Best Bryn Mawr Communications Podcasts (2025)

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Improve Refractive Planning and Decision-Making With Clinical Tools 41:51

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In this episode, Gary Wörtz, MD, invites Damien Gatinel, MD, PhD, to share insights into online ophthalmic simulators and tools to help surgeons improve refractive planning. They explore tools for corneal ablation depth predictions, IOL rotation optimization, and more. Dr. Gatinel explains how these simulations can be applied to real-world patient …

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A Conversation with Dr. Glaucomflecken: Pediatric Eye Exam Pearls 24:25

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A Conversation with Dr. Glaucomflecken: Pediatric Eye Exam Pearls Listen in as we chat with Dr. Will Flanary AKA Dr. Glaucomfleken! We chat about the importance of messaging and humor in medicine. But also how important it is to be the best you can be when praticing medicine, but also to not take yourself too seriously. Co-Host: Dr. Sruti Rachapudi…

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A Year of Dry Eye Innovation 24:46

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In the final 2025 episode of the To the Point podcast, co-hosts Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Jessilin Quint, OD, MS, MBA, FAAO, take a moment to look back on the innovations, learnings, and FDA approvals in ocular surface disease over the past year. They also share their vision for dry eye management in 2026, including advances they’re looking for…

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New Retina Radio Journal Club w/ VBS: Assessing Surgical Competency Among Retina Fellows: Perspectives from Directors and Graduates 21:18

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How do we know when a retina fellow is truly ready for independent surgery? Nikisha Kothari, MD, moderates a discussion with Jesse Sengillo, MD, and Nicholas Farber, MD, about a new survey study comparing perspectives from fellowship program directors and recent graduates on surgical volumes, teaching tools, autonomy, and competency benchmarks. The…

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A Neuro-Optometric Approach to Care 25:51

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In this episode, Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO, speaks with Mark Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, about her work in neuro-optometric care. She describes the types of patients treated at her practice, including those with traumatic brain injuries, concussion, or stroke. Her practice also manages patients with eye movement problems associated with neurodevelopme…

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Leadership & Career Pivots: A Conversation with Dr. Jane Edmond 40:52

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Leadership & Career Pivots: A Conversation with Dr. Jane Edmond Listen along as Dr. Chilakapati talks to Dr. Edmond about what leadership means and what it is to pivot to something new later in an established career. Co-Host: Madhuri Chilakapati, MD Associate Professor Department of Ophthalmology Baylor College of Medicine Texas Children's Hospital…

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DME, DR, and Next-Generation Therapies 17:19

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How should retina specialists integrate next-generation anti-VEGF agents into real-world DME care? In this episode of “Anti-VEGFs: The Next Generation,” David Miller, MD, speaks with Esther Kim, MD, and Ehsan Rahimy, MD, about first-line agent selection, when to transition to newer options, how to incorporate steroids thoughtfully, and crafting dos…

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Wet AMD and Next-Generation Therapies 17:51

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How should retina specialists integrate next-generation anti-VEGFs into everyday wet AMD care? In this episode of “Anti-VEGFs: The Next Generation,” David Miller, MD, speaks with Esther Kim, MD, and Ehsan Rahimy, MD, about real-world issues facing wet AMD care, such as navigating crowded drug fridges, attempting interval extensions, and switching f…

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Advocacy in Focus Episode: December 2025 27:35

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Advocacy in Focus Episode: December 2025 Co-Host: Anne Langguth, MD Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Expert Guest: Stacey Kruger, MD Associate Professor of Ophthalmology NYU Grossman School of Medicine AAPOS Board Member & Councilor to AAO…

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EMPOWER - Practice Efficiency and Innovation 33:48

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In the 2025 summary podcast hosted by Dr. Jacob Lang, Dr. Diana Chu shares practical, technology-driven strategies to streamline operations, improve patient flow, and strengthen team communication. Dr. Jason Compton discusses how independent practices can thrive through cash-pay models, automation, and creative service design.…

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Retinal Fluid Fluctuation’s Impact on Long-Term Visual Acuity (Ep. 3 of 3) 28:51

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Can smarter strategies to tame retinal fluid fluctuations actually improve long-term vision? In episode 3 of this miniseries, host Jay Sridhar, MD, and panelists Durga Borkar, MD, MMCi, and Christina Weng, MD, MBA, examine the data linking sustained delivery of therapy, reductions in retinal thickness changes, and positive long-term vision outcomes…

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Retinal Fluid Fluctuation’s Impact on Long-Term Visual Acuity (Ep. 2 of 3) 27:04

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Do retinal fluid fluctuations quietly erode long-term vision? In episode 2 of a 3-part roundtable series, moderator Jay Sridhar, MD joins guests Maggie Runner, MD, and Veeral Sheth, MD, MBA, to translate key data into clinic-ready tactics. They unpack how volatility—not just volume—of fluid correlates with outcomes, which fluid compartments matter …

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Retinal Fluid Fluctuation’s Impact on Long-Term Visual Acuity (Ep. 1 of 3) 29:02

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In this first episode of a 3-part roundtable series, moderator Jay Sridhar, MD, speaks with David Sarraf, MD, and Danny Mammo, MD, about retinal fluid fluctuation as a modifiable driver of outcomes in neovascular AMD and DME. The panel defines fluctuation across compartments, examines practical barriers to longitudinal OCT tracking, and assesses th…

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Updates on GA and Systemic Disease in the Eye 36:55

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In the first half of this episode, podcast host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, and Carlo Pelino, OD, FAAO, discuss metabolic syndrome and the many ways it can affect the eye. Next, Dr. Koetting interviews Brandon Runyon, OD, FAAO, about the changing landscape of geographic atrophy management, including imaging and comanagement pearls.…

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Global Discussions in GA: Educating Patients and Encouraging Follow-Up 22:49

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How are the world's leading mind on GA management educating patients about GA so they follow-up with their providers? Host Anat Loewenstein, MD, convenes a roundtable with Jordi Monés, MD, PhD; Sobha Sivaprasad, MD; and Giovanni Staurenghi, MD, to review their specific approaches to GA management, patient conversations, and education for patients a…

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Global Discussions in GA: Referral Patterns and Fellow-Eye Monitoring 13:00

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At what point in their disease do world-renowned retina specialists want to see patients with GA? Host Anat Loewenstein, MD, leads a candid roundtable with Jordi Monés, MD, PhD; Sobha Sivaprasad, MD; and Giovanni Staurenghi, MD, on modern referral patterns, monitoring intervals, and fellow-eye surveillance. The panel explores the utility of OCT and…

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Endophthalmitis Rates With and Without Antibiotic Prophylaxis 15:36

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Does antibiotic prophylaxis prior to intravitreal injection affect the risk of endophthalmitis? Join New Retina Radio Journal Club with VBS moderator Alexis Warren, MD, as she and panelists Sruthi Arepalli, MD, and Jesse Sengillo, MD, sort out the details of a recent paper and discuss whether these findings alter clinical practice.…

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Exploring Pediatric Ophthalmology: Mentorship, Research, and Growth 34:38

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Medical student Taylor Kolosky and pediatric ophthalmology attending Dr. Janet Alexander discuss mentorship and research and the broad impact of the pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus. Co-Host: Taylor Kolosky M4 at University of Maryland School of Medicine Expert Guest: Janet Alexander, MD Associate Professor Pediatric Ophthalmology Division Ch…

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Advantages and Outcomes of Epithelium-On Crosslinking 34:11

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In this episode, hosts Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, and Gary Wörtz, MD, invite Kenneth Beckman, MD, to discuss the recent FDA approval of Epioxa (Glaukos), an advancement in corneal crosslinking for the treatment of keratoconus that does not require the removal of the corneal epithelium. Dr. Beckman shares insights into the benefits and outcomes of t…

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Technology Overview: Treating Ocular Surface Disease 28:32

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Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, joins host Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, to discuss recent innovations in technology to help manage ocular surface disease. Dr. Dierker details his experience using Tixel (Novoxel), a treatment that uses controlled heat to treat evaporative dry eye disease by unclogging meibomian glands and enhancing tear stability. The t…

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The Nuts and Bolts of GA Therapy: Wrapping Up the Conversation 21:55

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How do you decide when GA patients are ready for complement inhibition—and how do you keep them on therapy in the real world? In episode 3 of The Nuts and Bolts of GA Therapy, moderator Charles Wykoff, MD, PhD, speaks with Kenneth Fan, MD, MBA, and Sruthi Arepalli, MD, about early vs conservative initiation, nuanced counseling on expectations and s…

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Glaucoma in Children 101 30:58

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Listen & learn about key aspects of the clinical exam and surgical intervention for glaucoma in children from Dr. Julius Oatts & Dr. Amy Kloosterboer. Host: Amy Kloosterboer, MD Pediatric Ophthalmologist Attending Private Practice Miami, FL Expert Guest: Julius Oatts, MD Associate Professor Ophthalmology Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Philadel…

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AAO '25: GLP-1s and AMD, and Parity in Retina Care 32:30

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What do GLP-1 receptor agonists mean for the future of retinal disease? Aleksandra Rachitskaya, MD, joins us to review the ever-evolving data on the relationship between retinal disease and GLP-1 RA use. Could these drugs protect against the development of retinal disease? And Julia Haller, MD, explains her vision of what the future of retina looks…

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Clinical Pearls for Autologous Serum Drops 30:46

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Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Jessilin Quint, OD, MS, MBA, FAAO, welcome Alfonso L. Sabater, MD, PhD, on this episode of To the Point to share his expertise on the use of autologous serum drops in the treatmentof ocular surface and corneal disease. Dr. Sabater describes some of the clinical benefits and challenges, which patients may be ideal candi…

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Late-Breaking Talks at AAO '25: Phase 3 for Uveitic Macular Edema and GATHER2 OLE 16:27

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Could a biologic that addresses uveitic macular edema (UME) change the treatment landscape for uveitis patients? Rahul Khurana, MD, joins us to review data from the MEERKAT and SANDCAT trials assessing vamikibart (Genentech/Roche) for UME. And Arshad Khanani, MD, MA, joins us to review the open-label extension study of GATHER2. What effect does ava…

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Strabismus and Strabismus Surgery 101: Horizontal Muscles 32:46

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Hello and welcome! Listen in as we talk about Strabismus and Strabismus surgery, in particular how it effects and relates to the horizontal muscles. Co-Host: Cynthia (Cindy) Hodson, MD, PGY-4 Vanderbilt University Ophthalmology Resident Expert Guests: Sean Donahue, MD, PhD Coleman Professor of Ophthalmology Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs Pediatric…

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AAO '25: Dry AMD Pipeline and Oral Treatment for Stargardt Disease 27:20

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The dry AMD pipeline is packed. Join New Retina Radio as we break it down with Peter Kaiser, MD, whose podium presentation at AAO 2025 offered a survey of developmental projects in dry AMD. What should we look forward to? And Michel Michaelides, MD, shares details from the DRAGON study, which examined the safety and efficacy of tinlarebant (Belite …

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Experts Talk Advances in Retina Management 35:12

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In the first half of this episode, podcast host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, and Jill Gottehrer, OD, discuss the best ways to comanage patients with age-related macular degeneration. In the second half, Dr. Koetting talks with Steven Ferrucci, OD, FAAO, about new tools to help manage patients, including home monitoring, photobiomodulation,…

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The Nuts and Bolts of GA Therapy: The Discussions Continue 30:08

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How do you create clear, durable treatment plans for real-world GA patients? In episode 2 of The Nuts and Bolts of GA Therapy, host Charles Wykoff, MD, PhD, joins Hasenin Al-khersan, MD, and Nakul Singh, MD, to dissect real-world cases and discuss choosing monthly or EOM week dosing regimens, engaging caregivers, and reconciling clinical trial data…

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CVI in Individuals with Down Syndrome: Learning Tools for the Clinician 35:05

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CVI in Individuals with Down Syndrome: Learning Tools for the Clinician Co-Host: Serena Choi, MD, PGY-3 USC Ophthalmology Resident Expert Guests: Elizabeth (Betsy) Boatwright, MD Attending Internal Medicine/Pediatrician Parent to daughter with DS + CVI Colorado Springs, Colorado Melinda Chang, MD Attending Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmologist Assistant …

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Late-Breaking Talks at AAO '25: Gene Therapy for RP and NPDR 25:54

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Could optogenetics represent the innovative thinking needed to restore some function in retinitis pigmentosa (RP) patients? Allen Ho, MD, joins us to discuss the state of play in optogenetics, specifically regarding MCO-010 (Nanoscope Therapeutics). What have we seen in the several years since the first patients with RP were dosed with MCO-010 in t…

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Educating Patients About Refractive Solutions 34:22

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In this episode, Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, invites Nicholas Bruns, OD, FAAO, to share advice for how to talk to patients about the pros and cons of different refractive procedures like LASIK, photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), and EVO ICL (Staar Surgical) implantation. Dr. Bruns reviews the potential advantages of ICLs over LASIK, and how to …

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Aesthetics and the Ocular Surface 29:09

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Tracy Doll, OD, FAAO, joins co-hosts Jackie Garlich, OD,FAAO, and Jessilin Quint, OD, MS, MBA, FAAO, on this episode of To the Point to share her expertise with the aesthetics side of managing ocular surface disease. Dr. Doll discusses her experiences addressing patients’ clinical and aesthetic concerns, educating patients and other providers on th…

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EMPOWER - Cornea Health Diagnostic Tools 32:51

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In the fourth podcast episode, Jacob Lang, OD, FAAO, leads a discussion on functional vision testing, workflow integration, and real-world cases with Paul Hammond, OD, and Jason Compton, OD, FAAO, that demonstrates how advanced diagnostics improve outcomes and strengthen patient trust. The panel also gives expert insights into practicality and how …

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A Conversation on Lens Selection and AI in Ophthalmology 30:36

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In this episode, Joaquin De Rojas, MD, and Priya Mathews, MD, MPH, join hosts Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, and Gary Wörtz, MD, to discuss how the Tecnis Odyssey IOL differs from previous presbyopia-correcting lenses and how they approach lens selection for their patients. Dr. De Rojas also shares his experience with coding and the use of AI in his pr…

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New Retina Radio Journal Club w/ VBS: Time-Driven Cost Analysis of PRP: Dollars, Minutes, and Patient Care 19:50

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How do costs and reimbursements shape practice patterns regarding panretinal photocoagulation (PRP)? Niki Kothari, MD, moderates a discussion with Jesse Sengillo, MD, and Nicholas Farber, MD, about a new time-driven activity-based costing study by Berkowitz et al. The panel explores how procedure time, margins, and CMS reimbursement affect the role…

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The Nuts and Bolts of GA Therapy: The Opening Sessions 22:16

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How do retina specialists first broach the topic of complement inhibition for GA therapy? In episode 1 of this miniseries, moderator Charles Wykoff, MD, PhD, speaks with Maryam Ghiassi, MD, MHS, and Matthew Cunningham, MD, about timing treatment conversations, managing patients with one good and one bad eye, and addressing whether patients can main…

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Keeping Patients at the Center of GA Therapy: Preserving Vision vs Restoring Vision 15:37

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How should retina specialists reframe their approach to GA therapy? In the final episode of this New Retina Radio miniseries, moderator John Kitchens, MD joins experts Margaret Chang, MD, MS; David Eichenbaum, MD; and Ferhina Ali, MD, MPH, to explore how to shift doctor mindsets from restoring vision to preserving it. The panel discusses challenges…

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Keeping Patients at the Center of GA Therapy: Dosing Schedules, AREDS Vitamins, and Photobiomodulation 15:57

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Should GA therapy start monthly—or is less-than-monthly treatment enough? In episode 3 of this New Retina Radio miniseries, moderator John Kitchens, MD joins David Eichenbaum, MD; Margaret Chang, MD, MS; and Ferhina Ali, MD, MPH, to share best practices in real-world GA care. The panel debates dosing strategy in light of long-term data, compares sa…

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Keeping Patients at the Center of GA Therapy: Patient Education and Setting Expectations 18:31

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How do you educate and empower patients to make informed decisions about geographic atrophy (GA) therapy? In episode 2 of this New Retina Radio miniseries, moderator John Kitchens, MD guides Ferhina Ali, MD, MPH; Margaret Chang, MD, MS; and David Eichenbaum, MD, through practical strategies for patient education. The panel covers plain-language ana…

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Keeping Patients at the Center of GA Therapy: Social Impact and Early Intervention 24:18

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What does it mean to truly keep patients at the center of geographic atrophy (GA) therapy? In this first episode of a four-part New Retina Radio miniseries, moderator John Kitchens, MD, leads a discussion with experts Ferhina Ali, MD, MPH; Margaret Chang, MD, MS; and David Eichenbaum, MD. The panel explores the social impact of GA and highlight the…

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A Look at Myopia Research, Financial Literacy, and More 31:30

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Shora Ansari, OD, MS, FAAO, shares her perspective on advances in myopia managment with podcast host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, in the first half of this episode of The MOD Pod. Then, Christopher Lopez, OD, joins to discuss the importance of understanding recent tax and student loan legislation that may affect optometrists from a financi…

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New Retina Radio Journal Club w/ VBS: Aflibercept 8 mg in nAMD: Outcomes After Switching From Faricimab 17:31

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What happens when patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) show suboptimal response to faricimab (Vabysmo, Genentech/Roche) and are switched to high-dose aflibercept (Eylea HD, Regeneron)? Ben Young, MD, moderates a discussion with Pheobe Mellen, MD, and Jordan Deaner, MD, exploring real-world outcomes from a retrospective …

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Corneal Neurotization for Pediatric Patients--a conversation with experts Dr. Charline Boente and Dr. Gregory Borschel 24:06

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Listen and Learn about corneal neurotization and its impact upon the lives of children with the collaborative expert team from Indiana University School of Medicine and Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health: pediatric ophthalmology surgeon Dr. Charline Boente and pediatric plastic surgeon Dr. Gregory Borschel. Co-Host: Dr. Katerina Tori, PGY-3 O…

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COLLAB CORNER: Long-Term Pediatric Myopia Management 26:07

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Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, invites Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, to review current treatments for pediatric myopia control and share insights into how to talk to patients and their parents about this condition. Dr. Rhue also describes a calculator to help physicians predict myopia in children and slow progression.…

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A New Era of Presbyopia Drop Therapy 30:59

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Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, invites Steven Dell, MD, to discuss the recent release of a new presbyopia drop—VIZZ (aceclidine ophthalmic solution, 1.44%; Lenz Therapeutics). Dr. Dell outlines why this drop represents a game-changing option for presbyopia therapy. The once-daily drop lasts for 10 hours and results in a sub-2-mm pupil size to achieve s…

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Exploring the Clinical Impact of Basic Science in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus with Dr. Jolene Rudell 15:17

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Listen in as we discuss the clinical impact of basic science in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus with Dr. Jolene Rudell. Co-host: Jacob Nydegger medical student, Class of 2028 UAB Heersink School of Medicine Expert Guest: Jolene Rudell, MD, PhD Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology University of California San Diego Shiley Eye Institute…

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Running a Standalone Dry Eye Clinic 34:17

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To the Point co-hosts Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Jessilin Quint, OD, MS, MBA, FAAO, sit down with Jason Besecker, OD, MS, to get his perspective on opening a dry eye only clinic. Dr. Besecker shares how he became interested in treating dry eye patients exclusively, growing his referral base after opening his practice, maintaining profitability w…

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ASRS '25: ReCLAIM-2 and Continuous Glucose Monitoring in NPDR 33:52

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What role does mitochondrial dysfunction play in the pathogenesis of AMD? And could intervention change the course of early disease progression. David Lally, MD, shares results from the ReCLAIM-2 study, the phase 2 trial that assessed elamipretide (Stealth BioTherapeutics) in patients with non-central GA. What positive treatment effects were observ…

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Contact Lenses: Myopia, Keratoconus, & Presbyopia 40:39

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On this episode of The MOD Pod, Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, welcomes Chandler R. Mann II, OD, and Nathan Schramm, OD, to discuss the value of contact lenses for patients of all ages. First, Dr. Mann discusses caring for contact lens wearers throughout their life, from myopia control to presbyopia management. In part 2 of the episode, Nath…