Best Bryn Mawr Communications Bmc Podcasts (2025)

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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 impact of of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus with our fantastic guest 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 Davis 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…

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Ushering in the Future of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 27:48

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Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, and Gary Wörtz, MD, sit down with Robert Weinstock, MD, to reflect on the field of ophthalmology and how to improve things for the next generation of physicians. They discuss pioneers in the field and how they shaped the cataract and refractive subspecialties into what they are today. Dr. Weinstock also shares perspective…

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ASRS '25: PORTAL 5-year Data in Wet AMD, and Home OCT vs Human Graders 23:09

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Time flies: Some wet AMD patients have had the Port Delivery System with Ranibizumab (Susvimo, Genentech/Roche) for more than 5 years. How well does vision hold up at 5 years? And how do those numbers compare to 5-year endpoints in injection-based studies? John Kitchens, MD, reviews the dynamics around the PORTAL study, which assessed outcomes afte…

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COLLAB CORNER - Integrating New Technology Into Practice 25:27

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Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, invites Ryan Corte, OD, to the podcast to share his experience launching his podcast, building his personal and practice brands, and facilitating the education and mentorship of younger optometrists. Dr. Corte shares advice for how young optometrists can gain advantages in the evolving field of optometry, stressing t…

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EMPOWER - Patient Communication: Building Trust and a Continuity of Care 30:29

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In this third EMPOWER podcast, Paul Hammond, OD, FAAO, and Jessica O. Yu, OD, FAAO, FSLS, dive into the art of patient communication with Jacob Lang, OD, FAAO. From treatment options and managing costs to fostering relationships across decades of care, they outline how clarity and compassion can translate into loyalty, retention, and better outcome…

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Building Out a Dry Eye and Aesthetics Practice 44:42

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This month on To the Point, Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Jessilin Quint, OD, MS, MBA, FAAO, invite Shane Swatts, OD, to join them on the podcast to share tips from his experience growing a dry eye and ocular aesthetics practice. He talks about integrating cutting-edge technology, gives advice on discussing advanced treatment options with patients,…

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New Retina Radio Journal Club w/ VBS: Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Diabetic Retinopathy 16:48

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What happens when two systemic diseases collide? In this episode of New Retina Radio Journal Club with VBS, moderator Lediana Goduni, MD, is joined by Alexis Warren, MD, and Joshua Uhr, MD, to discuss a new retrospective cohort study by Rahimy et al. The panel explores how obstructive sleep apnea impacts the progression of diabetic retinopathy and …

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Keep Your IOL Knowledge Sharp 34:37

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On this month's episode of The MOD Pod Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, welcomes guests Eugene Shifrin, OD, FAAO, and Thomas Chester, OD. Dr. Shifrin shares tips and best practices for enhancing patient outcomes with light adjustable lenses, which he details in a recent article in Modern Optometry with Christopher Kuc, OD, FAAO. In the second …

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Genetics in Pediatric Ophthalmology 101 with Dr. Alina Dumitrescu & Dr. Ginny Utz 25:03

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Join co-hosts Dr. Jaqueline Stoutin and Kristin Davis discuss genetics and pediatric ophthalmology cases with expert guests Dr. Alina Dumitrescu and Dr. Ginny Utz. Co-hosts: Dr. Jaqueline Stoutin ophthalmology resident University of Michigan/Kellogg Eye Center Class of 2026 Kristin Davis medical student University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine…

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Potential Implications and Benefits of Direct SLT Technology 37:22

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Morgan Micheletti, MD, joins hosts Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, and Gary Wörtz, MD, to review the evolution of selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) and direct SLT (DSLT), highlighting Dr. Micheletti’s experience as an early adopter of DSLT. Dr. Micheletti shares how DSLT can increase efficiency, improve surgeon comfort with the procedure, and help g…

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The State of Geographic Atrophy Around the Globe: Part 2 of 2 11:09

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Anat Loewenstein, MD; Paulo Eduardo Stanga, MD; Patricio G. Schlottmann, MD and Daniel Ting, MD, PhD, pick up where they left off in our previous episode, further exploring the value of setting expectations for patients with GA in nations without wide access to complement inhibitors. They also comment on which therapeutic approaches can be employed…

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The State of Geographic Atrophy Around the Globe: Part 1 of 2 12:14

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The State of Geographic Atrophy Around the Globe: Part 1 of 2 DES: For what pathophysiologic reasons is targeting the complement pathway a viable therapeutic route for treating geographic atrophy? And which pipeline therapeutic approaches could be useful to patients in the future? Anat Loewenstein, MD is joined by a world-class trio of retina speci…

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Diabetic Retinopathy Severity and Income Status 19:47

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Are patients from lower-income households more likely to present with severe diabetic retinopathy (DR)? Ben Young, MD, moderates a discussion with Phoebe Mellen, MD, and Jordan Deaner, MD, about a new retrospective cohort study from the Duke Eye Center than examines differences in DR severity at presentation between patients from the lowest- and hi…

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CVI: Parental Advocacy & The Role Of Pediatric Ophthalmologists 30:23

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Dr. Sarah Martin talks about CVI and its impact with Jessica Linderman (proud Mom of daughter Stella with CVI and Founder, Cure Rare Foundation), Dr. Melinda Chang, and Dr. Sameera Nadimpalli.By AAPOS

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COLLAB CORNER - Managing Patient Expectations for Refractive Procedures 28:02

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Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, invites Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO, to discuss collaborative care of patients undergoing refractive surgery. Dr. Schweitzer shares his decision tree for recommending specific refractive procedures in different patient cases, including LASIK, implantable collamer lenses, photorefractive keratectomy, and others. They …

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Takeways From the TFOS DEWS III Report 29:48

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In this episode of To the Point, Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Jessilin Quint, OD, MS, MBA, FAAO, get into a deep discussion with Vin T. Dang, OD, FAAO, on the recent Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society Dry Eye Workshop (TFOS DEWS) III Report. Dr. Dang shares his top takesaways from the report and offers his thoughts on a recently FDA-approved neuro…

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GA in 2025: Dosing Regimens, Drug Selection, and Ideal Candidates 7:58

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How tightly should you stick to a GA therapy’s label? Which complement inhibitor do you pick and why? And which candidates are best suited for treatment? In part 1 of this 2-part series, moderator Judy Kim, MD, and panelists Sunir Garg, MD; Deepak Sambhara, MD, and Rishi Singh, MD, explore these questions in a brief (but enlightening) discussion.…

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GA in 2025: Conversion to Wet AMD and Educating Patients on the Value of Continuing Therapy 11:19

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What do you do when a patient with GA also has wet AMD? And how do you encourage patients on anti-complement therapy to stick with treatment? In part 2 of this 2-part series, moderator Judy Kim, MD, and panelists Rishi Singh, MD; Deepak Sambhara, MD, and Sunir Garg, MD, examine answers to these questions.…

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Educating Patients on Urgent Eye Care • Refractive Solutions for Every Age 35:48

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This month's episode of The MOD Pod features host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, speaking with Sulman Hans, OD, MS, FAAO, Dipl ABO, about his article in the July/August issue of Modern Optometry, "Keeping Eye Care Where It Belongs," which offers helpful steps to steer patients away from ERs and urgent care centers and into OD practices. Dr. …

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Photobiomodulation for Age-related Macular Degeneration 18:57

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What conclusions can be drawn from the LIGHTSITE III study examining photobiomodulation for dry AMD? Moderator Barton Blackorby, MD, sits down with panelists Hong-Uyen Hua, MD, and Louis Cai, MD, to examine a recent opinion piece published in JAMA Ophthalmology exploring what researchers can (and cannot) confidently conclude based on the study’s da…

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International Pediatric Ophthalmology Surgery Work and Outreach 33:22

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Join Dr. Ed Wilson and Dr. Courtney Kraus as they dive into Internal Pediatric Ophthalmology Surgery and the current state of the various outreach programs.By AAPOS

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COLLAB CORNER - The Power of Nutrition on Ocular Health 23:26

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Julie Poteet, OD, MS, CNS, FOWNS, joins Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, to discuss the role of nutrition in ocular health. Dr. Poteet shares insights into how she integrates the discussion of nutrition into each patient’s exam, highlighting the use of diagnostic imaging to show patients a visualization of their eye health. She also discusses the ev…

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EMPOWER - Optimizing Contact Lens Wear 27:39

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In this second episode of the EMPOWER series, Ashley Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, Dipl ABO, and Jessica O. Yu, OD, FAAO, FSLS, sit down with Jacob Lang, OD, FAAO, to discuss how to tackle the most common causes of contact lens dropout. With a focus on practical, evidence-based strategies, this conversation offers insight into improving long-term patient…

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Duke AVS Clips: PVR, DR, Imaging, and MTM 18:00

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Duke faculty interview key lecturers from the 2025 Duke AVS Course about their podium talks. Jason Hsu, MD, discusses the best ways to manage proliferative vitreoretinopathy, Majda Hadziahmetovic, MD, shares new data on the effect of GLP-1 receptor agonists on diabetic retinopathy, Aleksandra V. Rachitskaya, MD, explains the value of multimodal Ima…

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A Lesson in Blink Mechanics and Dry Eye 29:37

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This month on the To the Point podcast, Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Jessilin Quint, OD, MS, MBA, FAAO, discuss the relationship between eyelid laxity, poor blinking patterns, and dry eye with guest Cory J. Lappin, OD, MS, FAAO. Dr. Lappin also shares tips for properly assessing eyelids and blink quality at the slit lamp and offers his thoughts on…

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Duke AVS Clips: Pediatrics, Anesthesia Trends, and AI 12:25

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Faculty from the 2025 Duke AVS Course ask key lecturers to share pearls from their presentations. Lejla Vajzovic, MD, discusses various pediatric retinal conditions that can manifest later in life, Jason Fan, MD, explains trends in anesthesia use for open-globe surgery, and Glenn J. Jaffe, MD, examines the role of AI in retina clinical trials.…

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Introduction to Pediatric Uveitis with Dr. Ginny Utz & Dr. Sheila Angeles-Han 29:14

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Please listen and learn to experts Dr. Ginny Utz and Dr. Sheila Angeles-Han discuss important clinical pearls and guidelines in pediatric uveitis. Co-hosts: Dr. Alex Valentine, University of Michigan/Kellogg Eye Center fellow in pediatric ophthalmology/strabismus Dr. Angela Ngo, University of Arizona resident Expert Guests: Dr. Virginia (Ginny) Mir…

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Breaking Down the enVista Voluntary Recall 30:59

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Cathleen McCabe, MD, and Brent Saunders, chairman and CEO of Bausch + Lomb, join the podcast to break down details of the recent voluntary recall of enVista Aspire, enVista Envy, and certain enVista monofocal IOLs. Hosts Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, and Gary Wörtz, MD, invite discussion on how the Bausch + Lomb team identified an issue, prioritized p…

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Duke AVS Clips: Gene Therapy, RDs, IOLs, and PVDs 16:31

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During the 2025 Duke AVS Course, Duke faculty sat down with several key lecturers to discuss their presentations. Avni P. Finn, MD, MBA, discussed her experiences delivering subretinal gene therapy, David Zacks, MD, PhD, explored important factors in retinal detachment repair, Xi Chen, MD, PhD, highlighted the various surgical approaches for young …

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Ocular Aesthetics for Men • Beauty and Eye Health 41:35

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On this episode of The MOD Pod, Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, chats with M. Shane Swatts, OD, about his recent article in Modern Optometry about men and ocular aesthetics and how the patient approach differs from that with women. Dr. Koetting also speaks with author Jessilin Quint, OD, MS, MBA, FAAO, about her article on the role of the eye…

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ARVO '25: ISTH0036 in Wet AMD/DME, and New Photobiomodulation Data 24:25

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Could addressing fibrosis in wet AMD and DME unlock greater durability of treatment? Marion Munk, MD, PhD, joins the show to discuss results from the phase 2a BETTER study, which assessed the use of the anti-fibrosis agent ISTH0036 in patients with wet AMD and DME. And Diana Do, MD, sits down to review data from the LIGHTSITE IIIB study, which exam…

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ARVO '25: Real-World Next-Gen Anti-VEGF Dosing and TKIs in the Pipeline 22:47

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Next-generation anti-VEGF agents are designed for durability. But does that actually change the rate at which they’re administered? David Miller, MD, joins us to review a pair of ARVO 2025 presentations that examined his clinic’s real-world administration patterns for bevacizumab (Avastin, Genentech), faricimab (Vabysmo, Genentech/Roche), and high-…

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COLLAB CORNER - Collaborative Glaucoma Care 28:15

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Mike Cymbor, OD, FAAO, joins Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, to discuss collaborative glaucoma care. He shares how he helps manage patients with glaucoma in his practice, what he looks for when making a diagnosis, and how he discusses the treatment journey with patients. He also comments on the use of selective laser trabeculoplasty as first-line t…

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The Highs and Lows of Turning an Idea Into a Business 39:56

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John Berdahl, MD, joins Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, and Gary Wörtz, MD, to share insights into the journey of turning an idea into a product. Dr. Berdahl highlights his experience with the research and development of pressure-equalizing goggles, a nonsurgical, nonpharmacological treatment to lower IOP by creating a small vacuum to relieve pressure o…

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GLP-1s and Risk of Age-Related Ocular Disease 17:51

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How do GLP-1 drugs influence age-related ocular diseases such as macular degeneration and glaucoma? Moderator Lediana Goduni, MD, is joined by Alexis Warren, MD, and Joshua Uhr, MD, to examine a retrospective study published in Ophthalmology using TriNetX data to compare 5-year ocular outcomes across medication cohorts. Do these data suggest a prot…

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Is it Dry Eye or Corneal Pathology? 33:56

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Bita Asghari, OD, FAAO, FSLS, joins co-hosts Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Jessilin Quint, OD, MS, MBA, FAAO, on this episode of the To the Point podcast to share her insights on managing corneal pathology in the setting of dry eye symptoms. They discuss signs to look for in cases of limbal stem cell deficiency (especially with contact lens wearers…

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Fellow Eye RRD Risk per IRIS Registry 16:42

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Questions abound about fellow eye rhegmatogenous retinal detachments (RRD). How often do fellow eye develop RRD after the first one is repaired? What concomitant conditions do fellow eyes with RRD have? What risk factors exist for fellow eye RRD? And which procedures are used to repair fellow eye RRD? Moderator Barton Blackorby, MD, and panelists L…

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Oculomics • IPL & Ocular Rosacea 37:50

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Join Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, on this month's episode of The MOD Pod as she learns about how imaging and biomarkers can be used to diagnose, manage, and treat ocular and systemic conditions (aka oculomics) from Modern Optometry contributor Shane Kannarr, OD. Dr. Koetting's second guest is Nabila Gomez, OD, FAAO, who explains how intens…

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COLLAB CORNER - Patient Communication Strategies 17:31

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Walt Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO, joins Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, to discuss patient communication strategies. The two share techniques for how to educate patients about their conditions, treatment options, and management by being direct and relatable. They also stress the value of making it a team effort with the patient when it comes to improvin…

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Innovative Technologies to Revolutionize Practice 32:39

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Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, and Gary Wörtz, MD, invite Inder Paul Singh, MD, to the podcast to discuss the technology and innovation he uses in his practice, focusing on laser floater removal. Dr. Singh reviews 1-Step vitreous removal technology (Vista Ophthalmics) for treating symptomatic floaters and how it has revolutionized his practice and prov…

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EMPOWER - Corneal Health and the Relevance of Specialty Lenses 31:11

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Staying ahead in patient care and business growth requires the right knowledge and tools. In the first installment of the EMPOWER: Business + Optometric Specialty Care series, Jacob Lang, OD, FAAO; Diana Chu, OD; and Ashley Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, Dipl ABO, explore the critical role of corneal health and how specialty lenses can transform patient o…