Best Eye On Ocular Health Podcasts (2024)

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G2211 Add-On Code and the Patient–Physician Relationship 27:32

12d ago27:32

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) created the new G2211 add-on code to address the time, intensity, and expense involved in conducting patient visits for the management of those with chronic and complex conditions. Use of this new add-on code can help ophthalmologists build strong long-term relationships with patients to benefit …

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Summer & Screen Time! 14:49

20d ago14:49

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A short and sweet episode discussing screen time recommendations and how to manage screens and your kids this summer! Follow us @ Visionismorethan2020 @twinforksoptometry Facebook Instagram

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Dr. Roya Attar: AI Is Essentially the Next Industrial Revolution 21:32

22d ago21:32

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Roya Attar, OD, MBA, DHA, of Jackson, Mississippi, has found that artificial intelligence (AI) has helped her tremendously in her personal and professional life. For example, AI gave her ideas for her son's graduation party and she uses it to draft her patient notes. Listen to more ways she uses AI in her practice and how others could.…

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Spaceflight-Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome (SANS) 23:37

27d ago23:37

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Spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome (SANS) is a constellation of findings that often present in astronauts who have undergone long-duration space flight in microgravity environments. Astronauts with SANS may have disc edema, choroidal folds, cotton wool spots, nerve fiber layer thickening on OCT, globe flattening, and hyperopic shift. In t…

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Improving Adherence and Persistence With Durable Anti-VEGF Therapies for nAMD

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Host: Diana V. Do, MD Guest: Peter K. Kaiser, MD This case consult with Dr Do and Dr Kaiser will consider a treatment-experienced patient referred for a 2nd opinion with decreased vision and prior diagnosis of neovascular AMD (nAMD). Dr Do and Dr Kaiser will discuss the recently approved anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) agents with gr…

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TEEM X TODOS 31:46

1M ago31:46

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Welcome back to Vision is More Than 20/20! We are joined by Kelin of Todos Group and Cory Pinegar of TEEMS to discuss their collaboration and how TEEMS can change your business by adding a virtual assistant to your team! For more information, click here: https://hireteem.com/todos/By Dr. Miki Lyn Zilnicki

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The Impact of Declining Reimbursements for Retinal Procedures 26:41

1M ago26:41

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Episode Description Drs. Avni Finn and Yoshi Yonekawa join host Dr. Jay Sridhar to discuss the current state of retinal reimbursements and the impact that the cost of certain diagnostic and surgical procedures is having on the delivery of patient care. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.…

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Retinal Artery Occlusions: To tPA or Not to tPA? 35:45

2M ago35:45

35:45

With increasing awareness that a retinal artery occlusion (RAO) is a type of stroke, ophthalmologists must be able to plan the next steps of care when an RAO is identified on exam. Drs. Amanda Henderson and Michael Carper join host Dr. Amanda Redfern to guide us through their recommendations and various tricky scenarios, notably whether or not to a…

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Liza Amlani: Retailing and Marketing Your Optical 16:18

2M ago16:18

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Opticals combine providing medically necessary eyewear and fashion. So WO turned to Liza Amlani, principal and founder of Retail Strategy Group, to ask if there are missed opportunities in retailing and marketing opticals. In the first of this two-part podcast, she suggests optometrists and opticians can think outside of the box, especially in term…

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AI in Ophthalmology: LLMs and ChatGPT 33:28

2M ago33:28

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How do ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs) work, and how might ophthalmologists harness their power for use in clinical practice? Drs. Peter Campbell and Travis Redd join host Dr. Amanda Redfern to discuss the advent of generative AI and its current and future implications for the practice of ophthalmology. For all episodes or to claim C…

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Making the Case for Dual Ang-2/VEGF-A Inhibition: Anatomical Benefits

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Host: Jennifer I. Lim, MD, FARVO Guest: Carl Regillo, MD What evidence do we have that blocking Ang-2 and VEGF-A is beneficial for patients? Tune in to hear Dr. Jennifer Lim and Dr. Carl Regillo examine the anatomical and biomarker evidence surrounding dual inhibition of Ang-2 and VEGF-A. Find out how bispecific targeting can benefit patients with …

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The History of Ophthalmology 29:10

3M ago29:10

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Dr. Chris Leffler, pediatric ophthalmologist and medical historian, joins host Dr. Andrew Pouw to discuss his study of the history of ophthalmology, ranging from the origin and use of the term "glaucoma," to the evolution of cataract surgery from antiquity to the modern era. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.a…

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Dr. Caitlin Reghetti: Supporting Patient Education With a Great Design 20:52

3M ago20:52

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Several years ago, Caitlin Reghetti, OD, merged her interests in patient education with her skills for design and explaining things clearly. Believing that great design reinforces the quality content that doctors provide to patients, she branched out into a design business--DrReghettidesigns.com. Here, other eye care professionals can select forms,…

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Making the Case for Dual Ang-2 VEGF-A Inhibition: Durability and Drying

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Host: Carl Regillo, MD Guest: Jennifer I. Lim, MD, FARVO What are the biomarkers that indicate dual targeting helps to reduce vascular leakage and suppress neovascularization? Join Dr. Carl Regillo and Dr. Jennifer Lim as they discuss the biomarkers of Ang-2 and VEGF-A suppression. Hear how to achieve earlier and faster fluid resolution in both neo…

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Surgical Anxiety and Performance in Ophthalmology 38:08

3M ago38:08

38:08

Drs. Annie Wishna and Royce Chen join host Dr. Jay Sridhar to discuss their experiences teaching trainees with surgical anxiety. Throughout the episode, our guests share their personal anecdotes, measures to overcome surgical anxiety, and how to foster a culture that supports psychological improvement. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for se…

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Extending Treatment Durability With Next-Generation Neovascular AMD Therapies

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Guest: Durga Borkar, MD, MMCi Guest: Diana V. Do, MD Guest: Peter K. Kaiser, MD The CME News Broadcast webinar will engage retina specialists and treating ophthalmologists with education needed to integrate the new durable anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapies for neovascular AMD (nAMD) into clinical practice. This will include r…

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Harnessing the Power of Social Media for the Ophthalmologist 38:49

4M ago38:49

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Drs. Rupa Wong and Dagny Zhu join host Dr. Amanda Redfern to share their experience and expertise using social media to successfully promote their ophthalmic practices and enhance their professional careers. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

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Ocular Side Effects of Checkpoint Inhibitors 33:35

4M ago33:35

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Drs. Meghan Berkenstock, Stella Kim, and Lauren Dalvin join the show again to teach us about immune checkpoint inhibitors: game changers in oncology, but with a host of ocular side effects. All eye providers will be seeing more patients on this class of medication, and our panel teaches us what to look for and how to manage it. Additional resources…

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Dr. Sara Varghai: Cracking the Hiring Code 22:04

4M ago22:04

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In this episode of WO Voices, Dr. Sara Varghai of Nova Optique + Eyecare in Arlington, Virginia, discusses how she finds the right staff fits for her practice, ensuring efficiency and collaboration between her entire team.

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Socioeonomic Determinants of Corneal Health 30:03

5M ago30:03

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Drs. Fasika Woreta and Ekjyot Gill join host Dr. Jay Sridhar to discuss the literature and their experiences surrounding socioeconomic determinants of corneal pathology, and how social risk factors impact access to necessary corneal treatment and surgery. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.…

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Dr. Shira Kresch: A Specialty Lens Practice Start 23:10

5M ago23:10

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Shira Kresch, OD, MS, FAAO, opened Michigan Contact Lens in Oak Park, Michigan, in the fall of 2023. Hear her explain how she determined there was a need for a contact lens specialty practice, how she discovered her passion for scleral lenses and where she compromised and where she didn't to get this practice off the ground.…

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The Lasker Award for Optical Coherence Tomography 36:44

5M ago36:44

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Dr. David Huang joins the show to share his story of developing optical coherence tomography (OCT), for which he, Dr. James Fujimoto, and Eric Swanson won the National Medal of Technology, the highest award for innovators in the United States, as well as the 2023 Lasker–DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award, often called "America's Nobel Prize." …

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Dr. Janelle Davison: A Systematic Approach to Goal-Setting 20:45

5M ago20:45

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Janelle Davison, OD, of Smyrna, Georgia, uses goal-setting as a tool to help her expand her bandwidth, make an impact, leave a legacy and, in the process, amplify her own voice and that of others. Hear how she combines visionary thinking with practical steps.By Jobson Healthcare

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Private Equity Ownership and Hospital Adverse Events 39:36

6M ago39:36

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Host Dr. Jay Sridhar invites Drs. Sneha Kannan and Zirui Song to discuss their research group's recent publication in JAMA analyzing the association between private equity ownership and the rate of hospital adverse events, and what the results could indicate for ophthalmologists and other physicians. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for sele…

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Dr. Sally Halim: Feeling Sandwiched Between Tweens and Parents 24:10

6M ago24:10

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Sally Halim, OD, of Woolwich, New Jersey, is feeling the squeeze between counting on her parents to help get her manage the hectic schedules of her tween children and also worrying about what they can do. Hear how she's organizing herself and what it means she has to let go of during her years as part of the "sandwich" generation.…

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Virtual Reality and Visual Field Testing 26:37

6M ago26:37

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Host Dr. Andrew Pouw and Dr. Chris Johnson, a leading authority on visual field research, discuss the advent of virtual reality (VR) visual field perimetry, its advantages over conventional bowl perimetry, and how this new diagnostic technology will impact the care for patients with glaucoma. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected epi…

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Dr. Brenda Montecalvo: Helping Students - and Their Parents - Succeed in School 19:57

6M ago19:57

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Brenda Montecalvo, OD, FCOVD, FAAO, FCSO, is an optometrist and vision therapist in Beaver Creek, Ohio. She's the author of Visual Secrets for School Success, and in this podcast, she explains methods she encourages chairside and in vision therapy to help student use all of their visual skills for academic success.…

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Ergonomics in the Clinic and Operating Room 31:24

7M ago31:24

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Recent surveys have shown that a majority of ophthalmologists report musculoskeletal pain in the neck, back, and shoulders. Those who regularly use surgical loupes or perform clinical exams that induce neck flexion—such as when examining for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)—may be at even higher risk for chronic pain and disability. In today’s epis…

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Oculoplastics Diagnoses You Can’t Miss 42:47

7M ago42:47

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Drs. Natalie Homer and Andrea Tooley share some major can’t-miss diagnoses in the lids and orbit that carry significant morbidity and mortality, including sebaceous cell carcinoma, orbital tumors, and infectious processes such as mucormycosis and necrotizing fasciitis. Strategies for imaging, histopathology, and management are also discussed. For a…

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The Whole-Eye Transplant 13:55

7M ago13:55

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A surgical team from NYU Langone Health recently made history when it performed the world's first whole-eye and partial-face transplant in a patient who survived a high-voltage electrical accident. In today's episode, host Dr. Ben Young welcomes Dr. Vaidehi Dedania, a retina specialist and the primary ophthalmologist involved in the case, to discus…

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Dr. Neda Gioia and Dr. Julie Poteet: Bringing Nutrition Into the Conversation With Every Patient 19:28

7M ago19:28

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Dr. Neda Gioia and Dr. Julie Poteet talk about a new certification program to deliver much-wanted nutrition education to patients. The Certified Personalized Nutrition Certification is available at significant savings to members of the Ocular Wellness and Nutrition Society.By Jobson Healthcare

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Dr. Melissa Barnett and Dr. Leslie O'Dell: 2023--The Year of Dry Eye 21:37

8M ago21:37

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In this WO Voices podcast, Melissa Barnett, OD, FSAO, FSLS, FBCLA, talks with Leslie O'Dell, OD, FAAO, about the places where their careers have overlapped - particularly in dry eyes. Hear them talk about their work with the Intrepid Eye Society, Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society and more.By Jobson Healthcare

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State Law and Early Eye Drop Refills 23:22

8M ago23:22

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Adhering to an eye drop regimen can be difficult—especially for elderly patients with glaucoma. Those same patients often face an unexpected additional barrier to care when they run out of their medication and are denied early refills by a pharmacy or coverage by their insurance carrier. In today’s episode, Dr. Kevin McKinney talks about how his ow…

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Altitude and Retinal Surgery 30:03

8M ago30:03

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How do you advise patients who need an intraocular tamponade but also plan to travel into areas of high altitude or by air? When should the surgeon opt for silicone oil instead of gas or air? Drs. Sarah Read and Jack Stringham share their experiences and pearls for managing retinal surgery in these challenging cases. For all episodes or to claim CM…

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A Vision for Change: Exploring Biosimilars in Retinal Disease Management

8M ago

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Host: Mary Katherine Cheeley, PharmD, BCPS, CLS, FNLA Guest: Arghavan Almony, MD The production of biosimilar therapies is setting the stage for a shift in how we approach treating patients with wet AMD, diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, and other retinal diseases, but many questions remain regarding how their efficacy and safety compare to the …

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The Ophthalmologist's Guide to Guide Dogs 55:59

9M ago55:59

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Where do guide dogs come from? How are they trained, and how do they functionally support patients with visual impairment or blindness? What steps should you follow to "prescribe" a guide dog? Which patients qualify, and how much does it cost? In today’s episode, host Dr. Ben Young invites Jake Koch and his dog Forli from Guide Dogs for the Blind t…

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Ocular Side Effects of Antibody-Drug Conjugates 29:16

9M ago29:16

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Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) are new chemotherapeutic agents that can cause significant ocular side effects. Drs. Meghan Berkenstock, Lauren Dalvin, and Stella Kim review this new class of drugs and how they can affect the eye, providing essential tips for what to look for, when to screen, and how to treat the side effects. Prescribing informati…

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Vision is More Than 20/20™️ x iHeartVT: Make vision plans make sense in your VT Practice with Anagram 33:34

10M ago33:34

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This week the doctors are joined by Kelin Kusin of Todos Group & Steve from Anagram, a software billing company! We talk all things inusrance and billing and how Anagram can be a game changer for your office! To learn more about Anagram: click here To learn more about Todos Group: click here Follow us @ Visionismorethan2020 @twinforksoptometry Face…

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Modern Approaches to Diagnosing and Treating Retinoblastoma 33:06

10M ago33:06

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Drs. Maura Di Nicola and Basil Williams sit down with host Dr. Jay Sridhar to review how retinoblastoma treatments have evolved, including discussion of intra-arterial and intravitreal chemotherapy and liquid biopsy using aqueous humor samples. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.…

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Ophthalmic Clinical Documentation and the Electronic Health Record 43:38

10M ago43:38

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Dr. Mike Chiang, Dr. Michael Boland, and Kent Mathewson join host Dr. Andrew Pouw to discuss the current state of clinical documentation in ophthalmology, the future of the electronic health record (EHR), the use of scribes, and legal considerations for documentation. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/…

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CorneaCare with Dr. Jovi Boparai 24:53

10M ago24:53

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The doctors are joined by Dr. Jovi Boparai, who created CorneaCare- a personalized approach to dry eye and eye health! Tune in to learn all about Dr. Boparai, why he developed CorneaCare and how it is changing the dry eye/eye health space! All things CorneaCare: Website Instagram Email: hello@mycorneacare.com 20% Discount Code: VIMT2020 Follow us @…

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What to Expect When Expecting... in IIH 31:59

11M ago31:59

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Drs. Julie Falardeau and Mike Lee discuss guidelines and pearls for the management of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) during pregnancy and childbirth. They share how pregnancy shifts the evaluation and management of the initial diagnosis of IIH and how it can affect patients who already have a history of the disease. For all episodes or …

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Update on Intravitreal Injectable Drugs and Dry AMD Treatments 40:56

11M ago40:56

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Drs. M. Ali Khan, Ajay Kuriyan, and Sarah Read join host Jay Sridhar to discuss recent developments in intravitreal injectable drugs, including 8-mg aflibercept not initially approved by the FDA, the upcoming PDUFA date for on-label bevacizumab, and approaching injections for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). For all episodes or to claim …

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Neurolens with Dr. To! 23:47

11M ago23:47

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This week the doctors are joined by Dr. To of Creekside Family Eyecare to discuss how he integrated Neurolens technology into his office! He discusses in depth how the technology works and how it has positively impacted his patients! To connect with Dr. To, click here To learn more about Neurolens, click here Follow us @ Visionismorethan2020 @twinf…

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Medicare's MIGS Mistake 38:39

12M ago38:39

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In June 2023, the regional Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) almost uniformly introduced draft policy language indicating cessation of coverage for many minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) procedures, including goniotomy and cyclophotocoagulation. In today's episode, host Andrew Pouw is joined by Dr. Alan Robin, the first executive …

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Dr. Kaitlyn Duran: New Grad's Time Management Skills Allow Her to Maximize Priorities 22:09

12M ago22:09

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Kaitlyn Duran, OD, is a 2023 graduate of Indiana University School of Optometry, where she mastered time management skills that allowed her to focus on her studies, her competitive running and her husband. She details the apps and strategies she uses to stay organized and how the discipline will help her as she starts her career and pays off studen…

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Functional Approach to Functional Vision Loss 47:12

12M ago47:12

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Drs. Anita Kohli and Imran Jivraj discuss the evaluation and management of patients with functional vision loss, also known as nonorganic or nonphysiologic visual loss, a phenomenon in which exam findings do not support an underlying organic etiology. Drs. Kohli and Jivraj offer pearls for how to handle both adult and pediatric patients. Functional…

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Drug-Resistant Corneal Infections Linked to Artificial Tears 16:29

1y ago16:29

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Cornea specialist Dr. Travis Redd discusses the recent outbreak of extensively drug-resistant corneal infections associated with artificial tears and that has led to cases of permanent vision loss and death. Dr. Redd also reviews the challenges and risks of multi-use eye drop bottles. Since January 2023, the CDC, FDA, and state and local health dep…

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Dr. Neda Gioia and Rebecca Treen: The Growing Interest Among Students and ODs on Nutrition and Wellness 24:23

1y ago24:23

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In this episode, Neda Gioia, OD, CNS, FOWNS, CFMP, of Shrewsbury, New Jersey, and the new president of the Ocular Wellness and Nutrition Society, talks with Rebecca Treen, an OD candidate with the class of 2026 at SUNY College of Optometry, on how wellness and nutrition resonate with today's students, patients and a growing number of health care pr…

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Genetic Testing for the Ophthalmologist 38:40

1y ago38:40

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Ophthalmic genetic counselor Molly Marra and Dr. Lesley Everett discuss the pearls and pitfalls of genetic testing, especially in cases of suspected inherited retinal dystrophy. As discussed in the episode, the National Society of Genetic Counselors offers great tools to find genetic counselors who can advise you and your patients in the diagnostic…

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