Best Mawr Podcasts (2024)

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Successful Management of Vitreous Opacities 26:23

1h ago26:23

26:23

Performing surgery for symptomatic vitreous opacities (SVO) was once verboten in retina medicine, but the field has seen a sea-change in mindset over the past decade. In this podcast, optometric thought leader Alison Bozung, OD, is joined by an esteemed panel of retina surgeons to discuss why more retina surgeons are willing to perform vitrectomy f…

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In Consideration of House Calls and OD-to-OD Referrals 36:35

6d ago36:35

36:35

This month on The MOD Pod, Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, invites Damaris Raymondi, OD, FAAO, and Jason Besecker, OD, MS, to discuss their recent articles in Modern Optometry. Have a listen as Dr. Raymondi shares extra details about the patient experience that opened her eyes to the transformative effect that offering at-home visits can have…

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Successful Management of Vitreous Opacities 25:38

16d ago25:38

25:38

Performing surgery for symptomatic vitreous opacities (SVO) was once verboten in retina medicine, but the field has seen a sea-change in mindset over the past decade. In this podcast, moderator John Kitchens, MD, is joined by Edwin H. Ryan, MD; Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBA; and Alison Bozung, OD, to explore why surgery for SVO has become more palatab…

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Hear the Journey of the OD Behind the Crystal Tear Report 39:16

7d ago39:16

39:16

Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO, catch up with Crystal M. Brimer, OD, FAAO, to talk about her prolific journey in dry eye. Dr. Brimer discusses opening her own practice, creating the Dry Eye Institute to promote education among eye care providers, and shares tips to help other ODs to get started or revitalize their d…

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New Retina Radio Journal Club with VBS: Visual Outcomes Following Surgical RRD Repair Relative to Foveal Status and Time of Surgery 20:17

13d ago20:17

20:17

Do the status of the fovea and/or the timing of surgery affect visual outcomes following RRD repair? Join New Retina Radio Journal Club host Lediana Goduni, MD, as she and panelists Matt Starr, MD, and Joshua Uhr, MD, dissect the findings of a recent paper exploring this question. After the break, the trio discusses tactics for overcoming challenge…

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Management of Advanced Glaucoma 31:06

15d ago31:06

31:06

Nathan M. Radcliffe, MD, joins Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, and Gary Wörtz, MD, to share his experiences managing complex patients with advanced-stage glaucoma. He shares a specific case of an 83-year-old man with a cataract and exfoliation glaucoma with an IOP of 56 mm Hg. Dr. Radcliffe walks through how he managed complications he encountered durin…

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New Practice, Noh Problem: Lessons From Opening a Cold Start Practice 28:41

1M ago28:41

28:41

Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO, welcome this month’s guest, Ada Noh, OD. Dr. Noh shares her story of how she came to open her very own practice, dedicated solely to dry eye, in a brand new city. She talks about building up her patient base, networking with local providers, and lessons she learned along the way.…

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Treating Geographic Atrophy (GA) In Your Practice 17:47

2M ago17:47

17:47

Sponsored by Apellis Pharmaceuticals. Scott Walter, MD, and Esther Kim, MD, join John W. Kitchens, MD, to discuss how they treat GA in their practices. Listen to gain expert insights as Drs. Kim, Walter, and Kitchens each share their experiences with this treatment. They also share best practices for dosing based on trial data.…

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Diagnosing Geographic Atrophy (GA) and Identifying Eligible Patients For Therapy 20:39

2M ago20:39

20:39

Sponsored by Apellis Pharmaceuticals. John W. Kitchens, MD, invites Scott Walter, MD, and Esther Kim, MD, to discuss best practices for identifying appropriate patients with GA for treatment. Gain perspectives on patient selection, patient education, and safety considerations.By Eyetube

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A Dose of Cultural Guidance With a Side of Dry Eye 34:00

1M ago34:00

34:00

Check out this month's episode of The MOD Pod, where host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, chats with Bryce St. Clair, OD, about the importance of providing empathetic, patient-centered care across diverse communities. The two discuss how to learn about patient culture or religion without seeming insensitive and more. Dr. Koetting also speaks …

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Learning From Challenging Situations During Surgery 27:35

2M ago27:35

27:35

John Doane, MD, joins Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, and Gary Wörtz, MD, to share his experiences for this season’s theme of “Horror Stories” in cataract and refractive surgery. Dr. Doane reviews a few examples from his career in which he had to manage uniquely challenging situations and discusses what he learned from them. Listen to gain insights into…

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The State of Biosimilars: How We Got Here and What It Means for Practice 25:19

2M ago25:19

25:19

Two biosimilars are approved for use in retina by the US FDA—and more will be approved in the coming years. What exactly are biosimilars? What benefit might they provide? And how confident are retina specialist that biosimilars will deliver safe, high-quality care? Moderator John Kitchens, MD, sits down with retina specialists Carl Awh, MD, and Fir…

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Cherchez la Femme Revisited 39:11

2M ago39:11

39:11

The field of retina has made significant strides when it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusion since Julia A. Haller, MD, penned her inspirational 2015 JAMA Ophthalmology editorial, Cherchez la Femme. The ever-growing body of research on this topic stands as a testament to her commitment to understanding the gaps in diversity, particularly in t…

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Is Radio Frequency a Worthwhile Investment for Your Dry Eye Toolkit? 27:47

2M ago27:47

27:47

Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO, interview Keylee Brown, OD, to learn how she came to offer radio frequency therapy in her dry eye clinic. Dr. Brown talks about how the technology works with intense pulsed light, how she educates patients about it, fits it into her workflow, and the rewarding clinical results she has…

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Glaucoma and Systemic Health • Equitable Eye Health and Vision Care 33:00

2M ago33:00

33:00

In this episode of The MOD Pod, host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, welcomes guests Chris Kruthoff, OD, FAAO, and Brittany Wright, OD, MS, FAAO, who recently authored articles in the January/February issue of Modern Optometry. Dr. Koetting probes Dr. Kruthoff for more details on his piece about glaucoma and systemic health (00:37) and digs d…

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Horror Stories: Complicated Ophthalmic Cases 36:56

3M ago36:56

36:56

Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, and Gary Wörtz, MD, kick off the latest season of Ophthalmology off the Grid. This season focuses on the subject of ‘Horror Stories,’ where surgeons will highlight their toughest, most complicated surgical cases and how they managed them. In this episode, Drs. Williamson and Wörtz start the discussion by sharing their own…

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Treating OSD in 2024 25:13

3M ago25:13

25:13

Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO, kick off 2024 with a conversation about several new and anticipated products for treating ocular surface disease, including cyclosporine ophthalmic solution 0.1% (Vevye, Harrow), perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution (Meibo, Bausch + Lomb), and lotilaner ophthalmic solution 0.25% (…

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Maintaining Company Culture During Expansion 35:28

3M ago35:28

35:28

Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, and Gary Wörtz, MD, invite Matt Jensen to round out the year of episodes dedicated to building a business and brand in ophthalmology. Jensen shares insights he gained early in his marketing career, highlighting how he adapted to variabilities in different markets and learned to grow the business at home. The trio also dis…

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Conversations on Early Intervention and Postop Glaucoma Complications 46:34

4M ago46:34

46:34

Happy New Year! Enjoy The MOD Pod's new format. You'll still get a recap of selected articles from the latest issue of Modern Optometry, but instead of hearing them being read by the authors, you get a lively discussion between the podcast's new host, Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, and the author. In the first episode of 2024, Dr. Koetting c…

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AAO ’23: Downward Trends in Reimbursement and ChatGPT in the Retina Clinic 35:53

4M ago35:53

35:53

Reimbursements for vitreoretinal surgery have plummeted in the past decade. How dire is the situation? John Thompson, MD, updates listeners on the trends in Medicare reimbursement for a variety of vitreoretinal surgeries, imaging tests, and E&M visits—all of which have implications for the future of care and access to providers. After the break, Ra…

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Vitreomacular Interface Disorders • Building Financial Security • Multifocal CLs 31:34

4M ago31:34

31:34

Julie Rodman, OD, MSc, FAAO, FORS, offers tips for differentiating between vitreomacular interface disorders (1:04); Christopher Lopez, OD, shares advice for making planning for future less overwhelming (13:37); and Ryan Corte, OD, explains how to optimize comfort and performance with multifocal contact lenses (22:58).…

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New Retina Radio Journal Club: Intentional Suspension of Therapy in Wet AMD 15:32

4M ago15:32

15:32

What are the consequences to intentional suspension of anti-VEGF therapy in wet AMD patients? Join moderator Sruthi Arepalli, MD, and panelists Rebecca Soares, MD, MPH, and Vaidehi Dedania, MD, as they explore the circumstances under which treatment might be suspended, examine a paper that described the consequences of treatment suspension, and rev…

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AAO ’23: Real-World Faricimab Patterns and Improving GA Assessments 22:13

5M ago22:13

22:13

The FARETINA-AMD study group assessed approximately 23,000 patients with wet AMD who had received at least one dose of faricimab (Vabysmo, Genentech/Roche). What have they found? Sophie Bakri, MD, summarizes the findings of an IRIS Registry review, which uncovered data about who has been dosed with faricimab, how frequently extended dosing interval…

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Overcoming Challenges When Switching Practices 31:23

5M ago31:23

31:23

Cathleen McCabe, MD, joins Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, and Gary Wörtz, MD, to discuss the challenges of moving across the country from an existing practice and referral network and starting in a new state. She shares insights into the dynamics of changing ownership and having a clear outline for the type of practice to join. Drs. McCabe, Williamson,…

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New Retina Radio AAO Late-Breakers: PULSAR at 96 Weeks and Home OCT in Wet AMD 25:59

5M ago25:59

25:59

They’re here: the 96-week data on aflibercept 8 mg (Eylea, Regeneron) in wet AMD. Jean-Francois Korobelnik, MD, PhD stops by to review the 96-week data from PULSAR. How closely did the 96-week results match those at 48 weeks? And how many patients could be extended to 16-, 20-, or even 24-week intervals? Also, W. Lloyd Clark, MD, joins the show to …

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New Retina Radio Journal Club: Prophylactic Laser for Lattice Degeneration in Fellow Eyes After RRD Repair 16:44

5M ago16:44

16:44

How effective is prophylactic laser for preventing fellow eye RT/RRD in patients with lattice degeneration who underwent uncomplicated primary RRD repair? NRR Journal Club with VBS moderator David Xu, MD, and panelists Prethy Rao, MD, and Barton Blackorby, MD, summarize a recent study that explored rates of fellow eye RT/RRD in this patient populat…

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New Retina Radio AAO Late-Breakers: ALTITUDE and DIAMOND 21:16

5M ago21:16

21:16

RGX-314 (Regenxbio) could be a one-time gene therapy that addresses diabetic retinopathy. How did it perform in the phase 2 ALTITUDE study? Mark Barakat, MD, shares 1-year safety and efficacy findings from the first two dosing levels of RGX-314 in patients with DR. What are the data? And what’s coming next? And Hani Salehi-Had, MD, joins the show t…

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Dry Eye From a Neuro Perspective 27:08

5M ago27:08

27:08

Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO, welcome guest Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO, who shares her pearls for treating patients with dry eye and a neurologic condition or injury. She explains how to determine whether a patient’s dry eye symptoms are simply dry eye alone, or if they may be related to neurologic problem, and wh…

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Astigmatism in CL Wearers • Preservative Exposure 17:50

5M ago17:50

17:50

Jason E. Compton, OD, FAAO, discusses the importance of managing astigmatism in contact lens wearers (0:58). Selina R. McGee, OD, FAAO, talks about the effects of long-term exposure to preservatives when treating chronic ocular conditions (8:37).By Eyetube

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New Retina Radio Journal Club: Are Postpartum Retinal Detachment Rates Linked to Method of Delivery? 16:58

6M ago16:58

16:58

Do patients with a history of retinal detachment (RD) experience higher rates of postpartum RD based on whether they delivered vaginally or via caesarean section? Join NRR Journal Club with VBS moderator Lediana Goduni, MD, and panelists Matt Starr, MD, and Joshua Uhr, MD, as they recap a new paper on this topic. After the break, the group reviews …

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Successful Practices Adapt to Change 27:46

6M ago27:46

27:46

Eric D. Donnenfeld, MD, joins this episode to speak with Gary Wörtz, MD, and Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, about his experience building his practice and working with industry. He shares insights into how he grew from a small private practice by constantly adapting to a dynamic specialty. Dr. Donnenfeld stresses the value of resisting stagnation, and …

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Considerations for Use of Two Newly Approved Drugs 31:12

6M ago31:12

31:12

Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO, discuss factors to consider when bringing perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution (Miebo, Bausch + Lomb) and lotilaner ophthalmic solution 0.25% (Xdemvy, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals) into your clinical practice.By Eyetube

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Ocular AEs and Cancer Therapy • Perceptions of the Retail OD 16:28

6M ago16:28

16:28

In this month's episode of The MOD Pod, learn about managing micro cyst-like epithelial keratopathy related to cancer therapy from Sarah Connolly, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, and Grace Lytle, OD, MS (1:04). Then, hear John Womack, OD, and Harmin Chima, OD, read their article about changing the perception of the retail optometrist (10:13).…

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Chronic Postoperative Inflammation: Patient Scenarios 21:16

7M ago21:16

21:16

How do retina specialists manage real-world patients with chronic postoperative inflammation? Host John Kitchens, MD, poses various scenarios to panelists Brian Do, MD, and Katherine Talcott, MD, to better understand their approaches to controlling postoperative inflammation in a variety of patients. After the break, the group focuses on the real-w…

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New Retina Radio Journal Club: Cost Evaluation in DME Therapy 15:25

7M ago15:25

15:25

Researchers performed a cost analysis of the DRCR Retina Network’s Protocol AC study comparing on-label and off-label anti-VEGF use in DME therapy. What did they determine? Moderator Priya Vakharia, MD, invites panelists Sruthi Arepalli, MD, and Vaidehi Dedania, MD, to review the details of this economic examination. After the break, they explore h…

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Navigating Business Decisions in Ophthalmology 35:29

7M ago35:29

35:29

Tom Tooma, MD, founder, owner, and medical director for NVISION, joins Gary Wörtz, MD, and Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, to continue this season’s topic of building a business and brand in ophthalmology. Dr. Tooma shares insights into his early days of building his refractive surgery practice, touching on the risks taken and lessons learned over the y…

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How Imaging Helps Clinics Integrate New Therapies in GA 16:26

7M ago16:26

16:26

How do retina specialists introduce new therapies to patients, and how does thoughtful use of imaging help providers integrate new treatments into their clinics? Moderator Aleksandra Rachitskaya, MD, joins panelists Mrinali Gupta, MD, and Katherine Talcott, MD, to review how innovations in imaging software have helped onboard GA therapies in real-w…

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Luminaries in Retina: Kirk Packo, MD, FACS (Part 2) 35:07

7M ago35:07

35:07

In part 2 of this special podcast interview with John W. Kitchens, MD, and Kirk Packo, MD, FACS, they dive into Dr. Packo's involvement in the creation of AAO subspecialty day, his passion for honoring the history of retina, and his assistance in advocating for vitreoretinal surgery improvements. This podcast is editorially independent.…

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Luminaries in Retina: Kirk Packo, MD, FACS (Part 1) 40:27

7M ago40:27

40:27

John W. Kitchens, MD, interviews Kirk Packo, MD, FACS, around his triumphant career and his decision to retire from practicing medicine following an unexpected diagnosis. In part 1 of 2, Dr. Packo describes his early career goals, his experience with residency matching, his background in acting and directing, and his passion for educating. This pod…

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Chronic Postoperative Inflammation: Steroids’ Role in Treatment 23:14

7M ago23:14

23:14

How do retina specialists manage patients who present with postoperative inflammation following cataract surgery? Host John Kitchens, MD, and panelists Vaidehi Dedania, MD, and David Eichenbaum, MD, explore the role steroids play in inflammation reduction and examine whether and why extended-release steroids are needed. After the break, Dr. Kitchen…

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A New Perspective for To the Point 21:31

7M ago21:31

21:31

This month on To the Point, Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, introduces her new co-host, Jessilin Quint, OD, MS, MBA, FAAO. Dr. Quint shares her background and journey in optometry, including how she came to open her dry eye and aesthetics clinic 2 years ago in Maine.By Eyetube

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Profitability • Hard Conversations • Advocacy 33:02

7M ago33:02

33:02

Christopher Lopez, OD, explains how using advanced technology and treatment options can benefit a practice (00:55); Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO, and Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, share insights on delivering difficult diagnoses (11:13); then Lori Latowski Grover, OD, PhD, makes the case for the need to define advocacy within optometry (19:15…

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New Retina Radio Journal Club: Meta-analysis of PPV for Diabetic TRD 16:37

7M ago16:37

16:37

What did a meta-analysis of studies assessing the safety and efficacy of vitrectomy for diabetic tractional retinal detachment (TRD) find when it comes to the rate of retinal reattachment and final visual acuity? Moderator Katherine Talcott, MD, and panelists Kyle Kovacs, MD, and Rebecca Soares, MD, MPH, outline the top-line findings of this meta-a…

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