Best Ophthalmic Podcasts (2024)

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150 - Ocular/Ophthalmic Drug Delivery, Intravitreal Administration, Glaucoma, WetAMD, Vision, Range and Presence with Maysaa Attar 38:58

28m ago38:58

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On this episode, I was joined by Maysaa Attar, Senior Vice President of R&D at Bausch + Lomb. On this episode, Maysaa discusses:00:00 Welcome to Episode 150!03:00 Challenges and Innovations in Ocular Drug Delivery09:30 Understanding Intravitreal Injections13:26 Regulatory Considerations for Ocular Products20:48 Innovations in Glaucoma Treatment29:1…

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From the vaults: S2: E3 - AI applications in Ophthalmic Imaging - Jennifer Lim, Minhaj Alam- Eye Tea - Ophthalmology Podcast 53:32

15d ago53:32

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This from the vaults episode was held live on April 2, 2022. What’s happening with AI and biomedical imaging for the eye? Hear from and ask our experts, Jennifer I. Lim at University of Illinois at Chicago and Minhaj N. Alam at Stanford School of Medicine. Chat soon, and bring your favorite beverage! Dr. Lim is a leading authority on retina and vit…

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Empowering Pharmacists: Navigating Pediatric OTC Medications and Building Trust with Parents 26:50

3h ago26:50

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Key opinion leaders provide pharmacists with essential guidance on the appropriate dosing and administration of over-the-counter medications for common pediatric conditions, while equipping them with strategies to effectively counsel parents on symptom identification, condition management, and when to seek medical advice for children's health issue…

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Episode 440: 2024 ASRS Meeting Highlights with Drs. Avni Finn and Basil Williams

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Drs. Avni Finn and Basil Williams join the program to talk about some of their personal highlights attending the 2024 American Society of Retinal Specialists Annual Meeting in Stockholm, Sweden. Relevant Financial Disclosures: None You can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=A…

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Revolutionizing Corneal Health 29:48

5h ago29:48

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In this week’s OIS Podcast episode, Host Dr. Robert Rothman sits down with Almog Aley-Raz, CEO of CorNeat Vision, for a fascinating discussion. They cover: Almog’s career journey from Israel to the U.S. How a mountain biking trip with an ophthalmologist sparked the idea for CorNeat Vision Corneal blindness as a global issue and the need for better …

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Lensectomy Gone Awry 32:17

4h ago32:17

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Arsham Sheybani, MD, joins the podcast to continue this season’s theme of surgical horror stories. He shares a case example with Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, and Gary Wörtz, MD, in which he performed lensectomy in the eye of a 60-year-old woman who presented with angle-closure glaucoma and very high IOP. Following routine phacoemulsification, the ant…

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Episode 439: Prior Authorizations and Impact on Retina Practices with Drs. Sabin Dang and Kat Talcott

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Drs. Sabin Dang and Kat Talcott join to discuss a recent article published by Dr. Dang's team examining the impact of prior authorizations on delivery of treatment in retina practices. Relevant Financial Disclosures: None You can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi…

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Behind the Counter: Mastering Pseudoephedrine and Other Restricted OTC Medications 14:38

3h ago14:38

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Key opinion leaders analyze the efficacy, safety profile, and proper utilization of behind-the-counter medications such as pseudoephedrine products, exploring their mechanisms of action and potential adverse effects, while also providing strategies for pharmacists to identify contraindications, drug interactions, and appropriate dosing regimens for…

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Moving Beyond the Joint: Unraveling Gout's Systemic and Renal Implications 38:58

4h ago38:58

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Key opinion leaders analyze EULAR 2024 updates on gout, chronic inflammation's systemic impact, and gout-chronic kidney disease (CKD) connections, while examining urate-lowering therapies for gout management, particularly in patients with CKD.By MJH Life Sciences

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149 - Lyophilization/Freeze-Drying Equipment, Environment, Cleaning, Loading, Automation, Refrigeration, Vacuum, Filtration, and Potent/Non-Aqueous Considerations with David Simoens 33:11

6h ago33:11

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On this episode, I was joined by David Simeons, Founder of Life Science Professionals and an expert in Lyophilization/Freeze-Drying. On this episode David discusses:01:01 Recap of the Last Episode01:23 Understanding the Freeze Drying Environment01:46 Freeze Drying Equipment and Processes03:01 Cleaning and Validation in Freeze Drying03:58 Loading an…

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Venture Insights On Retinal Innovation 30:00

5d ago30:00

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Exciting insights from the OIS Retina Panel! Moderated by Dr. Emmett Cunningham, this discussion dives deep into the current state of ophthalmology investment and innovation. Panelists, Anna Chen, Adit Ghosh, Dr. Firas Rahhal and Caroline Stout shared their perspectives on the evolving landscape, highlighting both opportunities and challenges in th…

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Episode 438: Ophthalmology Resident Burnout, Depression, and Suicide Risk with Dr. Glaucomflecken and Dr. Basil Williams

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Dr. Glaucomflecken (Dr. Will Flanary) and Dr. Basil Williams join for a heartfelt discussion of ophthalmology resident wellness and burnout, depression and suicide in medicine, and strategies at the ground level to address outstanding issues. Relevant Financial Disclosures: None You can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visi…

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148 - Standards Applicability Assessments, Atomic Requirements, Documentation and Timing with Leo Eisner 26:20

17d ago26:20

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On this episode, I was joined by Leo Eisner "IEC 60601 Guy", Founder of Eisner Safety Consultants. On this episode, Leo discusses the complexities involved in assessing the applicability of standards to medical devices and combination products. Leo delves into the importance of understanding product environment, intended use, and market specifics. …

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Optimizing Treatment Outcomes in Retinal Vein Occlusion 20:19

15d ago20:19

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A panel of ophthalmologists discuss strategies for improving patient outcomes in retinal vein occlusion with anti-VEGF and other therapies.By MJH Life Sciences

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Empowering Patients: Defining Moderate Plaque Psoriasis and the Promise of Novel Oral Systemic Treatments 42:22

15d ago42:22

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Plaque psoriasis experts explore recent advancements in treatment options, patient experiences, and the potential of novel oral systemic therapies to reduce the burden of this prevalent chronic condition.By MJH Life Sciences

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Novel Treatments and Diagnostics for Dry Eye 38:21

12d ago38:21

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Experts discuss strategies for making dry eye care an appealing practice option for optometry students and supporting their success in this specialized field.By MJH Life Sciences

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147 - URRA Draft Guidance, uFMEA's, Design Validation, HF Summative, Comparative Analysis, Threshold Analysis and Compelling Technical Arguments with David Grosse-Wentrup 23:15

14d ago23:15

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On this episode, I was joined by David Grosse-Wentrup, Research Director for Human Factors at Design Science Group. David walks through: David Grosse-Wentrup PhD is a Research Director at Design Science, a global human factors consultancy focused on advancing healthcare technology through user research and design evaluation. After his studies in bi…

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Targeting Disease Modification in Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis 41:00

15d ago41:00

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Dermatologic experts explore strategies to slow the progression of psoriasis to psoriatic arthritis, offering evidence-based insights to optimize patient outcomes and enhance long-term disease management.By MJH Life Sciences

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The View from the Street 27:31

18d ago27:31

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Don’t miss the OIS Retina Panel, moderated by Dr. Pravin Dugel, “The View from the Street.” Join Dr. Anupam Dalal, Andrew Gitkin, and Cameron Taylor as they discuss the latest in ophthalmology, including: Current Challenges: Few blockbuster drugs and limited M&A activity Opportunities: Growth potential from recent GA therapy successes Strategic Ins…

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146 - Lyophilization/Freeze-Drying, Filling, Sublimation, Disorption, Backfilling, Stoppers, Vacuum and Water's Triple Point with David Simoens 35:58

28d ago35:58

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On this episode, I was joined by David Simoens, Founder of Life Science Professionals Inc. David walks through the freeze drying(lyo) process, primary drying via sublimation, secondary drying through desorption, and final steps such as backfilling and stoppering. David also explores the different considerations for lyophilization, the impact of var…

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Expulsive Hemorrhage During Penetrating Keratoplasty 39:59

21d ago39:59

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Continuing this season’s theme of surgical horror stories, Neda Shamie, MD, joins Gary Wörtz, MD, to share an experience from early in her career when she faced an unexpected complication. While performing penetrating keratoplasty on a well-known patient, Dr. Shamie encountered an expulsive hemorrhage. She highlights the value of mentorship in thes…

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Episode 437: Journal Club Discussion Including of IRIS Registry Analysis of DME Outcomes, Gas versus Oil for RRDs, ChatBot Diagnosis of Glaucoma

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Drs. Akshay Thomas and Sarwar Zahid join to discuss three recent publications from major ophthalmology journals. IRIS Registry DME Analysis (https://ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(24)00266-5/fulltext) Gas versus Oil for RRDs (https://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(24)00209-5/fulltext) ChatBot Diagnosis of Glaucoma (https://www.ajo.com/a…

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145 - Regulatory Policy, Advocacy, Legislation, Combination Product Regulatory Harmonization, IMDRF and Ikigai with Ryan Hoshi 40:28

27d ago40:28

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On this episode, I was joined by Ryan Hoshi, Director of Regulatory Policy and Intelligence at AbbVie. Ryan discusses: 01:18 Understanding Regulatory Policy 03:18 Ryan's Career Journey 05:08 Challenges in Regulatory Harmonization 06:54 Legislative Frameworks and Regulatory Differences Globally 11:10 FDA's Role and Recent Legislation (User Fee reaut…

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Episode 436: VR Surgery in Nigeria with Dr. Yewande Babalola

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Dr. Yewande Babalola joins the show to discuss her experiences as a VR Surgeon in Nigeria and what she learned as a travel grant winner to the 2024 Vit-Buckle Society Annual Meeting. Relevant Financial Disclosures: None You can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi…

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S4: E4: Regulatory processes and Ethics of medical AI with Dr. Michael Abramoff. Eye Tea - Ophthalmology podcast - Deep dive series, Part 3 16:17

29d ago16:17

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In this 3rd and final part of the 3 part deep dive with ⁠Dr. Michael Abramoff⁠,⁠ Dr. Gagan Kalra⁠ (host) delves into the regulatory processes and ethics of medical AI with Dr. Abramoff. Dr. Michael Abramoff, MD, PhD, (FARVO) is the Robert C. Watzke, MD Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Iowa, with a joint appointmen…

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Celebrating 400 Episodes of OIS 53:41

1M ago53:41

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Discover the milestone 400th episode of the OIS podcast with Dr. Firas Rahhal and Dr. Robert Rothman, where they explore the impact of Ophthalmology Innovation Summit (OIS) on the investment ecosystem: Journey of OIS Rich Insights Collaboration Clinical Mastery Long-Term Relationships Humor and Admiration Future of Ophthalmology Tune in to this epi…

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144 - Auto-Injectors, Pen Injectors, Challenges in Product Development, Sponsors and CDMO's with David DeSalvo 35:36

1M ago35:36

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On this episode, I was joined by David DeSalvo, Vice-President of Combination Product Development at Kindeva Drug Delivery. David and I discuss: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview00:04 David DeSalvo's Career Journey02:13 Understanding Injection Systems04:22 Early Career at BD10:51 Transition to SHL17:50 Starting a New Venture24:54 Experience at …

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Episode 435: July 2024 Retinal Physician Preview Including Secondary IOLs, Phacovitrectomy, Chronic Macular Holes, VR Surgery Complications

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Drs. Kat Talcott and Yoshi Yonekawa join to preview the July 2024 edition of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com. Relevant Financial Disclosures: None You can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi…

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143 - New FDA Draft Guidance: Essential Drug Design Outputs with Alan Stevens and Rumi Young 29:22

1M ago29:22

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On this episode, I was joined by Alan Stevens and Rumi Young who walk through the contents of the FDA Draft Essential Drug Delivery Outputs for Devices Intended toDeliver Drugs and Biological Products Guidance for Industry. Industry Comments are DUE 9/29/2024.Alan Stevens is the Global Head of Complex Devices and Drug Delivery Systems at AbbVie wit…

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Integrating Dry Eye Care Within Ophthalmic Surgery Practice 31:06

1M ago31:06

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Experts discuss strategies for making dry eye care an appealing practice option for optometry students and supporting their success in this specialized field.By MJH Life Sciences

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Addressing Suboptimal Anti-VEGF Response in Neovascular AMD and DME 20:50

1M ago20:50

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A panel of ophthalmologists discuss strategies for managing AMD and DME patients who exhibit suboptimal responses to their current anti-VEGF therapy.By MJH Life Sciences

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Beyond the Surface: Monitoring your Patients with Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis 40:43

2M ago40:43

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A panel of dermatologists have a comprehensive discussion on exciting developments in the treatment of plaque psoriasis, focusing on treatment approaches, patient monitoring strategies, and recent clinical trial data.By MJH Life Sciences

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142 - Material Qualification in Drugs vs. Devices, PPAP, APQP, Quality Tools and Purchasing Controls with Ben Locwin 30:26

2M ago30:26

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On this episode of the podcast, I was joined by Ben Locwin, Executive SME at Black Diamond Networks. Ben and I discuss: 01:53 Material Qualification Discussion Begins02:23 Material Qualification in Drugs vs. Devices04:00 Quality Standards in Different Industries08:54 Quality Tools and Their Applications11:22 Material Qualification and Supplier Mana…

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Episode 434: Is doing a surgical retina fellowship still worth it in 2024?

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Dr. Louie Cai is joined by his former co-residents Drs. Ollya Fromal and Anand Gopal to discuss their experiences during fellowship and whether they would do it again.By Jayanth Sridhar

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Advances in Corneal Health 8:33

2M ago8:33

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In this episode of Eye on Innovation Podcast, Carey Powers delves into the latest advancements in corneal crosslinking technology with expert guest Dr. Deepinder Dhaliwal. Dr. Dhaliwal, a renowned professor of ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and director of refractive surgery at the UPMC Vision Institute, shares her…

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Key Considerations for the Effective Utilization of RSV Vaccines 45:25

2M ago45:25

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Experts give important background information on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), as well as the key clinical considerations that are associated with RSV vaccine use.By MJH Life Sciences

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Episode 433: Update on State of the Vitreoretinal Field with Dr. Steve Charles

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Dr. Steve Charles joins to discuss the state of the vitreoretinal field in 2024 both surgically and in terms of practice structure and delivery. Relevant Financial Disclosures: None You can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi…

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