Syphilis is on the rise nationally, and with it the prevalence of ocular syphilis is increasing. Drs. Steve Yeh and Chris Conrady join host Ben Young to discuss what clinicians need to know about the ophthalmic manifestations of syphilis and how to manage the disease when it strikes the eye. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts .
Whether in academic or private practice, ophthalmologists are often asked to see and manage patients with orbital trauma. These consults can be challenging: how soon do patients need to be seen, which require urgent care, and when should they be referred to oculoplastic and orbital surgery? In this episode, Drs. Natalie Homer and Andrea Tooley break down their approaches to oculofacial fractures, eyelid and canalicular lacerations, and intraocular foreign bodies. For all episodes or to claim CME...
Drs. Sarah Read, M. Ali Khan, and Ajay Kuriyan join a group discussion on intraocular tamponades used after vitrectomy. How do air, gas, and silicone oil differ? What are the advantages and drawbacks of each? In what scenarios are they most effective, and how do patients respond to their use? And what are the current unmet needs with these tamponade agents? For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts ....
The role of private equity (PE) in ophthalmology has shifted the practice landscape during the past 10 years. While proponents of PE investment tout the benefit of extra access to capital and resources, critics fear that these partnerships lead to a loss of autonomy and potential risk to patient care. In this episode, Drs. Dagny Zhu, Omar Shakir, and Ravi Parikh review the current published data about PE in ophthalmology and share their personal perspectives on its real-world impact on clinical ...
Drs. Paul Gaudio and Ninani Kombo join Dr. Ben Young to review pearls and common challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of intermediate uveitis. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts .
Drs. Anita Kohli and Imran Jivraj discuss the evaluation and treatment of isolated third, fourth, and sixth cranial nerve palsies, including when to order testing and imaging. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts .
Drs. Amanda Bicket and Lori Provencher join Dr. Andrew Pouw to discuss omidenepag isopropyl (Omlonti), the recently FDA-approved eye drop for treating elevated IOP in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts .
Dr. Amanda Redfern speaks with Drs. Maggie Hymowitz and Donna Kim about the role of the ophthalmic hospitalist, a burgeoning profession in ophthalmology with increased demand. The discussion ranges from how to get started in the field, benefits and challenges of the role, and future directions. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts .
Dr. Ben Young takes the reigns as host, welcoming Drs. Pavlina Kemp and Roni Levin to discuss tips and tricks—and pitfalls to avoid—when seeing and managing patients with neurocognitive developmental delay. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts .
In this second half of a discussion on secondary IOLs, Drs. Brenton Finklea and Fasika Woreta rejoin the show to talk about the benefits and risks of scleral-fixated and scleral-sutured IOLs, and surgical techniques for improving their safety and effectiveness. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts .
Dr. Brian Do shares his diagnostic and therapeutic approach to herpetic uveitis, from the front of the eye to the back. Discussion ranges from anterior uveitis to acute retinal necrosis, including surgical management from the perspective of a retinal surgeon. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts .
Drs. Sarah Read, M. Ali Khan, and Ajay Kuriyan join a group discussion on incorporating newly approved medications into practice, focusing on real-world examples of Vuity (pilocarpine drops), brolucizumab, and drugs for dry AMD in trial. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts .
Drs. Pavlina Kemp and Matthew Weed discuss 2 recent publications in major ophthalmology journals: the first examining strabismus surgery patterns in an IRIS Registry study, and the second evaluating the association between outdoor activity and myopia progression. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts .
Drs. Daniel Choi and Meron Haile discuss approaches to achieving sustainability in the ophthalmology operating room, including data on the carbon footprint of ophthalmic surgery, recommendations from major US organizations, and lessons from healthcare systems outside the United States. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts .
Drs. Anita Kohli and Amanda Redfern discuss how to approach the patient who presents with sudden permanent vision loss in one eye, including when to refer for urgent stroke workup, the differential diagnosis, treatment options for ischemic optic neuropathy, and future directions in this field. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts .
Drs. Brenton Finklea and Fasika Woreta discuss indications for IOL removal or exchange and walk through their clinical and surgical decision-making for secondary intraocular lenses, focusing on anterior chamber and iris-sutured IOLs. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts .
Drs. Matthew Emanuel and Lorraine Provencher discuss 2 recent publications in major ophthalmology journals comparing glaucoma practice patterns in academic and private settings, and a cost analysis of glaucoma surgery, specifically trabeculectomy vs. MIGS procedures. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts .
Dr. Jim Dahle, better known as the White Coat Investor, joins the show to share his top tips for financial planning, including the biggest barriers to change and the best ways physicians can educate themselves. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts .
Drs. Jessica Shantha and Brian Do discuss systemic therapy options for uveitis including corticosteroids and steroid-sparing options, with guidance from major trial results. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts .
Drs. Anita Kohli and Amanda Redfern discuss how to approach the patient who presents with transient monocular vision loss. Coverage includes systemic diseases such as giant cell arteritis, acute ischemia, when to refer for urgent stroke workup, initial testing, and when to order or refer for MRI. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts .
Drs. Sarah Read, M. Ali Khan, and Ajay Kuriyan talk through the management and timing of referral for patients with flashes and floaters, including discussion of posterior vitreous detachments, retinal tears, and retinal detachments. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts .
Dr. Will Flanary, better known as social media personality Dr. Glaucomflecken, joins Dr. Matthew Weed for a candid discussion about physician wellness and burnout, how social media can bring attention to these issues, the fine line between humor and depression, and how healthcare systems could be improved to help physicians stay healthy and well. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts .
Drs. Seanna Grob and Alison Watson discuss approaches to ptosis (droopy eyelid), including evaluation, ancillary testing, and management. Drs. Grob and Watson review which patients may benefit from pharmacologic therapy such as oxymetazoline (Upneeq), and how they determine the best surgical approach in other cases. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts .
Drs. Maura Di Nicola and Basil Williams run through the diagnosis and management of radiation retinopathy, including the applications of anti-VEGF agents and ongoing clinical trials. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts .
Drs. Pavlina Kemp and Matthew Weed review approaches to strabismus surgery, including preoperative counseling, patient selection, setting patient expectations, surgical planning, and more. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts .
Drs. Fasika Woreta and Brenton Finklea review the disease stages of neurotrophic keratitis and treatment based on staging. Therapy options include traditional lubricants and therapeutic contact lenses, cryopreserved amniotic membrane, newer agents such as cenegermin (Oxervate), and surgical interventions such as corneal neurotization and tarsorrhaphy. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts .
Drs. Jessica Shantha and Brian Do discuss local therapy options for uveitis, including sub-Tenon's and intravitreal corticosteroid approaches, patient selection and contraindications, and side effects of local treatment. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts .
Drs. Lorraine Provencher and Matthew Emanuel give a crash course on minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS). Discussion includes a review of current shunting devices (eg, iStent, Hydrus Microstent, XEN Gel Stent), trabecular bypass surgeries (eg, GATT, Kahook Dual Blade goniotomy, Trabectome), and the studies that support their use. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts .
Drs. Sarah Read, M. Ali Khan, and Ajay Kuriyan talk through the management of 3 serious anterior segment surgical complications that commonly end up in the hands of retina specialists: retained lens material, endophthalmitis, and choroidal detachment. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.
Drs. Ambar Faridi, O'Rese Knight, and Fasika Woreta, members of the Academy's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) work group for resident education, discuss the importance of DEI, strategies to improve diversity and equity in ophthalmology, and future challenges to address in resident selection. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.
