, sits down with hosts, Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, to discuss the advances and disappointments in retinal disease treatments, innovations in cataract surgery and more. Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :10 A review of the previous episode :42 News and notes with John and Jim 1:57 Alcon announces fourth-quarter…

In this episode, hosts Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, discuss the latest news in eyecare, then speak with Eric Rosenberg, DO, about the current state and future of digital ophthalmology. Intro :10 Brief recap of episode 2 with Nicole Fram :55 News and Notes 1:31 Generic of Allergan’s Restasis by Mylan Pharmaceuticals and discussion of …

Nicole Fram, MD, MPH, is a wearer of many hats and seems to be able to wear them all well. In this episode, she sits down with hosts, Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, to discuss taking over as managing partner for Advanced Vision Care and Samuel Masket, MD, balancing her many professional roles, and shares her point of view on new and up…

In this episode, David W. Parke II, MD, sits down with hosts, Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, to discuss stepping down as the American Academy of Ophthalmology CEO, the highlights of what he accomplished during this time, and his thoughts on the future of ophthalmology. Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :10 News and notes with John a…

In each episode, your hosts John A. Hovanesian, MD, and Jim Mazzo explore the latest news and trends with newsmakers and visionaries in eye care. Hovanesian is OSN Associate Medical Editor and in private practice at Harvard Eye Associates in Laguna Beach, California Mazzo sits on numerous ophthalmic industry corporate boards and committees after se…